Comments on: The Best Flashlights Of 2010

By: truman smith

truman smith — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:40:59 +0000

Lithium ion batteries vs alkalines. Having a flashlight that excepts aa or AAA is great… but not the best in the long run. The ACTUAL shelf life (not in use at all) for alkaline batteries (aa, AAA, d, c cells) is only TWO YEARS. Lithium ion batteries (CR123, RCR123 or simply 3 volt) have an ACTUAL SHELF LIFE OF *10 YEARS*. This right here folks is the primary reason why military and law enforcement use this battery source because it is one of survivability and tactical performance. Another reason why lithium ion batteries work astoundedly better is that the longevity and brightness of a light does not drop off or fade as does prolonged use and drainage on alkaline batteries. And one for the record… those of you who are LEOs ie tac drivers.. I got my buddy IN THE DEA switched over from using surefire tac lights to olights. If any of you are looking for the end all flashlight of all uses and needs… check out light and their products they sell. Fyi theyre reputible in the military and on the civilian side as well. My favorite is the OLight M20X. Runs about $90 but its worth every penny you paid for it.

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:59:19 +0000

Olight M20 is a great light, the new ones run almost 500 lumens, only downside is the tail switch is not recessed, only an issue if you carry in a pocket, it may turn itself on. Great battery life and super bright.

By: Gwenelda

Gwenelda — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 04:04:12 +0000

You get a lot of respect from me for writing these hlpfeul articles.

By: E.B.

E.B. — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:08:58 +0000

I’ve gotta agree with the LED Lenser by Coast (any model), I’ve owned one for almost three years now. Picked it up at Home Depot for about $30, runs off 3 AAA’s. it’s extremely bright for a while, i don’t have any measurements, but it stays pretty damn bright seeing regular use (probably 3-4hrs) every night over the course of a month and sufficiently bright for at least 6 months (i swap batteries when I can’t remember the last time I did it, never ran the light dead). It’s a pretty robust light. I’m in the military and it’s seen jp-8, hydraulic fluid, sandstorms, -20F, 140F, falling from 20ft or so onto concrete, use as an improvised hammer, etc. I wouldn’t say it’s waterproof, but it’s very water resistant. I’ve been in some downpours and around alot of saltwater, never had any issues with it, but I’m not 100% confident that the inside was bone dry. For the record, it doesn’t float. It does get a little warm on a fresh set of batteries. The beam scatter isn’t very good at all. The lense is like a projector lense on a car, it’s very focused and thats ideal for me.

I’ve had four SureFires, different models, I don’t see the hype. They’re fairly sturdy. The waterproof buttons rip pretty easy, they’re WAY overpriced, the batteries are sometimes hard to get (even in the military), and you have to replace the batteries every couple hours in the middle of whatever you’re doing.

The Pelican 7060′s are nice. We’ve got some at our unit, the rechargable ones. The chargers kinda suck, but the lights are pretty sturdy, they take beatings that used to very literally DESTROY Maglights and seem to keep on functioning pretty well. Gas, oil, hot, cold, dirt, water (10ft and stayed lit so it was easy to find), whatever is in howitzer bore cleaner, high drops, use as a hammer or baton, they stand up to everything. They’ve got a good amount of light and they last through at least 10hrs on duty, the majority of which they’re on. Can’t say if they will work for long after or not cuz they get thrown back on their chargers.

Sorry for running on, but hope it helped.somebody

By: mav

mav — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:56:35 +0000

hello guys,
i bought fenix tk 35 and it’s sure is the best led flashlight. it has 820lumens output great for hiking, caving and search and rescue. try this one… tnx..

By: Nelson L.

Nelson L. — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:30:59 +0000

Mr. Anderson,.. is GREAT that SOMEBODY mention “AMERICAN-MADE” or made by American Companies!!!.. but you stop short, by NOT mentioning some American Company’s names,.. ( You said)-There are better LED flashlights made by American companies… and I hapen to AGREE with You Sr.
GOOD Day.

NELO.

By: Jrath

Jrath — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:57:55 +0000

Why is it the Olight m20s series is not reviewed as one of the best? I have been Doing some research and they seem to be as good if not better then some of these lights, with 340 lumens on high/strobe and an easy access side switch to cycle through modes. These are running about $75 any ideas or information about Olight m20s XP-G S2???

By: Dude

Dude — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:40:22 +0000

what about this flashlight, I just google it. Smallest flashlight with single battery

XTAR WK20 Cree XP-G R4

Power by 1 x 3.0V CR123A battery
High 265 lumens
Low 75 lumens
strobe

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:05:39 +0000

LLOYD,

You can get a Fenix LD20 if you lost your L2D. It takes 2 AA batteries and is as good as yours.

Kim

By: Lloyd

Lloyd — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 17:24:12 +0000

Hello Hello,
I have a killer L.E.D flash light that is as good as the day I got it. It may not be available today but I did a hell of alot of looking before I bought it. The brand is by Fenix and is called L2D (Premium Q5 lense).
It takes AA battery, has two light settings, strobe, and S.O.S.
I have dropped it onto just about anything that would take out most flashlights. I carry it every where I go along with my Buck knife.
I feel lost with out them. (sort of like a security blanket)
I use it every day to find things in not so well lighted areas and every night on my walks. I like to use the low setting for normal use but turn it to high to blind anybody or anything that is coming at me at night. (dogs,cars,etc.)
Also the battery last and last and last because of only one L.E.D.
Like I said at the time I bought it years ago (it was the brightest one of its size). It turns on and off with one hand (a pushbutton on the end)
I am 63 years old and have collected many flashlights. Some that was in the above article. But you are not going to take my Fenix L2D away from me and that you can take it to the bank.
I do understand that today it might not be the brightest but for the size that I wanted and what I got is hand to beat. I am open for any brand that is the same size and use the same AA battery. (only besause if I lose it or it gets dropped into the something like a lake or sewer).
SEE YA
LLOYD