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Jon Stewart
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flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 05:29:00 PM »
Looking for some recommendations on what flash light to pick up for this years hunting season. Not to find my stand in the AM or my cabin in the PM but to help with tracker a wounded deer.
I prefer a AA cell light that won't break the bank but give a good light for seeing blood.
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Bladepeek
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 05:54:00 PM »
Check out the Fenix lights. I have a Sure Fire that is brighter, but it takes special batteries. My Fenix takes 2 AAs and is bright enough for most uses.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 06:29:00 PM »
I've consolidated to flashlights that use the CR123 batteries. They're expensive off the shelf, but if you buy them in bulk online they can be had for around $.50 each. With a 10 year shelf life, they won't go bad on you. In the long run, I think they are well worth it.
My favorite economical light is the Streamlight Polytac.
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KyStickbow
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September 22, 2015, 06:43:00 PM »
I have used a mini mag lite for years. Not very exspensive and works great...takes 2 AA batteries!
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September 22, 2015, 06:48:00 PM »
Any thing that LED Lenser makes.
https://www.ledlenserusa.com/
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 07:00:00 PM »
Fenix...... I haven't found one brighter I've blood trailedl two animals in the daylight with them they're so bright.
I use the ones the Wensel use to sell......so much light out of such a small light....I own 3 I like them so much.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 07:01:00 PM »
extremeBeam.com that's my go to lights for edc, outdoo carry and weapons.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 07:07:00 PM »
I picked up a small black mag lite (brand) that uses 3 AAA batteries a few years ago for $5 in the bargain bin somewhere. It is phenomenal! Not a typical maglite... it has massive lumen output, and multiple settings. Better than my $50 -75 lights.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 07:29:00 PM »
A fluorescent orange one. :D
I still use my original Mini-Mag Lite tethered to my fanny pack. I put in new batteries each year and have for over 20 years.
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huntingarcher
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 07:31:00 PM »
Fenix
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Scott Barr
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 22, 2015, 08:08:00 PM »
Hard to beat Zebralight. Pricey. But well made. Weighs only ounces. Incredible amount of lumins. I use the SC800W.
http://www.zebralight.com/Flashlight_c_8.html
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Joe2Crow
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September 22, 2015, 08:28:00 PM »
Surefire. yes they take special batteries but they're not that expensive when you buy them by the box. A one-battery model is very bright and a 2-battery model will light up the woods. All in a very compact package that you can clip onto the bill of your cap.
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September 22, 2015, 10:00:00 PM »
Quote
Originally posted by huntingarcher:
Fenix
x about 4, I think!
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September 22, 2015, 10:13:00 PM »
Fenix
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BWD
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 12:20:00 AM »
Fenix with two AAs
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smokin joe
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 01:59:00 AM »
Fenix. Best output in a small flashlight I have ever seen. Mine has four brightness settings.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 02:24:00 AM »
Zebralight is awesome, i have a fenix too but i like using mine as a headlamp and the zebralight fits the bill. Lightweight and rechargeable batteries. I use mine alot and only had to charge mine a few times for archery and gun hunting.
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 05:48:00 AM »
I don't think there's a finer light on the market than a ZebraLight. I've got one that uses a rechargeable 18650 battery. The setup is north of $100 but is the most usable one light I've ever owned. That said...
For a AA handheld light I would absolutely stay with Fenix. Their better models aren't exactly cheap, but they are very well made and perform wonderfully.
In case anyone is interested: I own a couple lights which use 18650 rechargeable batteries. The battery life is excellent and output usually exceeds the best AA lights I've owned. I like being able to recharge as needed. With good Duracell AAs costing $8-$20 for a multi-pack, it doesn't take very many battery changes to burn through enough money for a better light to start with.
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Recurve7
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 07:10:00 AM »
Surefire " sportsman " model. Durable, reliable and runs on
AA's.
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beyondmyken
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Re: flashlight recommendation
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September 23, 2015, 07:36:00 AM »
Just remember that some LED lights have more of a blue color. In my highly scientific tests of various lights, using blood from a package of venison, in my backyard, the "warm white" lights showed blood , both fresh and dried, the best. (Sorry for the terrible grammar and sentence dtructure)
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