Greetings,
I spend a lot of time in the tropics flyfishing and would like to purchas a good quality flashlight for exploring tropical reefs at night. Its not for the faint hearted but do get to see some amazing things. The local traditional way is basically a flame on a stick, looking for something a bit stronger and more reliable
Most important it needs to be corrosion resistant/ durable. The light will need to be able to penetrate water, not to sure if LED is the best option for this. Heading away in June so have a bit of time.
Found this list so here it goes:
1) Price - No restriction, looking for a good quality light that is going to last a few years.
2.) Format: Not to sure but would like a LED
3) Length: 4-9 inches. Something that fits comfortable in hand and can be carried in a backpack.
4) Width: I don't care.
5)What kind of batteries do you want to use: Rechargeable
6)How much light do you want: Will have a head lamp on for wading around the coral and the flashlight in hand spotlighting, so something strong.
7) Throw vs Flood: Throw is important but would like the light to have a Flood setting.
8)Runtime: Will be away from a power supply for a few weeks so a long runtime is needed.
9) Durability: Critical, will be used around saltwater, high chance of getting saturated in saltwater/ rain. Waterproof would be good, water resistant at least.
8) Switch Type: Twist or click switch.
9) Switch Location: I don't care.
10) Operational Modes: I want multiple light levels. (some lights have up to 3-16 light levels or functions.)
11) Led Tints: What's best for penetrating into water. Prefer neutral and warm tints but not fussed
12) I want a metal-bodied light.
13) How are you going to carry it? In the bottom of a backpack
Hope thats all and look forward to hearing from the light gurus.
I spend a lot of time in the tropics flyfishing and would like to purchas a good quality flashlight for exploring tropical reefs at night. Its not for the faint hearted but do get to see some amazing things. The local traditional way is basically a flame on a stick, looking for something a bit stronger and more reliable
Most important it needs to be corrosion resistant/ durable. The light will need to be able to penetrate water, not to sure if LED is the best option for this. Heading away in June so have a bit of time.Found this list so here it goes:
1) Price - No restriction, looking for a good quality light that is going to last a few years.
2.) Format: Not to sure but would like a LED
3) Length: 4-9 inches. Something that fits comfortable in hand and can be carried in a backpack.
4) Width: I don't care.
5)What kind of batteries do you want to use: Rechargeable
6)How much light do you want: Will have a head lamp on for wading around the coral and the flashlight in hand spotlighting, so something strong.
7) Throw vs Flood: Throw is important but would like the light to have a Flood setting.
8)Runtime: Will be away from a power supply for a few weeks so a long runtime is needed.
9) Durability: Critical, will be used around saltwater, high chance of getting saturated in saltwater/ rain. Waterproof would be good, water resistant at least.
8) Switch Type: Twist or click switch.
9) Switch Location: I don't care.
10) Operational Modes: I want multiple light levels. (some lights have up to 3-16 light levels or functions.)
11) Led Tints: What's best for penetrating into water. Prefer neutral and warm tints but not fussed
12) I want a metal-bodied light.
13) How are you going to carry it? In the bottom of a backpack
Hope thats all and look forward to hearing from the light gurus.
