Comments on: Headlamp and flashlight buying guide

By: A2

A2 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:12:45 +0000

u want a good bright flashlight but u dont want to change the batteries every campout cause mine does that, it just dies after 2 hours of use

By: jj55

jj55 — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:32:47 +0000

get a mag charger 221 lumens 3 hour run time includes battery pack and charger and adjustable beam $100.oo very bright very durable

By: Sly Fox

Sly Fox — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 20:35:44 +0000

Top right corner of the package.

By: Bert67

Bert67 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:01:09 +0000

Get a maglite

By: Ben

Ben — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 15:42:19 +0000

i want a good crank light for under 20$

By: vivitar

vivitar — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:59:44 +0000

where do you find the price for the head lamps?

By: bobthecactus

bobthecactus — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:11:03 +0000

you can also buy the Nite Ize LED upgrade kit that comes with a push button switch

By: bobthecactus

bobthecactus — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:55:13 +0000

Olight has the SR90 which puts out 2,200 lumens,but I doubt that anyone would want to spend that much money on a flashlight.

By: jrocks

jrocks — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:03:04 +0000

Where can you purchase the BSA LED Handy Lantern in Massachusetts?

By: BlueJay

BlueJay — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:36:24 +0000

I have a LED crank flashlight that i got at Wall mart for
around $15. ive had it since 2nd grade and im in 7th grade
now it still works.

By: Pepperthechessmaster

Pepperthechessmaster — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 17:49:46 +0000

were to get a good crank light for cheap (under 20 bucks)

By: me

me — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 16:50:13 +0000

People get a grip, Walmart is cheap, so spend the extra money and go to rei and get a petzl or a BD (black Diamond). and skip the flash light and get a head lamp and use lithium batteries

By: nateman

nateman — Tue, 03 May 2011 13:57:13 +0000

this is right the mag lights are awesome i have the one without the led it is bright and has a belt holder great for camp and it never fails

By: nateman

nateman — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:11:38 +0000

i have a head lamp a crank light and a mini mag

By: jj55

jj55 — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:02:02 +0000

i got a COLEMAN aluminum light two AA(they discontinued the two AA but still make the others) it is very bright and very durable i dropped it a couple times barley got a scratch on it was $25$ at WAL-MART

By: Zman

Zman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 23:44:56 +0000

I think Coast LED is the only way to go they make a flashlight that puts out 1,000 Lumens! The Quality is amazing and the price is fairly cheap compared to other brands. Mag lights are awesome as well if you do not want the ‘King of the Hill’ flashlight.

By: Random Person in the comments

Random Person in the comments — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 02:15:23 +0000

yeah no kidding! maglite doesnt make anything that awesome. although i do carry a small one that i like

By: jj55

jj55 — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:10:16 +0000

try a mini maglite led two double A batteries and they last while (the batteries and light) at sports authority thy cost 25 bucks

try WAL-MART

By: monkeyman

monkeyman — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 22:22:06 +0000

petzel headlamps are very reliable and come through when you need it most

By: AA55

AA55 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:29:15 +0000

I have a Dorcy led flashlight its 200 lumen’s and is bright

By: bert87

bert87 — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 22:19:16 +0000

WHAT DO YOU EXPECT ROBOMAKE.YOU CAN’T BUY JUST ANY FLASHLIGHT YOU SEE.

By: bert87

bert87 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:20:33 +0000

Just like troop637scout said, you want a wide beam.
I reccommend maglite led 3 watt,I have one and it works
very well.

By: hippiescout151

hippiescout151 — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 17:07:08 +0000

=] youre totally right dude

By: CLIMBERR

CLIMBERR — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:36:42 +0000

Petal headlamps work great,and anything with a red setting is better- it doesn’t screw up your night vision.

By: HippieScout151

HippieScout151 — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:55:36 +0000

OK, good flashlights, But VERY high prices!

By: HippieScout151

HippieScout151 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:05:05 +0000

Sorry, I meant SUREFIRE

By: HippieScout151

HippieScout151 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:03:49 +0000

Dude, leatherman only does good knives.

By: HippieScout151

HippieScout151 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:02:47 +0000

Awesome!! I have one too!

By: HippieScout151

HippieScout151 — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:00:05 +0000

I have a maglite 6P with an LED head. It has like, 300 lumens! The US army used them in the gulf war but without the LED head. It can blind you!!!

