Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 My pocket flashlight gave up the ghost yesterday. Any suggestions for a new one? I had a 200 lumen light, about 4 inches long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I have carried one of these for 4 years and it's a tough little light. The size of a Chap Stick tube. It has 100 lumen and a 10 lumen setting. http://www.niteize.com/product/INOVA-XS-LED-Flashlight.asp#tabs This may not be powerful enough if you want 200 lumens or higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Surefire LED, is what's in my pocket. https://www.surefire.com/ OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Just now, The Original Lumpy Gritz said: Surefire LED, is what's in my pocket. https://www.surefire.com/ OLG Which one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I have several-This is my favorite for pocket carry. https://www.surefire.com/illumination/flashlights/e1b-backup-max-vision.html OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I always carry one of these https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-LED-Bright-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B074CXMZ8H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524410873&sr=8-1&keywords=Pocket+LED+Bright+Tactical+Flashlight+-+300+High+Lumens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I carry a single cell Streamlight Microstream in my pocket every day. It's only 35 lumens but it's good enough for what I do, which is usually hunting for parts in a darkened warehouse or trying to find that blasted screw that rolled under the workbench. The thing is nearly indestructable. I dropped it in the driveway one Fall a couple years ago and found it six week later (after I had bought another one, of course) still in working condition. I've carried it so long the black finish has worn off. Now it's sort of a pewter color. I have two more still i the package to give as gifts. Just about any guy will appreciate another light. I prefer lights that take batteries I can find anywhere. I know CR123As are fairly common, but I know for sure my local all-night convenience store doesn't have them. But they have AAAs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace_of_Hearts Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Free flashlight from Harbor Freight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I have more expensive lights, but my standard pocket carry is a Fenix E12. It is what it is... a pocket flashlight. Only 130 lumens, but small, inexpensive (about $27), and uses a single AA battery. I absolutely hate having to pop sixteen bucks for a battery for one of the "higher-priced" spreads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Wee #15785 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 My son-in-law gave me a ZEBRA LIGHT SC64 CE. It is a flood type light but I like spot lights better so carry a SOLARFORCE L2 with a three level bulb advertised as 1000 lumens. I think it is closer to 600-700. The Zebra is just as bright. I have carried the SolarForce for 4 years. Before that it was one of the SureFires for about 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. James H. Callahan Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Lumens don't always reflect reality. I bought one once (I THINK it was a Coleman) that was supposed to be more powerful than ones I had. In the real world it wasn't as bright as my Stanley that was supposedly far less lumens. I took it back to Wally World and got my money back. JHC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Nelson Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 1 minute ago, Capt. James H. Callahan said: Lumens don't always reflect reality. I bought one once (I THINK it was a Coleman) that was supposed to be more powerful than ones I had. In the real world it wasn't as bright as my Stanley that was supposedly far less lumens. I took it back to Wally World and got my money back. The number of lumens is only parts of the story. How well those lumens are focused and directed makes a big difference. It's just like shooting. A hit with a .22 is worth more than a miss with a .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HossMunny Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I've had Surefire and Streamlight. I used Pentagon back in the day. These are a fraction of the cost and just as reliable. I've carried one for years every day with no complaints. https://www.fenix-store.com/fenix-pd32-led-flashlight-2016-edt/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpan Willy Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I just switched to a Fenix Rc05. It is 300 lumens and uses a rechargeable battery or AA. So far I’m really liking it. I really like surefire as well but they are just too pricey for me. https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/fenix-rc05-rechargeable-flashlight/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead River Den, SASS#915 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Ive carried a fenix pd32 ue for several years and its a great light can use recarchable lithium or standard aa’s, take care, stay safe drd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead River Den, SASS#915 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Just checked and its not aa its a cr series battery, all ive ever used are the lithium rechargeable batteries that i got when i got the light, it has performed well for me in all westher conditions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 9 hours ago, Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 said: I have more expensive lights, but my standard pocket carry is a Fenix E12. It is what it is... a pocket flashlight. Only 130 lumens, but small, inexpensive (about $27), and uses a single AA battery. I absolutely hate having to pop sixteen bucks for a battery for one of the "higher-priced" spreads. Looks like my little light. Mine takes 1 AAA battery. Works for quite a while. As Sparky said, lumens are subjective and you can pick up 3 lights with the same lumen spec and have 3 different perceptions of illumination. I have found the main difference between expensive and inexpensive flashlights to be the electrical controls. The reason I like my little pocket light is the switch is the turning of the rear section of the light to make battery contact. Simple. It does have a push button on the rail but it’s hard to hold the little light and activate it so I don’t use it. I used to carry different Sure Fire and Streamlight lights but managed to lose them. I figure a $20 light is good enough. The expensive lights are at home and in my vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Howdy,, Right now I carry the AAA streamlight microstream in shirt pocket. Jacket pocket a 2 x 123 battery very powerful light bought at a gunshow cheap. A 2 x AAA streamlight is handy too. Some of the others listed look great too. The little bitty ones seem to come apart in my pocket. Too bad the little bitty ones don't hold up. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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