Best flashlight on Reddit

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#1

Wurkkos

4.5
(48)
"Wurkkos TS22 (XHP70.2) or FC11C."
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"I just pulled the trigger for the TS22."
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"I would personally go for either the TS22 or SC33."
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"The Wurkkos FC11C is a great all-arounder."
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"Wurkkos FC11C is my suggestion for #1 and #3."
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"The Wurkkos FC11C would be a great start."
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"Wurkkos FC11C. Real good all-around light. Always recommended."
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"Cheap: Wurkkos FC11C. Quite compact."
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"Sofrin sc33 or Wurrkos ts23. Both XHP 70.3, around 5000lm, with a few hundred yards of throw."
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"I would recommend Sofirn SP35 (throw around 330m) or Wurkkos TS26S (high CRI) or TS22 (flood)."
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#2

Olight

4.5
(37)
"It hits all your requirements and comes with a lifetime warranty."
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"I find myself pocketing my Olight Arkfeld Pro quite often."
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"I used the prowess under a building today and loved the light."
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"Olight Baton Pro with a Olight Olink carabiner."
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"Olight Warrior Mini 3 or Olight Baton Pro."
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"Olight Warrior Mini 3 or Olight Baton Pro."
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"An Olight marauder mini."
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"Robust and slim with not too small of a body or too big with a larger well defined hotspot."
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"I got my grandparents the Olight Baton 4 Premium for this very reason."
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"Battery lasts a long time on standby, it has lockout, different light modes."
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#3

Acebeam

4.5
(34)
"Really nice light imo."
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"For #2 I also go with the Acebeam L35 2.0."
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"Acebeam L35 2.0 - You wouldn't need to quote anything to other people."
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"Acebeam E75 519A, is hard to beat."
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"AceBeam E70. I asked a similar question on here for walking my dog. Bought the e70 and never looked back."
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"Seconding the h30 rec, it's a great light!"
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"Acebeam H30."
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"Acebeam E75 is a fantastic flashlight for the average person."
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"Acebeam L35 this is a great light!"
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"Get an acebeam L16 2.0, if you want flood get an acebeam e75 519a."
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#4

Convoy

4.3
(35)
"I would suggest to consider Convoy M21H with XHP70.3 HI R70 5000K emitter... it got USB-C charging port for added convenience."
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"For a pocket thrower the Convoy S6 with a short 18350 tube is the best."
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"I like the convoy t3 with a 519a 3000k LED."
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"Convoy Z1."
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"Maximum range on the lowest budget: Convoy L21B with SFT40 5000K."
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"I'd go with the convoy S3 xhp50.3 r70 4000k."
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"A Convoy S21E with its 21700 cell and USB-C charging is an easy choice."
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"Dedicated thrower, good visibility at 400m, 21700 battery: Convoy L21B 719A."
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"Convoy L21b with a high CRI SFT40 3000k."
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"The best 21700 tube light thrower I know of is the Convoy S21B."
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#5

Sofirn

4.8
(20)
"Right now you can get the Sofirn H25LR with high CRI + 660nm deep red emitters."
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"Sofirn C8L, and get a diffuser if you want to use it as a lantern"
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"For your lantern needs - Sofirn BLF LT1."
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"My recommendation is the Sofirn SP35. It's well regulated so maintains constant brightness over the batteries life."
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"I've been carrying Sofirn Sc 33 for over a year and I love it."
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"Sofrin sc33 or Wurrkos ts23. Both XHP 70.3, around 5000lm, with a few hundred yards of throw."
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"Sofirn HS10. You can wear it as a headlamp, carry it in your hand or clip it to your clothing since it's a right angle light."
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"I would recommend Sofirn SP35 (throw around 330m) or Wurkkos TS26S (high CRI) or TS22 (flood)."
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"It's way below your price range so you could get something nicer, but the Sofirn SP35 is a nice rangey light."
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"Sofirn SP30S."
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#6

Skilhunt

4.4
(21)
"Skilhunt M150/M200 (and H150/H200 for a headlamp) Acebeam Rider RX."
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"Skilhunt H150, or H200 right angle / convertible headlamp."
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"The Skilhunt H300R (R = reflector) with the XHP50.3 is a quality throwy right angle."
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"My favourite tiny light of late is Skilhunt's E3A."
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"I'd choose the Nichia 519A 4500K option for pleasant neutral output."
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"Skillhunt H150 4500K."
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"Skilhunt M150. Lightweight, durable, great output for indoors."
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"Definitely +1 on the Skilhunt H150. Fantastic little light."
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"Skilhunt H150. There’s a 3000K version that is lovely."
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"I use a headlamp all the time when I'm doing stuff around the house."
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#7

