Is flashlight an effective tool for self defense?

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You will have no regrets with the Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril 5000K for what your plans are. They are cheap enough so you can always get another. I have the 2700k model on the way because I have nothing with that warm a tint

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Now, don’t forget a headlight…

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Exactly…. 2✅

And HERE is one that will not break the bank. $16.19 on sale!!!
And it is a good one too.

I use mine multiple times a day for one reason or another. :white_check_mark: :white_check_mark:

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Put a good lanyard on it and you could swing it like a weapon. It’s got enough heft.

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Welcome back to the thread, it has been entertaining so thanks for starting it.

Get the diffuser for the SP36, then you can use it as a lantern as well. I bought the diffuser, but has not arrived yet, but for the Pro (got it in 5000K though). Then I went out and bought the BLF-LT1 to use as a travel lantern. You will enjoy the SP36 I’m sure, the diffuser will just make it multipurpose.

I’m sure I’ll use the LT1 more, but nice to have the option of a backup. Lantern also has a 2700K tint. New version can also be used as a powerbank.

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I ordered the kit with the Sofirn batteries. Hope their batteries will last me for a while.

I’ll remember the Sanyo GA when it’s time to restock. Thanks for the tip on good batteries. :+1:

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Sofirn must be loving this thread! $$$

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I will absolutely get that diffuser!

I have only seen the lanyard solution where the paracord wraps around the light about a dozen time, and I don’t think I can do as good a job. I really like how you do the lanyard. The beauty in simplicity! And very flexible too. I’m going to copy that :slight_smile: Thank you!

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I haven’t received my light yet, and I already think about something with a different tint than my 5000K :slight_smile:

Enjoy your 2700K model! I’m thrilled for you :+1:

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Good reminder, thank you :+1: . I’ll certainly need the headlight. It’ll come in handy when I need both hands free.

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To be honest with you, I’m so tempted. $16.19 is at a very good price point, great discount. Not too much pressure on the wallet :). Thanks for the sale alert.

Time for me to read up on this light.

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Better yet, I’ll put it in a pillow case, and have a go at it! (Bad Boys reference, the one with Sean Penn :slight_smile: )

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For the record, this was going for $12 and Amazon had it under another name a few weeks ago for $6. I think there are many versions of the same thing sold under a different name.

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I’ll definitely get the diffuser, and very soon. That will buy me some time before I pull the trigger on the BLF-LT1.

Thanks for the heads-up about the new version. I will wait for the powerbank capability. Hope they will be out soon.

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WOW!!! $6? So glad for those who got in on the deal.

Thank you! I’ll look for it and set a price watch alert with camelcamelcamel.

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I think if you check the $12 price on Amazon was for the D25S model… I got five (5) of them.

The $16.19 price is what is on sale now. It is the D25L model with the Samsung LED’s.

As far as the $6 model under “another name”…. why waste $6 on what is most likely gonna be a piece of junk with unknown crap LED’s?!?

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This is the one for $6, for working on the car and getting grease and oil on it, its perfect.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B094FSCV3C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Agreed, if one routinely gets oil & grease on their head when working on a car, the $6 version might indeed be their best choice. :white_check_mark:

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for a headlamp, I would Not want Low CRI, not even for $6… Im worth more than that.

andy_u, thanks for the update on what you ended up buying.
Congratulations on making a High CRI choice.
High CRI is the only way I fly.

about the LED you chose:
The 5000k LH351d is an excellent intro to High CRI and near Daylight white color temperature. Good for staying awake, alert and active. I use one as a headlamp when doing active tasks, in my case LED swaps. I switch to a warmer light when relaxing.

future factors to consider
the light you chose uses 3 batteries. It is important to keep them as a matched set. Mark them so you know they go together.

mismatched batteries can overheat when they try to equalize their charge

you can monitor the batteries with a voltmeter. They should all have the same voltage.

Never borrow one battery out of the set, to use in a different light.
Because that will run one battery down to a different voltage than the other two in the set of Three, and when the discharged one gets back together with the other two cells, there is a danger of venting with fire. This is serious… do not mix mismatched batteries of different brands, different charge levels, different discharge specs, different ages.

about color temperature choices
I like to have at least one warm light, for relaxing in dark situations such as camping.

so the next light you choose, be it a headlamp, or otherwise, you have the opportunity to buy a warmer LED. I suggest 3500k.

on the left is a 5000k LH351D (similar to what you have ordered), on the right is a 3500k 219b

For an EDC light, I recommend you look at the Emissar D4V2 with short tube, it is available with 3500k LEDs… I think it will blow your mind. If you spring for the titanium version with the short tube, it could be the one light to rule them all… LOL

enjoy!
the journey is the destination

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Awesome lanyard thread that you linked, thank you. I’ll have to reference that again when my light gets here.

My simple plan at the moment is to copy your technique of wrapping the light but reducing the hand loop to the size of a ring, just big enough to attach a carabiner to it. Then I can clip the carabiner to my belt loop, and also add a thicker cord to the carabiner for more comfort on the wrist like you mentioned. Hope my plan will work out :slight_smile: