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Looking for reliable "all around" flashlight in the ~$100 price range (feddit.uk)

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Pretty overwhelming to try and pick one from the hundreds and hundreds of options out there. What I’m looking for:

Reliablility
Not an EDC light per se, but I’d like it to fit in a pocket when needed
USB-C charging and removable battery
Good battery life
1000 - 1500 lumens is plenty for my use.
A tool, not a toy
The simpler the UI, the better - all I basically need is moonlight mode and around three brightness settings
Adjustable beam would be nice
Bonus: one-click turbo mode (for self-defense)

So basically, something that’s not too bulky to carry around, but something I’d be glad to have with me if I were stranded in a dark forest and kept hearing scary noises around me. ChatGPT recommended the Fenix PD35 V3.0, though it doesn’t have an adjustable beam.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Thanks, but I have multiple headlamps already. I'm looking for a handheld device.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago

Hmm, well, I'll defer to others then. You could look at Zak's buyers' guide, https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html

I tend to only want Anduril lights to have consistent UI. TS10 Max seems nice but it doesn't have USB charging:

https://wurkkos.com/products/ts10-max-18650-version

It looks like the battery it comes with has its own USB charging port though, so that's almost as good. I find it annoying to have to find my external charger for lights and batteries without that.