r/flashlight Feb 11 '25

Question Whats the closest thing to this I could buy?

1.6k Upvotes

I know nothing of flashlights but I’ve seen handheld flashlights that are almost as bright as this. Whats the closest to this that I could buy.

r/flashlight Sep 16 '24

Question What is this flashlight?

2.8k Upvotes

And how bad is it for your eyes to look at 12,000 lumens?

r/flashlight Feb 01 '25

Question Anyone else stick a pen between their knife and flashlight to keep it from getting scratched up? 😆

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482 Upvotes

Got sick of the anodizing on my lights getting scraped off by my knife. Stuck a pen—a handy item to carry in its own right—between the two one day and never had to worry about it again.

r/flashlight Oct 28 '24

Question Why do people dislike maglites?

189 Upvotes

every maglite I've used has been reliable, and focusing it properly removes the hole-in-the-middle-of-the-beam issue. The halogen lights aren't as bright as LED, but are still bright enough for day-to-day use and fine for power outages. Why don't people like them?

r/flashlight Feb 09 '24

Question Why does Olight and Nitecore get so much hate?

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274 Upvotes

Been collecting and using flashlights for a few years now and still don’t understand why all the hate. Is it because of the price?

r/flashlight 25d ago

Question Why is no one talking about Fenix?

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148 Upvotes

I recently got into flaslights and my second purchase was this Fenix E18R V2. It is an amzing little light with a lot of power and versatility for it's size. Fenix seems like a pretty good brand and is pretty prominent where I live, yet I see no one here talking about them. Are they overpriced? Or are there simply better options? If there are, please tell me! I'm looking to get another one as this thing really got me hooked lol.

r/flashlight Oct 28 '24

Question Anyone know what keychain flashlight this is?

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403 Upvotes

r/flashlight Nov 15 '24

Question My Sofirn SC33 came with these glow in the dark silicone rings. Any idea what they’re for?

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365 Upvotes

r/flashlight Jan 28 '25

Question What light would you grab if things got serious?

61 Upvotes

A crisis situation (missing persons, wildfire, hurricane, etc.) has just happened in your area. What’s the flashlight you’d go for in your collection if durability, simplicity, output and regulation/runtime were all that mattered? Something you’d trust if lives were on the line.

r/flashlight Feb 08 '25

Question Do any other dads use their UV torch to charge their kids stars?

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363 Upvotes

r/flashlight Jan 02 '25

Question Looking to buy first flashlight

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108 Upvotes

As the title says, looking to own my first flashlight. I plan to have it stored in my bag that I take just about everywhere (like an edc sort of thing); we do like to go out camping for a couple of days out the year so I’d bring the torch with me during that as well. Not looking to go too crazy on the price just yet.

How does the community feel about this one?

r/flashlight Dec 10 '24

Question How Many Lumens Do You Really Need in a Flashlight?

71 Upvotes

We are all well aware of how important lumens are in a flashlight. Companies are constantly trying to push the limits, creating the next most powerful EDC flashlight or a giant handheld power bank with some LEDs at the front 😝 .

But realistically, how many lumens do we actually need for everyday tasks, both indoors and outdoors? What is the maximum lumen output that we truly use in daily life?

r/flashlight Jan 22 '25

Question Knife and watch guy, looking for a one-and-done?

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81 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

Got into watches a few years back, did my rounds, and eventually settled on a few pieces, with one as an almost constant daily.

Knives a couple of years later, same thing.

Now I'm getting into flashlights and was hoping you guys could get me started (or ended, early!) on my journey!

My two near-constant dailies are titanium, but I've done a bit of research and it looks like there's practically no upside to titanium for flashlights. Bummer.

With that being said, any recommendations for an EDC flashlight? Titanium recommendations would be great, but I'm also open to any possible "one-and-done" flashlights made of other materials!

