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    UV LED flashlights currently on the market

    If you can find a Wurkkos WK30, it's a very good light. High quality with a 365nm led.
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    What Happened to Zebralight R&D?

    I was just on their website looking for a new light. Problem is, many of their "specs" for their lights don't list lumens, or don't list runtimes. Makes me hesitant to drop $100 when they can't even provide the specs for their lights. Sad to see.
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    best portable solar panel

    1) Unless you live on a tall hill in AZ, you will never get 100% of the rated capacity. Under good conditions you will typically get 70% with cheap panels and 90% with better quality panels. 2) If you live farther north or in an area where clouds are common, or both like the Pacific NW, you...
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    One is none

    Last time I was in a cave I saw several people using only their cellphone for their light. I had 4 different lights and spare batteries for each.
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    Oldest LED lights you own

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    Anybody else have one of these?

    Coast LED Candle Says Coast Lens Lenser Uses 1 C cell On/Off switch on bottom When you turn it on the led rotates through several different colors, including white. If you see a color you like, you push the side button and it stays on that color. Stainless Steel. 3.25 inches tall, 1.125...
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    Going gear rocks

    I miss the reviews by Marshall.
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    Longest running on AA or AAA - LED light in low mode on the market in 2022 ?

    LA10 - Nitecore Flashlight/Lantern
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    what was the first led flashlight you owned?

    Tekna Beam shot - White wall - ~5 feet away
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    Fenix LD12 2017 - Still relevant?

    I still use my Fenix LD10 (R5) Hard to find a small Fenix that has a single digit low (3 lumen) anymore.
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    Pandemic supply chain in your area

    I live in SW WA State The shelves are mostly stocked. No problems with meats. A bit low on canned goods. Fresh produce is 60%-70% of normal. Overall we are in pretty good shape. I really don't know if the problems are: - The ports - The long haul trucks - The short haul local truck -...
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    Pandemic supply chain in your area

    Since it was me he quoted, and made the remark about. I found it pretty darn funny!
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    Pandemic supply chain in your area

    Been buying extra for a while now. I have 12 lbs of ground beef and 20lb+ of checken breast. 6 lbs of cheeses, 10 lbs of butter and other similar basic foods. All stored in a couple freezers. Here in SW WA State we haven't seen many shortages. Gas is still $3.40 if you shop around...
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    Longest throwing AA flashlight?

    The Nitecore MT22a has reasonable throw and good runtimes. 2xAA, side-by-side.
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    Would You Lend Anyone Your Flashlight ?.

    I have some older lights I'd share. Two Fenix LD22, E12, two Nitecore SENS AAx2, L3 Illumination L10
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