i really like energizer caplights. can get in lowes or home depot. adjustable band will go around head or hardhat. pretty cheap and aaa bat. last a while. its nice having hands free light.
I use a terralux light, uses 2 AA batteries. Light output is great, it has 2 different intensities. Battery life isn't terrible but not great either. Its held to some major abuse so i'm sold on it.
http://www.terraluxportable.com/product/tlf-3002aa-or/
It would be hard to beat this one in the same price range. Uses rechargable battery too and is only 4.2 inches long.
http://www.zebralight.com/SC600w-XM-...hite_p_74.html
Streamlight strion is my vote. One hell of a light and its lasted quite a bit more then 1 year lol!!
http://www.streamlight.com/product/class.aspx?cid=1
Check it out. If it broke today I would buy another tomorrow, Although I don't see it breaking.
Gotta have the right tool for the job!
Where is all the stuff MADE IN THE USA?
"Thats what we do Troy. Incredible, Invisible, Imbelivable things. We are an Unseen, Unknown, Unvincible fraternity of craftsman.."
I had a Streamlight NF-2. I paid an arm and a leg for it. It was so bright, I could have guided planes in with that thing. I thought it was going to be a great flashlight, but it was a total lemon. The batteries are stupid expensive, and I had to send it back twice to get the switch replaced. It took forever to get it back both times. It broke a third time, and it has sat in my toolbox ever since then.
I'll stick with the mini LED mag-lights you can get at Wally World for $20. I have my complaints with them, too... But they haven't nearly as unreliable as that P.O.S. Streamlight
Don't pick the fly crap out of the pepper.
The myth...
The legend...
Drops, falls, kicks across the floor, a couple dunks in the lake, mine just won't quit. LED or incandescent? I could potentially see problems with an LED due to rough handling.
Yeah, I've replaced the lamp a couple times, and batteries as needed.
One little hitch is sometimes, the tail cap switch will get a coating of some sort on it and needs to come out and be cleaned maybe once every year or two.
If a hundred dollar flashlight quit on me in a year, I'd crawl so far up the manufacturer's backside that they'd choke.
Maglites are a dime a dozen. I don't care for them. Children's toys, really.
It's time to send that legend off to be Cerakoted.
http://www.cerakoteguncoatings.com/gallery/
Zebralight SC51w is my choice for an EDC. The Neutral color is great and spits out almost 200 lumens on 1 AA battery.
http://www.zebralight.com/SC51w-Flas...hite_p_45.html
Also able to use it as a night light when on vacation for my son (0.18 lumes for 16 days).
Streamlight Strion LED has been the best flashlight I have ever owned. Use it daily for over 4 years now.
Carry it on my belt next to my leatherman. I also have a Streamlight Stinger, Surefire model something, and a good head light..and many others.
Buy the Strion and you wont be disappointed. No more batteries or bulbs
If its worth doing, it's worth doing right.
awesome, awesome feed back, much appreciated.. I had nooooo idea there were so many super lights out there.. out of everything suggested i'm fairly sold on the stream light knuckle head.... love the idea of the clip and swivel head ideal.. looks very practical.. again thank you all for shinning some LIGHT on this topic ahahhahaha...
Checkout the 'streamlight' STYLUS - 2 AAA batteries, fits right in the shirt pocket with no sag.
Try J-mart, had them on sale for $20 or so.
Had my for 4 or 5 years now.
luck dan
Streamlight is the way to go... Got mine for $100 or so from graingers, I'm sure it's cheaper online. Ive yet to find a nice head lamp though....
I use the Dorcy 41-4750... my first one has lasted 10 months now, with everyday use on my tool belt.
1) Uses 4 AA batteries- since I'm a big NiCad fan, I use re-chargeables, and they last at least 2 weeks.
2) Strong center beam with a wide cone around it. Perfect for service! So strong you can't look into the beam.
3) Lightweight- used to carry a 2-D Mag-light.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ls_o02_s01_i00
Experience is what you have an hour after you need it.