wiggles

Home depot has these right now for $10 each




They are BRIGHT! Its a 50 led array, after i got one and saw its performance i went and got two more! One for the jeep, one for the garage and another for everything else

askingxforxit

Streamlight Stinger LED for work and a Mini-Mag LED in the glove box

DirtRoadXJ

I got the 3 pack of lights from Costco. They work great and no worries if one gets lost or breaks cuz theyre so cheap.

rmoore1031

Surefire any day of the week. Great quality and I believe they were the first to have a 10 year shelf life on their batteries. Plus FREE!!

btmbass

I've got a headlamp from AutoZone, it works decently well.

98_XJ Sport

D Cell MagLight mounted to my center console

thatXJguy

I just purchased this as a self-Christmas present. Thanks for the advice!

Unknown XJ

I've got a 5 D cell Maglight beside my seat and a 3 D cell in my hatch. Both were under $30.

macgyver35

Nice collection. I'm a member of candlepowerforums and have a few dozen lights currently. One of them, is the uber-rare lime green 3 D cell Mag. It's in new condition, and I still have the original box. Found it in Finland and had it shipped to the states a few years back. I paid $35 with shipping. I've been offered as much as $400 by collectors.

macgyver35

To the OP:

I've been a collector of high-end flashlights for years. I have had probably over a hundred different lights over the last 6 years, and I'm a member of candlepowerforums as well. I know flashlights.

I will tell you that Streamlights are great, but very pricey. Many have durability features (front and rear springs, epoxy encapsulated driver boards, etc) that make them suitable for tactical weapons mounting, but that average user may never get their money's worth out of them.

Personally, if you want something small but powerful to keep in the glove box/console/pocket, I strongly prefer lights powered by a single AA battery. These batteries are sold EVERYWHERE, so finding power for these kinds of lights is easy and cheap. Even the most back-woods gas station will likely have a pack of AA's for sale if you find yourself in need. It's also easy to store a 4-pack of good quality batteries in your console.

Here's what I'd recommend for you in your price range:

Lighthound LHAAXPG Tactical AA flashlight XPG R5 emitter - $21

I have this light, and the XML emitter version too. While the XML puts out more lumens, it is very "floody" and doesn't light up objects out beyond 30 yards very well on a standard AA. The version I'm recommending has the R5 emitter, which while somewhat less powerful, has a better beam shape that strikes a good compromise between up close flood and distance throw, and is very efficient. It's 105 lumens on high (about 5 times the light output of a traditional 3D Mag). Very good quality, easy to keep anywhere, and has a nice removable clip. This is one of my EDC (every day carry) lights, and if you get some 14500 cells to go in it, it's a searchlight in your pocket!

http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound...ED_p_3959.html

Olight I2 with Cree XP-G R5

This one isn't as bright as the last one, but it's much smaller. Even with all the lights I've owned, this one is a favorite, and I keep it on my keychain. Three brightness modes. 1.7 hours on high (75 lumens, about 4 times the light of a traditional 3D mag) and 60 hours on low (2.5 lumens). I really can't say enough good things about this light. It takes abuse and just keep right on going, and it's always with me. It will also tail-stand for use in hands-free candle mode.

http://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-i2.html

Both of these vendors are well known in the flashaholic community, and you can trust your business to them.

If you'd like any other advice or information, just let me know. For around $55, there are several more options for great small lights, with even more features, but seriously, the two above will work great for anyone, and they are much better quality than almost anything you'll find at Home Depot, Lowes, or the like. Stay away from Mag. Their newer LED models are a big improvement in terms of output, but they are lacking in features and quality.

Jackup

I have an Energizer E2 5-mode headlamp. Can't beat a headlamp, frees up both hands. Also have a 4D in the floorboard.

canada_man

mini mag

Boost Happy

http://www.everydaycommentary.com/20...7r-review.html

macgyver35

Here's just a few from what constitutes my current collection, both high-end and cheapies. I have some more up at work, but these are what I have in the house. I also have a couple dozen others at the house not shown because they are duplicates of ones in the picture (different colors, etc).

Specs listed are shown as:

Brand/Model/Emitter brand and model/# of modes/battery type(s)/output on highest mode



1) Ultrafire EMR1 Rebel LED 5-mode CR123/16340 180 Lumens
2) Fenix P2D Premium Cree Q5 7090 5-mode CR123 180 Lumens
3) Fenix P1 Luxeon 1-mode CR123 165 Lumens
4) Uniquefire L2 Cree XML-T6 5-mode 18650 500 Lumens
5) Fenix T1 Cree Q5 7090 2-mode (2)CR123 225 Lumens
6) "No Brand" Home Depot Unknown 1-mode (3)AAA 150 Lumens
7) Uniquefire L2 Cree XPG R5 5-mode 18650 320 Lumens
8) Uniquefire L2 Cree XPG R5 5-mode 18650 320 Lumens
9) Commercial Electric 5mm LEDs 2-mode (3)AAA Unknown
10) Mag-Lite 3D Incandescent 1-mode (3)D ~30 Lumens (super rare lime green anodizing)
11) E-Tech 5mm LEDs 3-mode (3)AAA Unknown
12) Akoray K-103 Cree Q4 1-mode AAA 130 Lumens
13) Olight I3 Cree XP-G2 3-mode AAA 80 Lumens
14) "No Brand" Unknown 1-mode AAA ~30 Lumens
15) Black Cat HM-01 Golden Dragon 1-mode AAA 100 Lumens
16) "No Brand" 5mm LEDs 1-mode (3)AAA ~35 Lumens
17) "No Brand" SMD 1-mode AA ~25 Lumens
18) Skyray S-A1 Cree XPE Q3 5-mode AA 160 Lumens
19) ITP A2 EOS Cree XPE R2 3-mode AA 85 Lumens
20) Nitecore D10 Cree XPG R2 100-mode AA/14500 140 Lumens
21) Akoray K-106 Cree Q5-WC 5-mode AA/14500 120/230 Lumens
22) Lighthound LHAAXML Cree XML-T6 3-mode AA/14500 123/325 Lumens
23) Olight I2 Cree XP-G R5 3-mode AA 75 Lumens
24) Ultrafire C3 Stainless Cree Q5-WC 5-mode AA/14500 100/190 Lumens

DirtRoadXJ

^^^ Good lord thats a lot of flashlights.