Flashlight suggestion

[Alin10123]

Handsdown, the INOVA T2 flashlight. About the size of a mini maglite. It is like having a light sabre. I don't even bother with the deice light as the flash light is much better. Comes with a red lens that flips up/down. However, it is expensive and takes some weird size battery. This is the one you might have seen that they were giving away if you purchased a Bose headset.

Wierd size battery? It's only a CR123 size battery. All of your more higher end lights are going to use those since that battery packs a big punch in a small package. You can get them online for like $1 each which comes out cheaper than certain alkalines. Plus they've got a 10 year shelf life. You really can't go wrong. Go online to places like batterystation.com or surefire.com or anywhere else like that and get like $10 worth. It will last you a while and they'll never go bad.

 

[ultrarunner]

Flashlight idea

Any others out there that you might suggest?SL

I carry one that doubles as a defensive weapon in the event things go bad when I'm in the back.

The plastic-case units don't have enough mass to be effective in striking someone and rendering them dead or unconcious. IMO, the 3 cell Maglite works very well. It can be safely modified with a strap so that if used as a weapon it will remain secured to the user. It also has a bright halogen bulb for when being used as a light.

I stick with the heavier disposable batteries as the lighter rechargable units reduce the overall mass of the flashlight, but that's just personal preference. In the event I use it to strike someone I like it to be slightly heavier.

Times have changed. Think dual-use.

 

[Lear Wanna Be]

I have a big maglite too. Keep it in the back pocket of the seat. That way I comply with the reg to have a "D" cell battery or equivelant light (or whatever it is). The best use I find for the maglite is knocking of the ice when I land. I am sure it would do just as well knocking someone out. For light, I use INOVA T2 as stated above.

 

[densoo]

Don't go too expensive. Remember, the probability of losing the flashlight increase in direct proportion to its expense.

 

[Alin10123]

I carry one that doubles as a defensive weapon in the event things go bad when I'm in the back.

The plastic-case units don't have enough mass to be effective in striking someone and rendering them dead or unconcious. IMO, the 3 cell Maglite works very well. It can be safely modified with a strap so that if used as a weapon it will remain secured to the user. It also has a bright halogen bulb for when being used as a light.

I stick with the heavier disposable batteries as the lighter rechargable units reduce the overall mass of the flashlight, but that's just personal preference. In the event I use it to strike someone I like it to be slightly heavier.

Times have changed. Think dual-use.

Just whatever you do with that, be very careful. You dont want to get sued.

 

[ultrarunner]

Just whatever you do with that, be very careful. You dont want to get sued.

I don't loose a bit of sleep!

 

[BoilerUP]

I picked up a Streamlight Scorpion at Bass Pro for about 30 bucks. It is super compact & light, takes up next to no space in the flight bag, and very bright. It was also too good to be true because the company's FOM states we must have a C or D cell flashlight...so I picked up a 2-C Maglight for its (relative) lightness & compact size and the Scorpion has been relegated to car/defense duty.

 

[sbn340mech]

best flashlights in the world

http://www.streamlight.com/

I have one of their stingers. Great flashlight, basically indestructable, very bright. Little on the pricy side though. Just do us mechs a favor and don't use it on your walkaround, you might see something

Oh yeah, put it on the charger once in a while.

 

[Annie]

Any thoughts about the Aviator from Surefire?

 

[Tram]

Any thoughts about the Aviator from Surefire?

Yeh, it's the best flashlight known to man kind..

It's so bright, it like has a sound that you can hear when you turn it on.. Sorta like Luke or Yoda's sabers..

 

[pilotpat]

:laugh: There, Annie...it only took a little over 14 months for your answer!

 

[Patriot328]

http://fenix-store.com/product_info.php?cPath=22_51&products_id=231


It has a light output that is variable from 9 lumens to 160 lumens (about seven times brighter than a 2D cell maglight) and has great battery life. It's pretty cheap, too!

 

[Tram]

I took the FAA approach to the answer..

 

[pilotpat]

I took the FAA approach to the answer..

LOL...Now if only that LOA for the RVSM on our Diamondjet could've been so quick!

 

[cessnapilot]

surefire.... get the $40 small flashlight... unreal bright

 

[Annie]

Ok, Ok, I went with the Surefire 9P--it is grrreat! However, now I have another problem. I have been sending packages to "AnySoldier.com". I usually send some food, socks, books, etc. I send to all the forces, but it is the kids in the Army who seem to be asking for Surefire Flashlights--specifically the ones they can attach to their rifles. What the H---is wrong here? I can have one to find my way to the front door, but they can't be issued one to help fight their way through hostile territory? If any of you would like to join together and send some Surefire Flashlights over there, I would be happy to join up also. I think Surefire has a discount for millitary purchases.