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    Question Any flashlight enthusiast (geeks) here?

    I am a flashlight geek/enthusiast only because I use them alot. I am also a desert person that loves running from So Cal up the I-15 to Las Vegas. With that in mind, I just use flashlights alot and prefer the tactical types with USB recharging capabilities. Some of my main brands are- Pelican, then Surefire for the pistols and a Streamlight. I do like the Streamlight Protac HPL light right now, but dont have one.

    Here is the slimmer Protac HL that is USB rechargeable-



    Ive also been chatting with a member here about a rock solid long term USB flashlight investment. I did recommend that Streamlight ProTac HPL to him or the slimmer HL.

    Anyone else use or like certain brands or models?
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    been working on one to cure covid

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    Actually, when desertrunner first brought his enthusiasm for flashlights to me, I didn't get it, and mostly wrote it off.

    Then I was on a hike this year where I went too far too late, and it was pitch dark for much of the hike back. I thought to myself, "I can get by with the light on my iPhone, but how awesome would it be to have a badass flashlight in this spot?"

    I started looking into them recently and actually kinda get it now. I'm actually going to get one for Ben as a gift, as he likes the idea of using a flashlight to see things at night all the way across the canyon, or whatever.

    Still deciding on which one to get.

    It's one of those areas of interest which can seem stupid at first, but is actually kinda cool when you look into it more.

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    not really my thing but i guess if i had to choose


     
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    ^^^ Thats a good story, thanks Druff!

    I should tell mine here on how I got deep into it...

    Back in 2007, my Utah based buddy and I were coming back on the EB I-80 from Wells, Nv towards our hotel in West Wendover. It was around 10 pm and pitch black in the middle of the Nevada desert. We got a flat tire on his compact car and I got started changing it and the only light we had was some key chain thing, I think. And then the cheap factory tire iron stripped the nut on the tire, so we were stuck. Had to call AAA and the cold lady on the phone back east asked us where we were and what cross street- "Lady, we are on the side of I-80 in the dark and no cross street". AAA showed up 30+ minutes later, had lights and we were able to get the tire swapped out and back on the road.

    Two lessons learned- Always have an upgraded cross welded tire iron in your car and use it instead of the factory crap provided. And have a good non-cheap flashlight in your car (USB rechargeable preferred). And have a AAA card too. Anyways, I'll always have a good light in my vehicles and in my travel bags. I like to road travel and mid-level hotels and figure some time in the future the power might go out and I'll be glad I had a light. Also if your dating a chick and have an over night bag, have a good flashlight as well.

    A good rock solid USB flashlight is a real lifetime investment. I really kinda am a desertrunner and a good light goes with me and my firearm and pocket knife in addition to a cell phone and old school Garmin GPS.

    One of my favorites that now discontinued-


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    An acquaintance used to collect them as well. He had about 5 or 6 of them in a few different colors. Most of them were black too.


    His were more flexible and came in different sizes as well. This is him shopping for them.






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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan Druff View Post
    I'm actually going to get one for Ben as a gift, as he likes the idea of using a flashlight to see things at night all the way across the canyon, or whatever.
    For Ben, I like the newer Nebo Redline X, the price is just right for the jew wallet and it fits in the hand well. I dont like the rubber cover for the USB slot, but it might be a minor point. A great light for the price, I might get one just to collect, cant beat it at $26. Ben might not need 1800 lumens, but its a nice option. BUT I would still get the Streamlight HPL for you or the slimmer HL, both USB rechargeable and have a lifetime warranty.



    https://www.nebotools.com/p/REDLINE-X/648

    It's one of those areas of interest which can seem stupid at first, but is actually kinda cool when you look into it more.
    A funny thing Druff, you know how youre hard core into poker, there are guys out there that are the same into flashlights, I mean DEEP into it and make their own lights and fight about different aspects, etc. Im not that deep, Im more of a survivalist and see them as a needed tool and part of a system.

