The flashlight thread

[redundantbassist]

Hello all,
I've decided to make a thread about the thrilling topic of handheld illumination devices. I'm interested to see what you folks carry on duty, as I'm currently looking into different flashlight options for work. As of now, my current light is the Streamlight Stylus Pro, which fits easily into my pen pocket of my shirt.

 

[InNoViSiOn]

Surefire 6p or of you want something a little smaller get the eb1.

 

[teedubbyaw]

Nitecore P12. Lowest setting for pupils, rest of the settings for those 2am calls. No reason to have fixed lumens. I had a Fenix PD35, but that got put on my rifle. It's much brighter than the nitecore, but doesn't have as low of a setting.

 

[NomadicMedic]

A streamlight stylus in my pen pocket, occasionally a streamlight stinger and always a surefire 6px.

 

[CANMAN]

I carry this Boker AA light with 160 lumens when I am flying for walk around inspections and use on scenes. Pretty small, cheap, versatile little light and AA batteries are easy to replace.
http://www2.knifecenter.com/item/BO09BO804/Boker-Plus-FA-1-LED-Flashlight

And I carry this Rigid Industries light while working fire department. Has a bunch of settings but is bulletproof, 800 lumens, and rechargeable. Can easily light up dark trailers, vehicles, house address numbers from the unit, etc. I have it out on every call I run at night, and just slip it into my back pocket when not in use.
http://www.rigidindustries.com/led-lighting/30120

Never found much use in carrying a light for just checking pupils. If I need one they are always in the medic or the aid bag.

 

[gotbeerz001]

Costco. 3 for $20.

 

[CALEMT]

Streamlight survivor for my turnout coat and on wild land fires for trying to find your way around the engine at night (that thing is so bright you can literally see into tomorrow). For the more practical EMS use I don't know the brand but its fairly bright and is a slim enough flashlight to fit into the alit for trauma sheers. For pupils I just use the cheap 2 bucks for a pack of 5 penlights.

 

[redundantbassist]

Costco. 3 for $20.

The cheap no name flashlights aren't even worth $2 in terms of quality.

 

[gotbeerz001]

The cheap no name flashlights aren't even worth $2 in terms of quality.

Have been working fine... And I don't get mad if they get lost/broken. Whatevs.

 

[TransportJockey]

I carry a small single AA Fenix light in my pocket. Plus a metal rayovac led penlight for checking pupil response. The pen light actually gets the most use

 

[Ewok Jerky]

I second the surefire, not sure how they pack so many lumens I to such a tiny and lightweight package.

Cheap disposable penlights for pupils.

 

[MkVity]

I'm hooked on LED lensers range of products great build quality and options.

 

[TransportJockey]

I'm hooked on LED lensers range of products great build quality and options.

Ive been looking at them. But expensive, even on the pro deal

 

[Altitudes]

I have this one:
http://www.target.com/p/enr-led-tac...rodSlot=medium_1_18&term=energizer+flashlight

Plus a 5 or 6 dollar pen light.

 

[drl]

I have the LED Lenser P6.2 for general use and a cheap company-issued penlight for pupils.

 

[DesertMedic66]

I carry a 3 C or D LED Maglite in my work bag to use at night if needed. Similar to this I think:
http://maglite.com/shop/flashlights...ite-3-cell-d-led-flashlight.html#.VMVYdMutvqA

I carry this streamlight in my uniform shirt pocket to use as a pen light and anytime I need a decent little light:
http://m.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=226

On my helmet I have a polytec light like this one:
http://m.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=159

 

[Tigger]

I have Fenix pro deal but am overwhelmed by the options. Currently I carry a Gerber Firecracker next to my Leatherman but it doesn't really light up a room. Thoughts?

 

[chaz90]

I have Fenix pro deal but am overwhelmed by the options. Currently I carry a Gerber Firecracker next to my Leatherman but it doesn't really light up a room. Thoughts?

If you're willing to spend a bit more and stay with Fenix, I'd check out the Fenix TK15. I used one for a few years and was very happy with it.

 

[tonkseyboy]

I carry a Streamlight Stylus Pro,in my shirt pocket and a Fenix E12 in a pants pocket.Both of them are great and run on easy to find AA batteries.
Also recently bought a Olight S20R that I use at home a lot.

 

[teedubbyaw]

If you're willing to spend a bit more and stay with Fenix, I'd check out the Fenix TK15. I used one for a few years and was very happy with it.

The TK series are dated. PD35 is where it's at. 14 lumens all the way up to 1000 lumens.