Flashlight for car

gamma_nyc

gamma_nyc

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hi,

I’m looking for something about the size of a 3 d-cell maglite, and before buying an LED version I wanted to check with you all.

Desired specs:
-Adjustable intensity and beam shape
-Last up to 3-4 hours on a set of batteries
-heavy/sturdy enough to be “tactical”
-not more than 70 bucks

Thanks BF!
 
nothing will probably come close to a 3 d cell with LED I hate to say...most of the industry is headed smaller otherwise. BTW, it's a great car/truck light...defense without the felony!
 
Leave the batteries out of the flashlight as they will be drained when you need them.

I've got an olight r50 it's got a large battery in it. Not too big or too small. Think they make better than it now.

Check out Advanced knife bro
On YouTube, he has some of the most entertaining led light reviews and he's got a lot of them.

Check out his video on the convoy L6

I haven't tried any of Maglites led flashlights to recommend one.

If you want something smaller I like my olight s1 baton which has a much smaller and faster draining battery. Magnetic butt cap which can be useful to stick to any metal on the car. Cr123 batteries. The rechargeable ones don't last very long at all. The use once last longer iirc. And they are brighter than aaa-d cells.

I'd say a good 18650 lamp is perfect for the car tho. Lasts much longer if needed. 18650 provides much longer and brighter output. Just recommend buying from authorized dealers tho, lots of fakes or falsely advertised batteries on the river and bay sites. Heat kills batteries too. So don't run them too hot or on turbo for too long. And don't leave them in a hot car. As mentioned above don't leave the battery in the flashlight or unscrew the cap so there is zero connectivity. They will drain. If heat can't be avoided make sure to replace the batteries depending on your climate.
 
My vehicles use the older LED Maglites that use 2 D batteries. Before that, the older Maglites were 3 D. I've used Maglits in my vehicles for years, never a problem, and I live in MI and the lights have sat in some cold winters.

The newer LED Maglites fit all your requirements. Check out the Maglite ML300LX at $50.
 
I just cleaned out my truck and discovered one of my C (two cell) flashlights inside (typical button design with aluminum body). Have like 5 or 6 of them and use often. I however love the things and Lowe's doesn't sell them any more going with the more compact 2A and 3A stuff. LED maglights aren't bad and the D cell batteries are very efficient (per my reading). Just don't forget about it for a year and expect it to work.
 
Thanks all. I just ordered a ML300LX in green, because it was 10 bucks cheaper and I kinda like the look!

Merry Christmas
 
Good choice. Now..., add a bust-a-cap glass break tail cap and a neoprene grip-tite sleeve and you have the perfect auto/truck light.
 
I have an OLD 5C cell MagLite ( no longer manufactured), left over from my days as an EMT. We used them to break car windows to effect access to a victim and because they were indestructible. I later added a tail cap designed for window breaking and a good LED replacement lamp. ( I’m guessing it puts out 150+ Lumens). It now lives under my car passenger seat, ready to smash my window if I get trapped in a wrecked car. It’s like having an old friend along for the ride .
 
After using the ml300lx for a half dozen night walks, and having owned 4 older maglights...this new model is just great. It’s much brighter, focuses/adjusts quicker, has some really nice and positive knurling, and the switch has a nice feel to it. “10/10”
 
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