I was in Walmart yesterday

[Poppy]

I went to Walmart yesterday to pick up a set of quick change dumbbells.
Of course I had to visit the flashlight section. There were a couple of ladies, with a child looking at the variety of flashlights. Of course I couldn't "Mind my own damn business" so I had to ask, why?

It was explained that one of them owns a farm in Venezuela, or Peru, and she wanted a flashlight and or a headlamp. Looking at all of the lights, there wasn't a single one that I would recommend. The headlights for the most part were the cheap ones that take 3xAAA batteries, and most of the flashlights were of the 3xAA battery type.

I recommended that for $10 she get that rechargeable Rayovac (the one that is the size of a convoy S2+ with a non-replaceable 18650 in it.) And since she had access to Amazon I suggested a Sofirn D25L headlamp. It has in the light recharging capability.

I felt good that I was able to put some of the info I learned here to good use.

 

[thermal guy]

Not all heroes wear capes 😁

 

[raggie33]

I went to Walmart yesterday to pick up a set of quick change dumbbells.
Of course I had to visit the flashlight section. There were a couple of ladies, with a child looking at the variety of flashlights. Of course I couldn't "Mind my own damn business" so I had to ask, why?

It was explained that one of them owns a farm in Venezuela, or Peru, and she wanted a flashlight and or a headlamp. Looking at all of the lights, there wasn't a single one that I would recommend. The headlights for the most part were the cheap ones that take 3xAAA batteries, and most of the flashlights were of the 3xAA battery type.

I recommended that for $10 she get that rechargeable Rayovac (the one that is the size of a convoy S2+ with a non-replaceable 18650 in it.) And since she had access to Amazon I suggested a Sofirn D25L headlamp. It has in the light recharging capability.

I felt good that I was able to put some of the info I learned here to good use.

heathens tried to burns are walmart down for real closed it down for a bit dang i hate stupid people who does this stuff

 

[DaveTheDude]

WYF???

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

Costco has some really nice choices now. Send her there. They have a 2000 lumen solar/26650 li-ion rechargeable lantern with 4 D battery backup option and usb-c charging and usb output port for $15-$20. They have a three pack of 700 lumen duel fuel 900 mAh usb-c li-ion/3AAA headlights for $19-$24. They have a three pack of 1200 lumen 1800 mAh 18650/3AAA duel fuel flashlights for $20-$25. If you still can find their 5000 lumen duel fuel 8 amp (usb-c rechargeable 2 4 amp 26650 battery pack and power bank) flashlight for $30 or less, it's a steal.

 

[Kestrel]

[...] And since she had access to Amazon I suggested a Sofirn D25L headlamp. It has in the light recharging capability.

I felt good that I was able to put some of the info I learned here to good use.

Oh my goodness yes, on that Sofirn D25L. I may have gotten that specific tip from CPF; I bought one early this year (looking at my records, am a little surprised I didn't buy a spare), and I got a friend got on board w/ one for him as well.

 

[knucklegary]

Oh my goodness yes, on that Sofirn D25L. I may have gotten that specific tip from CPF; I bought one early this year (looking at my records, am a little surprised I didn't buy a spare), and I got a friend got on board w/ one for him as well.

20% off coupon on Amz.. it's hard to beat price at $24

 

[orbital]

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with that 20% coupon savings, very much consider getting a better headband that has the top strap over your head,,, really keeps a headlamp in place.
I use my headlamps alot.

This should do the trick

Amazon.com

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buying directly from Sofirm, you can get two of the D25L headlamps for $31.48 using the 25% coupon (free shipping too)

H25L(D25L) Powerful 1000 Lumens Rechargeable Headlamp

Specification:1. Bright Nice Beam: With dual LH351D LED 5000K 90 High CRI, the headlamp delivers 1000 lumens with a comfortable nice beam. Featuring 5 different modes: Low, Medium 1, Medium 2, High, Turbo, 2. USB Rechargeable: Designed with a hidden USB port, the headlamp is rechargeable.3...

www.sofirnlight.com

 

[Kestrel]

Well thanks orbital, lol; can confirm on the $31.48 and I guess I'll now have two spares. ;-)

 

[orbital]

Well thanks orbital, lol; can confirm on the $31.48 and I guess I'll now have two spares. ;-)

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That's why we search out the best deals, because one spare usually isn't enough

 

[bykfixer]

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That's why we search out the best deals, because one spare usually isn't enough

Afterall one equals none.....

 

[Kestrel]

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That's why we search out the best deals, because one spare usually isn't enough

So I rec'd my two new ones and they look good. Question though; it's listed as a H25L & not my earlier D25L. But looking at the emitters closely plus the beams, they seem identical. Any insight on that ?

 

[orbital]

So I rec'd my two new ones and they look good. Question though; it's listed as a H25L & not my earlier D25L. But looking at the emitters closely plus the beams, they seem identical. Any insight on that ?

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Believe the D25L has a couple different emitters,, so they change the first letter to keep us guessing__
As long as the performance & tint are good, then all good.

Got into the Sofirn spirit today & ordered a couple of the SP40A (TIR optic) for $39.98 total the 18650 was only $2 more so easy decision
...I'll give one as a gift for a buddy who was working on something the other day & really could have used a headlamp

Sofirn SP40A 1200 Lumens Rechargeable LED Headlamp

What are the differences between the SP40 and SP40A?1, Different lens: SP40 has an orange peel type reflector while the SP40A has a TIR Lens2, Different LED: SP40 is fitted with an XPL LED (70 CRI) or LH351D LED While the SP40A has an LH351D LED (90 CRI)3, Different colors: SP40 has black/...

www.sofirnlight.com

 

[raggie33]

i hate walmart here in the deep south everyone walks so damn slow i have no idea how a human can even walk so slow. and the entire family has to go why not justr send one member?. me i get to walmart as the doors open for the day and i make sure im first in i dont mess around i have it all planed out . like a damn war lol.