Hey All. Here are my wants and needs:
Recommend a Flashlight Checklist:
(Don't worry about all the questions, just the ones you feel strongly about!)
Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?
General EDC - maybe as an extra for riding my bike....
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
_xxx___I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
_xxx___I am in New Zealand__________.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
_xxxx_I only want to pay $1-10.
_xxxxx_I can spend $15-30 if she who must be obeyed (swmbo) agrees.
2) Format:
_xxx_I want a flashlight.
3) Length:
_xxx_2-4 inches. (Pocket carry)
4) Width:
_xxx___I don't care.
5) What batteries do you want to use?
_xxx_I want a rechargeable system. (an investment, but best for everyday use)
6) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
_xxxx__I want to read a map, or find a light switch, in a dark room. (5-10 lumens)
_xxxx__I want to walk around a generally paved area. (15-20 lumens)
_xxxx__I want to walk unpaved trails. (40 lumens)
**********so general lighting to walk around with the dog on the streets or in a park or on my bike to assist with my main bike lighting************
7) Throw vs Flood:
Flood to throw/zoomable
8) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries.
_xx__60-240 min. (1-2 hours)
_xxx___240-360 min. (4-6 hours)
9) Durability: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
_xxx___Slightly Important (Walks around the neighborhood.)
_xxx___Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)
8) Switch Type:
__xx__I want a "clickie" switch. (Stays on until pressed again.)
__xx__I want a momentary switch. (Only stays on while held down.)
*********you can get both can't you?***********
9) Switch Location:
_xxx__I want a push switch on the back end of the body.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
_xxx___I want multiple light levels. (some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
_xxx__I want a strobe mode. (blinks to show location.)
_xxx___I want a tactical strobe. (Flashes rapidly to disorient an opponent.)
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
_xxx___I don't care.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
__x__Red (night vision preserving) filter
__x__Waterproof – how deep: _wet weather i.e. heavy rain
__x__Non-reflective/dark finish (stealthy/hard to find)
__x__Belt/Jacket clip
__x__Holster
__x__Wrist/Neck Lanyard
******nice to have but not critical*****
I had considered
Romisen RC-C8 II XR-E Q5 from Shining B
or
X2000 in maybe 18650 or aaa
or
similar to x2000 - 240lm q5 wc q4 18650 or 3xAAA
I have scrolled through quite a few pages and Romisen seem to be strong brand - X2000 does not have amazing reviews but sounds ok for my needs.
Thanks people.:thumbsup:
Recommend a Flashlight Checklist:
(Don't worry about all the questions, just the ones you feel strongly about!)
Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?
General EDC - maybe as an extra for riding my bike....
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
_xxx___I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
_xxx___I am in New Zealand__________.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
_xxxx_I only want to pay $1-10.
_xxxxx_I can spend $15-30 if she who must be obeyed (swmbo) agrees.
2) Format:
_xxx_I want a flashlight.
3) Length:
_xxx_2-4 inches. (Pocket carry)
4) Width:
_xxx___I don't care.
5) What batteries do you want to use?
_xxx_I want a rechargeable system. (an investment, but best for everyday use)
6) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
_xxxx__I want to read a map, or find a light switch, in a dark room. (5-10 lumens)
_xxxx__I want to walk around a generally paved area. (15-20 lumens)
_xxxx__I want to walk unpaved trails. (40 lumens)
**********so general lighting to walk around with the dog on the streets or in a park or on my bike to assist with my main bike lighting************
7) Throw vs Flood:
Flood to throw/zoomable
8) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries.
_xx__60-240 min. (1-2 hours)
_xxx___240-360 min. (4-6 hours)
9) Durability: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
_xxx___Slightly Important (Walks around the neighborhood.)
_xxx___Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)
8) Switch Type:
__xx__I want a "clickie" switch. (Stays on until pressed again.)
__xx__I want a momentary switch. (Only stays on while held down.)
*********you can get both can't you?***********
9) Switch Location:
_xxx__I want a push switch on the back end of the body.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
_xxx___I want multiple light levels. (some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
_xxx__I want a strobe mode. (blinks to show location.)
_xxx___I want a tactical strobe. (Flashes rapidly to disorient an opponent.)
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
_xxx___I don't care.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
__x__Red (night vision preserving) filter
__x__Waterproof – how deep: _wet weather i.e. heavy rain
__x__Non-reflective/dark finish (stealthy/hard to find)
__x__Belt/Jacket clip
__x__Holster
__x__Wrist/Neck Lanyard
******nice to have but not critical*****
I had considered
Romisen RC-C8 II XR-E Q5 from Shining B
or
X2000 in maybe 18650 or aaa
or
similar to x2000 - 240lm q5 wc q4 18650 or 3xAAA
I have scrolled through quite a few pages and Romisen seem to be strong brand - X2000 does not have amazing reviews but sounds ok for my needs.
Thanks people.:thumbsup:
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