Hey everyone!
My buddy is being deployed soon, and I want to put together some kit for him as a gift. In the kit, I want to put in a nice personal light.
Details about his assignment:
Location: depends on the political situation in a few months
Job: Medical, mostly on base, with some spec ops (can't go into much more detail than that)
Already issued lights: Surefire weapon lights (not sure of model) for both rifle and pistol, Surefire 6px Tactical
I'm looking to get him something small, durable, dependable, and easy to use/hold with gloves on. I'm thinking one cell cr123 or AA since he already had a two cell 6px. I want something that's super portable and pocketable for use on base, but also capable for use "in action" in a pinch if he had to bug out quick.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Edit for questions:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
No preference
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to 250 USD
3) Format:
Hand held flashlight
4) Size
Small, pocketable, but easy to use with gloves on
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
Single cell disposable cr123 or AA
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need?
High mode enough to navigate/clear a building, low mode enough to navigate a dark room to safely get to the bathroom without waking bunk mates
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
Good mixture of both
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
Other side of a large room
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
1-2 hours on high
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
Tail cap, large enough to use with gloves
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
At least 2 modes (high and low). I'm ok if there is also strobe, but it isn't necessary.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
Metal, black
15) Water resistance
Realistically waterproof (rain, drop in puddles)
16) Storage conditions
Pocket
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
Pocket clip, easy to find/obtain replacement parts
My buddy is being deployed soon, and I want to put together some kit for him as a gift. In the kit, I want to put in a nice personal light.
Details about his assignment:
Location: depends on the political situation in a few months
Job: Medical, mostly on base, with some spec ops (can't go into much more detail than that)
Already issued lights: Surefire weapon lights (not sure of model) for both rifle and pistol, Surefire 6px Tactical
I'm looking to get him something small, durable, dependable, and easy to use/hold with gloves on. I'm thinking one cell cr123 or AA since he already had a two cell 6px. I want something that's super portable and pocketable for use on base, but also capable for use "in action" in a pinch if he had to bug out quick.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Edit for questions:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
No preference
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to 250 USD
3) Format:
Hand held flashlight
4) Size
Small, pocketable, but easy to use with gloves on
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
Single cell disposable cr123 or AA
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need?
High mode enough to navigate/clear a building, low mode enough to navigate a dark room to safely get to the bathroom without waking bunk mates
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
Good mixture of both
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
Other side of a large room
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
1-2 hours on high
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
Tail cap, large enough to use with gloves
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
At least 2 modes (high and low). I'm ok if there is also strobe, but it isn't necessary.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
Metal, black
15) Water resistance
Realistically waterproof (rain, drop in puddles)
16) Storage conditions
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
Pocket clip, easy to find/obtain replacement parts
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