Non-maglite flashlite suggestions?

[C-10 simplex]

i've given up (for now) on fixing the maglite due to time constraints.

Do you have any suggestions for any decent non-maglite, hopefully non-metal flashlights? i'm asking about non-maglite due to the swelling battery problem which i have not figured out how to fix at this time.


1) Money no object.

2) Money an object---say $30 max.

3) i would consider rechargable----either the light itself or the batteries.

4) Why is the $4.99 for 2 Eveready LED flashlight package at home depot worth $4.99? Because i got it only about a month ago and i here am asking the above question about decent flashlghts now.

[fishingjred73]

I've got 2 maglites with the same problem as you. If money is no object......Streamlights are the way to go. I just got one of these.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Streamlight-...item1c2072f5ad

[dagoat]

Depending on amount of use I would suggest getting a decent LED faraday flashlight. I got tired of having dead batteries and for no more than I use it, it works perfect.

May look a little odd shaking a flashlight but you won't ever have to remember to change the batteries and the LEDs don't take too much power.

[Chris4x4Gill2]

This is my most used Flashlight. Use it in the garage, camping, hunting, everything. Runs off of 3 (AA)'s I change them once a year (opening of hunting season)

Cabelas XPG Headlamp



This is a good one as well if you dont want a headlamp

XPG Cree Flashlight



You can find cheaper, but I have had great luck with the Cabelas XPG line as far as performance and quality vs price. They usually have the headlamp above on sale for $19.99 this time of year, but havent see nit lately at that price.

Look for a light with CREE technology around 80- 120 lumens and you should be happy. I like 120+ lumens for the woods, 80 ish for closer stuff like around the truck (less glare)

[truckdude239]

i use rechargeable streamlight http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=153
i love it base comes with 2 batterys and a car charger, life time warranty

[Dunenutt]

This light kicks...

http://www.lapolicegear.com/511-tact...lashlight.html

[hayhauler71]

Originally Posted by truckdude239

i use rechargeable streamlight http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=153
i love it base comes with 2 batterys and a car charger, life time warranty

I own two of these and have no complaints

[BMERDOC]

As a man who has lost, broke or thrown away many a flashlight I highly recommend the Streamlight Stylus Pro. It uses two AAA batteries and has a life of 6.25hrs per battery change. I have the bigger Streamlight rechargeable but it has taken a backseat to this one. It is just as bright as a full size Maglight and I can clip it inside my pocket! It is just at $30 on the MAC tool truck.

[lolife99]

Pelican.
We use these at my work.
Best flashlight in my opinion.
They have them in a ton of styles and sizes.
http://www.pelicanproducts.us/p.Peli....LED.2410.HTML

[truckdude239]

i love my stream light owned it for 2 years and i droped it like everyday and the rear button broke and they sent me a new button free

[crushermechanic]

x2 on the stylus pro. use it on a daily basis for over 2 years.

[WORP67]

There is also a Streamlight Microstream. It uses 1 AAA. it is advertised to run 2.5hrs but I have personally used mine for about 75% of 2 12hr shifts. It has a built in pocket clips and also a hat clip.
Here is a link to it.
http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=144

[special-K]

I've used Mag-Lites for about 40 years. They were first called Kel-Lights. I have only had a problem with swollen batteries in one light that I let batteries go dead in and didn't remove. It's bad to eave dead batteries in anything,so I blamed myself. I guess I love them so much because they were the "only" flashlight worth having for many years. It's good to see there are other quality flashlights made now. Maybe I'll try one sometime,but haven't had cause to switch yet. I don't any like L.E.D. lights I've used. They've all put out a blue beam and I need white to see best. Do these lights mentioned put out a good white beam?

[83gmc4x4]

I use a streamlight stinger almost every night, our cars are also equipped with 5.11 tac lights. Both are LED and rechargeable. I would recomend eith one.

[BMERDOC]

I used the Microstream before I got a Stylus Pro. They are the same light except the Pro uses an extra battery. They may have a different bulb but I'm not sure. In a professional setting I felt like the batteries lasted about two weeks, which to me is a long time.

[hatt]

Surefire G2 is on the $30ish range.

[Sillyoldman]

Nebo Redline. It takes three AAA batteries not expensive rechargeable ones. and puts out 220 lumen's and they are only around 25 bucks. You'll find that the magnetized end holds it to the underside of the hood quite well.

[WORP67]

The new Stylus Pro C4 used the same LED as the Microstream C4. You can get both in a non LED. Both the Microsteam and Stylus Pro put out a white light not blue.

[Sillyoldman]

Originally Posted by special-K

I've used Mag-Lites for about 40 years. They were first called Kel-Lights. I have only had a problem with swollen batteries in one light that I let batteries go dead in and didn't remove. It's bad to eave dead batteries in anything,so I blamed myself. I guess I love them so much because they were the "only" flashlight worth having for many years. It's good to see there are other quality flashlights made now. Maybe I'll try one sometime,but haven't had cause to switch yet. I don't any like L.E.D. lights I've used. They've all put out a blue beam and I need white to see best. Do these lights mentioned put out a good white beam?

Tim try this! I can light up the other side of our lake at 150 yards!

Woods Gear Review, $24.95 Shipped Redline...

[BMERDOC]

My Stylus Pro about 6' out on white siding...can't get much whiter!