Flashlight ! (Hah Dah Dah Deeee Dah Dah Duh HaDa Dee Da)
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I have been having trouble finding a good flashlight. Advice and personal experience are welcome. I'm currently using this [**THIS ONE**](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-LED-1300-Lumens-Flashlight/638632595) which is truly a great flashlight, but the problems are greater than the benefit. Walmart is a consummate consumer source, and indeed they replaced the flashlight twice for me (and super simply, I might add, both times). The facts are, though, that if I'm a customer at Walmart, I want them to be profitable (for exactly this reason). The problem is now the battery. I'll use it about eight hours a night, generally something in the range of three to four hours all totaled. All good, except that a full and complete recharge now takes me; last week it was sixty continuous hours. I think my third edition of this flashlight has transformed them into a nonprofit organization on this one, and I don't want to ask them for a fourth one. (First, I'm sure I look super suspicious already for replacing twice, and honestly, it's quite likely that the fourth iteration will be, well, the fourth iteration.) So, I'm now looking for another flashlight which... - Will throw a beam 300 feet (400 would be great; 500 a dream) - Has an internal rechargeable battery - Will give me several hours (8 would be a dream) on a single charge - Can recharge from zero to full in twelve hours or less - Costs less than a good used car My sources at this moment have been... - [WALMART](https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/flashlights/4125\_546956\_4128\_645883\_7572132) - [NITECORE](https://www.nitecorestore.com/Brightest-Flashlights-s/1824.htm) - [COAST](https://coastportland.com/collections/led-flashlights) - [HELIUS](https://theheliusshop.com) - [POWERTAC](https://www.powertac.com) - [LED LENSER](https://www.ledlenserusa.com/collections/flashlights?page=2) - [FENIX](https://www.fenix-store.com) Some of those have Ultra-Groovy-Cool models, but I'd have to trade in my car. A few months ago I felt stupid for buying a scam SSB drive (Sixteen Terabytes for Thirty bucks; me the fool) The Walmart pages have those guys beat, hands-down. My favorite so far from the Walmart pages... - [TEN MILLION LUMENS FOR TEN DOLLARS (FITS IN YOUR PALM)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Bright-10000000LM-Torch-Led-Flashlight-USB-Rechargeable-Tactical-light/766969410) Other ideas are welcome and invited.
I think you are really looking for speleology lamps. Petzl has a good one: DUO S - Headlamps | Petzl Other[^] price should be about ~250$ Scurion is the best out there with duration from 5 to 150 hours based on luminosity. Price ranges from ~500$ to 800$ Hope it can be of help!
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I have been having trouble finding a good flashlight. Advice and personal experience are welcome. I'm currently using this [**THIS ONE**](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-LED-1300-Lumens-Flashlight/638632595) which is truly a great flashlight, but the problems are greater than the benefit. Walmart is a consummate consumer source, and indeed they replaced the flashlight twice for me (and super simply, I might add, both times). The facts are, though, that if I'm a customer at Walmart, I want them to be profitable (for exactly this reason). The problem is now the battery. I'll use it about eight hours a night, generally something in the range of three to four hours all totaled. All good, except that a full and complete recharge now takes me; last week it was sixty continuous hours. I think my third edition of this flashlight has transformed them into a nonprofit organization on this one, and I don't want to ask them for a fourth one. (First, I'm sure I look super suspicious already for replacing twice, and honestly, it's quite likely that the fourth iteration will be, well, the fourth iteration.) So, I'm now looking for another flashlight which... - Will throw a beam 300 feet (400 would be great; 500 a dream) - Has an internal rechargeable battery - Will give me several hours (8 would be a dream) on a single charge - Can recharge from zero to full in twelve hours or less - Costs less than a good used car My sources at this moment have been... - [WALMART](https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/flashlights/4125\_546956\_4128\_645883\_7572132) - [NITECORE](https://www.nitecorestore.com/Brightest-Flashlights-s/1824.htm) - [COAST](https://coastportland.com/collections/led-flashlights) - [HELIUS](https://theheliusshop.com) - [POWERTAC](https://www.powertac.com) - [LED LENSER](https://www.ledlenserusa.com/collections/flashlights?page=2) - [FENIX](https://www.fenix-store.com) Some of those have Ultra-Groovy-Cool models, but I'd have to trade in my car. A few months ago I felt stupid for buying a scam SSB drive (Sixteen Terabytes for Thirty bucks; me the fool) The Walmart pages have those guys beat, hands-down. My favorite so far from the Walmart pages... - [TEN MILLION LUMENS FOR TEN DOLLARS (FITS IN YOUR PALM)](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Bright-10000000LM-Torch-Led-Flashlight-USB-Rechargeable-Tactical-light/766969410) Other ideas are welcome and invited.
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Friends don't let friends shop at Walmart.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE OF THE WEEK - All USB Wall Chargers Are NOT Created Equal --- Through a weird sequence of events, I became suspicious of the wall charger which I was using with this flashlight. Tried a different one, randomly chosen, lying around in another room. Full and complete charge; six hours ? Four ? Whatever it was, the thing is now usable. Shucks; It's great ! Exactly what I need. WalMart detractors, sorry to write these words, but this fine 1300 Lumen flashlight from WalMart is just plain good. They have such great products, and their people are superb examples of retail professionals. What a great place WalMart is. I'm going back there as soon as I can. WalMart will make you happy, healthy, and successful in the stock market. Clicked around and became a thirty-minute internet expert on USB chargers, and DUH; some of those things will only produce half an amp. Talk about cheapskates ! I'm guessing that I was using just such a half-amp charger. I'm further guessing that my random choice thing here is a 2.4 Amp charger. I am seeing 4 amp chargers and one 5.1 Amp USB wall charger advertised for sale. Just wondering; Is there any advantage to a higher Amp charger ? Is there any danger ?
