luckydawg13 Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:12 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:12 AM I'm looking for some suggestions for a good EDC / nightstand Flash light needs to be under $75. and have a good run time thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palm22 Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:22 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:22 AM https://www.powertac.com/Item/E5G4 I’ve got 2. One I’ve had for 5 years. $69 on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRJ Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:27 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:27 AM Fenixhttps://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwiNgtXuvYvbAhUJymQKHbJyCkIYABAIGgJwag&ae=1&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESEeD2G7QTqRQY85QHSeiGbLyQ&sig=AOD64_0MqtxrNQXC-WLWIUMFs1hzaKySPg&ctype=5&q=&ved=0ahUKEwioqM3uvYvbAhUJ6WMKHTs2ArMQww8IUA&adurl=https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/pd35-tactical-edition-fenix-flashlight/%3Fgclid%3DCj0KCQjwre_XBRDVARIsAPf7zZh_7rhq2wz8x-drvfiKNqu2KkMfuc0X546bz5EM8n5vkeyq1Lo8bcIaAoEIEALw_wcB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:28 AM Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:28 AM Thanks looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiet Observer Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:31 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:31 AM I was going to suggest Fenix too. I have 2, one in the car, one at the bedside. Uses USB charger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock23 Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:48 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:48 AM +1 for Fenix. I have the PD35 TAC, and I bought the FX-LD02 for my wife to use at work (late night face checks on the patients/inmates). And for what it's worth, hers survived a full wash cycle through our washing machine lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:50 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 12:50 AM Avoid the really small Streamlight. I forget which model, but I believe it takes one AAA battery. That thing was trash. ETA: left out one A for the battery size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 17, 2018 at 01:05 AM Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 01:05 AM +1 for Fenix. I have the PD35 TAC, and I bought the FX-LD02 for my wife to use at work (late night face checks on the patients/inmates). And for what it's worth, hers survived a full wash cycle through our washing machine lol.that is a plus for me I have to look in my wife's tip jar all the time for things I Lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted May 17, 2018 at 01:31 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 01:31 AM A good battery powered flashlight is essential for many reasons. Re-chargeable lights are handy, but what if the power is out?Output is important too. For EDC I have a few that are dual lumen. 50 on low, 600 on high. Look at all available on Amazon and remember some of them use special batteries that can be expensive. Sales are always available for the batteries if you keep an eye out for them.This one has served me well and we own a few of them, car, nightstand, range bag. Wherever you need light! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BH2HYXG/ref=sspa_dk_detail_4?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07BH2HYXG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=950202000752607969&pf_rd_r=7X8NG584KH01TER53PTW&pd_rd_wg=YvaY2&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=6Fdil&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=71fbe521-5971-11e8-8cec-ffa842b30098 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheAir Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:19 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:19 AM I have a number of these. A little outside your budget, but very reliable, and extremely bright. https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88052-Professional-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B00T8J9FGO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papa Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:36 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:36 AM Avoid the really small Streamlight. I forget which model, but I believe it takes one AAA battery. That thing was trash. ETA: left out one A for the battery size. I have the Streamlight Microstream and love it. It uses one AAA battery and I have never had a bit of trouble out of it. In fact I use it every day for one reason or another and I have owned it for 3 years now. It is only 35 lumens though.I also carry a Fenix PD 20 with it set on turbo setting for 180 lumens out od a flashlight a tad over 3" . I don't think the PD20 is made any longer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmyers Posted May 17, 2018 at 10:26 AM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 10:26 AM I have a couple of these: https://smile.amazon.com/Olight-M2T-Warrior-Flashlight-LegionArms/dp/B079H34KC7/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1526552633&sr=8-1&keywords=m2t They use either one 18650 or two CR123A Battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:01 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:01 PM Fenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:08 