Comments on: Review: The Best Flashlights (2008 Update)

By: Trey

Trey — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 05:42:00 +0000

I agree with you that a surefire is a awsome flashlight but the battery life really sucks on the surefire. I had that flashight in Afghanistan and yes the thing could blind people from over 500ft but the batteries just would last. So they gave us the X5 and I only had to change the batteries twice on it while I was out there and that was within a 6 month period. It has taken a beating from Afghanistan and Iraq then the Texas heat in my truck and has survived two hurricanes (Rita and Ike) which has surprised me. Now I am not saying a Surefire couldn’t do that either I would bet that it could take that and more too. But for $35.00 and over 6 years of service in extreme conditions and its still working like a champ I would have to say I would take the X5 over the surefire.

By: Sarak

Sarak — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:28:55 +0000

Not one of you mentioned a Pelican Super Sabrelight. They have about 10k candlepower with 3 c-cells, and are MSHA approved (explosion proof for explosive environments). So they make great lights for anyone working in a mine, diving or working around inflammable vapors.

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:41:27 +0000

Also, my Streamlight Propolymer crapped out after 3 weeks in humidity. Not so good for a “waterproof” flashlight that never went directly into the water.

By: Derek

Derek — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:38:14 +0000

Still loving my L7(s). Dropped one the other day 4 feet onto concrete, cracked the lens but it’s still shining bright. My streamlight ultra stinger? Not working at all, after a battery and bulb change. Inovas are a joke. Interested in the Fenix, but at this point, I’d rather spend 2x for a L7, have interchangeable batteries and know that it’s spent 3 years in the harsh jungle climate and keeps working like it should.

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By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 02:51:11 +0000

Hi. My husband is a flashlight junkie – nothing fancy but looks cool gadgets and technology. Obviously that makes him difficult to buy for. I’d rather hand him cash and tell him to have fun shopping. But I’d like to give him something for Christmas to open … trying to make sense over these choices. I’m thinking I like the Fenix but please, which model is best (or is there a better brand) for roughly $60-$75?
Thanks for any help you can give.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:30:20 +0000

LED Lenser claims are a joke. Their patents are nothing unique. They are not ISSUED by the military except maybe for German desk clerks. I’ve seen old dim incan MiniMags used by marines, so anything can be claimed as “used by the military” even when it is not “issued” by the military. Some of LED Lenser’s NEW 08 lights are better, but still overpriced and do not live up to crazy claimed lumens & runtime.
See Light-reviews.com and possibly Candlepowerforums.com for impartial reviews.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:20:26 +0000

With Surefire you get what you pay for. they have a spectacular lifetime warranty and they will still work years after the Fenix , Mag, and Lenser give up the ghost. I eventually realized their worth for work and always have one around.
Inova & Streamlight are more cost effective quality alternatives. Also Look for Peak LED solutions.
I use my Fenix for non-critical uses and when I need a tiny pocket light, but there is a reason militaries use Surefire and Inova.
Rechargeable CR123 can be found too, but make sure you read how to use them. CR123 are much cheaper on the internet in quantity.

Reviews: “Light-reviews.com” – more up to date.

By: William

William — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:48:33 +0000

If you’re going to include lights like the Surefire LumaMax ($156) why don’t you include the LED Lenser lights like the P7 (167 lumens, $100) and the 7736D (100 lumens, $45)? LED Lenser is used by US Military and is officially endorsed by Riegel and Associates (premier consulting firm working in the defense industry worldwide). Since LED lenser have better run times, higher power output efficiency (using their patented Power Transformation Technology) and lifetime guarantees, I can’t believe none of their products were even mentioned here.

By: John Reed

John Reed — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:27:03 +0000

I love the Fenix light and buy one or two, every chance I get. I am the Traing Chief at a fire academy in Texas and everyone I show my new lights, they are ready to buy thier own. Keep up the gtreat work!

Thanks, John Reed Operation Chief at TD