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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 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks, I'll look into that one.

Yeah, you're probably right about the adjustable beam. I guess what I meant by that was more that I'd like it to have a floodlight as well. I know some brands do this by having two different lenses and emitter. I assume that a good one like that would likely be outside my price range

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago

It's a separate piece to carry, but a diffuser is one solution to that.

The Loop Gear SK05 Pro is an interesting option for $120, but the UI isn't simple and there's a lot of toy in its feature set. I suggest the Nichia LEDs for their superior color rendering, but I think this probably isn't what you're looking for.