Can anyone recommend a sturdy, bright, and cheap flashlight?

[kazaam]

Please. Looking for a flashlight, figure it might be a useful thing to have. Thanks!

 

[Tydeeh22]

nebo redline.. it works... wont break the bank.. (25 bucks), has 5 different beam options, and mine hasnt let me down.

now can you go bust some dudes skull in with it? probably not. but it is sturdy, bright, and cheap.

 

[Benny]

Surefire G2.

 

[Sylvain]

 

[AD Marc]

As sturdy is your first requirement, I can't recommend anything but a surefire. The G2X fits the bill, is bright, and relately cheap. Certainly cheaper than what replacing anything made in China again and again will cost.

Buy once, cry once.

 

[Roadie]

Define "cheap"

 

[hornadylnl]

I've got one of these and it's been a great light. New Olight T25 Tactical R5 Flashlight 210 Lumens,2010 | eBay The holster that comes with it is pretty cheap and the elastic wears out quickly. I just got one of these holsters and it's great. Nite Ize Lite Holster Stretch Fits Every Size of Flashlights | eBay

My light has 5 brightness settings you control by twisting the lens end. I'd rather it just have 3 settings. Also, you can turn the strobe on by lightly touching the tail cap to get a rapid strobe or slow strobe. For my purposes, I'd rather it not have a strobe.

 

[BDBHoover]

All of these flashlights are $45 or more... We need clarification from the OP on what his idea of cheap is

 

[Tydeeh22]

All of these flashlights are $45 or more... We need clarification from the OP on what his idea of cheap is

mine was 25 bucks..

 

[BDBHoover]

mine was 25 bucks..

Ty for the heads up... Just put one on my watchlist on ebay

 

[hornadylnl]

All of these flashlights are $45 or more... We need clarification from the OP on what his idea of cheap is

I think I got mine for $35. I had a couple Maglite LED lights and got tired of dealing with them. I constantly had to tap them to keep them going after they were 6 months old.

This first pic is my Olight in the basement with all lights off and the second pic is my old Maglite.

For double the money of the Maglite, it's clearly worth it.

 

[Roadie]

If you want REALLY cheap, but pretty bright for the price, I carry this one at work..

7W 300LM CREE Q3 LED Adjustable Focus Zoomable Tactical Flashlight Torch Lamp | eBay

 

[w_ADAM_d88]

I've got an UltraFire and I love it. It's super bright on high. I've got this one...
UltraFire WF-502B Q5 Cree LED Flashlight:Amazon:Home Improvement

 

[Tydeeh22]

not bad for the nebo.. youtube has reviews as well.

 

[theledwarehouse]

I have some nice demo lights if you want to save a few bucks.

This one in particular runs on AA batteries, has 260 lumens and is $45. New on is $65.

Quark X AA^2 DEMO

Anything Surefire will be really good, 4Sevens is a really good value, I'd pick 4Sevens over Fenix and Olight just for the better warranty and a dealing with a US based company. The NEBO isn't as bright as it says on the package and not built even close as well of the above lights, but if you think your kids might lose your light, its a cheap option. But the thing to remember is that in that critical moment, it sure is nice to have confidence that your light is going to work.

 

[esrice]

Please. Looking for a flashlight, figure it might be a useful thing to have. Thanks!

Answers to a few questions will help folks make recommendations more in line with your needs:

What size does the light need to be? Keychain carry? Pocket carry? Glove box carry? Toolbox carry?

How bright does it need to be? General tasks? Spotting critters at 100 yards? Blinding an attacker?

How "sturdy" does it need to be? Are you going to hit people with it? Should it be able to withstand a drop? Or being stepped on?

What is your budget for this light? $200? $100? $50? $20?

 

[indyjoe]

For the smallest carry: Fenix LD01 - Carry one every day. Fenix LD01R2,3 Level High Performance CREE LED Flashlight: Amazon.com: Sports & Outdoors

For AA and 2xAA sized, 4Sevens are a good value. I have some of each and they are great for flashlights.

 

[DepTaylor]

I can't say enough about the Nebo lights. I carry a sure fire 6p led on my duty belt, but keep the Nebo in the pocket of my bdu's. The Nebo is much brighter than the surefire.

I have the 250 Lumen Redline and picked up 2 of the 310 lumen lights this weekend at the 1500. I love the fact that they use alkaline batteries. The magnetic bases and low voltage indicators are like the icing on top.

I know their are a lot of good lights out there, but I don't think you can do better for less than $30.

 

[eagle5]

For the smallest carry: Fenix LD01 - Carry one every day. Fenix LD01R2,3 Level High Performance CREE LED Flashlight: Amazon.com: Sports & Outdoors

For AA and 2xAA sized, 4Sevens are a good value. I have some of each and they are great for flashlights.

I have a 4Sevens mini that I am very happy with. I would definitely give them a look.

https://www.foursevens.com/

 

[jb1911]