Flashlight suggestions for backpack/truck

[Savagenut]

Under 100
And something I can toss in the backpack for a day hunt and not be too heavy.


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[nm.otter]

Fenix - haven't kept up on models, but something with an 18650.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

Fenix - haven't kept up on models, but something with an 18650.

Definitely this. We have a place we duck hunt every year, lost my flashlight that year. Next year spotted it in the middle of the long road out to the ponds. Got the truck stopped and backed up and grabbed it, hit the switch and it fired up and used it the rest of the weekend.

 

[Bubblehide]

Sofrin has been running a sale, there is a thread herecon Rokslide about it; just do a search here on Rokslide. It's titled Sofrin $10.99 sale. Several options at that price and yes, it's still ongoing.

 

[flyfisher117]

Ditto Fenix. I have a 15 year old LD20 that’s still works great. It runs off AA so it’s outclassed by the newer models but it’s so handy. I keep hoping I lose it so I can upgrade.

 

[R boar]

Fenix really do work well. I have a handful of them for work and adventures. I did just order some of the Sofrin lights on sale, but haven't got them yet. I doubt they're as good, but they sure are cheap. Should be good for around the house if nothing else

 

[Te Hopo]

Fenix LD30 for me, 18650 battery, 1600lm, decent run time.
This lives in my truck with the sheath attached to the back of my head rest.

Fenix LD30 Flashlight

The Fenix LD30 is an extremely powerful compact flashlight that blasts a max of 1600 lumens. At only 4.3” long, it is the perfect, bright EDC flashlight!

www.fenixlighting.com

 

[*zap*]

Handheld & headlamp is a good idea.

 

[Savagenut]

Handheld & headlamp is a good idea.

Agreed. Any suggestions?

 

[*zap*]

Agreed. Any suggestions?

I carry sure fire combat light and various light headlamps. One thing for sure is extra batteries and remove one from the headlamp until you need it.

 

[TimberHunter]

Sofrin has been running a sale, there is a thread herecon Rokslide about it; just do a search here on Rokslide. It's titled Sofrin $10.99 sale. Several options at that price and yes, it's still ongoing.

Sofrin is clutch. I used two (one at camp, 1 for hiking) for 6 days this year and both were over 50% battery. Can be extremely bright (in the thousands of lumens)


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[SquirrelyDan]

Anything Fenix. I’ve tried most other brands and they are the best IMO. Specifically their PD line of flashlights and HM line of headlamps.

 

[Felton]

I have a few finix flashlights but prefer zebra lights to them.

I agree with everyone on 18650 batteries. Find somewhere that recycles old laptop batteries and see if you can take a few. Pull the old batteries apart and you’ll have multiple 18650 cells to use. I like buying a couple good quality cells to take when I’m doing something more serious that just day to day stuff.

I was going to post a link to the one I like but it seems to be on backorder.

Check out Olight too.

https://www.zebralight.com/ here’s zebra lights websight

 

[casey36]

Ive used a lot of Sure Fire lights in the past but a friend of mine told me about a company called HeloTex. I got a couple of their lights and they are great. I have the G4 and a G2. They hit well above the price they ask for them. Its well worth looking them up.

 

[BCDJR]

If you go to Fenix site they give you 10% as new customer. If you check out all the options sometimes they include a second battery. I’ve bought 4-5 items from them in last year. Some models will use rechargeable as well a the c123 .

 

[RockAndSage]

Definitely this. We have a place we duck hunt every year, lost my flashlight that year. Next year spotted it in the middle of the long road out to the ponds. Got the truck stopped and backed up and grabbed it, hit the switch and it fired up and used it the rest of the weekend.

That's a hell of an endorsement.

 

[HairyScandinavian]

That's a hell of an endorsement.

That was probably 6 years ago or so now, and I still use that flashlight. I'd bought a new one after losing this one, found the old one so gave the new one to my wife. It's always lost now, been washed in the washing machine a few times too...

 

[Ajsomp]

I just snagged a sorting light along with a headlamp. If it’s like the other lights I have - I will be more than enough and for the price I paid I don’t care what happens to it as long as it works.

That being said I have used streamlight for years. They have always worked for me

 

[minas stiris]

I have a few Fenix and Olights that are excellent. The Fenix PD36R is probably my favorite.

 

[S-3 ranch]

Agreed. Any suggestions?

I’m a el cheapo guy , but also like a good handy tool that last so I bought a couple of GEAR LIGHT head lights, one for the daypack, truck , shaving kit,
2 Pak =$20
They take AAA batteries, so I don’t have to worry about recharging on week long trips with no power