NeutronStar
Newly Enlightened
Greetings all. First thanks to those that run this site and to all who contribute all the great information here
. I've been lurking here for awhile and have learned a lot, but I fell like I need some help choosing my first mid-size light.
I have what I want (for now:devil
in the way of AAA and AA (14500) lights. So I'm looking to move up to something a little bigger. I'd feel more comfortable sticking with a single cell to start with, so I've been looking mostly at 18650 lights.
Some of the lights Im considering: 4sevens Maelstrom G5, Olight M20, MG P-Rocket XP-G. Id like something with a balance between flood and throw. Im thinking the Maelstrom and M20 may be too much of a thrower, but having never seen them Im not sure.
The standard recommendation checklist follows. Thanks in advance for any advice.
-- NS
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
____I will be buying online
2) Budget:
____$50 to $100.
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
____medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use rechargeable lithium 18650
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need?
____I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
____Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
____5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
____30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
10) Runtime:
____Up to 30 minutes on Maximum
____3 hours+ on low/medium
11) Durability/Usage:
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I want multiple (3 or more) light levels.
____I DO NOT want to cycle through strobe, beacon, or SOS mode when changing brightness
14) Material/Finish/Coating
____Anodized Aluminum – either type III (Hard Anodized)
15) Special Needs/extras:
____none.
. I've been lurking here for awhile and have learned a lot, but I fell like I need some help choosing my first mid-size light.I have what I want (for now:devil
in the way of AAA and AA (14500) lights. So I'm looking to move up to something a little bigger. I'd feel more comfortable sticking with a single cell to start with, so I've been looking mostly at 18650 lights.Some of the lights Im considering: 4sevens Maelstrom G5, Olight M20, MG P-Rocket XP-G. Id like something with a balance between flood and throw. Im thinking the Maelstrom and M20 may be too much of a thrower, but having never seen them Im not sure.
The standard recommendation checklist follows. Thanks in advance for any advice.
-- NS
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
____I will be buying online
2) Budget:
____$50 to $100.
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
____medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use rechargeable lithium 18650
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need?
____I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300+ lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
____Less than 5 yards/meters (looking for something inside a dark shed/garage/basement)
____5-20 yards/meters (check out a noise in the backyard)
____30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
10) Runtime:
____Up to 30 minutes on Maximum
____3 hours+ on low/medium
11) Durability/Usage:
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I want multiple (3 or more) light levels.
____I DO NOT want to cycle through strobe, beacon, or SOS mode when changing brightness
14) Material/Finish/Coating
____Anodized Aluminum – either type III (Hard Anodized)
15) Special Needs/extras:
____none.
