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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] 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

RovyVon Aurora A8 is probably the keychain light you’re referring to. I’m planning on getting that one as well, but like you said, it’s a bit more of an EDC light than what I’m looking for here.

The Arkfeld was what I originally had my eye on, but the proprietary connector is a dealbreaker for me. I’m hoping they’ll release a new version with USB-C, as the current model doesn’t comply with EU regulations — but I’ll probably end up buying another one before that ever hits the market.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago

Got it. Jetbeam mini one, metal body.

I don't like those polymer bodies, but I wanted the multi-color LED options, and the Jetbeam had those. USB-C charging, metal body, RGB&UV, all in a keychain. Plus, it was, like, $35. Probably not as nice as an Aurora, but it had all the features, and it's survived heavy use. I'd get it again.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, maybe, but mine's all metal, not that clear plastic. And I've been searching for it all morning and can't find it!

The Arkfeld doesn't check a lot of your boxes; there's no beam adjustment like you wanted, either. I've got a lot of lights and it's the one that's always in my pocket. I agree, the bespoke charger is a not ideal. It does allow for that fantastic tail magnet. The lack of USBC would bother me more if the battery wasn't so insanely high capacity. I'm not kidding; I think I've charged it twice in the 2 years I've owned it. It's almost comical. The UV has been handy, and the laser more in theory than practice, but I'm glad it's there. The UI is really simple; I like the hardware mode switch.

Anyway, they'll probably do a USBC version, but that doesn't help you right now. Good luck.