I floated this idea to a few family members and they at first thought it wasnt a good idea, but later in the conversation they started to get onboard with the idea a bit more. I think part of the reason for their initial disagreement was that their experience with flashlights is pretty much the same as most people, which is the $5 special in the checkout aisle. These flashlights would be for my 6 nieces and nephews, who are split between my 2 brothers, and they are all between the ages of about 5 and 10. I don't have kids myself so this is part of the reason I'm looking for others opinions. I have a couple of the 2AA Rayovac Indestructibles and if I was to get flashlights for these kids then I think these flashlights are a good choice. They use just 2 very common batteries, they are very bright, very simple operation, and they are very durable so they should hold up well against the kids abuse. Rechargeable flashlights would eliminate the need for batteries but will either be alot more expensive and or less durable to hold up against the kids abuse. I could get all 6 flashlights and a large pack of cheap heavy duty batteries for probably around $100.
I'm sure the kids would have fun with the flashlights running around the house with the lights off, or reading a book at night, or playing games outside at night with them. Theres also the ability to use the flashlights for important things like seeing around the house when the power is off, and taking the lights on occasional camping trips or sleepovers.
Not having kids myself, not knowing how my brothers feel about supplying the kids with more batteries as the batteries die. Admittedly there are a few concerns that make this maybe not a great idea, but a decent quality flashlight is something that a kid can have fun with and also use for important things for many years.
Would this be a good idea for Christmas presents for 6 nieces and nephews?
I'm sure the kids would have fun with the flashlights running around the house with the lights off, or reading a book at night, or playing games outside at night with them. Theres also the ability to use the flashlights for important things like seeing around the house when the power is off, and taking the lights on occasional camping trips or sleepovers.
Not having kids myself, not knowing how my brothers feel about supplying the kids with more batteries as the batteries die. Admittedly there are a few concerns that make this maybe not a great idea, but a decent quality flashlight is something that a kid can have fun with and also use for important things for many years.
Would this be a good idea for Christmas presents for 6 nieces and nephews?