Lectric102002
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My daughter has a Disney Princess flashlight that's brighter than a Walmart flashlight I have. It probably wasn't worth the money they were asking for it.
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My daughter has a Disney Princess flashlight that's brighter than a Walmart flashlight I have. It probably wasn't worth the money they were asking for it.
You're right!I think we may need a 12-step program for this.
And for knives.
And guns.
And ammo.
And . . .
rhino out!
You're right!
Step 1: Give me all your knives.
Step 2: Give me all your guns.
Step 3: Give me all your ammo.
...
I think we may need a 12-step program for this.
And for knives.
And guns.
And ammo.
And . . .
rhino out!
You're right!
Step 1: Give me all your knives.
Step 2: Give me all your guns.
Step 3: Give me all your ammo.
...
On a more serious note, my EDC flashlight is a streamlight microstream. It's a AAA flashlight that is so small I literally don't even notice when I have it in my pocket. I like it so much I've put one in the medical kits in the cars, in the bags in the cars, on vests, and anywhere else I felt like I may need a flashlight. I have three kids 5 years old and under so I find myself using a flashlight and looking for stuff more often than not. I have swam in lakes with my microstream without any water damaging the flashlight. I don't know how they rated the runtime on the flashlight, but I've used mine for over a year and only changed the battery once.
I've tried one of the little Olight I3EOS keychain lights for my EDC role and I just sucks. The streamlight microstream puts off a brighter light even though on paper you'd expect more out of the Olight. The keychain part broke and it just doesn't stack up to the microstream.
On my rifles, I have streamlight polytac's. Beside the bed I have a surefire G2X.
Wait, you're into knives too?
Benchmade
I was wondering what I was going to sell you once you owned every single flashlight model we carry
That's why my EDC takes AAs. I wanted it to be cheap and easy to replace the batteries.I've had Streamlight Strion for years now. It's rechargeable, I would paid more than what the flashlight is worth in batteries if I got a comparable light that uses CR123s.
People must use their lights a lot more then I do. I use the one in my pocket daily and I only go through a couple sets of CR123s a year. I have not bought any batteries for probably 2 years. I actually need to order anothr box. Not sure what a box of 24 CR123s cost right now but it is much less then the cost of the flaslights themselves.
I go through 2 CR123's about every 3 months. 40 bucks in batteries a year for a kickass light. I don't mind.It's worse for people who use a light with only one setting and they don't use a separate utility light. If you're in the dark or low light frequently and you're using 500 lumens each time you need to put a key in a door or see your printed Google directions, you'll use a lot of batteries.
Given that, this is a reason why my Fenix PD35 is the ideal light for me. In my pocket, it is set to the highest output (850 lumens) in case I need it in a hurry. When I use it for mundane tasks (where I have the opportunity to use the mode switch), I can set it at a lower setting. For instance, the lowest setting works great for going up and down a staircase where I have to go on a regular basis that has no lights. Use like that can stretch a set of battering a long time.
The downside for using your defensive light for utility use is that there is little or no warning when the CR123A batteries are about to go belly-up. I try to minimize the chance of running dry at a bad time by changing the batteries when I guesstimate they're about half done. Then I use the partially spent batteries in lights I use exclusively for utility use at home. If I do a low light class or something else where I use the high output a significant amount, I also change the batteries afterward.
It's worse for people who use a light with only one setting and they don't use a separate utility light. If you're in the dark or low light frequently and you're using 500 lumens each time you need to put a key in a door or see your printed Google directions, you'll use a lot of batteries.
Given that, this is a reason why my Fenix PD35 is the ideal light for me. In my pocket, it is set to the highest output (850 lumens) in case I need it in a hurry. When I use it for mundane tasks (where I have the opportunity to use the mode switch), I can set it at a lower setting. For instance, the lowest setting works great for going up and down a staircase where I have to go on a regular basis that has no lights. Use like that can stretch a set of battering a long time.
The downside for using your defensive light for utility use is that there is little or no warning when the CR123A batteries are about to go belly-up. I try to minimize the chance of running dry at a bad time by changing the batteries when I guesstimate they're about half done. Then I use the partially spent batteries in lights I use exclusively for utility use at home. If I do a low light class or something else where I use the high output a significant amount, I also change the batteries afterward.
Thats the same flashlight I just ordered. I feel all giggly like a little school girl! Is it worth the hype I hear about it?
I carry a Microstream in my tshirt pocket all the time, but keychain lights have their place. I have an INOVA keychain light on my neckchain along with the other things on it (Crucifix, 4-Way Medal, St. Chris medal from the Boss of Me, my rape whistle, and one of those flat Craftsman screwdrivers).
rhino out!
Yes. Best light I've owned. I've not seen, handled, or used a better all around illumination tool.
Awesome. I should have it in the next week or so