recommend “best” little flashlight …
Gotta buy a gift. Small, shirt pocket size flashlight is the goal.
Looking for one of the new super bright models.
guess 4″ to 6″ … and a clip … so it can fit in the shirt pocket on a dress shirt.
metal is preferred as we’d like to get it engraved.
torn between regular AA batteries … and all the other choices.
think regular off the shelf batteries for lower cost down the road.
Looking to spend between $40 and $60.
I’ve seen some sweet little lights out there for $150!
just that I don’t like my BIL all that much!
he just graduated HVAC school, has good job lined up, but also is heading straight back to school for design programs. He’s thinking smart … designing and supervising will pay more than getting his hands dirty.
Looking for a flashlight that’ll hopefully get him thru the field and on site with a clip board.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
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I know it aint whatcha lookin' for but mannnnnn....I wish these things weren't so expensive. Wouldn't mind havin' one myself.
http://www.toolup.com/search/search.asp?keywords=wobblelight
http://www.cliffordrenovations.com
http://www.ramdass.org
Edited 4/5/2009 3:28 am ET by andybuildz
yeah ... the wobbles are nice.
not so impressed with their smaller versions.
But ... for the price ... U could get 4 flood set up's on stands and light the heck out of a room.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
I have a slew of floods and hate every one of em but they are cheap. Floods suck big time. Too blinding and most of em never last too long. the buttons usually go unless ya get lucky.
I was looking at a trim carps photos over at one of the latest JLC posts...he and his Dad had the nicest toys!!!! The MAkita track saw with the Festool guide...he had the dust hood that goes over the chop box and I saw one of those wobble lights with a REAL long stand. Longer it seemed then the ones in the link I posted. They musta spent a fortune on it but it lit up the whole room beautifully with no blinding glare.
OK...so I now need a track saw. and guide...dust hood for my chopper....Fein MM and Fein vac...wobble light...ohhhhhhhhh and some cash...oh yeh...the newest Millwaukee chopper, Millwaukee impact gun....uhhhh...more cash and the Makita chick to feed me grapes and fan me as I work : )~
http://www.cliffordrenovations.com
http://www.ramdass.org
I have had a wobble light for about six or eight years or so - don't remember for sure when I bought it, but, it seems like it was when they very first came out - had to order it.
That is the halogen one. I have abused it quite a bit and have gone through 2 bulbs. The bulbs cost me about $20 each, as they are proprietary.
Have had several different kinds of the halogen lights with the standard tube light - no comparison to the wobble - burn out bulbs from bumping them, burn me from bumping them, just not as durable.
A few years back, Home Depot was closing out the florescent wobble light juniors for $35 each. Bought the four that I could find and like them pretty well.
Really like that fact that the Wobble Lights don't have cords attached to them - recessed male and female plugs so that they can be plugged into extension cords and daisy chained together. Liked the recessed plug with no cord so much, I bought a few replacement plugs from them and retrofit them into my table saw and shop vac.
Anyway - Yeah get you Wobble Light already. Think if I were to buy a new one, I would go with a full size metal halide that doesn't have a proprietary bulb.
I didn't realize the WobbleJr. takes a proprietary bulb. I bought one a few months ago, and really like it. Lots of uniform light, and almost impossible to knock over.
I have the Jr. with the metal halide bulb. Its a real nice light.
Especially for this old(er) guy who needs more and more. LOL
I didn't know that the Jr. came in a metal halide version.
The one's I bought were florescent.
Nice lights all around - really like my full sized original 500 watt halogen - lots of light, don't burn yourself and takes lots of abuse.
IIRC, the flourescent models are good up to 20'. The halide are good up to 30'.
I had the flourescent, but returned it for the halide model. I need all the light I can get these days.
Coast has some nice LED flashlights that I saw at the local Home Depot, and they were in your price range. Some are general purpose, some for tactical use.Google Coast Flashlight for their catalog.
http://www.coastportland.com
While I've always got that Stylus light in my belt, I almost always carry a Coast Lenser V-squared (I can't make the squared symbol here).They're a little fat -- almost 1" dia, but they put out a lot of light.I used two layers of heat-shrink tubing to make a bite adapter for it.I've got a couple of them, which helps me with one problem LEDs have -- the light stays white, so it's hard to tell when the batteries need to be replaced. Comparing the output to another light with fresh batteries lets you know when it's time to replace.AitchKay
If he wants to be respected tell him to spend about a year or two "In the Field". The experience will be priceless, his designs better, and he'll know what the guys who are getting dirty are doing. Should be mandatory for architects here, as it is in europe, spend time, hands on with a builder.
