Tools & equipment that are fantastic.

[two_bit_score]

Got one of these a couple of years ago, 1100 lumens but it can be dimmed. Use it all the time, love it.

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight

Milwaukee USB Rechargeable 1100L Twist Focus Flashlight - 2161-21

www.acmetools.com

I have one of those. They’re bright.

 

[4570Man]

I have one of those. They’re bright.

I have one as well. I use mine all the time. The downside is it’s a little big for pocket carry. I keep mine in my jacket pocket but when the weather is warm I don’t have it.

 

[two_bit_score]

I have one as well. I use mine all the time. The downside is it’s a little big for pocket carry. I keep mine in my jacket pocket but when the weather is warm I don’t have it.

Yes a jacket pocket or the side pocket on work pants. Mine usually stays in the door pocket of my truck since it charges on USB.

For a shirt pocket or frequent carry in a pants pocket I like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-56026-Inspection-Penlight/dp/B01N9RGQQP?th=1

They have a rechargeable version now but mine is a couple years old, runs on batteries. It’s 350 lumens, I think, but plenty bright for most things. The laser is sometimes helpful.

 

[BigBlue1]

The way they stretch the facts about lumen output of flashlights, not sure it matters.

Touque Test Channel on YouTube often does light evaluations. They give you real world reviews and test results for lights. Actual lumens, battery runtimes, etc. They're great. Obviously for torque stuff too, like impact wrenches, drills, die grinders, etc.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I've always thought what's strange is as time goes on people need more light! Recently I drove one of our 50s cars with incandescent headlights and tail lights and amazed on high beam lucky to see 70-80ft ahead. Tail lights barely see, I've seen brighter bicycle lights.
Imagine people 150 years ago reading by oil lamp or candle light.

 

[4570Man]

Yes a jacket pocket or the side pocket on work pants. Mine usually stays in the door pocket of my truck since it charges on USB.

For a shirt pocket or frequent carry in a pants pocket I like this one.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-56026-Inspection-Penlight/dp/B01N9RGQQP?th=1

They have a rechargeable version now but mine is a couple years old, runs on batteries. It’s 350 lumens, I think, but plenty bright for most things. The laser is sometimes helpful.

I have a different brand that’s pretty similar. But I’d like a rechargeable one. I hate having to mess around with batteries. Milwaukee and I’m sure others make a rechargeable pen light. I might order one.

 

[Hay Dude]

I have a different brand that’s pretty similar. But I’d like a rechargeable one. I hate having to mess around with batteries. Milwaukee and I’m sure others make a rechargeable pen light. I might order one.

Aint that the truth. Disposable batteries seem like such a waste

 

[2manyrocks]

Too many lights today have 3 AAA disposable batteries.

I have one Cree light that uses a single rechargeable 18650 cell that seems to have a good balance of being small, powerful, and holding a charge for a good period. But my favorite is a Ryobi model PCL660B that uses their 18v rechargeable battery packs that I bought from Direct Tools for $15 during one of their recent sales. Direct Tools Outlet Site

 

[jjeff]

Dead batteries are one thing but a leaking corroded, dead, disposable battery is another in my experience yet to have that happen to my rechargeable stuff.

 

[ArlyA]

Too many lights today have 3 AAA disposable batteries.

I have one Cree light that uses a single rechargeable 18650 cell that seems to have a good balance of being small, powerful, and holding a charge for a good period. But my favorite is a Ryobi model PCL660B that uses their 18v rechargeable battery packs that I bought from Direct Tools for $15 during one of their recent sales. Direct Tools Outlet Site

I use both battery powered lights and rechargeable ones. The problem with rechargeable is when they are dead, you have no light. At least with battery's you can quickly change them out.