What kind of flashlight is in your 3rd Gen ?

I have some moderately expensive flash lights, but find that I use the el cheapo lights 10x more often. I don’t like rechargeable lights in a vehicle, don’t want to leave them plugged in and if I don’t they are dead when I need one.

so I run lights that take AA or AAA batteries. Problems there too, since everyone has moved battery production to China, the alkaline batteries leak, they ALL leak. I’ve ruined some expensive electronics with leaky batteries. So I tried something I saw online, cheap dollar store batteries. I use the red and white or blue batteries from Dollar Tree, they run 6 for $1. I’m sure they don’t last as long as say Duracell’s, but they are far cheaper, non alkaline so they don’t leak, and a few packs of spare batteries is cheap insurance.

 

One of a few at any given time.

 

Nice

 

I came across my current flashlight(s) about 5 years ago. Some tech podcast mentioned this flashlight that is usb rechargeable, water resistant and fits on a keychain. Ordered it off the web and loved it right away. I was so impressed, that I contacted Nitecore and started selling them in my little jewelry/curio shop. I've given them away to friends. They'll stop in and buy them for gifts for anyone. I will be honest, most times it's easier to pull out my cell phone, yet it's so much easier to use this flashlight. They only sell for about $10 to $12. It's nice since it's always on me.

I haven't tried this newer version, and considering it charges quicker, it'd be a better choice. I'd guess about 2-3 hours to fully charge the first version.

https://www.nitecorestore.com/NITEC...Ez2EiXixnT3B9LeJBr_2a6K7SvLnIwrBoCUN0QAvD_BwE

 

I like this thread.

I’ve got the pelican tru-color with a glow in the dark handle on my bartact seat cover

 

I just ordered me and my buddy one last week. 5$ on sale.

ETA: it was the V1

 

Glow in the dark case! That's a brilliant idea!

 

That's what I pay wholesale. Kinda pisses me off, oh well if you knew me personally, you might have gotten one free!!

 

How do you like your seat Jackers? Just got a set myself but haven’t put any seat time in yet. Hoping they help with preventing my ass from getting sore on longer trips.

 

I truly didn’t Need it, but 5$? Yeah might as well! Nice for walks to the mailbox. Bit too bulky to be my EDC but I still like it.

Another edit: V1 nitecore tube for those interested

https://www.illumn.com/special-deals/nitecore-tube-45-lumens-built-in-battery-green.html

 

I live in the desert, so we have the UV version to look for scorpions when checking the mail at night this time of the year. Trust me, you will not like getting stung while wearing flip-flops.

 

Does anyone still use/recommend the KB Voodoo Nitecore flashlights? They were the schizz a few years ago.

 

Old school 3xD cell Maglite. It’s on it’s 4th vehicle now.

 

Once upon a time I had a friend who kept sleeping in and missing class. I started going by his dorm room and pounding on his door to wake him up. He would open his door in his tighty whities. always a Fleshlight on his bed sheets behind him.

 

They are great. Night and day difference.

 

I got stung in bed Believe it or not, right in the thigh. My first house was INFESTED with them.

 

sf tacty

 

I gotten of them there indestructible tac flashlights. Gotta admit the led light from it is pretty bright.

 

I wish it was LED, it has an incandescent bulb.....I guess I didn't realize the pic was for an LED! Lol

 

These are well worth the price ($20 for 3 pack). I have them scattered all over the house and truck.