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z_naughtymonkey69
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I am new to this I am looking for a flashlight that is water proof, shock resistant take temps from high in the snow cap mountains to the hot deserts of Afghanistan had a BRINKMANN 82010250 my last 2 tours and held up well but looking for something with more throw and must pierce thru fog
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter. Unless I can find one in the PX
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than $100.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED or Incandescent
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 alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) or lithium primary batteries (CR123, CR2, Energizer Advanced/Ultimate Lithium AA/AAA)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want to have 10-150 lumens
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
From Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
to 150+ yards (I want maximum throw possible)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
AT leas 30-60 minutes (I have plenty of batteries just ready to be changed)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Tactical
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today's high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
Don't know enough about this one movement tacticly wise I want a programmable light.
I want a selector ring.
If it comes with it not needing it I want a strobe mode. (Blinks to show location.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating I like this but willing to change if need be Plastic/composite body (this may limit your choices significantly).
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below. Looks interesting "Hybrid" light (bright incandescent combined with long running LEDs)
AND thank you in Advance
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter. Unless I can find one in the PX
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than $100.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED or Incandescent
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 alkaline batteries (AAA, AA, C, D) or lithium primary batteries (CR123, CR2, Energizer Advanced/Ultimate Lithium AA/AAA)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want to have 10-150 lumens
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
From Less than 1 yard/meter (reading, other close work)
to 150+ yards (I want maximum throw possible)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
AT leas 30-60 minutes (I have plenty of batteries just ready to be changed)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Tactical
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
I want a tail mounted switch (found on the majority of today's high end lights).
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
Don't know enough about this one movement tacticly wise I want a programmable light.
I want a selector ring.
If it comes with it not needing it I want a strobe mode. (Blinks to show location.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating I like this but willing to change if need be Plastic/composite body (this may limit your choices significantly).
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below. Looks interesting "Hybrid" light (bright incandescent combined with long running LEDs)
AND thank you in Advance
