I Bought EVERY Flashlight at Bass Pro!

PBWilson · 2019-07-14T03:04:03.000Z

Not to discount what you are doing or ruin your enthusiasm, but I’m very, VERY glad that we have this forum to find lights with up to date emitters, quality threads, springs, boards and switches, better fit and finish, more flexible/advanced UIs and most of all, offering them at a better price.

I feel fortunate that I even know about this forum and the Chinese lights that perform so well. I’m grateful for my Convoy, Astrolux, Emisar, Sofirn and BLF lights. It would be a sad day if I had to rely on big box store lights.

Do you think you’ll ever do a comparison of the lights featured here compared to their closest competitor from the big box stores? Lots of work, but just a thought. Thanks for your hard work and passion.

Mark_M · 2019-07-14T04:06:27.000Z

vestureofblood:

aginthelaw:

I could use a new Subaru Outback, Toyota rav4, or Honda Pilot if you’re still in the buying mood . I guess doing this at lowe’s or cabela’s would be redundant? Are you going to give Walmart a shot, though I don’t think you will top the bass pro selection

I thought about Walmart before I did Home Depot, but it would be hard to film there. Where I live* all* the lights are in a glass case. Bass Pro was not easy. Very loud water fall and even louder copywrited music playing over the top of that. Plus hordes of people etc. I try very hard not to make anyone feel uncomfortable when I’m filming, and try not to let them even know to avoid being asked not to. At Home Depot it was perfect, no one ever really approached/noticed me at all, only one employee knew and she was fine with it. Said I could put her in the vlog if I wanted but I had to cut that part for time sake. At Bass Pro I had to record with them around, so I asked the two you saw in the video if they wanted to be on the vlog or not and they both said they were okay with it.

Right now I am basically flying under the radar with this stuff. Most stores in general if you want to get official permission it can be done but there is a lot of red tape and I doubt my channel is big enough they’d be willing to cut any of it yet.

If you want to film at Walmart contact Media Relations. There is a form at Walmart.com to fill out and they do a pretty good job responding. I was a manager at a Walmart store for years and we had home office contact us and allow people to film for various reasons.

Paradise · 2019-07-14T10:07:10.000Z

this was really funny!

Siftah · 2019-07-14T11:23:53.000Z

PBWilson:

I feel fortunate that I even know about this forum and the Chinese lights that perform so well. I’m grateful for my Convoy, Astrolux, Emisar, Sofirn and BLF lights. It would be a sad day if I had to rely on big box store lights.

Do you think you’ll ever do a comparison of the lights featured here compared to their closest competitor from the big box stores? Lots of work, but just a thought. Thanks for your hard work and passion.

This is actually a great idea for a series of reviews! I often see friends buying a flashlight from a known-brand or from a chain store and think “ah, they should have gotten an X instead!”, it’d be interesting to see some reviews that compare the (usually more) expensive high street lights with a “cheap chinese” equivalent.

Something like a Fenix TK7 versus an AstroLux S43 or similar.

hodor · 2019-07-14T12:20:12.000Z

Another great video, love your stuff

Boaz · 2019-07-15T02:51:02.000Z

I feel really sad for people who buy anything at a big box store . the fact they spent too much makes them become entrenched into the thought that the light they just paid too much for is a great light . It's like all the Nebo's or Coast lovers,Cops with streamlights or climbers with Petzls .All wanting to defend what most people know are "If not junk" than just a really poor purchasing decision .

I'm like lots of people on the forum and enjoy almost anything that puts out light....But paying too much is just insanity .

So at $1900 for 22 lights you have 86$ in each

Wouldn't it have been easier to buy 22 Zebralights ?

What's next cutting yourself ?...Take them back !!!! While you still have the receipt.

Keep this up and we're taking away your BUDGET light membership .

Next time try... Goinggear or Illum.com

Joshk · 2019-07-15T03:42:34.000Z

I agree, if the product and the box are still in new condition just return them. It’s far better for your wallet, the products, and the environment than the other options.

WalkIntoTheLight · 2019-07-15T13:01:30.000Z

Joshk:

I agree, if the product and the box are still in new condition just return them. It’s far better for your wallet, the products, and the environment than the other options.

That’s not being fair to the store. If you were an individual selling a new light, would you appreciate it if someone intentionally bought it from you with the sole intent of using it for a few days and then returning it? It costs them money to process returns.

trailhunter · 2019-07-15T13:04:13.000Z

Let’s not worry about what he does with the lights. Just enjoy the content of the video. It’s none of our business what he does with what he bought after all, it’s his hard earned money.

cistercian · 2019-07-23T01:10:24.000Z

I really enjoyed the video and I like your channel. I love the gonzo approach and epic level
of enthusiasm. I too laugh when I play with ridiculous flashlights and class 4 lasers!!!
Best wishes!

Siftah · 2019-07-23T14:20:20.000Z

cistercian:

I really enjoyed the video and I like your channel. I love the gonzo approach and epic level
of enthusiasm.

Absolutely this - the enthuasiasm is so infectious

Jack_Kellar · 2019-07-23T17:58:51.000Z

Boaz:

I feel really sad for people who buy anything at a big box store . the fact they spent too much makes them become entrenched into the thought that the light they just paid too much for is a great light . It’s like all the Nebo’s or Coast lovers,Cops with streamlights or climbers with Petzls .All wanting to defend what most people know are “If not junk” than just a really poor purchasing decision .

Sunk Cost Fallacy is a sad thing to witness.

Lumencraft-Matt · 2019-08-17T13:48:33.000Z

Thank you all so much for the support and enthusiasm! I have finally completed part two of the video here. Bass Pro Flashlights Part Two

KandiKlover · 2020-07-30T02:17:50.000Z

I like that browning high noon. How is it? I always wanted an old school style pistol spotlight again and had the 4c version on my amazon wishlish for a while. Does is perform as a 1000lm beam should?

E30M3 · 2020-07-30T05:33:13.000Z

interesting video. very funny

KandiKlover · 2020-07-30T18:14:40.000Z

I looked at that streamlight and even STILL another 5 years later and they keep wanting to use NiCad in their light kits. WTF is wrong with them. SMH. No purchasing a seperate lithium cell extra doesn’t make it ok either.

Rexlion · 2020-07-31T04:23:44.000Z

A fun pair of videos, thanks. Now you have me thinking about buying another light, doggone it!

KandiKlover · 2020-07-31T05:14:14.000Z

Inspired me to hit up the Walmart since he didn’t do that one. I got the evermax branded version of the Stanley Fatmax 10 watt light. Gotta say, I’m very impressed at the beam intensity and the throw. Puts my TK75 to shame.

Gebe · 2020-08-02T15:35:42.000Z

Yes indeed. Your videos are very entertaining. You sure are talented and creative.

Lumencraft-Matt · 2020-08-03T16:01:45.000Z

KandiKlover:

I like that browning high noon. How is it? I always wanted an old school style pistol spotlight again and had the 4c version on my amazon wishlish for a while. Does is perform as a 1000lm beam should?

IIRC performance of the high noon was good (gave it to a friend of mine). My only problem with it is the price. $160 for a plastic flashlight that outputs 1k lumen is too much. If you can find a better deal on it that what Bass pro is offering then, ya it’s a good spotlight.