By: jimbo

jimbo — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:21:39 +0000

what is a GOOD STRONG, AND BRIGHT. flash light that doesnt use a million batterys.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:31:06 +0000

Fenix lights haveto be the best lights i’ve ever had and their reasonably priced too

By: troop185scout

troop185scout — Wed, 26 May 2010 03:39:11 +0000

MAG-LITES:really good flashights check them out
there are lots of brands to chose from
i go with mag’s but i use other brands to.

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:08:53 +0000

I use a Energizer headlamp, and it has been through night hiking, caving, and regular camp use. You can find it at a Wal-Mart for about $10 at the most. It is really cheap but has lasted quite a while. I also have a hand-held XPG flashlight from Cabela’s that works great.

By: middie football

middie football — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:14:36 +0000

stream light makes the best light in the world i wouldnt trust any other light

By: Where Oh Where are replacement Lightbulbs 1501

Where Oh Where are replacement Lightbulbs 1501 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:06:25 +0000

Replacement lightbulbs for mag-lites may be sometimes placed on back order with the customer service department of Bass Pro Sports Shops. Extra lightbulbs sometimes come with brand new mag-lite flashlights. Wal-Mart, K-Mart and Target Pharmacy Stores do not have replacement lightbulbs in stock and have no retail pipeline to order replacement lightbulbs for people who need to replace lightbulbs for mag-lite flashlights. Or, just purchase a completely new flashlight–what’s the big deal with purchasing another new flashlight?

By: robomake

robomake — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 12:40:01 +0000

i bought a cheap headlamp and it broke in half while i was caving

By: ssssssssssssssssssssssss

ssssssssssssssssssssssss — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 19:34:15 +0000

I am looking for A new light to use on general campouts and I am going to use the info found here to buy 1

By: scout850

scout850 — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 23:27:59 +0000

Where can replacement lightbulbs for mag-lites be purchased to replace a no longer working mag-lite lightbulb? Mag-lite flashlights are not disposable flashlights like Energizer flashlights or Everready Flashlights where the lightbulb is sealed intact and a new Energizer flashlight costs less than $20.00 for the entire flashlight at a camping store or Walgreens or Rite-Aid.

By: jdog

jdog — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 13:48:28 +0000

mag-lites all the way! the one i have adjusts for a wider area of coverage.

By: D

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:48:12 +0000

go with a mag lite. but a leatherman light is still good.

By: scout1472

scout1472 — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:30:54 +0000

Are “Shake Lite Flashlights” good as usuable flashlights. They don’t require any flashlight batteries and produce energy for a flashlight by having a magnet slide inside a metal coil “slinky” type coil within the flashlight. Crank flashlights require someone to wind a crank for up to 90 seconds to produce enough energy to light a flashlight lightbulb. For flashlights which use batteries, it is easy to find replacement batteries for a flashlight–however, where can someone find replacement lightbulbs for flashlights which contain removable lightbulbs?

By: scout

scout — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:24:43 +0000

I have a surfire e1e it only ways two ounces and it works great

By: LED

LED — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:48:03 +0000

For christmas i got two 9 LED flashlights. Both metal. Both from HUSKY. I also got a awesome 1-3 LED streamlight headlamp. ( It has different settings, 1. one LED 2. 3 LED 3.Xenon bulb.) They are all very reliable.

By: qualitycamper

qualitycamper — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:44:55 +0000

Wallmart may be CHEAP but they do NOT have quality flashlights!! I bought one the night before my first camping trip and it did not even work!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Hallelujah

Hallelujah — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:34:30 +0000

I bought one of those weird national zoo crank lights where you squeeze it and it charges. I wouldn’t recommend getting one of those. I dropped mine onto its side and the gears dislocated. Now the charging setting doesn’t work. Don’t trust National Zoo gift shops!!!

By: troop637scout

troop637scout — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:13:46 +0000

hey king tut and papa smurf, you can get a lithium version of that for 8 bucks more. it has twice the battery life.

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By: troop637scout

troop637scout — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:11:57 +0000

this is another one of those things where there’s so much to choose from. i reccomend that you buy a wide beam flash light. it works great for any occassion wheather your hiking in the mountains or going from your tent to a tree for a restroom break. it lights up the night and dosen’t eat up battries quick.

by:troop637scout

also, if you have any questions for me, just type them here in the blog but put question for troop637scout. thanks.

