Which flashlight?

[Moodino]

For SAR, I recommend a handheld light as a backup, something in the Fenix line that takes AA's AND a headlamp on a headstrap or on your helmet.If money is not an Issue, Go with a Lupine Systems Wilma 830 or the latest Betty. Otherwise, the PT Apex is a great value for SAR/CERT. Whatever you do, stay clear of odd battery types or rechargeable Lions that need AC.
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I recently signed up for my local search and rescue team, and one of the main requirements to participate in a search is a CQ pack. The pack needs to have the essentials for a one or two day trip. I already have most of the gear from my hiking stuff, but the team requires two flashlights, a main light and a back up.

This is where I'm at a loss. I've never been into flashlights, so I was hoping you guys could help me out with some recommendations. The lights need to be durable and waterproof. Size isn't too big of an issue, but price is and I would prefer to keep the cost of both lights under $100, but the lower the better. Also, the lights need to use the standard AA or AAA batteries.

So far, I've been looking into a Princeton Tec Attitude and Impact II.

Thanks for the help.

 

[ofelas]

Whatever you end up with, make sure those AAs or AAs are Lithium batteries (that's one of the benefits of CR123 batteries) as they hold a charge for years, and perform in extreme climactic conditions.
LEDs seem to be better at 90% of applications, due to longevity, durability & extended runtimes.
Incandescents still have a niche application for color accuracy & high fog/low vis/smoke situations.

The SureFire A2 Aviator seems like the perfect light to me IF they release a single CR123 version. On it's main beam incandescent (it's the only regulated incandescent by the way) I'd take 30 lumens for 2 hours instead of the current (underrated) 50 lumens for 1 hour.

Seems like a Fenix P2D Rebel + Photon-2 would be the way to go if you didn't encounter much particulate suspension for your light beam to cut through.