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 02:08 PM Avoid the really small Streamlight. I forget which model, but I believe it takes one AAA battery. That thing was trash. ETA: left out one A for the battery size. I have the Streamlight Microstream and love it. It uses one AAA battery and I have never had a bit of trouble out of it. In fact I use it every day for one reason or another and I have owned it for 3 years now. It is only 35 lumens though.I also carry a Fenix PD 20 with it set on turbo setting for 180 lumens out od a flashlight a tad over 3" . I don't think the PD20 is made any longer though. That's surprising to hear. I've had two that died, one just died for no reason, and the other had the battery vent more than once. My uncle had a few of these, and had similar issues....dead, or venting batteries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBL87 Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:44 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 03:44 PM Olight is my favorite. Also like Streamlight and Fenix. I use a Streamlight Protac 2AA at work every day (juvenile detention officer), it's held up for 5 years so far and that's with my coworkers stealing it all the time and I know it's been dropped alot. To give a truly good recommendation though, a few questions... What size do you want? I'm talking pen sized, Magic Marker sized, etc..How many lumens do you want? Do you want something with high/low/strobe capability? Or something you can change the programming of? Or just one brightness level?Do you want something with more commonly available batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) Or are you ok with using CR123/18650 batteries? Speaking of CR123/18650, do you want something rechargable? Do you want something reschargable via USB or a charging station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camar10 Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:07 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 04:07 PM Avoid the really small Streamlight. I forget which model, but I believe it takes one AAA battery. That thing was trash. ETA: left out one A for the battery size. I have the Streamlight Microstream and love it. It uses one AAA battery and I have never had a bit of trouble out of it. In fact I use it every day for one reason or another and I have owned it for 3 years now. It is only 35 lumens though.I also carry a Fenix PD 20 with it set on turbo setting for 180 lumens out od a flashlight a tad over 3" . I don't think the PD20 is made any longer though. That's surprising to hear. I've had two that died, one just died for no reason, and the other had the battery vent more than once. My uncle had a few of these, and had similar issues....dead, or venting batteries. I have had 2, lost the first one and have had this one for a couple years,both were beat to heck and never gave me a problem. I don't go anywhere without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty80 Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:10 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:10 PM I've kept the same 3 for 10+ years. They all went through multiple deployments with me and more IED strikes than I can count. I EDC the original E2D that I picked up in late 2006 or 2007 and it has yet to fail me. You can find them used on ebay for between $50 and $60 all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skottieusa Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:38 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:38 PM I add my endorsement for Olight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDW Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:52 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 05:52 PM I have 4 or 5 of these, they come with the battery, recharging cord, and the company has awesome customer service. You can buy 3 of these for the price of the name brand lights. 900 very bright Lumens on High Have a look https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Tactical-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Water-Resistant/dp/B01KH2JP5G/ref=sr_1_8?s=hardware&ie=UTF8&qid=1526579411&sr=1-8&keywords=flashlight#customerReviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatchet Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:44 PM Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 06:44 PM That's more my price. Shame it doesnt have a clip to attach to the inside of the pocket tho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 17, 2018 at 10:16 PM Author Share Posted May 17, 2018 at 10:16 PM Olight is my favorite. Also like Streamlight and Fenix. I use a Streamlight Protac 2AA at work every day (juvenile detention officer), it's held up for 5 years so far and that's with my coworkers stealing it all the time and I know it's been dropped alot. To give a truly good recommendation though, a few questions... What size do you want? I'm talking pen sized, Magic Marker sized, etc..How many lumens do you want? Do you want something with high/low/strobe capability? Or something you can change the programming of? Or just one brightness level?Do you want something with more commonly available batteries (AA, AAA, etc.) Or are you ok with using CR123/18650 batteries? Speaking of CR123/18650, do you want something rechargable? Do you want something reschargable via USB or a charging station?1# size small enough to fit in my pocket big enough to use as a weapon so maybe 4" x 1"2# lumens ? high / low no strobe 3# batteries I'm good with 123 4# rechargeable no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vern Posted May 18, 2018 at 01:02 AM Share Posted May 18, 2018 at 01:02 AM Avoid the really small Streamlight. I forget which model, but I believe it takes one AAA battery. That thing was trash. ETA: left out one A for the battery size. I have the Streamlight Microstream and love it. It uses one AAA battery and I have never had a bit of trouble out of it. In fact I use it every day for one reason or another and I have owned it for 3 years now. It is only 35 lumens though.I also carry a Fenix PD 20 with it set on turbo setting for 180 lumens out od a flashlight a tad over 3" . I don't think the PD20 is made any longer though.i have one for several years now. Carry it everyday. Never a problem that wasn’t a battery related. Batterys today aren’t very robust. Drop it and the battery either doesn’t function, quits as it warms up, or is intermittent. Love itThat's surprising to hear. I've had two that died, one just died for no reason, and the other had the battery vent more than once. My uncle had a few of these, and had similar issues....dead, or venting batteries.I have had 2, lost the first one and have had this one for a couple years,both were beat to heck and never gave me a problem. I don't go anywhere without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBL87 Posted May 19, 2018 at 03:53 AM Share Posted May 19, 2018 at 03:53 AM 1# size small enough to fit in my pocket big enough to use as a weapon so maybe 4" x 1"2# lumens ? high / low no strobe 3# batteries I'm good with 123 4# rechargeable no With that in mind, here's what I'd recommend... Streamlight ProTac 2L, $43.89https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-88031-Professional-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B00396S1Q2This one comes as high/low/strobe, but you can set it to high only or low/high using their TenTap system. It's lower on lumens than the Olight choices, but still a very good light and 350 lumens is plenty for most situations. Olight S2 Baton, $49.95https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-rechargeable-flashlight-magnetic-charging/dp/B01EF4ULDMThis one is a side switch, not a tail switch if that matters. It also has more than 2 brightness settings. Olight M2T Warrior, $69.99https://www.amazon.com/Olight-Warrior-Tactical-Flashlight-Tailcap/dp/B079C4NSPZThis does have a strobe, but in my experience with Olight they make you have to be pretty intentional to activate it. Also has more than 2 brightness settings. If you want the best combo for carry AND nightstand duty, IMO this would be my choice. Olight M1X Striker, $59.95https://www.amazon.com/Olight-Striker-Flashlight-Battery-Tactical/dp/B011HJ05SYPretty much everything I said for the M2T Warrior applies to this as well. This has the most aggressive bezel I've seen, making it great as a last ditch weapon. Also makes it a little more likely to cause unwanted wear on your pocket, something to consider for EDC. This is my personal nightstand light. Fenix PD32 (2016), $62.95https://www.amazon.com/EdisonBright-PD32-2016-Flashlight-Batteries/dp/B00AIBFZME/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1526702098&sr=1-3&keywords=fenix+pd32+2016This does have strobe, but like others you have to be pretty intentional to access it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 19, 2018 at 12:16 PM Author Share Posted May 19, 2018 at 12:16 PM I would like to thank you all for all of the help and BigBL87 nice wright up on all the lights going to get this one Fenix Flashlights FX-PD35TAC Flashlight, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBL87 Posted May 19, 2018 at 01:26 PM Share Posted May 19, 2018 at 01:26 PM Thats a nice light. Actually had it up to add to the list but since the PD32 is similar and cheaper, decided not to. I'm sure you'll be happy with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdpntc Posted May 19, 2018 at 03:38 PM Share Posted May 19, 2018 at 03:38 PM I have a Sure Fire Z2 Combat Light. They have an odd size battery that is expensive but they will store for a long long time. I bought my last couple batteries at Lowes, Sure Fire brand. I would recommend them to anyone that wants to spend the money. They will blind anyone that you shine in their eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka Posted May 20, 2018 at 05:30 PM Share Posted May 20, 2018 at 05:30 PM Fenix+2 I have a couple and they work so well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 20, 2018 at 06:02 PM Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 at 06:02 PM I just sent for the fenix FX PD35TAC for just under $60 shipped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckydawg13 Posted May 28, 2018 at 12:28 PM Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 at 12:28 PM I received my flashlight on Friday have been using it over the weekend its perfect for my use not too big that i cant carry it in my pocket or to small for my nightstand at 3 am bump in the night easy to turn on and off Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DD123 Posted May 28, 2018 at 04:36 PM Share Posted May 28, 2018 at 04:36 PM Just won that yesterday. Very impressed with it so far. A little large for EDC, but good for a bug out bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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