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Punching “18650” into one of the reputable vendors yields SO MANY RESULTS.

Not sure how to even choose.

3500mah 10A? 5000mah 9.8A? 3000mah 30A? 2500mah 20A? …and so on. There are pages of options.

And why do they say “not for e-cig”? Is it a bad idea to strap a “not for e-cig” to my head?

Currently looking at the sofirn if30 or Q8 plus. Budget around this price range. I am looking at a preference of high powered flood like the skyray kung.

https://tools.woot.com/offers/3-7-long-with-clip-acebeam-rx-700-led-flashlight?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app

Will the SP36 BLF in 4000K be in Stock again? I wanted to order it forever and now it is gone. Does it just takes a bit to restock?

Hi guys!

I'm new here, but from what I've read it seems like you guys know more about flashlights than I do. I’ve really wanted a compact but strong flashlight that would suit all needs, it doesn't matter if it weighs a little but preferably under 1kg. So I found the Fenix ​​LR40R 2.0, and from what I can understand, this is a real light cannon, but the only thing that bothers me is that the battery is built-in and not replaceable. Should I still buy it or is there another flashlight similar to this one?

Thanks in advance!

Peace & love from Sweden 🇸🇪

#AKA, How to Make the Manker E02 ii Perfect:

1. Make Regular Group have the top 2 highest modes in Moonlight Group. Regular Group shouldn't have just 2 settings. Maybe 4 would be good. The top 2 highest modes in Moonlight seem too bright for "Moonlight," anyway.
2. High CRI 519A emitters in 2700K, 4000K, 4500K, 6500K. (Someone suggest a throwy option that fits)
3. Important: Keep dual fuel with the nice driver and super low moonlight.
4. Lockout mode confirmation, like a double blink to show you're in lockout mode.
5. Make the tailcap lanyard hole not sit at a weird angle. Make the holes come out of the side of the light or in a way that the lanyard won't interrupt tailstanding.
6. Have a headstrap included with the package since it's hard to find an aftermarket one that fits.
7. Easily reversible body tube so one can reverse the clip orientation for more flexibility
8. Lanyard hole for the pocket clip so it's less finnicky when clipping the light to your pocket. Currently, if you have a tailcap lanyard, it has to fold in your pocket making it a less smooth experience.
9. Purple anodizing and more body colors. (RIP Purple HD15 headlamp)
10. Make the top button a little bit recessed for reduced accidental activation.
11. Maybe a slightly stronger tailcap magnet would be nice.
12. Glass to protect the lens from damage.
13. Positive terminal to be a spring instead of a brass button for more shake resistance.
14. Slightly more grippy tailcap or maybe vertical machining.
15. Bring titanium back.
16. Don't use a metal product box to keep costs lower.
17. Square or rectangular cut threads for better build quality.

Feel free to suggest more ideas.

What are your thoughts on this new light? Will you be picking one up?

What I am really looking for would be a 4 channel Emisar D4K with-

1. 519A 4500K domed
2. SST-20 Deep red
3. XP-E pink
4. UV 365nm

What is the highest channel light out there? I would love to even have a 5th haha.

Looking for best recommendation for a non Anduril Lantern. It’s for my wife, and if she has to mess with anything other than “low, medium, high” she’s likely to just chuck the lantern into the trash. Ideally something on the warm side of tint. Anything 4000k or below.

I would love for it to run 18650’s, 21700 etc.

K1 with osram w2.1 (left), d4v2 with nichia 519a 5000k dedomes (bottom), dw4 with sst-20 4000k (top), and my frazlabs gold nugget with Samsung LH351d 5000k (right)

I just placed my first order for a flashlight not available at Walmart. (Actually y'all made me buy a bunch of the Walmart ones a few months ago, but I digress) I bought my first Wurkkos TS10. However, since this is a new and potentially expensive hobby, I grabbed two more of the pre-order Pink TS10 for my wife and daughter, to mitigate the future grief, by getting them equally addicted. Wish me luck!

I bought a zebra from bst here. Intention was headlamp for my daughter. Arrived, with box as pictured, and all the rest that comes factory, but not strap. Which wasn't mentioned in FS ad.

We have come to an inpass. I have screenshots. I expected strap in box, seller going with "never said it was included" more or less.

This is stupid over little money, but would you expect the factory included strap if not mentioned it was missing?

Just got my S2+ i got the filter as well does it only have a off and on function? Doesn't seem to have any adjustment with half clicks.

So, I have the OG Aeon, Nothing about it is remarkable, very simple UI, nice little weight to it, and two modes with a useful amount of light.

But its tiny, it fits in my 5th pocket in my pants and is there whenever I need it.

The flashlight game has taken some interesting turns since I looked into it. The little custom makers seem to have gone the way of dinosaurs, and well...I just dont know what's out there that'd even be similar to this little light anymore.

Anyone got any off the cuff suggestions?

thanks in advance!

got my led metal button on the s2 finally and the forward switch on the s6... thanks for free time at work!

Hi guys! I’m looking for a dedicated LEP for enjoyment purposes, maybe some occasional use scaring coyotes off. I have an acebeam m1, its fun but i want a dedicated LEP. Id like it to be 21700 battery. Thinking thor 3? But i know NOTHING about LEP’s so im asking my friends for some help :)

Looking for a quality light with a small, slim form factor for my daughter, she's an assistant manager at a movie theater, and often needs a flashlight. She has, as she puts it, "women's pockets" in her pants, doesn't feel like most cylindrical EDC lights would be a good fit. I'm aware of a few, like the Arkfield, and Nebo Slim+ but really appreciate this group's insight. Thanks!!

New to the sub, but wanted to tell everyone thanks and for being so incredibly informative. As a kid, I used to have a ton of flashlights and then started graduating to Maglites in college. Picked up a Fenix maybe 10 years ago and then some Black Diamond head lamps and thought I was good.

A couple nights ago, I woke up and was looking on Instagram and came across the Devos Lightranger. Seemed like it could be interesting for family beach trips and hunting weekends, so did some looking for reviews and stumbled into this sub.

And then I stayed up reading for hours.

Quickly decided the Devos wasn't right for me and then spent a few hours going back and forth between the Sofirn BLF LT1 and the LT1S. As a newbie, couldn't figure out how much importance I should put on Anduril, whether the power bank was worthwhile for me as a first purchase, etc. Ultimately went with the LT1S since I liked the form factor better and figure I can just hang it on a tiki torch post or something if I ever want it on the beach.

Then came the headlamp. I had already gone down the rabbit hole on color temperatures before after debates with hunting buddies over moonlight v. red v. green as well as when picking out off-road lights (Baja LP6 in amber for better vis in fog and snow), but then I started carving out the differences between 4500k and 3000 and learning what Nichia was. I did want a red light b/c I like to go to astronomy meet-ups when in Colorado or Utah and wanted something that could do the trick. Was also looking for something that would be good for early morning hunts as well as meal prep in the evening before shutting off lights around the campfire. Got so close to pulling the trigger on the Wizard C2 WR before second guessing if I'd miss the Wizard Pro Nichia. Then I read about the Skilhunt H200 (ESKTE is a terrible name) and ultimately went that way. Although the Wizard seemed like it might be a bit more durable, I also really appreciated the bright orange for ease of finding if dropped in the field. I started to debate the DW4 but figured I just needed to pick one.

And I grabbed a CuTi TS10 just for good measure.

Long post, but wanted to thank all of you at once. Next step is figuring out a MOLLE attachment for my sunvisor so I can keep the H200 handy in the car before putting it on my head when loading up in the morning.