I have an old 4D maglite that I use to walk the dogs with and feel it is just not up to the job any more and would like something new.
What I like about the 4D though is its durability, general weight and although its quite large it still fits the inside jacket pocket. Not really important but there is also the comfort of carrying a foot long metal bar.
What I dislike about it is the fact it is not much good beyond 25m and its hard to get a decent spot however much I twist and turn the lens.
Ive been tempted with this one;
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.208-0131.aspx ...but thought I would see what the members here thought first.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Anywhere.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than £50 (about $80)
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
replace my 4D (would consider smaller/larger)
5) Emitter/Light source:
___I don't know.
6) Manufacturer:
____ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use alkaline batteries (D)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
____to be used for walking and spotting livestock in an 80 acre field.
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
____90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I want a forward clicky (Helpful for momentary activation and signaling).
____I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____A simple on-off with only one output level is fine for me.
____I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
____I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____metal(any)
What I like about the 4D though is its durability, general weight and although its quite large it still fits the inside jacket pocket. Not really important but there is also the comfort of carrying a foot long metal bar.
What I dislike about it is the fact it is not much good beyond 25m and its hard to get a decent spot however much I twist and turn the lens.
Ive been tempted with this one;
http://direct.tesco.com/q/R.208-0131.aspx ...but thought I would see what the members here thought first.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Anywhere.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than £50 (about $80)
3) Format:
____I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
replace my 4D (would consider smaller/larger)
5) Emitter/Light source:
___I don't know.
6) Manufacturer:
____ready to go out of the box.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
____I intend to use alkaline batteries (D)
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
____to be used for walking and spotting livestock in an 80 acre field.
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
____50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
____90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
____Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
____I want a forward clicky (Helpful for momentary activation and signaling).
____I want a body mounted switch (near the head, like on a Maglite).
____I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____A simple on-off with only one output level is fine for me.
____I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
____I don't care.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
____metal(any)