I ordered 10 of these on a $3 Harbor Freight sale after getting one and liking it, great little lights, good construction. uses 3-AAA cells
Buy BIL 10 or 20 of them, never not find a flashlight <G>. I trying to convert one to a single Li-ion cell salvaged from laptop, that will be a great little light.
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BTW, LOWES does not carry them
Jeff,
I have a Surefire 6P, it's a nice light. The CR123 cells last a loooong time and are available everywhere so I would worry about the battery type. The only problem I have with it is it was so expensive I tend to leave it in the truck. I have a 2 cell AA LED Maglight that I leave in my bag for most work. I just wish it had a push button rather than the the twist cap switch.
I have a 2 cell AA LED Maglight that I leave in my bag for most work. I just wish it had a push button rather than the the twist cap switch.
there's an aftermarket add on that replaces the rear screw cap with a pushbutton ... bought it in a hardware store here in NYC.fair winds and following seas
I probably have about 5 of the Huskey AA bat LED lights that go for around $5-$10 at HD. They're in my toolbox, my truck, by my bed, I give them as gifts etc etc. They're really good for every day stuff, plus the fact that they're so cheap that if I lose or break one it won't matter as much.
I also have LED head lights which are great for any kind of close work in closets or attics. Look for the amount of lumens it gives out. The more of them, the more it'll cost you. Plus the cost goes up on how well it's made.
I was in Sears the other day and wandered over to that section and there was an all weather 3 AA LED with very high lumens about 6" long with a large reflector head that went for about $59. I forget who makes it. I really wanted it but just couldn't justify the price as I would probably lose it. Of course the little $3 model I got 4 years ago is still around putting out light that's.....just ok.
man i carry one of those 2 AAA husky lights 3 leds... they hand them on clearance 3pack for $5 all metal... slips in my carpenter jean pocket... nut much different than a pencil
i couldn't spend $40 on a flashlight ... buy the $1 ones at dollar tree all the time my 5yo has a thing for flashlights
p
I like the little LED flash lights but I can't see carrying one in my shirt pocket, as they're about 1" in diameter. Better for a belt clip or brief case. For shirt pocket use you might want to check out the mini-maglight, the one that uses 2 AAA batteries. Home Depot carries them. Only thing is I'm not sure how you would get it engraved, the knurled texture doesn't leave much room for engraving.
Also check out ebay and amazon, you'll find plenty in all price ranges.
~ Ted W ~
Cheap Tools! - MyToolbox.net
Meet me at House & Builder!
Edited 4/13/2009 12:13 am by Ted W.
I like the Streamlight Stylus. It's a little long -- about as long as a new pencil, but it's only 3/8" dia, and fits in a pencil sleeve in your tool belt.
I made a bite adapter for it, so it's quicker ans handier than a headlamp for small jobs.
http://search.store.yahoo.net/cgi-bin/nsearch?catalog=streamlight-flashlights&query=stylus&x=0y=0
AitchKay
This is where hard core flashlight junkies hang out. Sort of BT like.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/index.php
found that after some looking around.
whole 'nother world of flashlights out there!
Lotsa reading to do.
down side ... think I have myself hooked on one of those $200 lights ...
those guys at that website have me convinced I need it!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
yOU CAN BURN OUT A CORNEA WITH ONE OF THOSE.
I'll second the Surefire 6P recommendation. Got one for my Dad, and he uses it a lot. If you want to go smaller (and more expensive), their E1 and E2 fit the bill. I have an L2 that's on maybe it's second set of batteries w/ 3.5 years of use. And if Target still carries them, the Inova X5 is inexpensive for an LED light (~$35).
I have several surefires, but Fenix makes seom night ones too. I have way too many small lights but they sure are handy and expenive for the quality units.
ML
if one of yer extra's is engraved "Uncle Lou" ... I'll buy it!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Jeff-it's all downhill from here.. I found that site a year ago and suddenly $200 flashlights seem reasonable. I think I've dropped close to $2500 since then.Which are you hooked on now??
Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.
Which are you hooked on now??
haven't bought one yet ... the BIL's gift will be bought when we get out tax refund ...
still not believing we're gonna see an actual refund ... first time in 5 yrs or so.
so he graduated in the good year!
then after I get his in the mail ... I'll make the jump myself.
I'm a bad, bad person ... as I think his will top out at around $75 ...
then I'll start looking in the $200 catagory for myself!
but seeing as how I still have the same big Mag Light I got maybe 20 yrs ago ...
it'll be an investment in the future!
also really liking a full size light I saw that's rechargable and permant truck mount.
I have a clip I altered to dash mount the Mag Light ... I like the idea of the hard wired charger there on the van dash. Would still keep the Mag Light handy in the drivers side drawer as the emergency attitude adjuster.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Trust me...get something like a Surefire wit ha drop-in or a semi-custom and that Mag Light is going to look like a toy by comparison. Then when you get bored you can hot-wire the Mag and make it a small searchlight, and impress your friends with how you can start fires with it. And if you get tired of either of them you can sell them to the other flashlight geeks-they hold value like hard currency with that crew. It's a strange little world over there but I'm hooked.
Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.
cool!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
Here is another cool flashlight, never needs batteries.http://www.wired.com/reviews/product/pr_0428_flashlighthttp://www.511tactical.com/lightforlife.html
that's pretty cool.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
MAGLITE â„¢ built to last and come with a little nylon web holder can be slipped on your belt
http://www.maglite.com/productline.asp
Can also be retrofitted.http://www.quality-items-flashlights.com/product_info.php/products_id/11402
I'll second the Maglite suggestion. I've been using their well made, reliable products for many years. http://www.maglite.com/productline.asp
From a single AAA key-ring light (puts out a surprising beam) to the glovebox/belt size and up to the big one with the D cells for the home. Each is made with an adjustable iris, one of several admirable features.
They make a headband for the medium sized light, very helpful when pitching a tent or cooking in camp at night. I keep a headband in my glovebox for any possible needs on the road, like changing a tire or working under the hood. Thankfully, times and technology have changed so tires don't often go flat and engines keep starting and running.
While I'm repeating alot of the info others have already shared, I think I can 'flesh it out' a bit.
The Surefire flashlights are unbeatable for brightness, and a sharply focused beam. I use mine all the time, in lit rooms, to point out things on the ceiling or on the opposite wall. They have several models, some within your price range. Streamlight makes some comparablemodels as well.
Yet, I don't always need that sharp of a beam. The similarly sized LED lights you find at the hardware store are great at closer ranges; the softer focus is great for reading nameplates. Mine has 7 LED's in it, and it's cheap enough that loss is not a catastrophe.
In between, the 'Mini-mag' with an LED module works surprisingly well.
Oddly enough, some co-workers are using ordinary ball caps that have LED's builtinto the bill; these work surprisingly well. Look for them at sporting goods stores.
the ball caps with built in headlights work great.
picked up the boy one from Cabelas in Blaze Orange ... told him that's his new "stick finding" hat for when we go camping. That and a walkie talkie and he can go stick hunting for hours and we'd never lose him!
I'm curious to see those lights in the woods ... he's played with it plenty in the house and outside at night ... and it's glaring bright ... bet it's twice as bright in the woods.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
I have two of the Mini Maglites in the canvas sleeves. One uses four AA batteries and lives in the pickup console. The other one (two AA batteries) has it's own pocket in my tool bucket.They're great except for the shape. Why can't they have a shape that lets you lay them down without having them roll around!!??
there always some place to tuck them away standing up.
Those Min-Mags were state-of-the-art back in the 80s!One Christmas ('86?,'87?), when they'd just come out with different colors, I bought a bunch as gifts, played mix-and-match with the parts, and gave out one-of-a-kind multi-colored flashlights.I still have the one I saved for myself: green battery cap, red tube, cobalt lamp bell, and aqua lens retainer.But I hardly ever use it. Focusing the beam every time you turn it on gets old fast. I use pulse-on/click-on lights these days.AitchKay
You can get a tail cap switch for the mini mag BTW. Won't be green tho.;-)http://www.led-replacement.com/tcs-1.html
You can buy a switch kit that has a rubber hex or octagon thing that slips over the head. Poor man's fix for any type that has that problem is take a few zip ties and securely put them around the head. Great use for some of the short ones you cut off of packaging. The more the merrier.For those who have fought for it Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
I bought this for a backpack trip last spring and it worked its way into my daily gear.
http://www.princetontec.com/?q=node/80
They sell them at REI. Same company that makes headlamps.
