I’m not looking for specific models. Could you list some of your favorite budget light makers? I’m sure there are some I haven’t heard of.
Sofirn, Convoy, Thorfire, Lumintop, Wowtac.
Many of the lesser known companies appear to contract for a production run from another manufacturer. The Wainlight C8 looks just like Convoy’s. I would guess that most of the little known flashlight brands are importers/marketers. It would be interesting to have a list of manufacturers and their affiliates (what is the connection between Thrunite and Wowtac?).
Got at least one of all of those, but thanks. Just bought a Fitorch and a Wurkkos.
Astrolux, Convoy, Sofirn, Lumintop, JETBeam, Nicron, Fitorch, Amutorch, Zanflare.
Many new brands have been on the market in the last few years. Manufactures quality and cheap flashlights. Sofirn is my big favorite. Quality flashlights, low prices, great customer support.
I like BLF Edition lights, in general, but they are made by different manufacturers.
I love Sofirn. I have 2 with 3 more coming.
Here's the list of BLF Special Edition lights:
https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/35990
Many of them are at least partly designed by flashlight enthusiasts, and it shows.
So far I love these:
Sofirn, Convoy, Emisar and whoever made my two BLF A6’s I think I have two different versions as the printing is slightly different
Thrunite, Convoy, Sofirn and any BLF
I am really liking Sofirn a lot, and plan on getting one or two more during the 11-11 sale.
I would also like try a Convoy and Astrolux. I have some in my cart on AlieExpress, but will have to see which ones make the cut.
Emisar, Astrolux, and Sofirn are my faves and most carried lights.
Like most everyone else I would say Astrolux, BLF, Convoy, Sofirn On The Road and Emisar are my go to budget lights. My favorite manufacturers are Acebeam, Nitecore, Klarus, Armytek and Olight.
Here is a list of manufactures that I know of.
Olight
Nitecore
Thrunite
Fenix
Acebeam
Jetbeam
Sunwayman
Xtar
Lumintop
DQG
Niteye
Nightwatch
Klarus
Crelant
Haikelite
Niwalker
Rofis
Surefire
Streamlight
Skilhunt
Astrolux
BLF
Manker
Utorch
Nitenumen
Mcarmy
Zanflare
Armytek
Imelent
Maglite
Emisar
Fireflies
Ultrafire
Wow, thank you
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