Flashlights, what do you have?

Tudo said:

Being in an annual hurricane magnet zone and losing 2 houses to the damn things, I've learned none of the damn things last long especially when exposed to high humidity so I've learned to buy a lot of cheap ones that fit into my pocket especially. Lots of batteries ( chargers don't help when the electricity is gone )


Battery powered lamps for the house plus the light sticks in every room.


And something extra special for the mofo who thinks this place is low hanging fruit and tries to enter


( which has also happened but the home team prevailed no problemo' )




But I DO like those high power lights and may get me one

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Gypsy Nirvana said:

Just recently I was considering getting a new flashlight/torch, because occasionally I might find myself in a place where it is needed, and also it can act as a form of self defense. If shone into the eyes of an assailant, it can take up to 3 minutes for them to recover proper eyesight. (as claimed)

They are very handy things to have about in case of an electricity outage too.

So far the best one I have come across is this Taclight 1100 due to its power, and it looks fairly cheap at $45.

https://buytaclight.com/e9da1d289a7e321cc179c51c0c526a73/?source=buytaclight&sub=geo&sub3=Twickenham

What do you guys/gals think? Can I get a better/more powerful one at a cheaper price?

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yes indeed, I found one that has true 6000K brilliance, focus's from flood to tight spot; 3 power levels 100/50/10% and has the strobe to disorient as well as the s-o-s setting. In the states it's $12.99 for the flashlight, 2 special 3.7V batteries (18650 battery ~ the light takes only 1 so you have a spare) & the dual battery charger; or $8.19 for the flashlight only if you'd happen to have those unique batteries & charger. I've been using these same batteries in other lights & they've been recharging for me for years, no issues.

Actually quite small so if you were to hit someone (& I know you know how to do that!) with it you'd likely want it clutched tightly in hand & a downward blow; but I believe I'm getting ahead of myself

It's on Amazon this is the link to it, you'd probably find the same light on Amazon.UK

https://smile.amazon.com/Hatori-100...=1507861295&sr=1-4&keywords=hatori+flashlight


I've built up this light considerably, I own two for myself & have gifted 2 more to 2 friends, they both rave on the quality, brilliance, easy zoom etc.

That Taclight looks to be a few cliks better than this one Gypsy, but for the cheap price it's worth the risk to see if you're satisfied.

I've been using similar flashlights for yrs, the same led technology & the same 18650 rechargeable batteries, never a failed battery or light, I own 5 of the older styled lights that I've placed here & there for convenience.

Stoner4Life said:

yes indeed, I found one that has true 6000K brilliance, focus's from flood to tight spot; 3 power levels 100/50/10% and has the strobe to disorient as well as the s-o-s setting. In the states it's $12.99 for the flashlight, 2 special 3.7V batteries (18650 battery ~ the light takes only 1 so you have a spare) & the dual battery charger; or $8.19 for the flashlight only if you'd happen to have those unique batteries & charger. I've been using these same batteries in other lights & they've been recharging for me for years, no issues.

Actually quite small so if you were to hit someone (& I know you know how to do that!) with it you'd likely want it clutched tightly in hand & a downward blow; but I believe I'm getting ahead of myself

It's on Amazon this is the link to it, you'd probably find the same light on Amazon.UK

https://smile.amazon.com/Hatori-100...=1507861295&sr=1-4&keywords=hatori+flashlight


I've built up this light considerably, I own two for myself & have gifted 2 more to 2 friends, they both rave on the quality, brilliance, easy zoom etc.

That Taclight looks to be a few cliks better than this one Gypsy, but for the cheap price it's worth the risk to see if you're satisfied.

I've been using similar flashlights for yrs, the same led technology & the same 18650 rechargeable batteries, never a failed battery or light, I own 5 of the older styled lights that I've placed here & there for convenience.

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If you're gonna look on Amazon for this light you'll likely find the Taclight & many others that are perhaps the exact same as the Taclight for less $$. fyi, people w/the know how latch onto a great light like these, get the manufacturer to etch their product name onto it & then they market it as if it was their own patented product.

One commercial here even showed a flashlight frozen into a block of ice still working. Last yr I found one of my 5 lights (I knew it was missing) buried in the snow/ice in my driveway (gone for over a week), run over by me dozens of times; I kicked it out of the compressed snow, hit the switch & it lit w/o any issue.

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Green Squall said:

Careful with those 18650 batteries if they aren't protected. They're powerful batteries and the cheap ones can be dangerous.

https://www.fenix-store.com/blog/wh...en-protected-and-unprotected-18650-batteries/

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?384973-Protected-vs-unprotected-18650-batteries

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good links & info GS, I have 8 'UltraFire' (good brand) protected 18650's & I have two of the blue ones pictured which are unprotected, all seem to be working fine but I'll keep an eye open to take them off the charger when light(s) go green, these batteries hold a charge quite well @ rest for days/weeks/months; my red UltraFire batteries will still hold an 85% charge if sitting for a year, or so they claimed.

and as far as discharge issues? one of those replies mentioned that those issues are generally limited to multi-battery flashlights, and that a single cell flashlight like the one I showed wouldn't have the need nor the power chip to make it discharge @ a dangerous rate.

I'm really glad that you mentioned that though as my next light was going to be a 4 battery light, I now know that if I buy that light to spend better money for more UltraFire protected batteries, that unit has 9 lights to power and so it will have the high power chip.......

K++

Stoner4Life said:

btw Gypsy, I checked Amazon & found the exact same light as the Taclight1100 for only $18.36; licensed under the Bell & Howell (B&H don't make f-lights) name.......

https://smile.amazon.com/Bell-Howel...&qid=1507950561&sr=8-3&keywords=taclight+1100

Bell + Howell 1176 Taclight High-Powered Tactical Flashlight with 5 Modes & Zoom Function


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Searching farther yet:

2 of the same f-lights for only $15.58 on Amazon
https://smile.amazon.com/Tactical-F...561&sr=8-6-spons&keywords=taclight+1100&psc=1

on both of the above deals you'd be needing to buy batteries & charger separately.

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MrBungle said:

https://www.amazon.com/Exclusive-Mi...991450&sr=1-10&keywords=2+tactical+flashlight

with a lil amazon search I found this flashlight/torch kit... looks pretty complete... no reviews though

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good find, looks to be the same light & kit as Gypsy wanted in the Taclight 1100, and with what looks like 2 'protected' batteries

Best price as well.

Gypsy Nirvana said:

Just recently I was considering getting a new flashlight/torch, because occasionally I might find myself in a place where it is needed, and also it can act as a form of self defense. If shone into the eyes of an assailant, it can take up to 3 minutes for them to recover proper eyesight.

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troutman said:

What are kind of Bionic Ninja mission are you planning now?

Didn't you just get out of a major legal mess.

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