Guys, the wife and I go for a brief walk around the neighborhood (suburban Chicago) after work each day. It's getting darker earlier now, so mid-way through we're in the dark. Every now and then there's a barking dog or other critter that surprises us b/c we can't see it coming as easily in the dark. I'd like to get something smallish that'll throw off a good amount of light with a nice strobe mode that might help disorient or scare off Cujo.
I currently EDC a photon freedom micro on my keychain, and a Fenix eo5 r2 on another keychain in a pocket. The Fenix is just a single mode twisty; the photon does have a strobe mode but it takes too long to get to it--hold down the button while it cycles. Probably takes a good 10-15 seconds. I want to get there quicker. So here's kinda what I'm looking for:
Price: $50ish, not much more unless it's unavoidable. Certainly under $100.
Size: Pocket size or smaller
Type: I think a clicky might be my best option. I'm open to a twisty, but speed is important.
Purpose: I hate to say 'tactical' but yeah, a strobe mode and/or bright enough to stun is the most important thing.
Materials: don't really care; I'm open to black or metal, smooth or rough, matte or shiny, Ti or other.
Batteries: not that important to me, whatever it takes
Suggestions?
Others have suggested that dogs are rarely affected by a light and that pepper spray might be a better option than a light. Still, I'm curious about what you might recommend. I'm told the Streamlight ProTac 2L is a possibility and it does have a lot of the characteristics I'm looking for.
I currently EDC a photon freedom micro on my keychain, and a Fenix eo5 r2 on another keychain in a pocket. The Fenix is just a single mode twisty; the photon does have a strobe mode but it takes too long to get to it--hold down the button while it cycles. Probably takes a good 10-15 seconds. I want to get there quicker. So here's kinda what I'm looking for:
Price: $50ish, not much more unless it's unavoidable. Certainly under $100.
Size: Pocket size or smaller
Type: I think a clicky might be my best option. I'm open to a twisty, but speed is important.
Purpose: I hate to say 'tactical' but yeah, a strobe mode and/or bright enough to stun is the most important thing.
Materials: don't really care; I'm open to black or metal, smooth or rough, matte or shiny, Ti or other.
Batteries: not that important to me, whatever it takes
Suggestions?
Others have suggested that dogs are rarely affected by a light and that pepper spray might be a better option than a light. Still, I'm curious about what you might recommend. I'm told the Streamlight ProTac 2L is a possibility and it does have a lot of the characteristics I'm looking for.
