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  1. Dec 10, 2009 at 1:29 PM
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    I need some help picking the right flashlight for survival type stuff. I'm going to keep this in my truck this winter so if I go off the road in the middle of no where, I will have some light. This flashlight needs to be reliable, and sturdy, with good battery life, and something that won't break the budget. Any ideas?
     
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  2. Dec 10, 2009 at 1:39 PM
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  6. Dec 10, 2009 at 2:17 PM
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  7. Dec 10, 2009 at 2:22 PM
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    zombies are common around here, gotta stay armed at all times, if I can't beat them, I'll sure as hell be able to blind them:D
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2009 at 2:24 PM
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    I LOVE my streamlight stinger. I've had that thing for 6 years and it's gone through some beatings. I also installed a charger mount in my truck just in case.
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2009 at 3:39 PM
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    Alright guys thanks for all the help, The stinger is awesome, but way to pricey, so i think i'll go with the 4d mag lite
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2009 at 4:02 PM
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    Yeah, it was a little spendy for a flashlight. I think I got it for $70 off e-bay w/charger. But if I didn't have that then MagLight would def be my 2nd pick.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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    Alrighty, that'll be the one
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2009 at 6:46 PM
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    Get an Inova xo3 or the xo find them at target for 40 bucks, bright as hell for a 2 AA or 2 Cr123.

    Or just put out some monet for a streamlight Stinger either in led or halogen, get the charger with the piggyback. I have that in my truck when I go camping or offroading.
     
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  13. Dec 10, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    get L.E.D so the batteries last you longer since it's for survival. Just my opinion.
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2009 at 6:53 PM
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    yea, I sure as hell don't want my batteries running out while im out in the woods:(
     
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    im not a fan of the streamlight stinger...

    i'd go with a good Dcell Maglite in the size of your choosing...mount that bitch and be done

    not only is it a great light...but its a great defense tool as well
     
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  16. Dec 12, 2009 at 3:49 PM
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    stinger led or inova t4. i own both and wouldn't buy another flashlight.
     
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  17. Dec 13, 2009 at 2:52 AM
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    the stinger LED is by FAR a vast improvement over the regular stinger

    i just traded mine in this weekend

    mine has 2 on buttons...a dimming feature...and a strobe feature

    and its fucking BRIGHT...and rechargeable :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Dec 16, 2009 at 11:06 PM
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    Anything from Surefire. Not sure what the budget is, but IMHO there is no substitute for a quality lighting tool. Surefire lights can be had for less than a $100. I have a SF M3 Combat Light, it has a 225 lumen bulb and uses 3 CR123 batteries. It was over $240 and almost cost me my marriage, but after about a month-I had to buy my wife one too. She loves it.

    I have maglites too, but they are bulky and heavy-it is nice to have lights that are, well, light(weight). I keep a maglite as a backup in the pocket on my back door. The M3 is attached to the pillar underneath the seatbelt attachement. I attached a 1" "Quickfist" to the pillar and it makes for easy access when I need the light and the quickfist is very secure. Outside of Surefire, Pelican and Streamlight make high quality lights and are good choices for lightweight, durable devices.
     
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    They have it all from $40 up. Best on the market. I have a few M6 500 lumens, the led U2, and the 6P. All excellent.
     
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