This question is asked out of genuine curiosity. Most of my lights are selected and used in support of my backpacking excursions, almost all of which are in woodland environments, where lights featuring a balance of flood and throw have the greatest utility. (In a forest, a too-bright beam is going to blind the user with light reflected from nearby trees and rocks, making it less than optimum.) Still, I recognize that there are many legitimate uses for high-output lights. Some examples I'm familiar with are:
- search and rescue
- law enforcement / security / military
- aircraft preflight inspection (assuming you operate something larger than a twin Cessna)
- predator control
- marine engine compartment work
- warehouse work
- boating (mostly canoes and kayaks, in my world)
- impressing muggles (OK, maybe not as "legitimate" as the others, but still wicked fun).
I'm pretty sure there are other, more unique uses for 4000+ lumens. I hope to encourage you to share your high-output uses with the community.
Inquiring minds want to know...
- search and rescue
- law enforcement / security / military
- aircraft preflight inspection (assuming you operate something larger than a twin Cessna)
- predator control
- marine engine compartment work
- warehouse work
- boating (mostly canoes and kayaks, in my world)
- impressing muggles (OK, maybe not as "legitimate" as the others, but still wicked fun).
I'm pretty sure there are other, more unique uses for 4000+ lumens. I hope to encourage you to share your high-output uses with the community.
Inquiring minds want to know...
