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Flashlight For College Bound Son-Need Advice
May 11, 2022, 10:47 AM
TXJIMFlashlight For College Bound Son-Need Advice
My son is headed off this summer to train in Boston for 10 weeks then to college a few hours away from home. I want to get him a flashlight to carry in his truck. I am thinking small(ish), super bright and potential to use for striking in a self defense situation.
Any input appreciated.
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May 11, 2022, 10:52 AM
DaBigBRWhat's the budget?
Low end is probably Streamlight HL-X. High end Cloud Defensive MCH or Modlite PLHv2.
18650 rechargeable for all of them.
May 11, 2022, 11:02 AM
TXJIMBudget is flexible, $200 or leas I suppose.
As for rechargeable, it would need to be usb plug in of the whole light. I don’t see him maintaining a charger separately and rotating batteries out.
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May 11, 2022, 11:26 AM
charlie12quote:
I agree. I have a few Fenix lights and they have been really good. I can't remember all the model numbers but my last is a PD36 TAC and it's been great. And they give Military/Veteran discounts
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May 11, 2022, 11:30 AM
Timdogg6quote:
Originally posted by charlie12:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by RogueJSK:
For $200, get him a PD36R and a TK20R V1.
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Agreed on all with Rogue
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May 11, 2022, 11:58 AM
Flash-LBGet him the best. Surefire defender 1,000 lumens high, 5 lumens low.
https://www.amazon.com/Surefir...id=1652288307&sr=8-6May 11, 2022, 12:30 PM
Gustoferquote:
Originally posted by Flash-LB:
Get him the best. Surefire defender 1,000 lumens high, 5 lumens low.
https://www.amazon.com/Surefir...id=1652288307&sr=8-6
This or their Fury. 1500 lumens.
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May 11, 2022, 12:52 PM
Green HighlanderStreamlight now has a rechargeable battery the has a built in mini-usb port right in the battery.
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May 11, 2022, 12:55 PM
SIG4EVAPD36R would be a great choice and all around flashlight.
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May 11, 2022, 12:56 PM
Perceptionquote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
quote:
Originally posted by Flash-LB:
Get him the best. Surefire defender 1,000 lumens high, 5 lumens low.
https://www.amazon.com/Surefir...id=1652288307&sr=8-6
This or their Fury. 1500 lumens.
For what it's worth, I've had 2 LED defenders fail. One of them (that they already fixed the first time it failed) is in the process of failing a second time as we speak. It still lights up, but it has a small dead spot in the center of the LED.
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tigereye313My Fenix PD32 has taken a beating and keeps on going. Rides in my pocket everywhere, sees almost daily use.
May 11, 2022, 01:33 PM
mod29Fenix PD35 TAC
Great flashlight, I've purchased several.
https://www.amazon.com/Tactica...TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==May 11, 2022, 02:49 PM
GeorgeairI'd recommend 2-3 lights at lower price point and decent but not super construction. He'll lose some, roommates and friends will use one and innocently lose or pocket, they will break, etc. Lots of options these days.
I'm sure he's a perfectly good son, no reflection on him!
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May 11, 2022, 03:02 PM
220-9erI agree with Georgair.
Get several inexpensive ones that he can keep in his car, home, etc.
They can get lost, "borrowed" and he may not end up carrying them around with him on his person so more is better right now.
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May 11, 2022, 03:35 PM
pedropcolaI’ve got a couple of the Fenix rechargeables. They use a magnetic charging cable. It’s easy to leave it in place charging and the cable can also charge in your car on trips. USB ports and whatnot kind of suck.
They also have the 2 way pocket clips that allow you to clip on a baseball cap for a poor man’s headlamp. I’ve used that feature more than I thought I would.
It also has a magnetized tail so you can use it attached to something metal if needed.
May 11, 2022, 03:44 PM
P-220Another Fenix fan here. I am particularly fond of the PD Series and the E Series. An E35 currently resides in my pocket.
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May 11, 2022, 05:25 PM
DaBigBRI also like the Streamlight Protac HPL. It's a bit larger light so it may have some striking capability. Most importantly, it takes a USB charger in the side.
May 11, 2022, 06:40 PM
smlsigWhile I can see the argument for a handheld flashlight I have find myself gravitating to headlamps more and more. The ability to have both hands free to do whatever is a great advantage.
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May 11, 2022, 06:42 PM
comet24I was going to suggest the same thing.
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Originally posted by Georgeair:
I'd recommend 2-3 lights at lower price point and decent but not super construction. He'll lose some, roommates and friends will use one and innocently lose or pocket, they will break, etc. Lots of options these days.
I'm sure he's a perfectly good son, no reflection on him!
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