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Pravus location: Chicago Area Gender: Male Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"... \| \| \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 120 on 11/21/2005 6:49 AM >

	Anyone have anything to say about the Inova X5 or the Inova X1? I've been thinking about pickin up one of these.. I myself mostly use the 2AA maglites, not saying it's the best.. just what i have.. I would hands down rather have a surefire.. But just can't justify spending the cash on a flashlight that costs that much, at least right now.. Live to Serve, Serve to Live..

tick

location:
Abingdon, VA
Gender: Male

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 121 on 11/21/2005 3:18 PM >

Posted by Pravus
Anyone have anything to say about the Inova X5 or the Inova X1? I've been thinking about pickin up one of these..

http://www.flashli...iews/inova_x5t.htm

http://www.flashli...views/inova_x1.htm

I've fooled around with both of these lights a little bit. The beam of the X1 looks too tight to be useful, but I think the X5 would be a good light for exploring (as long as you don't mind the hassle of affordable batteries only being available online).

Oh, I found runtime plots for those two lights:

http://ftp2.itexas.net/Rbost/x-5.jpg

http://ftp2.itexas.net/Rbost/x1.jpg

res_novae

location:
NoVA
Gender: Male

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 122 on 11/21/2005 7:24 PM >

Posted by xrahy

Nevermind, I found one at flashlightcity.com

Don't know if this has been posted yet...but I'd say its the best Flashlight. It doubles as a Sun, bicep workout, and hiking stick.

Pravus

location:
Chicago Area
Gender: Male

Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 123 on 11/21/2005 11:59 PM >

Posted by tick

http://www.flashli...iews/inova_x5t.htm

http://www.flashli...views/inova_x1.htm

I've fooled around with both of these lights a little bit. The beam of the X1 looks too tight to be useful, but I think the X5 would be a good light for exploring (as long as you don't mind the hassle of affordable batteries only being available online).

Oh, I found runtime plots for those two lights:

http://ftp2.itexas.net/Rbost/x-5.jpg

http://ftp2.itexas.net/Rbost/x1.jpg

good god I didn't relise the X1 had that narrow of a beam..

on the same note would anyone recommend any flashlights that uses AA or AAA I don't wanna deal with the CR123A batteries.. Other things I am looking for in it is a tailcap button (Like the X1 or X5 or surefires) also looking for something thats like at most $30-$40 and as far as LED lights I would prefer they can come in red (or at least be able to have a filter with ease)

Live to Serve, Serve to Live..

grit1 location: University Campus - Minneapolis, MN Gender: Male Got Shear Line? \| \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 124 on 11/22/2005 3:54 AM >

	I have a Dorcy that has a 1W Luxeon LED and consumes AAA batteries three at a time. Good run time, excellent amount of light, concentrated beam but still wide enough to be useful. I think the package said it has a 100' effective range. I like the color temperature too. It's made out of aircraft aluminum just like the surefires and has a push-on push-off tailcap switch. I got it at WalMart for around $20. ~Grit.

bspoon

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 125 on 11/22/2005 11:23 PM >

Posted by Pravus

good god I didn't relise the X1 had that narrow of a beam..

on the same note would anyone recommend any flashlights that uses AA or AAA I don't wanna deal with the CR123A batteries.. Other things I am looking for in it is a tailcap button (Like the X1 or X5 or surefires) also looking for something thats like at most $30-$40 and as far as LED lights I would prefer they can come in red (or at least be able to have a filter with ease)

http://flashlightr...ews/gerber_lx3.htm

http://flashlightr...ova_radiant_aa.htm

http://flashlightr...ws/nuwai_1watt.htm

i have owned and used all the above lights and recommend you just go ahead and get a streamlight propolymer luxeon:

http://flashlightr..._propolyluxeon.htm

takes either akaline AA or lithium AA and has good throw, output and runtime. plus tail clickie and can accept red filters from brinkmann and it's only 22.95 from here:
http://www.fox-int...result.asp?id=3034

brinkmann filters:
http://www.brinkma...s%20Filters&id=402

i would recommend the gerber Lx3.0 but it's a pain in the ass to get filters for it.

BeaverBanker location: Canunkastan Gender: Male A Hobo In A Orange Sweater \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 126 on 12/26/2005 12:04 AM >

	Has anybody use the MaxLife 369 by Stanley. I was Wondering how bright it is, im looking for a light to replace my 4 "d" cell spot light. http://www.stanley...Tripod+Flashlight#

Jester location: Vancouver,B.C. Canada Gender: Male Always just out of sight... \| \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 127 on 12/26/2005 4:34 AM >

	Saw this one at Home Depot the other day. http://www.homedep...duct.jsp?pn=167227 It's like $12.99 in canada, and $9.97 in the states. 5 white leds on the main lense, and 3 red led's on the back angle. Looked awesome, and such a good deal. It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf.

'Dukes

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Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 128 on 12/26/2005 5:25 AM >

Posted by BrenT
Has anybody use the MaxLife 369 by Stanley. I was Wondering how bright it is, im looking for a light to replace my 4 "d" cell spot light.
http://www.stanley...Tripod+Flashlight#

Brent; I was intrigued with this one last year; it used to not have the tripod feature. It's cool because it takes all AA's which I uhh, have access to hundreds.
But also unique because you can fill all the tubes or (can't remember the minimum) some of the tubes.
Battery life is dependent on how many cells and at wich level you are running it at.
Never picked one up; somehow "made in China " just turned me off. But that's another argument.
The concept was interesting, especially for someone like me that wishes they made a "40 aa " light.
The tripod feature might be handy.

