Hello. Looking for a light for my wife. She has a couple of criteria that have made it difficult for my search. I'd really like some help. She has a light that she likes the size and side button. )These are the two criteria: 1" diameter and 4" long, and side button.) The problem with the light is that it was purchased from a gas station, and the switch doesn't work all the time. The light has to be bumped or jarred to come on. It is also dim. It's 9 led's are powered by 3 aaa's in a tube "package". Aside from the size and side button feature, I'd like for it to use 18650's, and have a high and low, not sure how the UI would be for that. Here's the list. Thanks.
Oh yea, she really doesn't like having to twist the head or tail. She gave away a Surefire 6px tactical I got for her. She said the button didn't work! A selector ring may or may not work.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
This will be mail-order or Online (location doesn't matter).
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to $50. Maybe more for the right light.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
1" diameter, 4" long
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
I intend to use Rechargeable cells. 18650 Li-Ion
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
300 lumens
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
Narrow Flood.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Very Important
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
15) Water resistance
IPX4 (Splash resistant)
16) Storage conditions
In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
Oh yea, she really doesn't like having to twist the head or tail. She gave away a Surefire 6px tactical I got for her. She said the button didn't work! A selector ring may or may not work.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
This will be mail-order or Online (location doesn't matter).
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to $50. Maybe more for the right light.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
1" diameter, 4" long
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
I intend to use Rechargeable cells. 18650 Li-Ion
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
300 lumens
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
Narrow Flood.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Very Important
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
15) Water resistance
IPX4 (Splash resistant)
16) Storage conditions
In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