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I have two Keenstone Tactical[^] and it's a good flashlight. I can vouch for the numbers listed on the site. Look it up on Amazon, it's a few dollars cheaper there. If you do buy it, make sure to get the one with two 18650 batteries.
Randor wrote:
I have two Keenstone Tactical[^] and it's a good flashlight. I can vouch for the numbers listed on the site.
Nice going. Thanks for the research. I ordered their two-pack kit with externally rechargeable batteries. From specs and your opinion, looks like one of the best Lumens_For_Dollars deals around. Just curious, how soon, after you ordered, did they ship ? I ordered and paid a week ago, and I'm still awaiting an initial ship date.
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Randor wrote:
I have two Keenstone Tactical[^] and it's a good flashlight. I can vouch for the numbers listed on the site.
Nice going. Thanks for the research. I ordered their two-pack kit with externally rechargeable batteries. From specs and your opinion, looks like one of the best Lumens_For_Dollars deals around. Just curious, how soon, after you ordered, did they ship ? I ordered and paid a week ago, and I'm still awaiting an initial ship date.
Hey, Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been on a vacation away from the computer. I received mine about two weeks after ordering. It's the longest battery life I've found. Hope it works out for you. Edit: Btw, I bought mine off Amazon. Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
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Hey, Sorry for the delayed reply, I've been on a vacation away from the computer. I received mine about two weeks after ordering. It's the longest battery life I've found. Hope it works out for you. Edit: Btw, I bought mine off Amazon. Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
Randor wrote:
I received mine about two weeks after ordering.
Thanks for the info As you mentioned...
Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
The one E-Mail was from China (contact@keenstone.cn) Today is four weeks, silence. I remain patient at this moment, while the four weeks without a single word from them does attract my attention. Attracting Even more attention: Their website has no option for an American to converse with a living speaking human. Brits have a real phone number, USA folks get a number to send a text message. I'll swing by there next time I'm in The City Of Industry, California.
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Randor wrote:
I received mine about two weeks after ordering.
Thanks for the info As you mentioned...
Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
The one E-Mail was from China (contact@keenstone.cn) Today is four weeks, silence. I remain patient at this moment, while the four weeks without a single word from them does attract my attention. Attracting Even more attention: Their website has no option for an American to converse with a living speaking human. Brits have a real phone number, USA folks get a number to send a text message. I'll swing by there next time I'm in The City Of Industry, California.
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Randor wrote:
I received mine about two weeks after ordering.
Thanks for the info As you mentioned...
Direct from the manufacturer might be from China.
The one E-Mail was from China (contact@keenstone.cn) Today is four weeks, silence. I remain patient at this moment, while the four weeks without a single word from them does attract my attention. Attracting Even more attention: Their website has no option for an American to converse with a living speaking human. Brits have a real phone number, USA folks get a number to send a text message. I'll swing by there next time I'm in The City Of Industry, California.
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OOOoooops Sorry Me Slack Nope, no flashlights. The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe... [**GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT**](https://www.amazon.com/Flashlights-Rechargeable-Goreit-Flashlight-Emergencies/dp/B09M8H6CDL) He says it's great. Really liked the idea of what you described, and the specs and the prices were clearly at the right corner of the value matrix. Maybe I'll try Amazon
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OOOoooops Sorry Me Slack Nope, no flashlights. The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe... [**GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT**](https://www.amazon.com/Flashlights-Rechargeable-Goreit-Flashlight-Emergencies/dp/B09M8H6CDL) He says it's great. Really liked the idea of what you described, and the specs and the prices were clearly at the right corner of the value matrix. Maybe I'll try Amazon
The flashlight I'm recommending has two 18650 batteries, I've purchased about a dozen brands over the years, its great. I feel bad about that. I recommending the company. If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you. There is no information shared, I won't be able to see your private information.
C-P-User-3 wrote:
The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe... GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT He says it's great.
Does't look great to me. it only uses a single battery. The battery doesn't even look like a standard 18650. Btw, when I've ordered from China->USA in the past I've had to wait as long as 6-8 months on rare occasions.
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The flashlight I'm recommending has two 18650 batteries, I've purchased about a dozen brands over the years, its great. I feel bad about that. I recommending the company. If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you. There is no information shared, I won't be able to see your private information.
C-P-User-3 wrote:
The other guy on my site bought this one, I believe... GOREIT 20 THOUSAND LUMEN FLASHLIGHT He says it's great.
Does't look great to me. it only uses a single battery. The battery doesn't even look like a standard 18650. Btw, when I've ordered from China->USA in the past I've had to wait as long as 6-8 months on rare occasions.
Randor wrote:
If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you.
Wo, won't turn that one down. According to someone I asked, there should be an "E-Mail" link which will hit my own Personal E-Mail InBox; I'll send you Name, delivery address, etc., via private channels.
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Randor wrote:
If you make a public Amazon 'Wish List' I will buy it for you.
Wo, won't turn that one down. According to someone I asked, there should be an "E-Mail" link which will hit my own Personal E-Mail InBox; I'll send you Name, delivery address, etc., via private channels.