I got your tour winner right here pussies, at least he'd crash out trying.

GrayFox location: Allston MA Gender: Male A Star of CCTV \| \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 129 on 12/26/2005 6:25 PM >

	Im just happy with a simple 2D maglight

ChuckyShamrok location: Boston MASS Gender: Male I'm Awesome; But I suck. \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 130 on 12/26/2005 7:34 PM >

	I use a raayovac headlamp i picked up at Lowes for 10 bucks. 3 diffrent lights, red(LED), white(LED, close up) white (Bulb, long range), 4AA and it lasts pretty well for me http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/sportsman/sp_SPHTLED.htm [last edit 12/26/2005 7:35 PM by ChuckyShamrok - edited 1 times] Just a nostalgic old man now...

ofberenonehand

location:
Minn-e-snow-ta

"Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve."

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 131 on 12/26/2005 9:34 PM >

Posted by grit1
I have a Dorcy that has a 1W Luxeon LED and consumes AAA batteries three at a time. Good run time, excellent amount of light, concentrated beam but still wide enough to be useful. I think the package said it has a 100' effective range. I like the color temperature too. It's made out of aircraft aluminum just like the surefires and has a push-on push-off tailcap switch. I got it at WalMart for around $20. ~Grit.

Ha, my bro stole me the same light from Wally-World. Not a bad light, but little bulky. I like the throw pattern. It's bright and only slightly bluish. Good runtime.

"That's What Government Is For; To Get In A Man's Way" -Mal

Louie

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 132 on 12/26/2005 11:05 PM >

Great light... got mine for $15 some at walmart - but saw one today in the local hardware joint for $35.

frugalfinnagan Gender: Male \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 133 on 12/28/2005 3:29 AM >

	As far as Led lights go one LED or 5 makes very little difference. The standard bulb punches through darkness better, however LED light has a better close range and wide angle. For those people who are not interested in shoplifting a light (folks like me) the store that sells lights also throws them in their garbage. REI, Mountain Equipment Co-op, the average sporting (fishing, hunting, camping store also throws them out. Batteries too.

ofberenonehand location: Minn-e-snow-ta "Where now is Boromir the Fair? He tarries and I grieve." \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 134 on 12/28/2005 4:30 AM >

	Luxeon LED's have great throw. It has nothing to do with LED VS conventional bulb. It has to do with focussing the beam. Regular 10mm LED lights are usually not focussed, because it's difficult to focus more than one. "That's What Government Is For; To Get In A Man's Way" -Mal

J Peterman location: Victoria B.C. I'm going hunting for mysteries, cover me. \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 135 on 1/1/2006 2:31 AM >

	I use 2 LED flashlights, one with 16 LEDs and one with 26 LEDs Theres nothing better, I'm telling you these babies work great. Ignore my hot mouse and 50 Cent cd...they were Christmas presents.... Really I don't listen to 50 Cent my Aunt got it for me. I'm going hunting for mysteries, cover me.

Chiaroscuro location: Thailand \| \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 136 on 1/4/2006 6:48 PM >

	I've got a 3-AA gerber LED flashlight that absolutely kicks ass. its the kind of thing that they should have banned in the brady laws, because I could seriously demolish a building with that thing- no really, it's that solid. -Cheers Santafeur "my invisible friend told me to tell you- hello."

jB location: Pickering, Ontario Gender: Male He who speaks does not slack; he who slacks does not speak \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 137 on 1/4/2006 7:37 PM >

	I'm gonna go off ona bit of a tangent here and recommend something a bit different. While flashlights are good for an intense beam in a single direction, most (especially the incandescent type with big bulbs) won't last very long. My AA batteries typically run dry in about 3 hours with the bulb beginning to dim at 2 -- if I'm lucky. If you're not sure how long you're going to be in the dark you might end up in a fix (extra NIMH batteries=good idea but must replace in the dark). For a long-lasting light source I use those chemo-luminescent glow sticks you can get at WalMart. Two for $4 (Canadian) and they last about 10 hours. Just break and shake...you can even do it in the dark. One glow stick illuminates a range of about 2-3 feet so I usually set off a couple. You can also hang them (or drop them) at regular intervals to create a lighted path. Because they radiate, you can also hang them off your clothes (see next paragraph). Also, a headlamp is probably more useful than a flashlight in most situations where you're not sure of the environment. The more use you have of your hands the better. Finally, if you do carry a flashlight (I do anyways), make sure it's waterproof , floats, and can take a whack. This all comes from my personal abuse of equipment.

Pravus

location:
Chicago Area
Gender: Male

Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...

Re: best flashlight
<Reply # 138 on 1/4/2006 8:50 PM >

Posted by patrickB
For a long-lasting light source I use those chemo-luminescent glow sticks you can get at WalMart. Two for $4 (Canadian) and they last about 10 hours. Just break and shake...you can even do it in the dark.

Yea, We carry a couple of these as the final 'oh shit' solution.. also on that note:
http://www.glo-toob.com/
"Virtually Indestructible" sounds like a challenge.. Also the glo toobs have max brightness for 8-10 hours and they will run anywhere from 30-80hrs (Depending on the power level of the light)

Live to Serve, Serve to Live..

pyro location: Toronto Gender: Male \|	Re: best flashlight <Reply # 139 on 1/5/2006 4:23 AM >

	My final "oh shit" solution is.. fire! Not really but I usually carry a bottle cap with wax and bits of wood in it, with it's main intention to start camp fires if I'm in the woods. "[emo kids] are like homeless people with thier hand out only its pitty they want and not money." -boutdatlonestar

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