B0rt
Newly Enlightened
Hi All 
After lurking for a few years I am looking for a new flashlight. As I have a few decent EDC flashlights already and am totally happy with them now is the time for something "silly".
Essentially what I want is a "Pocket Throw Monster". I does not have to burn long, but it has to be VERY bright and throw far. Well, as much as that is possible for a "pocketable" light.
This is not because I actually NEED something like this but more for bragging rights (See? Mine is smaller AND brighter than all of yours!!!!1111eeleveneleven) And because I can
What I found so far to more or less fit this description is the EagleTec TX25C. But I am sure you guys will know something even better, right?
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
(X) This will be ordered online (preferably from the EU due to shipping cost / customs charges).
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
(X) Up to $200.
3) Format:
(X) I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
(X) TINY - Every day carry (2-4 inches).
(X) SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
(X) LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
(X) As long as I do not need powertools and/or a soldering iron to make it work I'll be fine
7) What power source do you want to use?
(X) one or two of: CR123 / 16340 / 18350 / 18650
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
(X) I don't care
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).
(X) I want search and rescue type illumination (800+ lumens).
(X) SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
(X) Narrow Throw: I want a beam with a very tight "hot center" and minimal "side-spill". Good for distance viewing, fog, and looking through dense undergrowth.
(X) Turbohead: I want a far-distance projector with a sharply focused spot of light and minimal or zero side-spill. Good for extreme distance and impressing your friends.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
(X) 150+ yards (I am searching from a helicopter)
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).
(X) 15+ minutes on high are sufficient (5+ minutes on TURBO if applicable)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
(X) Slightly Important (Walks around the neighborhood).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
(X) In the end it does not matter, the other things are more important. I prefer tail mounted forward clicky. I do not like anything twisty.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
(X) I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
(X) I don't care as long as it is some kind of metal.
15) Water resistance
(X) IPX4 (Splash resistant) or betterr
16) Storage conditions
(X) In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
(X) Pocket clip, ideally bezel-down and removable
After lurking for a few years I am looking for a new flashlight. As I have a few decent EDC flashlights already and am totally happy with them now is the time for something "silly".
Essentially what I want is a "Pocket Throw Monster". I does not have to burn long, but it has to be VERY bright and throw far. Well, as much as that is possible for a "pocketable" light.
This is not because I actually NEED something like this but more for bragging rights (See? Mine is smaller AND brighter than all of yours!!!!1111eeleveneleven
) And because I can What I found so far to more or less fit this description is the EagleTec TX25C. But I am sure you guys will know something even better, right?
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
(X) This will be ordered online (preferably from the EU due to shipping cost / customs charges).
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
(X) Up to $200.
3) Format:
(X) I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
(X) TINY - Every day carry (2-4 inches).
(X) SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
(X) LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
(X) As long as I do not need powertools and/or a soldering iron to make it work I'll be fine
7) What power source do you want to use?
(X) one or two of: CR123 / 16340 / 18350 / 18650
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
(X) I don't care
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).
(X) I want search and rescue type illumination (800+ lumens).
(X) SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
(X) Narrow Throw: I want a beam with a very tight "hot center" and minimal "side-spill". Good for distance viewing, fog, and looking through dense undergrowth.
(X) Turbohead: I want a far-distance projector with a sharply focused spot of light and minimal or zero side-spill. Good for extreme distance and impressing your friends.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
(X) 150+ yards (I am searching from a helicopter)
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).
(X) 15+ minutes on high are sufficient (5+ minutes on TURBO if applicable)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
(X) Slightly Important (Walks around the neighborhood).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
(X) In the end it does not matter, the other things are more important. I prefer tail mounted forward clicky. I do not like anything twisty.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
(X) I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
(X) I don't care as long as it is some kind of metal.
15) Water resistance
(X) IPX4 (Splash resistant) or betterr
16) Storage conditions
(X) In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
(X) Pocket clip, ideally bezel-down and removable
