Trit
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Jul 31, 2016
- Messages
- 9
Howdy Team!
Firstly, thanks to everyone who recommended me the Eagletac D25C clicky as an EDC - it's been fantastic and better than anything I would have found on my own. I've come to ask for some further advice regarding a light for animal tracking.
Whilst there are several flashlights out there which have dual white and red LED modes, the red always seem to play second fiddle to the primary white mode. I'm after something similar to the HDS rotary with red LED option, but without spending HDS money. This may not be possible, but thought I would ask! Variable output - ideally with rotary function would be ideal, but the necessary feature is Ann output of around 200-300 lumens (with ability to go lower), combination of flood and distance of possible.
Thanks in advance for your help!
T
=====Flashlight Recommendation Checklist====
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I now live in New Zealand, doc online may Ben the easiest option here.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to $100
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained
4) Size:
____SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
____I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
7) What power source do you want to use?
rechargeable but I don't mind which
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
____I don't care
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 not a happy experience).
200-300 lumens
____SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
I don't need a burst mode
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
.
____Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
____Wide Throw: I want a beam with a noticeable hot-center for distance throw and a significant amount of "side-spill". Good for rough trail hiking, search and rescue, and general distance work..
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
____30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
____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 continuous output).
____2 hours + (I critically need this light to run for extended periods in between battery changes/charges).
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).
____Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
____I dont know.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
____Any size switch will do.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
____I want a programmable light.
____I want a selector ring.
These are not all needed!
14)Material/Finish/Coating
__I don't mind, but would prefer metal over plastic____.
15) Water resistance
____IPX4 as a minimum
16) Storage conditions
____In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
Red LED
Firstly, thanks to everyone who recommended me the Eagletac D25C clicky as an EDC - it's been fantastic and better than anything I would have found on my own. I've come to ask for some further advice regarding a light for animal tracking.
Whilst there are several flashlights out there which have dual white and red LED modes, the red always seem to play second fiddle to the primary white mode. I'm after something similar to the HDS rotary with red LED option, but without spending HDS money. This may not be possible, but thought I would ask! Variable output - ideally with rotary function would be ideal, but the necessary feature is Ann output of around 200-300 lumens (with ability to go lower), combination of flood and distance of possible.
Thanks in advance for your help!
T
=====Flashlight Recommendation Checklist====
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I now live in New Zealand, doc online may Ben the easiest option here.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to $100
3) Format:
I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained
4) Size:
____SMALL - Every day carry (4-7 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
____LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
____I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
____I would like a light from a specialty manufacturer (Possibly limited run/Custom).
7) What power source do you want to use?
rechargeable but I don't mind which
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
____I don't care
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 not a happy experience).
200-300 lumens
____SPECIAL NOTE: Burst/Turbo mode Category - There are several lights that will run at a super bright maximum for a very limited period (usually 5-10 minutes) and then will "step-down" to a lower level for thermal control. Check here if this is acceptable.
I don't need a burst mode
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
.
____Narrow Flood: I want a sharply defined flood area that will project some distance for tasks like trail walking.
____Wide Throw: I want a beam with a noticeable hot-center for distance throw and a significant amount of "side-spill". Good for rough trail hiking, search and rescue, and general distance work..
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
____30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
____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 continuous output).
____2 hours + (I critically need this light to run for extended periods in between battery changes/charges).
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).
____Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
____I dont know.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
____Any size switch will do.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
____I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
____I want a programmable light.
____I want a selector ring.
These are not all needed!
14)Material/Finish/Coating
__I don't mind, but would prefer metal over plastic____.
15) Water resistance
____IPX4 as a minimum
16) Storage conditions
____In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
Red LED