Hello there,
iam planning to build a flashlight on my own for some years now, somehow my plans are always interrupted. So i decided to buy a flashlight first, to have one (my antiquated 3D-Maglite may be a object to start some own work, but is not useable anymore).
In short words iam searching for a LED torch in size of 2D-3D Maglite, as bright as possible. Here is the detailed version:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
____I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter. Shipping to Germany should not overshoot the costs of the flashlight
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
____Less than ~$100. (without battery)
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
like 2D/3D Maglite
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
____I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (host+drop-in). This would be my preffered option.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use rechargeable lithium (li-ion) chemistry. Feel free to specify a size if you know which size you want (14500, RCR123/16340, 17500, 17670, 18650, etc.)
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 impossible).
____I want ridiculous amounts of lumens (800+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
____Up to 30 minutes (I want the brightest [and potentially smallest] light for brief periods)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____I don't care, no plastic
Thank you for some recommendations!
iam planning to build a flashlight on my own for some years now, somehow my plans are always interrupted. So i decided to buy a flashlight first, to have one (my antiquated 3D-Maglite may be a object to start some own work, but is not useable anymore).
In short words iam searching for a LED torch in size of 2D-3D Maglite, as bright as possible. Here is the detailed version:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
____I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter. Shipping to Germany should not overshoot the costs of the flashlight
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
____Less than ~$100. (without battery)
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
like 2D/3D Maglite
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
____I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (host+drop-in). This would be my preffered option.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use rechargeable lithium (li-ion) chemistry. Feel free to specify a size if you know which size you want (14500, RCR123/16340, 17500, 17670, 18650, etc.)
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 impossible).
____I want ridiculous amounts of lumens (800+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
____Up to 30 minutes (I want the brightest [and potentially smallest] light for brief periods)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____I don't care, no plastic
Thank you for some recommendations!