Favorite flashlight?

John&Robin · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:23 pm Post subject: Favorite flashlight?

Hi all,
It's time to buy a new flashlight as the last old expensive one has quit. It was pretty good but 9 AA batteries every season and $70 seems like it should have lasted forever. Does anyone have a recommendation for a flashlight they love? Looking for a large primary light for picking out buoys or harbor entrances.
Thanks!
John

ssobol · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:28 pm Post subject:

I have this one. Works great for spotting things. It says 350 lumens, but the beam is well focused and shoots a lot farther than you'd expect. I have a remote GoLight mounted on the cabin roof. Haven't used it since I got this light.

https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine-waterproof-350-lumen-led-spotlight-19673771.html

thataway · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 3:09 pm Post subject:

On the boat I usually use the West 3000 spotlight--very similar to the West product ref above.

If you truly want the best flashlight, then I suggest the "Marine Beam". . This shoots a 4* beam upon to over 1/4 mile

My pocket EDC is a Nitecore MT 10 C. It has beacon red, low red, low white (about 2 lumen) and then several bright steps up to 920 lumen.

I also carry a Ryobi fan, inflator, both high and low pressure, and the Ryobi one spotlight. This way, I carry two rechargeable batteries, which have tulip functions (including the impact wrench I use to remove lug nuts on the trailer.

Then a head lamp, I want red and several brightness flood and spot. So I have several different Ever Ready lights. Nothing expensive, but the one I have been using is the one with green band, red, flood, spot and disable over the entire spectrum .

gulfcoast john · Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2022 4:43 pm Post subject:

Second MarineBeam for picking out distant buoys and navaids. $129 but 5+ well built. 3 D cells last multiple seasons. The beam is so tightly collimated it's easy to avoid flashing your own railings and ruing your night vision, unlike a boat mounted spotlight...just poke it out the window. 100% made in USA.

After seeing a night time demo at at marina, most cruisers order one. Don't call it a 'flashlight' or it will void the warranty.

Happy shopping!

John

letitride · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:55 pm Post subject:

Hybrid Light - have 2 on the boat and they work excellent just throw them up by the windows and they charge during the day via solar and you never have to worry about light again….these are my favorite ones

https://hybridlight.com/products/the-journey-300-flashlight-charger

hardee · Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2022 4:29 pm Post subject:

Everyday Carry is a StreamLight ProTac90. Small, light, and in the belt carry it can be on and pointed where I am going if I have both hands full. Works great for spotlighting house numbers and dark steps.

On the boat I have a WM rechargeable, smaller than the one linked above, but also I believe it has 500 lumen and a Pringles canister fits perfect to narrow the beam and avoid the back flash from the bow pulpit.

Thnx Nigel. Love this one.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

John&Robin · Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2022 9:56 am Post subject:

Thanks All, very helpful and interesting to see what everyone's using. I ended up buying a Streamlight spotlight from Home Depot, battery powered with 12V backup. Combination of great reviews, lifetime warrantee, and good price. Harvey, love the pringles solution!

John

starcrafttom · Posted: Mon Sep 05, 2022 4:18 pm Post subject:

I bought a great light this year. It is a NEBO. It has all the things I need in one light. An adjustable beam lenses. A slide out light bar for a area work light, Magnet base, water proof IP67, and USB charging an a releaseble lanyard. It has it all. Pictures to follow. Paid about 30 bucks. Photos on page 10 of my album

Coolzor1 · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:40 pm Post subject:

When I also wanted to buy flashlights, I ordered a random flashlight from Amazon. What I like most about my flashlights is that they cost little, but their quality and lighting scale are impressive. It seems it was a tactical LED flashlight. You should look for something like that. I think it will be enough for you for several years ahead. And you'll laugh a lot at how cheap it is! I only know one thing about it -- the producer is VONT. I've heard many positive things about this company.

ssobol · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:58 pm Post subject:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Defiant-80-Lumens-2-AA-LED-Flashlights-2-Pack-99779/304584976

ssobol · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2022 4:59 pm Post subject:

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