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Working part time law enforcement, I learned what real quality lights were. Officers routinely compare their flashlights like some kind of status symbol... Who's got the best, brightest, longest lasting, etc.

For my main light, I carry a Streamlight Stinger DS LED. I also have a Streamlight Stylus in my shirt pocket at all times. These are speedy lights, but it have Streamlights that are 20 years old and still going strong. My stinger sits in a truck mounted charger and is always ready to go. The Stylus is about the size of a pen and runs on three aaaa batteries.

Originally Posted by obob22

Been using a zebralight H602W Headlight, this is the floodlight version so you don't have a hotspot in the middle. 1000 lumens on high ( almost as much output as a 100 watt light bulb), 350 lumens is a great working headlight and you get almost 4 hours run time off a rechargeable.
This is a day lighter, you would not believe the output and the workability factor of this headlamp.
Kind of pricey, with the headlamp, batteries, and charger you are looking at $150.00 but worth every penny.
I have tried the AA version of this lamp, but the run time was too short.

i have the h602 as well, when it is on, you can see no darkness. The wide beam angle makes the whole room light up... the "w" version has a warmer tint which would be a good thing, mine is more white/cool white. They now make a AA version that takes the 3.7v 14500 batteries. its the h52, I have that one as well, it works great for a backup.

One nice thing about the H602 is the intelligent temp system. instead of dimming after a set period of time, it measures the actually temp of the light, and gradually dims to control the heat. So, if you are outside in the cold weather, it doesn't dim at all... COOL!

a COAST PX20 White/Red lights, -- seems to tolerate falls and crushes
a couple $25 led burners, capable of instant retinal damage.
a couple $1.98 close out store 3-AAA in different pockets, backup

one telescoping, uses up 4 tiny cells quickly, but perfect for a couple hours, with a bendable and highly magnetic head and other end SENSIBLE Products EMF2

Been using a zebralight H602W Headlight, this is the floodlight version so you don't have a hotspot in the middle. 1000 lumens on high ( almost as much output as a 100 watt light bulb), 350 lumens is a great working headlight and you get almost 4 hours run time off a rechargeable.
This is a day lighter, you would not believe the output and the workability factor of this headlamp.
Kind of pricey, with the headlamp, batteries, and charger you are looking at $150.00 but worth every penny.
I have tried the AA version of this lamp, but the run time was too short.

Milwaukee M12 led in the bag and Mag Pro + in my pocket. The M12 is the best light I've had, it last a long time and is super bright.

Arc AAA led keychain USA

The light can be carried at all times

Very impressive performer

Beat me to it! The G25 is the brightest, longest lasting, most durable flashlight for those attics!

Originally Posted by Caleb E

coast g25 from home depot in the veto and jetbeam bc40 in the truck

coast g25 from home depot in the veto and jetbeam bc40 in the truck

Originally Posted by Kimball

Not 100% sure, but at a 50, 000 hour life expectancy I may not live long enough to find out. I only use mine maybe 4 hours a day on average. I still have @ 30 years to go at this rate. Seriously though, ive put mine through hell and never had an issue other than coil cleaner strippong the aluminum on one. Great lights for @ $100 and always charged and ready for the next call.

Dont expose the bulb to heavy vibrations.

Originally Posted by Kimball

Not 100% sure, but at a 50, 000 hour life expectancy I may not live long enough to find out. I only use mine maybe 4 hours a day on average. I still have @ 30 years to go at this rate. Seriously though, ive put mine through hell and never had an issue other than coil cleaner strippong the aluminum on one. Great lights for @ $100 and always charged and ready for the next call.

The Strion rules!

Originally Posted by Core_d

Can you replace LED?

Not 100% sure, but at a 50, 000 hour life expectancy I may not live long enough to find out. I only use mine maybe 4 hours a day on average. I still have @ 30 years to go at this rate. Seriously though, ive put mine through hell and never had an issue other than coil cleaner strippong the aluminum on one. Great lights for @ $100 and always charged and ready for the next call.

Originally Posted by Kimball

Streamlight Strion & Stinger LED DS

Can you replace LED?

Streamlight Strion & Stinger LED DS

Same here two stinger led models with the piggyback battery charger
And a streamline knuckle head with the piggy back battery charger. I have them hooked up in my truck and they are always charging.
The best light hands down is the knucklehead it has an awesome magnet, it's like a five pounder and a swivel hook I love that light.. Worth every penny.

Streamlight task light 2 AA .....Ive been thru alot of flashlights in my carreer and this one is the best imo. Very durible!

I have the new dewalt 20V LED its awesome

Originally Posted by jnsrose

I hope your right. I have had mine for about 4 months now and love it. Just hope it last because I could of purchased a few decent other brands for the price.

working at a steel mill i put my stinger through 7 kinds of hell day in and day out. set them on hot castings, grinded on them, droped em, dirt, oil, set them on castings so i could see to air hammer the casting never a problem. bought a energizer brand rechargable flash light after my stinger was stolen and set it on a casting to hammer and it lasted all of 2 seconds 30$ down the drain time to get another stinger.
(the LED buld was soldered on a board unreplacable)

Originally Posted by CraziFuzzy

Who doesn't? Things are built like tanks..

I hope your right. I have had mine for about 4 months now and love it. Just hope it last because I could of purchased a few decent other brands for the price.

Originally Posted by Core_d

...if you use it for a hammer

Who doesn't? Things are built like tanks..

Stingers are awsome. The battery will need replaced every 2/5 years. The bulb too if you use it for a hammer