kfeusse Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 can some one here direct me to a good flashlight that doesn't die before the batteries die? I would prefer one WITHOUT an LED light, but I don't even know if that is possible anymore...and I would prefer one that uses either C or D cell batteries....the little ones just don't last long enough in my expereince...so unless you know differently from a different flashlight...I use it everynight to check on the kids before bed and during the night if I need to attend to someone in bed...my flashlight is VERY important to me. thanks. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We have a 12 year old basic MagLite. It works the way it worked when we received it. It's the large model, takes D batteries, no LED, and I still see them in stores. It's heavy, but it is a great flashlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hmm we don't use ours that much, but the led ones we do have I really like because they are really bright. my mom got them for us at Home Depot. She got the pack of about 8 and everyone got a couple. I think they sell some that are rechargeable so you could plug it in every day and use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5of5 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Can you explain why you don't want an LED? I've had tons of different flash lights, and strongly prefer the LED ones that I have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfeusse Posted November 17, 2011 Author Share Posted November 17, 2011 Can you explain why you don't want an LED? I've had tons of different flash lights, and strongly prefer the LED ones that I have now. I just think the LED kind have a very harsh light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 We have maglites mostly. We have a few of them. My boys all have wind up flashlights for scout camping. They might be LED. I get them at Walmart. I don't worry about the batteries going out when they are wind up. Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Well...if money is no object...and you REALLY want a dependable flashlight that is considered the cadlillac of flashlights, many policemen buy this one: http://www.basspro.com/SureFire-E2D-LED-Defender-Flashlight/product/102002/140755 However, it is LED. If you aren't looking to spend that much, look around on that site and you will find several very dependable flashlights. This time of year you will find several retailers selling the cheap multi packs of small flashlights usually in multi colors. Frankly, I love those and keep them all around the house. I've been amazed how long the batteries last but you might not have the same experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sebastian (a lady) Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Pelican lights are incredible. I still have the one that my FIL gave me for using as an engineering division officer in the Navy. It's almost 20 years old and is still on the original bulb. I once dropped mine while climbing down a 3-4 story ladder into a fuel tank. It hit bottom, bounced and stayed lit. I love these lights. FIL has used them in his fire department for over 20 years. We gave them as gifts to our groomsmen. DH used his on his ship and in his volunteer fire department. We ordered two as Christmas gifts for our older sons, who keep stealing ours to take on campouts. In my mind, there isn't a better light. My model is a Super SabreLite Submersible. (Yep, I never join in vacuum or food processor threads, but ask me about my flashlight and you'll get an earful.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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