Flashlights for 72 hour kits around $40 and under

[Infi-del]

I don't think I said it runs for 11hrs @ 80 lumens.

Personally, I like the taper on Surefires more then the Fenix lights. I also like the quality, beam pattern, and reliability of their lights. It is personal preference, and I would like to see Surefire step up the game a bit on the LED side of things.

Hey Josh, have you ever tried the Nitecore. It's an awesome little light. Give one a looksee if you feel like trying something a little different. For the record I love my Surefire 6P with an LED drop in. It puts out a nice little beam and is a great EDC light. The Nitecore is small enough to fit on your keychain though. Impressive little light.

 

[Infi-del]

Surefire, Fenix, iTP, ext are all higher quality lights then most of the poeple I camp with have. And I'm greatfull to everyone that has helped me put together my list.

IF there are other flashlights in the $50ish price range feel free to post them.

Heber

An Inova X5 is a great pack light. Those things will run for like 60 hours. Puts out enough light to find your way by too. I think something like 40 lumens. I've got several of them stashed in various bags. They always work and they last for a long long time on one pair of batteries.

 

[wildmanh]

An Inova X5 is a great pack light. Those things will run for like 60 hours. Puts out enough light to find your way by too. I think something like 40 lumens. I've got several of them stashed in various bags. They always work and they last for a long long time on one pair of batteries.

I totally agree about the X5. Right now it is my pack light along with a headlamp. I carry it in a home made nylon case on the right shoulder strap of my day pack.

I'm planning to buy a few of the $40 lights on my list and compare them to my X5. Wondering which CR123A light at $40 will give the best bang for buck and am also wondering how the $40 AA lights will stack up.

Heber

 

[JHerman]

Hey Josh, have you ever tried the Nitecore. It's an awesome little light. Give one a looksee if you feel like trying something a little different. For the record I love my Surefire 6P with an LED drop in. It puts out a nice little beam and is a great EDC light. The Nitecore is small enough to fit on your keychain though. Impressive little light.

Here's a runtime plot of the G2 LED... Less than 3 hours before it drops out of regulation:
http://lights.chevrofreak.com/runtimes/Surefire P60L/SureFire P60L.png

The Nitecore EX10 and D10 are great little lights!