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Flashlight suggestions?

Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:28 am
Posted by DeafJam73
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2010
18670 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:28 am
I figured this board is good place to ask this question. I want to buy a couple of really bright, quality flashlights. I want something that I can keep in a drawer in the house. I don’t know what brands are legit and which ones are just overpriced, cheap marketable crap. What do y’all like to use?
Posted by Clyde Tipton
Planet Earth
Member since Dec 2007
38878 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:45 am to
Stream light is what I have in my hunting pack and kitchen drawer. I'm sure there is something better now, but I haven't had to buy a quality flash light in 11+ years. That alone speaks for itself.

Cost range from $30-$100+... I think I spent about $60 a piece on my two lights and hit the middle of the road.

They'll light up an owl or coon in the top of a tall pine damn well.
Posted by jangalang
Member since Dec 2014
37147 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:52 am to
Streamlight

There is no second option
Posted by cajun3gunner
Member since Mar 2023
99 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:58 am to
I use Fenix myself for the past 10-15 yrs
Posted by m2pro
Member since Nov 2008
28671 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 11:23 am to
fenix pd35 or its equivalent.
Posted by Flats
Member since Jul 2019
22199 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 11:56 am to
I have Streamlight, Surefire and Olight, plus a few random cheap chinesiums of unknown brand. My last two purchases were Olight but if you don't like proprietary charging I'd go with Fenix or Streamlight.

Olight does have a couple of AA or AAA models that just use regular batteries, but once you get past that they use proprietary stuff. It's not expensive but it's not as convenient as USB charging.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
977 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 11:59 am to
Lots of decent options but streamlight for quality and not terribly expensive. Replacement parts are easy to find and cheap as well.
Posted by lsufan1971
Zachary
Member since Nov 2003
18530 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:13 pm to
I keep a Stream light Stinger in my truck on a charger with an extra battery. It's never let me down.
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
64641 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:15 pm to
I prefer headlamps so it frees up my hands for shooting deer. As far as brands, I just use whatever any of my neighbors left unsecured in their truck or garage.
Posted by LSU Tiger Bob
South
Member since Sep 2011
3008 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:33 pm to
Fenix
Posted by Pioneer BS 175
Pcola
Member since Jul 2015
1278 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:35 pm to
Pelican 2360
Posted by dpier16
Member since Aug 2016
195 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:54 pm to
VaporTrail headlamps. Best bang for your buck
Posted by Loup
Ferriday
Member since Apr 2019
11712 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:54 pm to
I carry a Sofirn SC31. Uses the same charger as my phone.



You can get a shorter tube and put a shorter battery in it. I barely notice it's in my pocket.
Posted by Judge Smails
Native Son of NELA
Member since Mar 2008
5519 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 1:20 pm to
Streamlight or Fenix
Posted by jfw3535
South of Bunkie
Member since Mar 2008
4726 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:07 pm to
I've got several fenix and olights and I'm pleased with them.
Posted by PutTheWomacOnEm01
Member since Nov 2019
225 posts
Posted on 5/17/23 at 2:44 pm to
Best of 2023

Depends what you're looking for.
Posted by 257WBY
Member since Feb 2014
5751 posts
Posted on 5/18/23 at 7:05 am to
Nebo rechargeable
Posted by bj0969
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
187 posts
Posted on 5/19/23 at 4:17 pm to
Coast and/or Defiant from Home Depot for something to leave in the drawer at the house. As bright as you’ll ever need and won’t break the bank.
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