best flashlight or headlight??

[Czed]

For light work around the house I use a Light And Motion Solite 250EX headlight. It's 250 real lumens. Spot only, no floodlight. For heavy duty stuff I use my Light and Motion Seca 1500 or my Seca 1700 Enduro. The Seca lights have spot and flood built in, and is brighter than what's on most cars. I do mountain biking at night, and these things pretty much set the trails on fire.
Light And Motion is one of few companies with a lumen tester, and all their lights exceed their claims by at least a few percent. And they're made here in America.

Thats good to know seems like most companies just slap a much larger lumen count than what it is just to sell lights. I've returned several over the years that just sucked. My two surefires were stolen when my old house was robbed so i don't spend big money on lights like i used to and they make some very nice cheap lights now.

 

[srb08]

Surefire are by far the most dependable and toughest, but so expensive it makes you really careful with them.
These little Nebo lights are $14 and unbelievable bright and durable. They have a huge zoom range out to about 100 yards. The metal ring around the glow in the dark button is a strong magnet.View attachment 45734 View attachment 45735 View attachment 45736No bludgeon, but when your holding it by your handgun who needs the bludgeon?
Oh also. These have three setting. Dimmer of course, and the strobe.

That looks like a nice little light. Just right to carry in a pocket.
Can you buy them local?

 

[redoakneck]

Thanks for all the information!!!

Some really cool stuff out there!!!

Too many choices

 

[Dub11]

Tak lite TA-50 4 settings 70 210 960 1080 with memory and strobe and sos function. Built in charge using mini usb and a clip so I can clip it to my hat. If you have a piece of char cloth you can start a fire. It won the flash light war at work. And boy that escalated quickly to say the least lol

 

[merc_man]

I like my little sure fire flash light. Small but bright. Only problem is it takes those 123 batteries, There a little pricey.

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[jeepsnchainsaws]

That looks like a nice little light. Just right to carry in a pocket.
Can you buy them local?

I got them at Brannaky hardware on the rock road in STL. They are on the counter.

 

[SOS Ridgerider]

Thats good to know seems like most companies just slap a much larger lumen count than what it is just to sell lights. I've returned several over the years that just sucked. My two surefires were stolen when my old house was robbed so i don't spend big money on lights like i used to and they make some very nice cheap lights now.

Their main business is diving lights, and the bike and adventure stuff is just an extra line for them. They also have real heat sinks built in, but when they do overheat they automatically dim down to the next lower level. When they've cooled off enough, they go back up to the higher setting again. I can run my 1700 lumen Seca for, give or take, 3 hours on high per charge. The only thing is; the battery is rather large, and needs to go in a pocket somewhere. Usually not a problem, but I figured I'd mention it.

If anyone here is interested in these lights, let me know. We are a dealer at work, and I'll get you a price you can't resist.

 

[srb08]

I got them at Brannaky hardware on the rock road in STL. They are on the counter.

Thanks.
Next time I'm down that way, I'll grab a couple.

 

[mdavlee]

Elzetta for sure. Mine is 250 lumen version and is brighter than the 495 lumen one I got at a gun show. I do want one of the 3 cell 900 lumen for in the house.

 

[greendohn]

I find the super bright lites to be a detriment in most cases, especially in close quarters, and I prefer more run time.
Common batteries are a must.
My old school Petzl has been a good one but seems thirsty.
A couple Pelican handhelds have great distance, are small, water/explosion proof, but reflect back on a lot of surfaces (too bright), decent run times.
My "Go To" for chores around the woodshed and garage, (and fishing) is the good ol' and very affordable headlamps from Wal mart..?"Energizers"? 2 speed, lightweight, good run times. triple A batteries. The head straps can be flakey (stretch) but for 12 or 13 clams, if i get a year out of 'em it's money well spent.

 

[bikemike]

I love my headlamp I think it's about 200 lumen and adjustable zoom, and adjustable brightness control 3 aaa batts.. Menards has em for about 25 30 bucks and we'll worth it. Great for storm damage,wrenching, walks, and had it for a good 2 years problem free.
I like bright lights that use common batteries

 

[bikemike]

Check out 511 tactical for some awesome lights

 

[Cigmaker]

This is my edc max output 500 lumens. Pocket clip will go on the bill of my hat for getting wood at night although I have head lights as well. Best thing honestly get home goes on its dock and is ready to roll in the morning.

 

[Czed]

Pocket knives and flashlights are a weakness if i come across one i like i have to buy it.

 

[RI Chevy]

To the OP:

You have to first figure out what batteries you want to use. That will help with your options on lights. For tactical lights, in my opinion, the best options are Elzetta or Malkoff. I have most all lights made by Elzetta. They are awesome. I also have more Malkoff lights than I care to admit. lol
Just matters on your battery choices. I have my Elzettas that can run on CR123A cells or 4.2v Li Ion 18650 ans 16650 rechargeable cells. Gives me options.
For a headlamp, again, the same question, batteries. For an 18650 cell, the Nitecore HC50 has proven very reliable and useful. Many different power outputs providing long run times. Simple user interface. For AA cells, a Spark SD52-NW headlamp has proven extremely reliable. Very nicely engineered. Runs on 2-AA cels. Gotta have options in lights for when the SHTF.
I also have several cheap chinese knockoff flashlights. I use them as a disposable tool if something happens to them. But if my life depends on them, I go with proven reliability and workmanship. Elzetta and Malkoff are both made in the USA. Best in handheld lights with the best customer service there is.

 

[merc_man]

Pic of the surefire and the headlamp i use made by rayovac. Head lamp has high and low beam, five led lights. Had for two years and never replaced batteries yet.


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[Cigmaker]

I feel you on the flashlight and knives! Love me some spyderco knives.

 

[Czed]

I've got an original spyderco police special 5 inch blade i know its got to be over 20 years old they make great stuff.

 

[RI Chevy]

A photo of my Elzettas.

 

[Cigmaker]

Flashlight porn