I have to work, but the family is going camping without me. Wife asks which flashlight she can borrow to take with her and the kids.
I’m rocked to the core. Visions of Obi Wan just casually handing Luke a lightsaber to swing around in his house.
My flashlights only range between “hotter and brighter than the sun” to “wouldn’t be out of place on a police helicopter”.
Nothing in this range is remotely qualified for use by wife and kids, much less dealing with the batteries that power them.
The only solution is buy more flashlights. Maybe something that also uses AA batteries (le barf).
Head lamps. Trust me.
I personally use a bike light strapped to a 2 gallon jug of water.
The solution is always more. I ordered a Klarus RS10 for my Dad last week. He’s been a lifelong 6V Dolphin user since the 70’s.
He can’t remember where the AAA Fenix I gave him a couple of years ago is. He pulled his Dolphin Mk6 out of the cupboard a couple of weekends ago for something and I was embarrassed for him when he turned it on.
I can’t let him live like that, what sort of son am I?
If you want to avoid the AA batteries, you could spend a little more and get the Sofirn SP40. I’ve got one which I rely on pretty heavily and it has served me well this far.
I’m really happy with my little Wurkkos fc11. Goes from quite faint to very bright, 18650 battery, usb-c port for charging, easy to use, IPX7 water protection, magnetic tailcap so you can easily attach it to all sorts of stuff. And at only ~€28 it’s quite cheap.
The 2700k temp option is also very nice for a more cozy and not so harsh light.
Two questions, do you have the 519a version and if so how is it? My friend wants a decent light but doesn’t wanna jump down the rabbit hole and it seems a good option for him. Secondly, have you tried removing the tailcap magnet? He doesn’t want one but I read it can be removed.
I know I’m like, super late to this party, buuuut I have half a dozen of these.
The 519a is gorgeous, no complaints. Not as bright of course, but that’s always the tradeoff.
I haven’t tried removing the magnet, but they sell a non-magnetic version of the tailcap for cheap!