    Speaking of desert running, I would like to do some overnight SUV camping in the future off of the I-95 just outside of Las Vegas in Nye County. I would like to find a desolate place to camp and watch the military aircraft land at the USAF base. Last time I was there, I saw an unmanned drone land in the day time. I figured watching some night time landings off in the distance next to a camp fire would be fun.
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    Pelicans are great flashlights, I use them at work when I get called in. We use the 2460Cs and their fantastic. Also there’s a mag light I don’t know the model but it lights up an entire block.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Drawingdead View Post
    Pelicans are great flashlights, I use them at work when I get called in. We use the 2460Cs and their fantastic. Also there’s a mag light I don’t know the model but it lights up an entire block.
    Is that model by chance discontinued? If so, are you looking at a different model?

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    I could def see how people would get into flashlights. Any well-made tool has its fans, and a thing that makes light is a helluva tool.

    Back in 2000, was in Long Island with a few college roommates, and the girl we were staying with had some goomba friend with a boat that we were taking to a bar, which was fun. On the boat, he had what I remember to be a 2.5m candlepower spotlight. First time I ever saw such a beam from a hand-held device that wasn't a laser. Super useful on the water, but also bad-ass. Was the reason I replaced the stock headlights on my civic to HIDs within about a week of that visit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by desertrunner View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drawingdead View Post
    Pelicans are great flashlights, I use them at work when I get called in. We use the 2460Cs and their fantastic. Also there’s a mag light I don’t know the model but it lights up an entire block.
    Is that model by chance discontinued? If so, are you looking at a different model?

    No I get them at work, their safety green. It might be a large business exclusive. When I’m done with quarantine I’ll send you a picture in a PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by desertrunner View Post

    Ive also been chatting with a member here about a rock solid long term USB flashlight investment. I did recommend that Streamlight ProTac HPL to him or the slimmer HL.


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    the cheap $30 Maglite D Cell flashlight is my choice....


    puts out enough light for me to see where i am walking and heavy enough to club open a skull
    (long before there was a PFA i had my Grenade & Crossbones avatar at DD)

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    Quote Originally Posted by GrenadaRoger View Post



    the cheap $30 Maglite D Cell flashlight is my choice....


    puts out enough light for me to see where i am walking and heavy enough to club open a skull
    Sorry, but those old Ford Escort era lights are just no good anymore. The internal batteries will leak eventually. There are some better alternatives out there now. I was telling Druff about the Nebo with the 6k lumens and its still a BIG skull thumper. The old school Maglights are weak in terms of brightness and using old alkaline batteries is just not productive anymore.

    This will def thump some skulls and still light up the whole city block...


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    Quote Originally Posted by Crowe Diddly View Post
    I could def see how people would get into flashlights. Any well-made tool has its fans, and a thing that makes light is a helluva tool.

    Back in 2000, was in Long Island with a few college roommates, and the girl we were staying with had some goomba friend with a boat that we were taking to a bar, which was fun. On the boat, he had what I remember to be a 2.5m candlepower spotlight. First time I ever saw such a beam from a hand-held device that wasn't a laser. Super useful on the water, but also bad-ass. Was the reason I replaced the stock headlights on my civic to HIDs within about a week of that visit.
    If you really want to get wild, Nebo has a new 12k lumens handheld light. I havent seen it yet, nor plan on buying it, but it looks like a monster.

    Link- https://www.nebotools.com/p/12K/786

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    Quote Originally Posted by desertrunner View Post
    Sorry, but those old Ford Escort era lights are just no good anymore. The internal batteries will leak eventually. There are some better alternatives out there now. I was telling Druff about the Nebo with the 6k lumens and its still a BIG skull thumper. The old school Maglights are weak in terms of brightness and using old alkaline batteries is just not productive anymore.

    This will def thump some skulls and still light up the whole city block...

    How much? The person I whose bones I crack won't merit my using a designer club.
    (long before there was a PFA i had my Grenade & Crossbones avatar at DD)

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    Quote Originally Posted by desertrunner View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Drawingdead View Post
    Pelicans are great flashlights, I use them at work when I get called in. We use the 2460Cs and their fantastic. Also there’s a mag light I don’t know the model but it lights up an entire block.
    Is that model by chance discontinued? If so, are you looking at a different model?
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