Hi all! I just discovered this site a week or so ago, and it really opened my eyes. I always thought I was doing pretty well with my MagLites and one Princeton Tec, but now I realize there's a whole world out there I wasn't even aware of. So, I'm looking to upgrade the old flashlight collection, and I've identified three separate needs.
Before explaining the three needs, there are two qualifiers. First, I want something with batteries, not a rechargeable. Everything rechargeable I buy seems to die a quick death, and there are times when I'm not around an outlet for a while, so I want batteries. Second, the price range should be around $40-$50; I'll go higher if necessary, but would prefer not to.
These are the three I'm looking for:
1. A general purpose flashlight with a bright , adjustable beam. This is the one I'll use 80% of the time for hunting, camping, fishing, or whatever. This is also the one I'd spend the most on.
2. A "glove box" light for unexpected situations, like changing a tire, finding the way to help, that kind of thing.
3. A "long-lasting" light for extended backpacking trips, survival situations, or whatever. It doesn't have to be super bright, it just has to be reliable and last for a long time with no more than one change of batteries.
I'm sorry for making my introductory post a "please help me" one, but I really would appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thanks!
Before explaining the three needs, there are two qualifiers. First, I want something with batteries, not a rechargeable. Everything rechargeable I buy seems to die a quick death, and there are times when I'm not around an outlet for a while, so I want batteries. Second, the price range should be around $40-$50; I'll go higher if necessary, but would prefer not to.
These are the three I'm looking for:
1. A general purpose flashlight with a bright , adjustable beam. This is the one I'll use 80% of the time for hunting, camping, fishing, or whatever. This is also the one I'd spend the most on.
2. A "glove box" light for unexpected situations, like changing a tire, finding the way to help, that kind of thing.
3. A "long-lasting" light for extended backpacking trips, survival situations, or whatever. It doesn't have to be super bright, it just has to be reliable and last for a long time with no more than one change of batteries.
I'm sorry for making my introductory post a "please help me" one, but I really would appreciate any thoughts you may have. Thanks!