Wow... been picking up a lot of info. You can really spend hours on this board. I did do a search but found very little in the way of a survival flash light.
Before joining BLF, I was set on purchasing either a Fenix LD20 or PD31. Although there are a lot of great lights out there for a lot cheaper, I was hoping I could get suggestions on other lights that some of you plan on using in case of emergencies. Since joining, I've ordered a SolarForce L2R to evaluate as my wife's EDC or nightstand light.
My requirements are/were:
- rugged
- multi-mode (hi, med, lowlow, strobe)
- low, low, light < 2 lumen (preferred)
- for use in an urban/suburban environment
- doubles as nightstand and bug out light
- Budget = $70 USD
- runs on alkaline or lithium batteries *
* Battery Choice
The battery type is something I'm reconsidering only because it clearly reduces the field of lights dramatically. My concern was in an event of a natural disaster alks and liths would be hard enough to find once I've gone through my stock. But if it came down to me finding 18650, CR123 and 14500's in the same situation, it would seem nearly impossible.
I'm open to being "schooled" in battery practicality and would certainly weigh function, performance against a change in my battery paradigm.
I'd appreciate any help you have to offer!
Thanks!
GraveTrain
Flash-a-holic Trainee