By: powerchimp

powerchimp — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:29:15 +0000

oh, and crank lights can break so be careful. :]

By: powerchimp

powerchimp — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:27:44 +0000

princeton tec lights may be a little on the pricey side. but I found one called aurora thats somewhere between 20-45$ [can't remember had it for so long (still works)]. it’s one of the brightest in my troop and i’ve yet to break it. p.s. MAG lights are great around home and camp but dont recomend for backpacking due to metal frame.

By: real world 96

real world 96 — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:38:29 +0000

MAG LITES ALL THE WAY! NO WAY I WOULD USE ANY OTHER FLASH LIGHT.:)

By: jesus rocks

jesus rocks — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 04:14:33 +0000

petzls are good $20-40 but well worth prise black diamond also good headlamps
maglite aa’s model are also one of my favorites
maglite sells converter kits for their flashlight like led and bottom push button
maglites can also be used like a candle or lantern if you take off cap and put it on bootom

By: Moo

Moo — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:04:13 +0000

It’s better if you actually get a crankable light , since you never have to change the batteries or light bulbs. Plus its useful for emergencies.

By: Cow

Cow — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:28:26 +0000

Princeton Tec is a great flashlight and headlamp brand.(Their flash lights are so small, I fit it in my survival kit.The lights have a low, med,high, and flash modes.)

By: king tut

king tut — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:29:28 +0000

i have an energizer one that i bought from wal-mart and it works fine for me.

By: dawn kay

dawn kay — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:54:06 +0000

why dont you got pictures

By: Papa Smurf

Papa Smurf — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:17:02 +0000

I used one of the Energizer LED head lamps from Wal Mart for 6 months while through hiking the Appalachian Trail. Used it every night and only changed the batteries 3 times! Great head lamp.

By: pie

pie — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:29:06 +0000

i got one from walmart it is not durable

By: flash light trouble

flash light trouble — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:49:02 +0000

i’ve found out that when you are sleeping on a campout it is easier to put your flashlight in a boot or shoe than on the ground next to you becouse if nature calls and you cant find your flashlight than your in trouble.

By: camper 101

camper 101 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:44:22 +0000

i have a light weight aluminum one that is great for backpacking, then i have an l.e.d lamp for summer camp, and a larger flashlight for camping trips.

By: LEo

LEo — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:44:52 +0000

I bought an energizer headlamp that works great…it has four settings and the power lasts long….good

By: bobert the robert

bobert the robert — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:26:27 +0000

I have a nice crankable flashlight that is slightly dimmer than some others, but it’s good for outdoor camping. I’m not sure about caving, however. And bobscout 45, was caps lock on and you were looking at the keyboard, or were you using caps lock on purpose? I want to know, because all caps is bad internet etiquiite.

By: botscout45

botscout45 — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:59:42 +0000

GREAT ADVISE

FOR SCOUT CAMP THE LED LIGHTS WORK BEST

GET EM FROM ACADEMY CAUSE WALMARTS WELL THEIR NOT DEPENDABLE

By: love guns

love guns — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:56:33 +0000

thanks, Jesus follower!

By: Yeshua Lives

Yeshua Lives — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:52:20 +0000

I have a wind up flashlight and it is great for reading in the Tent!!!!(for all you readers out there) It’s great but it runs out of juice really fast.

By: ?

Sat, 10 May 2008 17:45:43 +0000

i would suggest getting one of those flashlights that all u have to do is charge it up using a little crank on the side. it not brightest but will keep you out of dark

By: $

Fri, 09 May 2008 19:05:46 +0000

mAG LIGHTES ARE OK AND ARE CHEAP BUT YOU CAN GET MUCH BETTER ONES

By: Jesus follower

Jesus follower — Sun, 04 May 2008 15:16:48 +0000

i agree love guns, i have a mag lite too and its great!

By: SAR Rick

SAR Rick — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:00:11 +0000

Walmart sells a single AA cell LED flashlight that is light and small and will last all night for about $5. I keep one in my search and rescue packas a spare.

By: Ion Engine

Ion Engine — Thu, 01 May 2008 03:14:57 +0000

Awesome!!!

By: will

will — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:39:06 +0000

Why have I not heard about this before?

By: PEssist scout

PEssist scout — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 21:11:21 +0000

boring lol

By: love guns

love guns — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:49:42 +0000

mag-lights work very well, have a life time warenty, and they have a extra light bulb

in the bottom! I have one and it lastid for 5 years!