Time for a new flashlight

[Joe Hogan]

The problem with these very bright flash lights is they get very hot if used for more than a few minutes. Unless the flash light output can be adjusted lower for continuous use I find them unpleasant to use.
And some are just too bright for anything other than large area illumination.

 

[Joe Hogan]

Olight flash lights are a good brand. My EDC are these. The small light case is a battery keeping it at 100%. The larger unit is good for larger areas and easier to hold.

 

[Neal]

The problem with these very bright flash lights is they get very hot if used for more than a few minutes.

Agreed, that's why I like the ones that you can control brightness to manage temp.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

I wish I was Neal’s little brother or next door neighbor so I could get all Neal’s “hand me downs” after his upgrades.
Still using a maglite and a cheap knockoff headlamp.
Apparently I am living in the dark ages and need to walk towards the light…

 

[DennisT]

Can vouch for the longevity of the Surefire brand.

We have a couple of the defender type and have had them for quite a few years now with no issues.

Nice since they also come in handy if the “defensive” portion is needed.

 

[Crazydog]

My wife keeps telling me we need a good torch, I keep using my phone.

Yup we all need a torch

 

[Kevin D Pem]

On the boat everything had it's place! The flashlight also had it's place so I could always find it! One in every drawer.

if there wasn't enough light, I waited for sunlight.

 

[GlampDaddy]

Need a flashlight or two for house, RV, etc. Handheld, rechargable, something bright of course. Looking at the one below but not in a rush so looking for recommendations. Any suggestions?

Amazon.com

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I'm a fan, and have a good inventory, of the names that are getting the best mention here - Olight, Surefire, Fenix and Steamlight. If I had to have only one brand, it would be Olight because of reliability and durability. I don't like rechargeable lights because they fail and become throwaways, but rechargeable batteries have served me well.
My all-time favorite light, the one I carry in my pocket and use every day, isn't very bright, but has led me home in the dark too many times is the Olight i3E. Amazon.com

 

[Neal]

Thanks for the reminder, I need to get this figured out. So I reviewed the websites from the above posts and brands mentioned. Good stuff. Looking for something over 3000 lumens, rechargeable preferred, even more preferably I like plugging in a cable but I have the chargers too where you put the batteries in the cradle thingy. So here are some I have my eyes on: (btw, I love the marketing game of different uses of candela, lux, and lumens)

Streamlight HL 6

Fenix PD36 TAC

Really leaning towards staying with the Fenix, really appeals to me. As I need two, I may try both of the above. Pretty complex array of options, I want bright, rechargeable, handheld for dog walking, variable brightness preferred. Need to upgrade lights around the house, etc.

 

[GlampDaddy]

I want bright, rechargeable, handheld for dog walking,

Big dog, big poop. Keep a hand free to carry that giant-sized plastic bag!

Amazon.com