Can I get some recommendations for a good flashlight that won't cost an arm and a leg?

Also Flashlight/Torch General, I guess.

>>2827848 (OP)
my favorite flashlight is a maglight. I have the exact same one as in the pic attached. I replaced the standard bulb with a led bulb. It is very bright and shines a long distance. I primarily use it when I walk my dog at night. I am always seen thanks to it. Hope that helps.

>>2827882
Technology has evolved since the 90s.

>>2827848 (OP)
Op here, forgot to ask but are you guys doing rechargeable batteries or no?

rovyvon a5. giant flashlights are for larpers

Sofirn sc18 when it's on sale on aliexpress. Might need to collect some coins for that though

>>2827848 (OP)
unironically i got one from aliexpress for something like 25 cents aud a few years back for stormwater drain/urbex bullshit. still works perfectly

>>2827919
it has a built in rechargable battery and a usb c port to charge it with

>>2827848 (OP)
this thing is dope and bright as fuck, I have 2 of them
https://www.amazon.com/EverBrite-Flashlight-Adjustable-Heavy-duty-Batteries/dp/B07L4MR986/

>>2827848 (OP)
Hey is that the Blue Ridge Tunnel? Its a cool walk, allegedly there's plans to connect its walking trail all the way to Charlottesville

I want a headlamp for night hiking and loading stuff into my car in the dark but I have a HUGE head and I bet normal ones won't fit
66 cm circumference skull
any ideas what I could do?

>>2828107
Yeah it's the Blue Ridge Tunnel. Connecting it to Charlottesville would be pretty awesome. Tried walking it without a light once, it was super disorienting.

>>2828111
https://a.co/d/hLvi782
Probably your best bet as long as you have hats that fit.

>>2828111
Anything that’s meant for construction hardhats should fit

>>2828122
I grew up in that area. Missed my chance to go explore it, apparently when I was younger there was a gap in the wall they used to brick up the tunnel and some kids I knew would squeeze in there to go fuck around in the dark

>>2828122
Should've put this on my previous post, but I'm coming back to that area after living elsewhere in the country for a while. What are some trails/landmarks you like to hit if you have any?

>>2827848 (OP)
Charging batteries is a pain and can be dangrous; just buy a few spare AA/AAA batteries — they're everywhere. My Kodak camera and MP3 player run on them too. I like how universal they are. Sadly, they didn't invent phones with these batteries.

Pic related lights (except the one in the middle) have good-quality warm-white LEDs and are dimmable. You can get 180–250 hours of light with new batteries.

Get a dynamo light OP.
Fuck batteries
You can get dynamo lights with a solar charge on it to to hang on you bag while walking so its ready to use when night comes, not that winding the dynamo is an issue. Wind it 12 times and it last for hours.
Something like this is good enough
https://www.amazon.co.uk/superpow-Rechargeable-Portable-Emergency-Carabiner/dp/B09WMMBRY2?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.yYck6GvoaKgWWxLzaLYfwfqT6IC6lDbjD4yMxR-ARCTsTr8q4_SaTcm7bhEClqTRjTwwNMECw1pox6-yTtEzQkCK8Yl4wFyqqigJlBzTNyaeFEI8qeu6TUxsZiGeqiOM8I_BWirHq_Xp4NXhBQo7vapWvd8-krVgQj1Dg5shnQ1vD_HmCH-uLynQScOUCY3FjXG0LeHegpqlaceEnqN7AaXXkPGOULsktREXW63moGBOBfW2xv2UyMkhwV82DCmDjMfkwPjn5Xlha-8eKdY1Ec8qqsnWoboMtY_KxnRBJ7g.v028mpcslh4FYS1DoEwGwB-LokPMAVP72_eZ9y8IxC4&dib_tag=se&keywords=dynamo+torch&qid=1752097103&sr=8-6

>>2827848 (OP)
use a search engine and find one with the features you want
http://parametrek.com

>>2827848 (OP)
try Sofirn, they make decent flashlights, water resistant and water proof, usb C rechargeable, swappable batteries and really cheap.

The Nichia 519A Led is quite nice, has high CRI.

Sofirn and Wurkkos make nice budget lights.
Olight is mostly overpriced trash with subpar LEDs.

Emisar also makes amazing stuff.

>>2827848 (OP)
q1: How are you going to carry it?
This tells you what sizes to look at.

- keychain-sized with builtin battery
- 14500 lights; round; about length of finger
- 18650 lights; round; about width of hand
- 21700 lights; round

q2: Would you be bother by having to carry the flashlight in a locked state?

>>2830861
Probably an 18650, I'm not so sure about the locking thing. I guess it would be nice as long a don't have to fidget too much to unlock it

>>2827848 (OP)
Imalent MS32. Nothing can top it.