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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've changed up the format here to make the list easier to maintain and present the information more clearly. I don't plan on making site-specific versions anymore; I hope the community won't find that too self-promotional.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

IMO this format is so much more readable. Definitely think this is an upgrade - much appreciated, as always!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Thank you as always for your hard work!

Here's some feedback, take it as you wish:

  • A changelog from the previous version is always nice.
  • For the 'Quick List', consider emphasizing the light's niche, rather than the model names which are probably meaningless to newcomers. For example:
    • Budget General Use Light: Wurkkos FC11
    • Headlamp / Angle Light: Skilhunt H04 RC
    • Long-Range "Thrower" Light: Sofirn IF22A
  • Typo? Convoy Z1 B35AM.
[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

Thank you for continuing to support this new community. And the new format looks great!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

I'm looking for a thrower for hiking. Either 18650 or built in charging port. No idea what throw distance I want. Biased towards right angle but I think those aren't common for lights focused on throw. Is the IF22A my best option or is there something better? Price not an issue, to a limit (290 is above that limit).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thank you for the update! Really curious about the H150. I hope they will release it soon.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for this list - very useful! Just happened to stumble across this community, and could do with a new torch/flashlight for work. Excellent timing!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Note the Manker E02 and E03 are 25% off right now, from the links on your list.

You might add the D25 series headlamps. I think they are made by Boruit, though sold by Sofirn and others. They work and are ridiculously cheap, starting at $17 here: https://www.sofirnlight.com/collections/headlamps

Added: they have a 20% off code too! So they start under $14 w/o battery.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for making the list!

The Amazon links for the Thrunite TC20 v2 aren't working. TS10 price is now $23.99

[–] n3mo 1 points 1 year ago

Just wanted to say thanks for this list. As a new consumer of flashlight content, this was very useful way to catch up on common considerations and some models to consider. I even picked up a Wurkkos FC11 for $23. What a step up over the random cheap flashlight I was using before! And this is considered a “cheap” flashlight?! I was doing some comparisons with the crappy flashlight I had before: Of course, the brightness and feature set is so much better, but the high CRI of the FC11 is magical! What a great flashlight!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@zakreviews @flashlight

Awesome new format, it looks pretty good.

I also thought that the Sofirn BLF LT1 was much more expensive, I think I might get one.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I need an account on your instance.