Oops, plastic. Never liked metal flashlights myself.
Mike
Small wheel turn by the fire and rod, big wheel turn by the grace of god.
Edited 4/5/2009 12:07 pm by ruffmike
I stick with Mag Lite. Reasonable price, good quality, AMERICAN made.
Mike
Things to consider: do you want "throw" (distance) or flood (more spill than distance). I would think something with more flood than throw would be useful for what you are describing. The other major consideration is battery type -- many Surefire lights only use Lithium 123 types. Other higher end lights use AA, AAA, NIMH, or they have options for using multiple types of batteries.
The Surefire 6p is a great light with 123 batteries, but I like the G2LED for what you describe -- I use it when I go to the attic or under the house. Another nice option is the Zebralight (H30 or H50) are in your price range -- great flood and although it is used as a headlamp it can be removed and handheld. The Fenix TK11 and Tk20 are a little more pricey, but they are very sturdy lights you can drop over and over and they still work. The Fenix LD10, L2D Q5 are in your price range and good lights using AA batteries. There are some very nice lights from EagleTac and Nightcore that would be good, but they are a bit more pricy (~70 or so).
If it were me, I would get the Zebralight or a Fenix Tk series.
Hotwheels-you on CPF too?
Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.
Yep ... love lights and enjoy a range of them, Surefire, Fenix, and I think I am going to order the RA Clicky!http://ralights.com/index.php?id=ClickyI don't have a Zebralight yet, but I think I am going to get a H501W since it can be used as a headlamp and handheld. http://www.zebralight.com/CPF is a great place to hang out!
I have the Zebra H30 and H60...they're great lights. I just got my first McGizmo a month ago and now I am looking for someone selling a Lunasol. Don't know how I will afford it but I understand he's not making them anymore so gott a jump while I can!Don't have an RA yet but I have a Novatac...come to think of it, that would be a really great light for most of the crew on this board to have. That or the D10 or EX10.
Most nights are crystal clear, but tonight it's like he's stuck between stations.
I have a friend who has an LED flashlight with a laser pointer built in. I think he bought it for a few bucks through a trucking union hall. May be handy for pointing things out while walking through a site.
I regularly walk through empty buildings to conduct environmental assessments. If the building is totally dark, I carry a large mag light (good light, and some protection from squatters if I ever need it). Most buildings, I just need a smaller light on hand similar to what I think you are looking for.
Something with a push button would be very nice to have, but the mini-mags are easy to find/buy and very reliable so that's what I usually carry.
You mentioned a shirt pocket on a dress shirt. I've found things won't stay in a shirt pocket, and the lightweight fabric is awkward to clip things to. I inevitably need to duck under something, or look under something, etc.
When it's colder, I just carry a mini-mag in a coat pocket. When warmer, I prefer a holster I can velcro onto my belt. If I have to thread it on my belt I feel like I'm stripping in front of my client. Same with a digital camera pouch.
My mini-mag and camera both use AA batteries, so I only need to carry one spare set of batteries (they fit nicely in a pocket on the camera pouch).
I’ve got an SF 6P, but I’m not all that wild about it for the price and operating cost. Two CR123 batteries can set you back $20 if you’re not in a position to shop around, and there are plenty of places where you simply can’t find them.
My Coast Lenser takes the much more forgiving AAA batteries, so I’ve got tons of options:
I mostly use Al Kaline batteries (far superior to the Rocky Colavitos), but I’ve been using Energizer NMH rechargeables more and more. I don’t think they put out as much light, and they don’t last as long, but they’re green, and I can recharge spares in my truck.
Sure, for pure lumens, the SF 6P has the Lenser beat. But its battery life isn’t all that great, and it’s bulkier, and has a much higher operating cost. And the twist-on, twist-off, Mag-lite-style switch is SOOO 80s! Give me a pulse-on/click-on Coast switch any day.
