I see these selling for anywhere between $15 and $100. Do any of you have a recommendation? Looking for something around 1000 lumens or more, I'd use this on the boat and at home. Might buy two or three. Here is someones list of the top 10, but who knows.

https://besttacticalflashlights.org/...SAAEgIYvvD_BwE

 

I have 230 lumen Klein Tool one I use quite a bit, I think I need to step up my game though... wow. It sucks that they all seem to require something (rechargeable) with more power than a standard AA / AAA combination can offer.

 

I've owned various Streamlight flashlights over 20+years, very good quality and warranty. They offer a wide variety of flashlights, work lights, lanterns catering mostly to emergency personnel.


https://www.streamlight.com/events/s...t-at-fdic-2018

 

I will say the glow in the dark ring feature on mine is very handy (dropped light or scrambling to find one in the dark). I suspect it would last as long as the rechargeable cells those top 10 would come with. I didn't see that feature on any of them.

 

I paid $50 for a 4Sevens flashlight and spent another $31 on a twelve pack of lithium batteries. Hate to admit it but I wasted my money. I never use it.


Instead I use a PT Power flashlight that uses AA batteries. It has three LED settings – a single light, a double light, or a side spot light. It has three ways to use it – your hand, a hook, or the small magnet on the backside. I have at least 4 of these flashlights now. Best I can recall they were like $7 at local stores like Tractor Supply. Strange, when I do a internet search I do not find this style shown. My son bought me the first one and instantly knew it was what I was looking for.

 

My first question first boat use would be "Does it Float?"
My guess is none of those will.
it the downside of the "tactical" part, i.e. the aluminum body.
The next question would be Is it water proof?

Will it stay on the boat for used only when needed? if so then go with an alkaline battery rather than rechargeable. nicad and li-ion don't hold charge for along time.

 

I’m the owner of a Fenix LD41 high-performance 960 lumen outdoor flashlight that I use primarily for night photography. It’s small enough that it can carried on a belt with the provided polyester holster. I’ve attached a glow in the dark key chain tab so I can find it once it’s turned off.

Some of my likes about the flashlight:
Its reasonably small
It’s built like a tank
It has three intensity settings, a stunning strobe, and an S-O-S flash
Retains its output for long periods of time
It withstands submerging to a depth of 2 meters.
I will lay flat without rolling
It will stand on either end
I comes with extra gaskets
I bought in on-sale at REI for $59
It can be used for self-defense, if needed
The beam pattern suits my needs

The down sides:
It’s heavy for its size
Requires two AA alkaline or externally charged lithium batteries
it does not have a recharging port for lithium batteries

 

Good lead! Thanks for the insights.

 

It's nice if things on a boat float, but many don't. In the case of the tactical flashlight, some amount of water resistance and a float attached to a tether will do the trick if you are really concerned about having the dropsies.

 

Just get the 3 or 4 pack from Costco that includes the batteries. About $15-$20. I add a little reflective tape around the thing to make it stand out. If you drop it overboard, who cares? At that price it is not a big deal. Plus if it is on, you may be able to see it on the bottom if you are in port! They are super bright; I use them on my 5 acres.

The "tactical" part here just means one end has raised edges for nailing some aggressor. Big deal.