Some time ago Accurate Reloading forums had a thread on best flashlights.

The consensus appeared to be Fenix and another maker who supplied US Airforce pilots. The latter company is now bought out / changed name.

Given the thread is something like 10 years old, what do people recommend?

Two categories - pocket sized plus a more serious, go to torch when in countryside after dark and finding way to safety, checking garden, collecting wood from wood store / bottom of garden at night.

Thanks.

Im still a fan of Fenix. Really like the PD36R for size and lumen ratio. Used to be around $100, may be cheaper now.

check this sight out

https://www.candlepowerforums.com/

Fenix.

OLight.

Streamlight Sidewinder.

Surefire.

Anything streamlight. I have several and they work great and offer usb charging. Their warranty is good too!

https://malkoffdevices.com/

I have a hound dog and man does it reach out there.

All made in alabama

I consider the "Best" to be the one I have with me when I need it... and not the one at home on the shelf...

I am just a little different like that.

I buy these as shopping cart fodder to get to the $35 free shipping. I leave them scattered about in cars, trucks, tractors, range bags, jumper cable bags, first aid kits etc.

They work surprisingly well for a $1 item. I give them away also.

Maybe bought 100 in the past 6 months.

Big fan of fenix lights. I have the PD35 and it has served me well for many years in the outdoors.

https://fenix-store.com/products/fe...700-lumens?nosto=productcategory-nosto-1

Fenix fan here also, a couple model # I don't recall, I do use my PD36R daily and hunting, has withstood drops well, even on concrete

I just picked up a Streamlight Wedge. USB charging, and fits great in a pocket.

Wedge

All good ones for sure.

The one I use that e most for everyday use is an older version of this one:

https://www.batteryjunction.com/olight-s1r-ii-baton