nemesis_567
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==================Flashlight Recommendation Checklist================
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
This will be mail-order or Online (location doesn't matter). EUROPE
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! 🙂
IDEAL Up to $25.
MAYBE Up to $50.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
TINY - Every day carry (2-4 inches).
SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
IDEALLY BELOW 5 inches.
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
CHEAPEST WAY WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY
7) What power source do you want to use?
I don't know/I need more information on power sources.
I have no restrictions regarding this point, but I'd rather use lithium rechargeable, whether standard 18650 or custom.
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
I don't care
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 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).
The more the merrier.
SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
It is acceptable.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
__X__All Flood: I am doing "arms length" tasks like reading and campsite cooking.
__X__Wide Flood: I want a defined flood area for semi-close tasks like after-dark campsite tasks or working on a car.
__X__Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
__X__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.
__X__Narrow Throw: I want a beam with a very tight "hot center" and minimal "side-spill". Good for distance viewing, fog, and looking through dense undergrowth.
__X__Turbohead: I want a far-distance projector with a sharply focused spot of light and minimal or zero side-spill. Good for extreme distance and impressing your friends.
I have no clue, I think somewhat a bit of all of these.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
150+ yards (I am searching from a helicopter)
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.
Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
____I don’t know.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I don’t know.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____I don’t care.
____I don’t know.
15) Water resistance
____IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
____IPX8 (Submersible to greater than 1 meter for 4 hours)
16) Storage conditions
____Automobile glove-box (wide temperature swings, long standby periods, critical reliability)
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
This will be mail-order or Online (location doesn't matter). EUROPE
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! 🙂
IDEAL Up to $25.
MAYBE Up to $50.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
TINY - Every day carry (2-4 inches).
SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
IDEALLY BELOW 5 inches.
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
CHEAPEST WAY WITHOUT COMPROMISING QUALITY
7) What power source do you want to use?
I don't know/I need more information on power sources.
I have no restrictions regarding this point, but I'd rather use lithium rechargeable, whether standard 18650 or custom.
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
I don't care
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 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).
The more the merrier.
SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
It is acceptable.
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
__X__All Flood: I am doing "arms length" tasks like reading and campsite cooking.
__X__Wide Flood: I want a defined flood area for semi-close tasks like after-dark campsite tasks or working on a car.
__X__Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
__X__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.
__X__Narrow Throw: I want a beam with a very tight "hot center" and minimal "side-spill". Good for distance viewing, fog, and looking through dense undergrowth.
__X__Turbohead: I want a far-distance projector with a sharply focused spot of light and minimal or zero side-spill. Good for extreme distance and impressing your friends.
I have no clue, I think somewhat a bit of all of these.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
150+ yards (I am searching from a helicopter)
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.
Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
____I don’t know.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I don’t know.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____I don’t care.
____I don’t know.
15) Water resistance
____IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
____IPX8 (Submersible to greater than 1 meter for 4 hours)
16) Storage conditions
____Automobile glove-box (wide temperature swings, long standby periods, critical reliability)