If I really want high lumen output combined with longer life, the three Lithium AAAs my Lenser takes cost me a hair under $6 at my local grocery. The two alkaline CR 123s for the SF 6P cost over $18. That’s a huge difference!
And, of course, for those days when Lithium just isn’t enough, there’s always Thorazine...
AitchKay
One light I’ll never be without is my Black Diamond Ion headlamp.
Maybe 2/3 the size of an old-fashioned pocket watch, with a 1/2†elastic head-strap, it spends a lot of time dangling around my neck, especially when camping, or sleeping in a strange bed.
Just a two-banger LED, so do I rely on it as a primary source of light? Well, no, not most of the time. But my primary source won’t do me any good if I can’t put my hands on it. And I have finished up more than one job with it, nailing up the last of the fascia, and packing up my tools by its light.
If one of my kids wakes up crying, or if a bear is in the camp, I’ve got that light on in seconds.
And, dangling at my sternum, it puts out plenty of light for me to make my way on a difficult path, while not leaving me blind the moment I turn it off.
I’ve got the 1st-generation, on-off version, but there’s a new one out that I think has an intermittent flash feature, or a bright/dim option, or something.
I gave one to my DW, and she bragged at a girls’ cabin retreat that I had given her a Diamond. All the other gals wanted one of those around their neck, too!
AitchKay
I bought a couple of Garrity led headlamps on Woot.com the other day. They have one one watt Led, switchable for full, 75%, 50%, one red in back and two in fromt, three or four white leds. You can turn in a lot of combinations and have the reds flash. I stuck it on to geek out for DW. For grins I steped on to fromnt porch and saw it light up two road signs over 100 yds away. Then I looked down the road and lit up the whole side of a car at least 150 yds away.
http://www.garritylites.com/page567.html
I have an advertising 2aa mini mag lite style one that has a button just below focusing bezel and a flat spot for engraving. It is a gt Price that after a little research seems to be gone, along with its two follow on buyers. Tried to find source but no luck.
BobFor those who have fought for it Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
I was just about to chime in and suggest a headlamp.Ever since I got my Black Diamond Icon, I haven't once thought about another flashlight. Now I have several smaller headlamps too, but the Black Diamond is my favorite. It has a Xenon bulb that is like a spotlight and gets 6hrs and 5 LED's that can go up to 160hrs straight. Also has a blinking light that tells the battery strength. Hands down, a headlamp is one of my favorite and most used tools.DC
In your $40-$60 price range, Leatherman has come out with a new line of compact high performance flashlights (Serac I, II, and III)
http://www.toolsnob.com/archives/2008/10/leatherman_flashlights.php
Umberto Eco, The Island of the Day Before
Duluth trading threw in one of these with my last order. Bright, small, cheap, powerful clip and the power button is rigid, near impossible to accidently toggle.
https://www.duluthtrading.com/store/gear-shops/tools-shop/tools/78083.aspx?feature=product_6
That looks like a good one. Like that Black Diamond headlamp that I keep around my neck, or my Streamlight Stylus, the one you can put your hand on RIGHT NOW is better than the big, bright one that you left in your truck.AitchKay
Jeff,
Photon company makes a superbright single LED unit called the Proton Pro that runs on a single AA battery and costs about $60. It is very compact, uses a rubber-sealed button, and the light is dimmable plus it also has a red LED for preserving your night vision.
Their Freedom Micro keychain lights are also very nice, and are the ones I go to the most because they are always in my pocket, kind of like the Swiss Army Knife.
Photon's Freedom Fusion headlamp takes 3-AA cells and is BRIGHT. It can be configured as either a headlamp, a table lamp for camp use, or a hand light. About $35 to $40 direct from Photon. It is also dimmable and has a red mode. Their site: http://www.photonlight.com/?Source=Google_photon&gclid=CKHYgrDQ4JkCFRMUagodt3-wVQ
I still keep a Petzl Tikka Plus in the electrical belt because it is so tiny, but the Fusion lights up a whole yard, so is better for finding things after dark, or in large attics, etc.
Flashlights make wonderful gifts.
