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Too generous!!
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, there's a long-running thread on a similar subject, "What did you use your flashlight for today?".
Haha you have me pegged, I really don't explore other places in cpf as much as V54 subforum, but I think I have seen that thread. ..I think of people who frequent this forum as an extended family of a different kind of flashaholics... and like to hear the stories behind the collections. Guess I should elaborate on my collection tooLumentia, in case you don't venture much outside of Vinhland
I bought my first "good" lights when I was being deployed; a Surefire 6P with the 60 lumen (one whole hour of runtime haha) P60 and 120 lumen (for a whole 20 minutes), and a Cabela's Alaskan Guide light with xenon bulb and blue leds. Nobody could believe how bright they were haha. Obviously, they were well used during that deployment, and I still have those lights today. When I came back, I found CPF, and a whole new world of possibilities emerged. I was amazed at how fast technology and engineering is changing with flashlights, and I still am today. My enthusiasm for lights is not just the bounderies being pushed (and reached), but even the looks as to me, many are works of art. I did have many shelf queen lights and lights just for collection only, but sadly I sold them as I needed the funds. I still have a hefty selection to choose from depending on the situation, but when camping time comes I have a case that holds quite a nice variety of lights and accessories to go with them. When I camp many of my lights that I take are used (and some just played with haha) for spotting wildlife, fishing after dark, night light (I have little kids), night walks/hikes, area lighting, putting light on an area where I heard something, or just having a good headlamp on my head for use as needed. In fact, I'm using a headlamp now to type this while watching equipment tonight. I am a security guard, and do a variety of things, day, night, and swing shifts. What light/lights I take or carry for my shift depend on what I will be doing. It's REALLY nice to have options and to have the right light when I need it. It not only makes my job easier, but also makes me feel safer as I can not only light up large areas, throw light out far enough to see what or who is out there, but also stop someone in their tracks should they decide to attack me; as it's hard to do with 1000+ lumens in your eyes. Definitely gives me the advantage. In the same way I use them at home (see what's outside, protection, getting around the house when not wanting to turn lights on or power is out). Even during the day when I'm out and about, it's amazing how often a light comes in handy.
Good for you in paying off your debt.
I don't think it is going to be quite awhile for your next purchase,,,,,,,,,,,,will probably be in a week or Two!