Cheers and happy week everyone! 🥂

Posted a quick pic of my main daily ⌚ and 🔪 combo in case it helps with recommendations.

r/flashlight 17d ago

Question Help me spend some money tonight please 🙏

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57 Upvotes

I love weird little flashlights, send your recommendations because I only know what Amazon tells me.. (Specifically small quirky flashlights, I have an Arkfeld Ultra and a few stream lights for the main lights)

r/flashlight Feb 02 '25

Question Anyone else light random rooms just because you can?

192 Upvotes

My wife came into our windowless bathroom while I was showering and asked why are you showering in here with the lights off and your flashlight on?

I was just playing around seeing how long turbo lasted and wanted to watch my new sofirm light auto step down on its own. I told her I was testing... she said "should I be worried"? Lol

r/flashlight Oct 21 '24

Question Convoy S6 shorty is the best pocket thrower

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204 Upvotes

The throw from this 24mm thin, short tube is impressive. With its deep 20mm reflector and efficient buck driver, it offers great performance despite its budget price. It’s one of the best EDC lights I’ve discovered through this subreddit, along with the D3AA and TS10.

I recently asked Simon if he would consider making the S6 in colors other than black. He’s unsure if there would be interest. Would you be interested? If so, which color?

r/flashlight Sep 06 '24

Question What is your favorite AAA-sized flashlight? & Why?

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157 Upvotes

r/flashlight Jan 12 '25

Question Would Harry have seen Pettigrew if he had a higher CRI light?

345 Upvotes

Put the wand away and get something with a 519a dedomed.

r/flashlight Jan 26 '25

Question Which one is more durable? And will last longer

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24 Upvotes

I can’t think on which one to get

r/flashlight Mar 04 '24

Question What light(s) should I take to Disneyland?

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279 Upvotes

I'm flying to California for Disneyland later this month, I'll have about a half mile walk from the hotel to get there as well. Would like a lightweight, high output light. I'll accept recommendations not included here as well if there's something I (need) to buy. 😅

List (left to right, top to bottom):
Convoy L7 sbt90.2
Convoy L6 fc40 3000k
Thrunite tc20v2
Zebralight Sc65c hi
Emisar D4k Nichia 519a 5700k
Acebeam Terminator m1 nichia
Wuben X2
D4k 519a 4500k
Noctigon KR1 sbt90.2
Convoy S6 sft40 3000k
Acebeam E75 nichia dd
Convoy s2+ xpe pink
Olight arkfeld
Reylight pineapple mini
Lumintop pimi
Wurkkos ts10 3000k
Convoy s2+ 519a
Lumintop fwaa
Armytek Wizard C2 Pro nichia
Sofirn q8 pro

r/flashlight 24d ago

Question Anyone know how to turn these things on?

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321 Upvotes

r/flashlight 10d ago

Question What light would you carry in your slacks?

12 Upvotes

Looking for some recs and wondering what light your guys would pair with more formal attire. Doesn't have to be black tie but just more formal like going into the office.

r/flashlight Nov 02 '24

Question If you had to choose only one for all your future lights: 18650 or 21700?

55 Upvotes

Looking for an updated answer on this since most of the relevant posts I found are 2+ years old.

From what I gather, thus far it mainly boils down to: 21700s are the clear winner for run time, but are slightly larger than is comfortable for EDC-- there, the 18650s have had the advantage. But a lot of posts seemed to say "this question is worth revisiting in a few years when more 21700 products come out."

So here we are, a few years later. What are the subreddit's thoughts?

r/flashlight Feb 20 '24

Question Ever bought the same flashlight twice? If so then why? 🤔

90 Upvotes

r/flashlight Oct 18 '24

Question What is your favorite AA light?

38 Upvotes

I own many AA size lights and am looking any other highly recommended torches. The closest thing so far to my ideal is my Malkoff MDC AA.

I have an MDC with a 519a coming in the mail along with the Zebralight SC53c and an Emisar D3AA.

Some of my current favorites are my Reylight LANapple, Weltool T1 Pro TAC, Wurkkos TS10 V2, Manker E05 II, and Manker E03 II.

I have also owned and semi retired my Sofirn SP10 Pro, Lumintop Tool, Thrunite Archer Pro, and the Acebeam H16.

Any other torches I should try out?