flashlight

fgshepherd · 09-26-2011, 10:14 PM

Does anyone have a good flashlight that they use that isn't the gigantic police kind? It is dark now in the morning when we walk and my small flashlight eats up batteries pretty quickly, plus it isn't very bright and the streets are pretty dark. Thanks!

BowWowMeow · 09-26-2011, 10:16 PM

Get a headlamp from REI or EMS.

Emoore · 09-26-2011, 10:22 PM

Go to your local Academy and other sporting goods store and look in their camping section. Get an LED flashlight with at least 60 lumens. Mine is about as long as my longest finger, as big around as my thumb, takes AA batteries, and is even brighter than the big police-style Maglights. Expect to pay around $20-$30.

fgshepherd · 09-27-2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks. I'm also going to get a red light for Rocky's collar. The kind that doesn't flash all the time (annoying).

UB1 · 10-25-2011, 10:08 PM

If you haven't found one yet try Mag-Lite XL50

LED, 104 Lumens, Hi/Lo Intensity plus strobe
Uses 3 x AAA - long lasting
4.75" x 1" diameter

Find them at Home Depot, Target, WalMart for about $25-29

ChiliD · 11-01-2011, 07:26 PM

Fenix makes great lights, I've got 3. Go for one with AA batteries instead of cr123s for cost effectiveness and availability. 4sevens is a great online dealer. Their own Quark brand is excellent as well.

Freddy · 11-01-2011, 08:09 PM

batteryjunction.com

Lots of great lights, and Fenix is one of them. Surefire is the expensive brand, you can get a lot more for less. Flashlights are one of my fetishes!

Freddy · 11-01-2011, 08:11 PM

You'll also want multiple levels. Low lumens are good for walking, and a higher level good for spotting and sometimes come in handy to blind an oncoming dog or opponent.

AbbyK9 · 11-02-2011, 12:11 AM

I have a Pelican M6 that I rather like.

It's REALLY bright and doesn't have any brightness adjustments. It also gets hot if it's on for a long time. But heck, it was free, so I'm not complaining.

Pelican*Products*M6 2320 Flashlight

Lucy Dog · 11-02-2011, 01:00 AM

Emoore's is dead on with the LED flashlights. They take AA batteries and they much brighter than those big bulky police mag lights. You'll be shocked how powerful these little flashlights are.

I got one at radio shack for $30 and it's definitely the best flashlight i've ever owned by far.

09-26-2011, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
fgshepherd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 217	flashlight Does anyone have a good flashlight that they use that isn't the gigantic police kind? It is dark now in the morning when we walk and my small flashlight eats up batteries pretty quickly, plus it isn't very bright and the streets are pretty dark. Thanks!

09-26-2011, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,794	Get a headlamp from REI or EMS. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

09-26-2011, 10:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Go to your local Academy and other sporting goods store and look in their camping section. Get an LED flashlight with at least 60 lumens. Mine is about as long as my longest finger, as big around as my thumb, takes AA batteries, and is even brighter than the big police-style Maglights. Expect to pay around $20-$30. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

11-02-2011, 12:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	I have a Pelican M6 that I rather like. It's REALLY bright and doesn't have any brightness adjustments. It also gets hot if it's on for a long time. But heck, it was free, so I'm not complaining. PelicanProductsM6 2320 Flashlight __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

11-02-2011, 01:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	Emoore's is dead on with the LED flashlights. They take AA batteries and they much brighter than those big bulky police mag lights. You'll be shocked how powerful these little flashlights are. I got one at radio shack for $30 and it's definitely the best flashlight i've ever owned by far. __________________ Paul

09-27-2011, 10:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
fgshepherd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 217	Thanks. I'm also going to get a red light for Rocky's collar. The kind that doesn't flash all the time (annoying).

10-25-2011, 10:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
UB1 New Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1	If you haven't found one yet try Mag-Lite XL50 LED, 104 Lumens, Hi/Lo Intensity plus strobe Uses 3 x AAA - long lasting 4.75" x 1" diameter Find them at Home Depot, Target, WalMart for about $25-29

11-01-2011, 07:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
ChiliD Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Plymouth, Ma Posts: 33	Fenix makes great lights, I've got 3. Go for one with AA batteries instead of cr123s for cost effectiveness and availability. 4sevens is a great online dealer. Their own Quark brand is excellent as well.

11-01-2011, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC, MO Posts: 290	batteryjunction.com Lots of great lights, and Fenix is one of them. Surefire is the expensive brand, you can get a lot more for less. Flashlights are one of my fetishes!

11-01-2011, 08:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
Freddy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: KC, MO Posts: 290	You'll also want multiple levels. Low lumens are good for walking, and a higher level good for spotting and sometimes come in handy to blind an oncoming dog or opponent.

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