flashy bazook
Flashlight Enthusiast
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the SL Survivor LED is a decent light and as others mentioned somewhat specialized. It is used by firefighters because its narrow beam is supposed to work better in smoky environments.
The advantage of this light is that is has a big throw due to its long and narrow reflector design. You'd probably need to buy a flashlight with a pretty big reflector (definitely NOT an EDC design!) to match the throw of this one.
The disadvantage is that it does not have one of the cutting edge LEDs (is it a Luxeon III? unless it's been updated). Still, with its 4xAAs, it can run for 3 hours on the high and up to 6 hours on low, so it is pretty useful.
I've been using Eneloop rechargeable NiMH batteries with no problems, and also have had no problems with the switch. It is somewhat larger so it can be used easier with gloved hands.
The light is also fairly useful around the house since you can just set it down and the 90 degree design is helpful for a lot of things (e.g., in a blackout, if you are looking behind something you set it on the floor and have both hands free, etc.).
It's a tough plastic design as well, very durable. It is somewhat large, but has a large clip too you can use to attach it to a helmet for example.
I'd say then that the light has its uses even if its LED has not been updated, and may fit what your needs are as well.
The advantage of this light is that is has a big throw due to its long and narrow reflector design. You'd probably need to buy a flashlight with a pretty big reflector (definitely NOT an EDC design!) to match the throw of this one.
The disadvantage is that it does not have one of the cutting edge LEDs (is it a Luxeon III? unless it's been updated). Still, with its 4xAAs, it can run for 3 hours on the high and up to 6 hours on low, so it is pretty useful.
I've been using Eneloop rechargeable NiMH batteries with no problems, and also have had no problems with the switch. It is somewhat larger so it can be used easier with gloved hands.
The light is also fairly useful around the house since you can just set it down and the 90 degree design is helpful for a lot of things (e.g., in a blackout, if you are looking behind something you set it on the floor and have both hands free, etc.).
It's a tough plastic design as well, very durable. It is somewhat large, but has a large clip too you can use to attach it to a helmet for example.
I'd say then that the light has its uses even if its LED has not been updated, and may fit what your needs are as well.
