milkyspit
Flashlight Enthusiast
What do you think is presently the best flashlight for camping? I define such a light as one with the best blend of maximal runtime, bright light, low weight, compactness, water resistance, toughness (resistance to bumps and drops), and use of cheap, commonly-available batteries.
In addition to the above, the ability to operate as a lantern or candle would be a plus, as would regulated output (to get brighter light, longer), a battery indicator, adjustable brightness level, and a wrist strap or lanyard clip.
The beam should give a decent flood effect for close use as would be necessary in a campsite, on a trail, looking for things in a backpack, etc., but ideally should also provide either moderate throw or be adjustable to do so (such as by refocusing). Given the importance of close use, the flood itself should have as few artifacts as possible.
Off the top of my head, the SL ProPolymer 4AA 7 LED meets some of the above criteria, but definitely not all of them!
What else is up to the challenge as presented above?
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In addition to the above, the ability to operate as a lantern or candle would be a plus, as would regulated output (to get brighter light, longer), a battery indicator, adjustable brightness level, and a wrist strap or lanyard clip.
The beam should give a decent flood effect for close use as would be necessary in a campsite, on a trail, looking for things in a backpack, etc., but ideally should also provide either moderate throw or be adjustable to do so (such as by refocusing). Given the importance of close use, the flood itself should have as few artifacts as possible.
Off the top of my head, the SL ProPolymer 4AA 7 LED meets some of the above criteria, but definitely not all of them!
What else is up to the challenge as presented above?
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