Lachiepower0402
Newly Enlightened
Basically I'm just looking for another light to add to my collection, already got an 2000 lumen EDC coming in the mail, but I also want a flooder with an extreme amount of brightness, to impress my friends to let me turn night into day. Got plenty of ideas, just want your guys/gals opinions.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
X I would like to purchase the light in person from a brick and mortar store. I am located in Sydney, Australia.
X 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!
X Up to $300.
3) Format:
X I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
X I don't care.
5) Emitter/Light source:
X LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
X HID (known for max output, but often at the expense of size)
6) Manufacturer:
X I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
X I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
X I am interested in assembling my own components. (for example a "host" or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a "drop-in" emitter from another source).
7) What power source do you want to use?
X I intend to use Rechargeable cells based on less common formats (18500 or 18650 Li-Ion, RCR123, et-al).
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 (3000+ 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 Wide Flood: I want a defined flood area for semi-close tasks like after-dark campsite tasks or working on a car.
X Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
X 30-50 meters (I have a big 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).
X 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.
X Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
X I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
X I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
X Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
X Stainless steel (durable, but much heavier than aluminum)
X Titanium (durable and nearly as lightweight as aluminum, but can be moderately to significantly more expensive).
15) Water resistance
X IPX4 (Splash resistant)
X IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
16) Storage conditions
X In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
X Other: Camping
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
X Pocket/belt clip
X Holster
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
X I would like to purchase the light in person from a brick and mortar store. I am located in Sydney, Australia.
X 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!
X Up to $300.
3) Format:
X I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
X I don't care.
5) Emitter/Light source:
X LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
X HID (known for max output, but often at the expense of size)
6) Manufacturer:
X I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
X I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
X I am interested in assembling my own components. (for example a "host" or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a "drop-in" emitter from another source).
7) What power source do you want to use?
X I intend to use Rechargeable cells based on less common formats (18500 or 18650 Li-Ion, RCR123, et-al).
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 (3000+ 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 Wide Flood: I want a defined flood area for semi-close tasks like after-dark campsite tasks or working on a car.
X Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
X 30-50 meters (I have a big 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).
X 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.
X Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
X I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
X I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
X Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
X Stainless steel (durable, but much heavier than aluminum)
X Titanium (durable and nearly as lightweight as aluminum, but can be moderately to significantly more expensive).
15) Water resistance
X IPX4 (Splash resistant)
X IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
16) Storage conditions
X In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
X Other: Camping
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
X Pocket/belt clip
X Holster