Bill
How could I have forgotten the Photon Micro-Light? I keep one on my keychain all the time, and I've given about a dozen as gifts!The new, $30 rechargable keychain light looks good, too -- you have to be careful changing the coin batteries in the standard Micro-Light, the contacts are very delicate and bendable. The coin batteries last me over a year, though, so they're not too much of a hassle. And $12 for a very handy, reliable tool isn't bad.The Photon Pro looks cool, too. I don't know what a "2-Watt Cree LED" is, but 2x-3x brighter sounds good. The only problem with it that I see is the headlamp-style scroll-through switch system. Since 99% of the use I'll give it is plain old on-off, it's a pain to have to hit the switch 4-5 times to achieve that.I put up with that with my headlamps, but with my hand-helds I look for plain on-off.The Freedom Fusion Headlamp you mentioned looks to be top-notch. I don't like anything less than 3 AAAs for working, so 3 AAs sounds even better. Too heavy for night running, probably, but perfect for work.Thanks for the link.AitchKay
AitchKay,You are welcome. The switch on the Proton Pro is timed so that if you have it on for more than 2 seconds, the next hit turns it off. Of their micro lights that don't need continuous squeezing, the Photon 2 is the most reliable in that, while it has a stays-on function, it is almost impossible to switch it into that mode by accident in your pocket, running the batteries down. The Freedom Micro is more convenient (and more water-resistant), but runs the risk of accidental discharge in the pocket.Bill
Hey Jeff,
I'm partial to Streamlight and have two that I use on a VERY regular basis when at my "regular" job as a paramedic.
My usual on-duty carry is a Strion which is about 5" in length, rechargable, and has a regular xenon bulb - or whatever it is. It's a tactical style light with a momentary switch - push the tail cap on, release for off. It also can be turned on for steady burn by turning the bezel around the switch cap. Really nice light, and a bunch of us here carry them. The Streamlight Stingers seem to be popular with the PD, but they're going on about 7 or 8 inches in length and quite a bit heavier for scarcely any more light or burn time... good thumping value if you ever need it. I've had a few LED lights since they've come out and have never been overly impressed with the type of light that they throw - very diffuse and almost too bright. Basically, I think they wash out too much.
I do have a small penlight from Streamlight though, although I don't have it handy to check the name. It's great for small task lighting in a pinch, although I wouldn't want to use it to light for long. It uses AAA batteries and has an LED bulb that's impressively bright. It does wash out, however it's also not meant to light any more than a small area.
Depending on what he's looking for, I'd recommend a rechargeable model that he could mount in his car/truck and grab when he needs it. My Strion lives in my truck on a DC charger when I'm not working and comes in handy quite a bit.
Hope that helps,
Nick
BAH! Flashlights are passee. Get him a headlamp.
When Sharper Image was still in business, I picked one up as a Christmas present for my brother. He love, love, LOVES it. Told me it's almost the best present he's ever received (except for when his (now) wife said yes) and uses it for everything. Keeps his hands free when he's working inside the car, great for crawling around and I plan on getting one for ME, so that I can garden in the dark.
Woodchuck. It's what's for dinner.
For the money you cant go wrong with a pelican mitylite
http://www.pelican.com/lights_detail.php?recordID=1900
you can get it with a fiber optic light bender, red and green lens kit, it is cheap, bright, and super handy if you want to figure out exactly what your son has jammed up his nostril. hypothetically speaking of course. It is incredibly handy and has earned its own pocket in my pro-pac, it has a super tough plastic body and just wont quit.
http://pelicanlights.com/Pelican-Mitylite-1950-MiniSystem/M/B001A30EES.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle
the warranty is hysterical too, lifetime of the original owner, with the following exceptions
This guarantee does not cover shark bite, bear attack or damage caused by children under five.
heh. heh.
I had someone use my bigger pelican light as a hammer, and no damage.
jeff
I know this is an old thread, but I remembered reading it because I have a penchant for flashlights and I wanted to report on the latest one I bought.
It's a Rayovac Sportsman Xtreme. Supposedly, it's 4 watts with 150 lumens. It cost about $30 from Batteriesplus.
I can highly recommend it. I just used it last night to see house numbers more than 100' away while sitting in my van. I doubt if the batteries last very long, but light output, not battery life, was my goal. It more than meets my expectations and the price was very reasonable.