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I have had a flashlight fetish since I can remember. With today’s modern technology – there are some fantastic flashlights being made. Batteries are lasting longer and the lights are getting brighter. I love it!!

I have quite a few flashlights – and feel that this is one survival item that you just cannot have too many. I keep an ample supply of batteries and also have incorporated rechargeable AA batteries into my system.

Here is a photo of many of my flashlights:

Just in case I need to shed some light on the subject.....

Here are some of my batteries – not including rechargeables:

I have the POWER!!!

Having a good light source available in the event that the power goes out or you are just in a dark place is very important. I have several LED flashlights – including the Maglite LED and MAGLITE LED Lantern. The length of time the batteries last is just incredible. I also have some old fashion regular bulb lights – but gradually fazing them out.

As you can see I keep plenty of flashlights on hand. In a power outage that occurred during the summer I handed out a few of my cheap LED lights – my neighbors were very thankful. Not all of my lights are in the picture as I have several in packs as well as in vehicles. When I come across a good deal on a nice light – I can’t pass it up.

As far as batteries are concerned – I try to stick with alkalines. Many of my lights use multiple AA batteries – so that is what I have the most of. I need to add some D-cell batteries as right now I am low on inventory. Rechargeables are OK – and certainly will be useful after a TSHTF situation. I need to purchase a solar charging station.

Right now my emphasis with flashlights is to add high-quality very bright LED lights. I am sure I will do some reviews here as I go along. I recently saw a LED flashlight at Wal-Mart that was 144 lumen’s – WOW!! I think it was $25.00.

Take care all -

Rourke

Tags: flashlights, power outage, survival supplies

Supplies, Survival & Preparedness | Rourke December 10, 2010

15 Comments to “Flashlights – I love ‘em”

By Altermoor, December 10, 2010 @ 2:12 am

I would recommend a website: http://www.4sevens.com. They have some great stuff at very reasonable prices. The Quark Mini 123 is awesome for the price. If you really want to do some research, check out candlepowerforums.

(I have no affiliation with either.)
By 3rdman, December 10, 2010 @ 2:22 am

Just ordered myself another surefire. This one is the G2X Tactical for 55.00. The light is 200 lumens and a run time of 2 hours. Can not wait! Plan to replace the G2 LED 120 lumens flashlight mounted on my AR with it.

http://www.surefire.com/G2X-A-BK
By Rourke, December 10, 2010 @ 3:24 am

3rdman –

That is a nice light. 200 lumens – awesome.

Rourke
By Ty S, December 10, 2010 @ 6:13 am

One flashlight that I once had (lost during a move) was an LED that had a red light setting. It wasn’t nearly as bright as the regular setting but that was the point, as it wouldn’t decrease your night vision as much. Plus it wouldn’t be as likely to bother someone who’s sleeping if it had to be used in the same room. Can’t think of the brand name. It was something that I picked up one day at Home Depot.
By carl, December 10, 2010 @ 3:50 pm

I have one of solar battery chargers you link to at amazon. While I haven’t actually found anything better for the money, I am somewhat disappointed in the length of time it takes to charge up AA batteries. Of course that may have something to do with living in the great white north….
By Patriot One, December 10, 2010 @ 4:58 pm

I have seem the light too. The problem is how are you going to carry all those lights and batteries? If TSHTF you can only carry so much, remember onces equal pounds and pounds equal pain when you have to carry them.

I’m trying to standardize all my gear and flash lights are part of that. I want small, light lights that use the same batteries as a lot of other gear. What I’m trying to do is get down to the most common battery that will work in many items, radios, lamps, optics, etc.

I’ve come to the conclusion that you will never have just 1 battery size, but you can get it down to 4 to 6 battery sizes AA and smaller.

When you are organizing your Unit, Group or Tribe Standardize everything from batteries, cars, food, equipment, weapons and calibers. Its less to buy and requires fewer spare parts.

Stack it deep folks, hard times are coming.
By Rourke, December 10, 2010 @ 7:00 pm

Patriot –

Good point on standardizing. I personnaly like the AA battery.

As far as carrying everything – no plans to do so. The picture shows what I have lying around my house. I have other lights in packs and in vehicles.

Rourke
By Rourke, December 10, 2010 @ 7:02 pm

Carl –

That is what I have read on the reviews is that it can take quite awhile to charge – depending upon weather.

I guess that is part of solar. Hopefully if using with LED lights the batteries will last longer than it will take to charge them. Sounds like a trial!

Thanks – Rourke
By bill greene, December 10, 2010 @ 10:10 pm

i must have @15 lights. over the years, i have found that runtime is more important than lumens.

i really like multi level lights for that reason. also, i think that twist on is more reliable in a SHTF than the clickies (although i have both).

the king of runtime is my Eternalight…..3AA’s (lithium) and runs for 24hrs a day for 28 days!!! that is not a misprint!
By PFULMTL, December 11, 2010 @ 11:26 am

as a simple room light, I have this inexpensive small yard light I bought from Lowes that charges in the day and turns on when it gets dark automatically. I disassembled it and I just leave it by my window and it charges all day. Its not too bright, but bright enough to read or see in complete darkness.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_87003-59179-RPS13-MB-8_0__?productId=1260831&Ntt=solar&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Dsolar%26page%3D2
By 3rdman, December 11, 2010 @ 11:36 am

Bill,

I would have to disagree, because application determines what type of run time and lumens is required. If it is just for emergency lighting than the Eternalight may be the right light for you. If it is being run on a weapons platform than 80 Lumens in the min, but 200 Lumens will dominate. The reason for this is the Lumens must be high enough to shut down the attackers visual sense, and nothing under 80 Lumen will do that. If he cannot open his eye he cannot shoot accurately. This is what most nay sayers fail to understand when they argue against light mount weapons. We want to dominate and win the gun fight at all cost, because people who fight fair lose in the real world.
By Rourke, December 11, 2010 @ 11:38 am

PFULMTL –

I have been meaning to buy a few of these and experiment with them. Thanks for the reminder.

Rourke
By Patriot One, December 13, 2010 @ 11:22 am

Great point 3Rdman. While I would agree for CQD in buildings, I don’t like lights in an out door position. Night vision is a much better option. More batteries please.
By Doug, January 2, 2011 @ 7:33 am

L E D flashlights will not WORK after an E M P strike….unless you build a fairaday box, and store them inside it PRIOR to the strike
By Jim, January 15, 2011 @ 1:05 pm

Another good site for LEDS is Focus Zoom Lens Cree Q3 Flashlight Torch Light Lamp at
(Meritline.com) many varieties can be found here. Most all have free shipping and service is great. The more you buy the less. I picked up several LEDs here that click on, another click dims light for longer life and a third click makes the 210 Lumen’s flash rapidly, great to confuse an intruder. They have a good list, from single AA, 3 AAA, focus from flood to beam etc. And the site is much cheaper than most all others I have searched