The last couple of years we've encountered snakes (copperheads) in our backyard. Previously, they were only a problem walking on the streets and sidewalks of our neighborhood. If on the street, any floody flashlight (or even a not so floody one) is more than adequate to avoid getting too close to a copperhead while out walking. However, I was alerted to a copperhead on our back porch by one of our dogs (who has been bitten by them in the past and is therefore an excellent snake dog who never fails to raise the alarm if she encounters a copperhead). Unfortunately, even with my Fenix LD-41 I could not see the darn thing. Copperhead camouflage is perfect for hiding among dry leaves; I stared right at it for almost a full minute before I could finally see that there was a snake under those leaves. So. This seems like the perfect excuse to go flashlight shopping again. I would like to find a floody (because I don't care about snakes that are 100 feet away from me) hi CRI flashlight that will show reds and browns better than my LD-41. I have a few other 1AA zebralights, but they are not quite bright enough (I think 400 lumens or so would be best) or their CRI is not so hot. I may try an SC5Fd or SC5c mk ii, I might even get brave and venture into 18650 land with one of their hi CRI SC600 family lights. I am also looking for other options, though,
I find very few reviews that give me a useful comparison of floody lights. I'd like a beamshot taken towards the ground but no more than 10 or 20 feet away. Do any of you have particular favorites for walking in the woods, for example? I've considered the eagletacs with nichia 219b or c leds, but I think all of their lights are throwers. So any suggestions or recommendations for my particular flashlight use niche?
Thanks.
I find very few reviews that give me a useful comparison of floody lights. I'd like a beamshot taken towards the ground but no more than 10 or 20 feet away. Do any of you have particular favorites for walking in the woods, for example? I've considered the eagletacs with nichia 219b or c leds, but I think all of their lights are throwers. So any suggestions or recommendations for my particular flashlight use niche?
Thanks.