Most people I know only have one or two flashlights at home. They bought it for emergencies , but never changed the batteries. So usually their flashlights are nothing more than dead-battery holders, and more often than not, fail on them when they need it. Well a few years back during the Northeast blackout, I was glad that I had my three Inovas (my best flashlights at the time), my Maglite with Terralux drop-ins, and my Petzl headlamp.
So, just out of curiosity, how many and where do you keep your emergency lights? I know some of you may have over 100 flashlights, but they are stored away somewhere without batteries. So, this survey is limited to "must be functional when you need it, and it's always in the same location where you could find it in the dark."
For me:
(1) Photon Freedom Microlight - Keychain - I've had the Microlight for many years ... going from version 2, 3, to Freedom. I recently purchased the Rex, which is rechargable, but it's a little buky and I want to test it before I put it on my keychain.
(2) Fenix L0D - Keychain - just bought it recently. Plan to replace my Photon, but I may just keep both. This is my, "on me at times when I'm not at home" flashlight.
(3) Surefire E2L (replaced my Inova X5) - inside my jacket pocket or backpack (if I'm carrying one). This is my primary flashlight outside of home, but I do take my jacket/backpack off, so unlike my keychain lights, it is not always with me.
(4) Inova T2 (older model) - Car - It's only 40 lms, but bright enough for what I need to do.
(5) Petzl Myo 3 - Car. If I have to change a spare tire or need both of my hands, this is what I use.
(6) Mini Maglite with Niteize LED - Car (trunk) - I keep this only because it takes AA's.
(7) Mini Maglite with Terralux drop in - office. I don't really need to have it since I have so many flashlights with me, but I really didn't know what to do with it
(8) Maglite Solitaire with Tektite drop in - bedside. When I'm half sleeping, I don't want anything too bright (even the solitaire is a tad bright)
(9) Inova X5 - Bedroom - when I need a brighter light than my solitaire
(10) Fenix L2D - Living Room - that's where I spend most of my waking time at home.
(11) Maglite 3D LED - mounted on the Kitchen wall.
Well, there you have it for me. I live in an apartment, so basically one flashlight is enough for me at home, but what the heck.
So, just out of curiosity, how many and where do you keep your emergency lights? I know some of you may have over 100 flashlights, but they are stored away somewhere without batteries. So, this survey is limited to "must be functional when you need it, and it's always in the same location where you could find it in the dark."
For me:
(1) Photon Freedom Microlight - Keychain - I've had the Microlight for many years ... going from version 2, 3, to Freedom. I recently purchased the Rex, which is rechargable, but it's a little buky and I want to test it before I put it on my keychain.
(2) Fenix L0D - Keychain - just bought it recently. Plan to replace my Photon, but I may just keep both. This is my, "on me at times when I'm not at home" flashlight.
(3) Surefire E2L (replaced my Inova X5) - inside my jacket pocket or backpack (if I'm carrying one). This is my primary flashlight outside of home, but I do take my jacket/backpack off, so unlike my keychain lights, it is not always with me.
(4) Inova T2 (older model) - Car - It's only 40 lms, but bright enough for what I need to do.
(5) Petzl Myo 3 - Car. If I have to change a spare tire or need both of my hands, this is what I use.
(6) Mini Maglite with Niteize LED - Car (trunk) - I keep this only because it takes AA's.
(7) Mini Maglite with Terralux drop in - office. I don't really need to have it since I have so many flashlights with me, but I really didn't know what to do with it
(8) Maglite Solitaire with Tektite drop in - bedside. When I'm half sleeping, I don't want anything too bright (even the solitaire is a tad bright)
(9) Inova X5 - Bedroom - when I need a brighter light than my solitaire
(10) Fenix L2D - Living Room - that's where I spend most of my waking time at home.
(11) Maglite 3D LED - mounted on the Kitchen wall.
Well, there you have it for me. I live in an apartment, so basically one flashlight is enough for me at home, but what the heck.