Flashlight recommendations?

[gsganzer]

I need a new flashlight for around the homestead. My trusty streamlight has finally seen better days and is ready for retirement (plus I want a new badass flashlight:thumbsup: anyway)

I think I'd prefer one that's not rechargeable, unless someone says otherwise. I've been looking at Zebra Lights, a bunch of hunting buddies have had great luck with them.

Does anyone have any recommendations? Like to keep it under $100, preferably under $75

 

[Industrial Toys]

I bought a few LED flashlights on clearance at TSC. Gave two away and kept one. I like them because the end unscrews and you plug it into your lighter socket. No cord to get lost or tangled up in your cubby hole.

Beyond that, I like flashlights that use "D" batteries. You pay the same, so why not get more power? I hate all these "AAA" powered devices for that reason!

 

[Blade Breaker]

I always buy Maglite brand. All USA made. Been happy so far. I'd say as long as it's not imported you will be fine.

 

[tman1020]

Mag light led XL 50. By far the best flashlight for the money. Also one of the only ones I could find made in USA. If you have one of these the only reason you will still be shopping again is for a second one.

 

[4570Man]

I have a led stream light that is awesome. It is about 4 times as bright as a maglight. I actually like a rechargeable light. With batteries I use it until I have to strike a match to see if it is lit, but with a rechargeable I can keep it bright without costing $$.

 

[boggen]

subscribing to thread more than anything.

myself just get cheap LED lights with most like a watch battery or 1 to 3 triple A batteries. generally the head light flash lights (straps to your head) are highest on the list more than anything else. generally look for cheapest thing come Christmas season. eventually some cheap stuff comes up... they last 1 to 3 years pending.

tend to get a couple little handle held flash lights with the head ones above. and toss onto the key area in the house that holds keys for everything. so i know were they are when power goes out. and another tossed into a phone book for the old phone to call to let them know power is out.

never been a fan of large bright spot lights, from frogging to night fishing. maybe a lantern style for camping. but still the batteries get eaten up quickly. and on comes the generator.

never had luck with rechargeable batteries. batteries never get used enough to need to be recharged, and by the time they need recharged. i done lost the re-charger some place. only time rechargeable batteries get used any more is in cameras / laptops were they get used more often, but both in those cases they are specialized batteries.

 

[4570Man]

I have the same problem with loosing the charger. Having a stream light in a truck mounted changer cures loosing the flashlight, loosening the charger, and having a dead flashlight

 

[bigtiller]

I have an old one from ProTac that I like to have in my pocket when I leave home but it uses a CR123A battery which isn't cheap. If I was to replace it it would be one of these from Brownells.

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[dusty3030]

Mag light led XL 50. By far the best flashlight for the money. Also one of the only ones I could find made in USA. If you have one of these the only reason you will still be shopping again is for a second one.

That is an awesome light I use it in my hunting pack.

I also have 3 of the 2D full size LED ones. I keep one by my bed, one in my truck and one in my boat. They are AWESOME.

Maglite 2-Cell D LED Flashlight - Full Size - Flashlights

 

[davesl708]

I converted my old Mag lights to the LED bulb. Works great and get about 30 hours use out of three D cell batteries.
I have some cheap C cell lights from Lowes. They work great in the house and car. Brighter than the sun when batteries are fresh. Get about 20 hours of use out of two C cells.