Lightwave 3000. Couple D cell alkalines in it...change them out every three years or so, and haven't had any problems yet. Great runtime, and I'm not worried about killing the cells like I would be with lithium-ion.
I also carry two signaling lights (LED flares, basically), in case of emergency. Good thing to have if you should ever have an accident or break down.
I'm with thedoc007 and groutboy_1 regarding traffic signaling devices.
I can argue that the MOST IMPORTANT light in my car is my
22inch Dorcey LED traffic wand. The light tube is 1.5 inches in diameter, and 13 inches long. Even in broad daylight, it is easily seen and can be used (like a signaling flag) to stop traffic, or wave drivers out of any particular lane into another.
In a vinyl bag clipped to my ashtray, I have three penlights, and a
surefire style red traffic diffuser cone inserted point down, with a Solarforce 2M light inserted tail down. This one is instantly accessible to me. The big Dorsey is in the trunk.
I also carry a FIRST AID KIT.
I started with a ~$20 @ walmart
Justin Case Travel Pro Automotive Safety Kit
I mention it because it comes with a 2D incandescent light
with a cone light diffuser.
I made a number of upgrades, including changing the incan PR2 bulb to a PR2 LED bulb I pulled from a rayovac $2.50 LED 2D cell light. Not that it is brighter, but it will last longer.
I upgraded the first aid kit, and added rain-gear, firestarter, mylar blankets, and other "survival" stuff. It makes for a easily stored compartmented container.
In the trunk, I also have
3 reflective triangles, and two safety vests, and a pair of headlamps, and another pair of inexpensive flashlights.
I also agree with wjv and booky, and others who mentioned using low cost lights.
wjv
Ray-O-Vac Retros (2xD) for $5 each from Walmart.
If they die, get lost or the batteries leak. . . No great loss.
And booky:
I keep a Sipik SK68 and a cheapo 18 led lantern. I've had my car broken into a couple times, so if I lose them it's not a big deal.
It seems that
my car is a "catch all" for the lights that I don't use around the house because I have better ones, and other than the few over $20 lights, they won't be a big loss.
I might morn the loss of batteries as much as the loss of the lights.
I have three 2*AAA and two 3*AAA lights (one a headlamp) filled with (12 in all) duraloops, and with energizer lithium back-ups.
A four pack of AA lithiums for one of the head lamps.
and an 18650 for the solarforce.
I also have two 12v chargers. One for the AAA's and one for the 18650.
The D cells, and spares, I wouldn't morn
Wow! That was a long post. If you read it, you must be a glutton for punishment, but I'm flattered none-the-less :thumbsup:
Thanks!