The work light
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
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!
-Up to $100.
3) Format:
-I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
-SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
-*MEDIUM - Holster/belt ring carry. (>7 inches)
--*The smaller size is greatly preferred, but I am curious as to what medium sized options are out there.
5) Emitter/Light source:
-LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
-I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
-**I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
--**Similar to the size category, I'd prefer the first option, but I am still curious as to the other options.
7) What power source do you want to use?
-I intend to use Rechargeable cells based on less common formats (18500 or 18650 Li-Ion, RCR123, et-al).
-I intend to use "Primary"/Disposable Lithium batteries based on the usual AAA/AA/C/D and CR123 sized cells common to most stores (often a cold weather or long storage choice).
-I want a light with an integrated rechargeable battery pack.
--I have this listed in order of preference. I'm planing on using rechargeable 18650's. On that note, any opinions on 18650's with built in USB charging ports?
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
-I want a light that has a recharging adapter (your typical "wall wart")
-I want a light that snaps into a cradle (usually mounted on a wall)
-I want a separate/stand-alone charger (this involves removing the batteries to charge)
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).
-I want to confidently walk around an unlit/unpaved rural area (60-150 lumens).
-I want to illuminate an entire field, the neighbor's front yard several houses down, impress my friends and neighbors, etc. (300-700 lumens).
-I want search and rescue type illumination (800+ lumens).
--I would prefer a milti-mode light that can handle all this these categories.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
-Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
-Wide Throw: I want a beam with a noticeable hot-center for distance throw and a significant amount of "side-spill". Good for rough trail hiking, search and rescue, and general distance work.
--Either of these will work for me
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
-Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
-Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
-5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
-30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
-50-150 yards/meters
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).
-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.
-Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
--I will be primarily using this light while doing night club security.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
-I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today's high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
-I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
-I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
-I want a programmable light.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
-Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
15) Water resistance
-IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
16) Storage conditions
-Automobile glove-box (wide temperature swings, long standby periods, critical reliability)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
-Pocket/belt clip
-Crenelated bezel
Hello world! I'm looking to get a new flashlight. I'll primarily be using this light while working security at a nightclub. After looking around some, I'm thinking about the Nitecore P10GT and the Fenix UC35. The main differences between these two are as follows:
Nitecore P10GT
-The strobe function being a separate switch and not needing to cycle to it.
-Simple, two brightness mode as a user programmable option.
Fenix UC35
-Built in USB recharging on the flashlight.
-A higher max brightness than the P10GT (820 on the P10GT vs 960 on the UC35)
What I would like the most is a P10GT that also had built in USB recharging. I see the MH lights on the Nitecore website, but they closer to the UC35 than they are to the P10GT in terms of operation.
Thanks for the help!
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
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!
-Up to $100.
3) Format:
-I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
-SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
-*MEDIUM - Holster/belt ring carry. (>7 inches)
--*The smaller size is greatly preferred, but I am curious as to what medium sized options are out there.
5) Emitter/Light source:
-LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
-I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
-**I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
--**Similar to the size category, I'd prefer the first option, but I am still curious as to the other options.
7) What power source do you want to use?
-I intend to use Rechargeable cells based on less common formats (18500 or 18650 Li-Ion, RCR123, et-al).
-I intend to use "Primary"/Disposable Lithium batteries based on the usual AAA/AA/C/D and CR123 sized cells common to most stores (often a cold weather or long storage choice).
-I want a light with an integrated rechargeable battery pack.
--I have this listed in order of preference. I'm planing on using rechargeable 18650's. On that note, any opinions on 18650's with built in USB charging ports?
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
-I want a light that has a recharging adapter (your typical "wall wart")
-I want a light that snaps into a cradle (usually mounted on a wall)
-I want a separate/stand-alone charger (this involves removing the batteries to charge)
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).
-I want to confidently walk around an unlit/unpaved rural area (60-150 lumens).
-I want to illuminate an entire field, the neighbor's front yard several houses down, impress my friends and neighbors, etc. (300-700 lumens).
-I want search and rescue type illumination (800+ lumens).
--I would prefer a milti-mode light that can handle all this these categories.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
-Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
-Wide Throw: I want a beam with a noticeable hot-center for distance throw and a significant amount of "side-spill". Good for rough trail hiking, search and rescue, and general distance work.
--Either of these will work for me
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
-Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
-Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
-5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
-30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
-50-150 yards/meters
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).
-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.
-Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
--I will be primarily using this light while doing night club security.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
-I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today's high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
-I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
-I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
-I want a programmable light.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
-Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
15) Water resistance
-IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
16) Storage conditions
-Automobile glove-box (wide temperature swings, long standby periods, critical reliability)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
-Pocket/belt clip
-Crenelated bezel
Hello world! I'm looking to get a new flashlight. I'll primarily be using this light while working security at a nightclub. After looking around some, I'm thinking about the Nitecore P10GT and the Fenix UC35. The main differences between these two are as follows:
Nitecore P10GT
-The strobe function being a separate switch and not needing to cycle to it.
-Simple, two brightness mode as a user programmable option.
Fenix UC35
-Built in USB recharging on the flashlight.
-A higher max brightness than the P10GT (820 on the P10GT vs 960 on the UC35)
What I would like the most is a P10GT that also had built in USB recharging. I see the MH lights on the Nitecore website, but they closer to the UC35 than they are to the P10GT in terms of operation.
Thanks for the help!
