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The flashlight thread

Discussion in 'The Game Room' started by TurboDiesel, Apr 4, 2015.

  1. VOLKEVIN

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    Powertac Warrior Reloaded LED Flashlight,700 Lumens

    I love this light. Not too big, throws a ridiculously bright beam at night, but has a selector switch for different levels of brightness. Lifetime warranty, and rechargeable battery that you put the whole light in and not have to fiddle with disassembly/reassembly.
    I’ve owned lots of lights, and have been really happy with this one.
     
  2. JustWood

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    Powergreen solar charged flashlights are amazing.
    The beam is better than any light I've ever owned.
    $20 and no batteries to wonk out all the time!:thumbs:
     
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  3. grandgourmand

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    Just picked up this one today.

    The wife wasn't too happy. So I blamed it on TurboDiesel!

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  4. HDRock

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    Well I gave away my Coast HL7 good headlamp for the money , uses AAA battery's fast.
    Still have the HL27 use it almost everyday , now looking at the Coast HL8R 800 lm Rechargeable
    What I really like on these is the flood function


     
  5. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    Let us know how you like that one and how you use it. I am/was considering the uc35 myself.
     
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    First impressions:
    1) good weight in the hand...feels solid
    2)There are five light settings. Eco-low-mid-high-turbo. I can only detect four.
    3) despite above point, it lights up a spot really well.
    4) if you want it for pocket EDC it is too big in my opinion. For carrying in backpack, truck glove box, in house...but i would carry it for a specific purpose

    Still early. Still getting used go the thing.

    I wanted a small EDC and a bigger one with more power. USB rechargeable fits into my plan pretty well.


    Others I considered:
    LD22: cheaper, same size, AAx2....less power
    One of the RCs...didn't like having a new/unique charger
    TK20: more$$, pretty big
    (Place near me sells Fenix)
     
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  7. MasterMech

    MasterMech The Mechanical Moderator

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    Thanks! I was worried that this one was a little large for a pocket EDC.
     
  8. Jack Straw

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    I got this small flashlight a few years ago from one of our secret Santa here on FHC. I think MasterMech may have given it to me? I carry on my belt at work and it’s been great!

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  9. Chvymn99

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    Zang no paint loss???:D I got one after I saw your SS one... my lense is broke and has a whole lotta of silver coming through...:rofl: :lol: but i really like the little light...
     
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    I’ve never dropped mine :whistle:
     
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  11. Matt Fine

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    Paint loss? Here is my EDC Protac 1-L...

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  12. Qerz

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    Is there anyone who uses a Nitecore TM26? Got some good reviews for this, It has 4000 lumens and an OLED display to monitor the flashlight. I think this one should be best for outdoor activities. Suggestions from all of you are helpful for me.
     
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  13. MikeInMa

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    I've had one for several years.

    It's fun to use. It's more of a bright floodlight, with no focus ability. It comes with 4 rechargeable batteries that charge while in the casing. The unit is metal, cold to the touch in winter.

    If you are looking for a tight, narrow beam of light, look elsewhere. If you want to light up an area with a handheld, this will do it.

    Not something to carry in a pocket. It does come with a holster for belt wear.

    I've not used it for any duration, so I don't have a good feel for battery duration.
     
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  14. Ward Hoarder

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    Well used and abused Streamlight Stylus Pro. Would be lost without it. Use it more than a EDC knife.
     

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  15. MasterMech

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    Sounds and looks a lot like my ProTac 2L that's been my EDC for 6-7 years now. Mine is the older CR123A model but I found some 16650 (18650's won't fit) cells that I recharge to power it. Last about a month in-between charges and I keep 3 on-hand. 1 in the light, 2 fully charged in a small plastic case in my laptop bag. Which also follows me everywhere. The newer 2L's are brighter in High and can use 18650's out of the box.

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