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Best bang for the buck: small flashlight

Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:16 pm
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
62986 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:16 pm
Had enough of the 3-4 cheap Chinese versions that I click and then have to shake and shake to get light. Then, who knows which brightness shows up.

Something under $20 that’s dependable and as bright as possible is what I seek.

Ib4 the fleshlight comments.
Posted by DustyDinkleman
Here
Member since Feb 2012
20839 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:18 pm to
Durable, dependable, bright, and has a rechargeable battery.

Milwaukee MWK2011R 500 lm Rechargeable Flashlight with Magnet
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
61000 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:19 pm to
I’ve only ever ordered the large flashlight
Posted by Aguga
Member since Aug 2021
4145 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:21 pm to
Like a hotdog in a hallway!
Posted by jnethe1
Pearland
Member since Dec 2012
18277 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:27 pm to
Fenix
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
50352 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:31 pm to
I have numerous flashlights I have bought off of Amazon. You can find damn good lights for 20-25 bucks. Just read the reviews it is pretty easy to sift through the crap.
Posted by Shimoda
Member since Jul 2026
180 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:33 pm to
I've had good experience with the little Coast lights I've bought.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
81163 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:34 pm to
Fenix
Posted by TechBullDawg
Member since May 2014
2974 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:34 pm to
Mag Lite
Posted by cubsfinger
On The Road
Member since Mar 2017
1942 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:38 pm to
Almost all the stream lights are great
Posted by Ingeniero
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2013
23779 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:39 pm to
Another vote for Fenix. It doesn't meet your $20 budget but it's a "buy once cry once" kind of light. I'm pretty sure mine could light up the whole neighborhood on its highest setting
Posted by Cheese Grits
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Member since Apr 2012
64546 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

Best bang for the buck: large fleshlight


FIFY
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
62986 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:45 pm to
Did what Ponchy said, even though I didn’t really need to be informed of that technique.

This has solid reviews and fits the criteria. Anyone have experience with this brand?
Posted by jgthunt
Walker
Member since Feb 2010
2683 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:50 pm to
OLIGHT
Posted by Jimbeaux
Member since Sep 2003
22117 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:54 pm to
There seems to be a trade-off between brightness and run-time.

I have a small flashlight that’s brighter than the sun, but it won’t last for more than 20 minutes (it seems) that I use for work.

Even though switching out to a freshly charged backup battery is easy, it’s not ideal for working on a project at night!
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
80611 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:55 pm to
One of the better subreddits is r/flashlight

Most of the chatter is about custom made flashlights that require questionable power sources and some serious heat output.

They have great suggestions for regular lights too. Plus you can search the lights in the sub and see performance.

a trusted postees unbiased list
Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
33914 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:57 pm to
Got this two pack off of Amazon for $15 like a year ago. No regerts.

LINK
Posted by yakster
Member since Mar 2021
4421 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 5:58 pm to
Pelican flashlights.
Posted by DonnieBizzle
Acadiana
Member since Jan 2020
73 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 6:01 pm to
Nitecore P20iX. Not cheap but it works great.
Posted by JayVegas702
Las Vegas
Member since Oct 2025
1686 posts
Posted on 10/13/26 at 6:07 pm to
quote:

There seems to be a trade-off between brightness and run-time.


No way?

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