which 9v one to buy, Safelight or Pak-lite?

[Haz]

I've been thinking about one of these, because of the very long run time they can provide in low mode, and easily replaceable battery. Worst case scenario is to take the battery from the smoke detectors to power one up.

Pak-lite SUPER bright runs for 30+ hours on high, and 600+ hours on low using Alkaline and 80+ hours on high, and 1,200+ hours on low using lithium.

Safelight has 20+ hours on high, 100+ hours on strobe, and 1 year on glow mode.

I receive these info from the lighthound website.
Which one do you think i should buy if i only choose one?

Thanks

 

[FlashKat]

Get the Safelight. They are built very well, good all around brightness, and the batteries are really easy to change.

I've been thinking about one of these, because of the very long run time they can provide in low mode, and easily replaceable battery. Worst case scenario is to take the battery from the smoke detectors to power one up.

Pak-lite SUPER bright runs for 30+ hours on high, and 600+ hours on low using Alkaline and 80+ hours on high, and 1,200+ hours on low using lithium.

Safelight has 20+ hours on high, 100+ hours on strobe, and 1 year on glow mode.

I receive these info from the lighthound website.
Which one do you think i should buy if i only choose one?

Thanks

 

[chesterqw]

safelight is way better. nicer design, better package too

the paklite has no modes other then high low.

the safelight has strobe, and 1 year glow mode some model have SOS signal too.

 

[paulr]

Don't remove battery from smoke detector in a blackout when someone might be using candles or matches for illumination.

I'd also go for Safelight as an interesting light. Paklite is cute but I'd rather home-make something like that. Overall though, 9V batteries aren't that practical. Get something powered by AA's is my advice (Gerber Ultra, etc). There will always be clocks, tape players etc. that you can scrounge AA's from.

 

[Sigman]

Safelight - ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto!!!

Did I say "Safelight"? :thumbsup:

...or - you could "buy em' both!"

 

[LED_Thrift]

Safelights are great lights. The glow mode makes them so easy to find in a backpack, tent, or any room at night - it's a great portable night light that becomes a flashlight! When you change the smoke detector batteries twice a year, use the partially used ones for the Safelight.

 

[Lunal_Tic]

Safelight/PALight definitely the way to go.

-LT

 

[Long John]

I vote for the Safelight too.

I have one since about 7 years (build from/for Lucido) and it was my companion at many expeditions in the world, specialy Africa. After innumerable drops it still works, except the high mode (flickering).
But it's still usefull.

You can't go wrong.

Best regards

____
Tom

 

[geepondy]

The safelight wider optics are much improved from the purple glob glow one got from an original palight but the form factor is quite a bit bigger. I used to consider an original palight to be pocketable but I don't really think so for the safelight. I would imagine from pictures I have seen that the paklight has a smaller form factor. There are some paklight supporters so perhaps someone can answer the following questions. How bright is the paklight compared to the safelight and with the exposed battery, just how weather resistant is a paklight? Are the 9V contacts completely sealed off from the elements when the head is attached? Safelight has indicated it uses the latest Nichia CS LEDs, not sure about paklight.

 

[the fuzz]

ive got a safe lite and on its side is transparent rubber act like a lantern when lit up
Its fantastic lights up the whole room. .The beam is nice but i love the latern affect, Thats why i got the safe lite (latern affect) There so durable, i dropped it and bounced. I go for th safe light
In saying this im also planning on getting the pak light as well

When in doubt get both

 

[abvidledUK]

It gets dark here in the UK too.

Any idea where I can buy Safe-Light for shipping to here ?

At a reasonable price, inc p&p that is.....

Update 2011..

I bought 10 of these October 2006, very pleased, most given as pressies.

 

[Lunal_Tic]

It gets dark here in the UK too.

Any idea where I can buy Safe-Light for shipping to here ?

At a reasonable price, inc p&p that is.....

I believe these guys are in your neck of the woods. They are sold under the Nite Palm name. Adventure Kit

-LT

 

[glockboy]

Buy two Safelight.

Safelight - ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto!!!

Did I say "Safelight"? :thumbsup:

...or - you could "buy em' both!"

 

[LumensUK]

Safelight has a factory in the UK and an UK online sales site:

http://www.palights.com/pages/buyonlinemain.html

 

[Haz]

Thanks for all the comments, seems like everyone likes the Safelight, i guess i will go with that choice, thanks again.

 

[abvidledUK]

Safelight has a factory in the UK and an UK online sales site:

http://www.palights.com/pages/buyonlinemain.html

So many choices, and the box of 12 would make good pressies !!

Pity most prices seem to be £=$

 

[abvidledUK]

Is there a similar torch, using AA or AAA cells ?

 

[Omega Man]

Not that it needs it, but another vote for Safe-Light. I really like the clip, it rotates 360 degrees, and is even removeable. Such a cool light!

 

[carrot]

Are Safe-Lights a lot bigger than the 9v batteries they contain? Pics would be nice..

 

[abvidledUK]

Are Safe-Lights a lot bigger than the 9v batteries they contain? Pics would be nice..

Google !!!

I've just found 10 seperate sites containing all the info I wanted, probably you too...

such as...

http://flashlightsunlimited.com/safelight.htm
http://www.preparedness.com/saledsulifla.html
http://www.adventurekit.co.uk/acatalog/NitePalm.html
http://www.cashncarrion.co.uk/products/16088/681/
http://www.wildday.co.uk/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=3113
http://www.lighthound.com/sales/safe-light_9_volt_flashlight.htm
http://www.essentialgear.com/store.cgi?action=link&sku=LT709
http://ledmuseum.candlepower.us/fifth/slsb.htm

Thanks to Camino and copy mutiple bookmarks to clipboard, in one go.

And the ability of 10.3.9 to print web pages to PDF easily.

(Yes, I'm Mac enabled)