Streamlight

4.3
(18)
"Streamlight Stylus Pro. I always carry one in my non dominant pocket."
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"I would buy two Streamlight protac 1L-1AA and keep the extra $50."
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"Streamlight microstream USB. They are about $35 on Amazon and rechargable."
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"I have a stream light and it is great. Super bright and nice pocket clip."
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"These lights are durable as Hell"
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"For administrative duties like note taking and such."
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"Streamlight strion or similar."
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"Tlr 1 hl."
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"Tlr1 or x300."
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"The TLR-1S or HL is a really good quality and common light that can be had pretty cheap."
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#8

Fenix

4.4
(10)
"Fenix PD36R."
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"I use a Fenix HM70R. Practically bombproof, very comfortable and I'd trust my life with it."
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"Fenix lights are hella durable. PD35 and PD36 models go through hell here."
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"I've had this light since 2022 and it's been a tank."
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"Would be a good place to start."
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"PD35R looks very solid and it’s very compact."
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"If you’re only wanting to look at Fenix, I’d go for the PD35R."
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"Maybe a Fenix PD40R V3.0?"
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"A Fenix PD25R is very tiny."
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"Fenix pd25r."
#9

Nitecore

4.4
(7)
"Always comes on on low mode first, no config mode confusion no matter what he does"
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"Nitecore HC65 UHE headlamp."
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"Check out the Nitecore NU25. It's lightweight and has a great moonlight mode."
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"Checkout Nitecore EDC versions."
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"Nitecore NU-25 headtorch or a Black Diamond Spot 200 have done great for me."
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"I've used NiteCore flashlights and head torches without issues."
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"I highly recommend getting a keychain flashlight... Something like the nitecore tip se."
#10

Zebralight

4.8
(6)
"Zebralight H504r because you can set it down and use it as a work light too."
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"Maybe a Zebralight sc65c."
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"Zebralight sc700d HI definitely should be on your short list."
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"I suspect he'll say Zebralight H600, but we'll see when he answers that page."
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"Best small powerhouse"
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"Zebralight H53. Super low moonlight but takes an AA so it'll be much lighter for you."
#11

Emisar

4.7
(6)
"Emisar D3AA, Wurkkos TS10."
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"Recently though, I finally have started with the Emisar D3AA."
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"I recommend the Emisar D3AA."
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"Emisar D4K is a really great light and very compact for having a 21700."
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"From Emisar I’d be looking at a D3AA for its dual-fuel capability."
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"Maybe the new Emisar DA1K. Efficient driver and a pretty compact 21700."
#12

Wuben

4.6
(5)
"Im really high on the wuben x1 right now. 2600lm for like 3+ hours is no joke."
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"Wuben E7 is very small and can be clipped to your shirt."
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"The one she does like is the Wuben X2."
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"It is very bright but can be dimmed with multiple modes."
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"Wuben L1, Wuben X3, Wuben X2 Pro."
#13

FC11C

4.4
(5)
"Represents the best combination of price, output, size, has high CRI and nice CCT choice."
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"Bernie should get an FC11C. Its sensible, cost effective and perfect for the masses."
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"It is always recommended because it does everything well and sells at a good price."
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"FC11C if lightness and ease of carry is more important."
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"These two are the most reasonable / all around. FC11C or TS26S."
#14

Armytek

4.8
(4)
"Armytek Wizard C2 in warm /green."
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"I think the armytek wizard c2 pro Nichia or zebralight h600 would be great for a helmet light."
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"On days where I know I will sit in the datacenter all day long I bring my Armytek Wizard C2 Pro Nichia."
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"Get a C2 Pro Warm for the best overall."
#15

Surefire

4.3
(4)
"You really shouldn’t be looking anywhere other than Surefire, modlite or cloud defensive."
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"Surefire Stiletto."
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"Surefire X300T-A."
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"Surefire X300T."
#16

Firefly

4.0
(3)
"Fireflylite E07X Canon or X4 Stellar."
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"The new firefly lights or the new d4k with the new boost driver."
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"I'd say anything with a Lume X1 driver and FFL351A's."
#17

SC33

5.0
(2)
"Runtime, brightness, reach, price, quality 10/10 would buy again."
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"I would highly recommend the SC33 as it has the best throw."
#18

Petzl

5.0
(2)
"Petzl actik core. It’s like turning the sun back on."
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"Get a head torch. Hands free then."
#19

Fireflies

5.0
(2)
"Get a Fireflies X4 stellar."
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"By far the best hi cri flashlight for this purpose are the new 1800k emitters by Fireflies."
#20

Modlite

4.5
(2)
"You really shouldn’t be looking anywhere other than Surefire, modlite or cloud defensive."
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"Modlite. But once cry once."
#21

Thrunite

4.5
(2)
"If you want good throw and just enough flood to be able to walk around this is the best middle ground that I have found."
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"Thrunite saber on sale is $10. Goody throwy beam for any night time use."
#22

RovyVon

4.5
(2)
"I really like the Rovyvon A8 for that use case, very bright, lots of functions."
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"It's small, bright, durable, USB-C charging, light, and glows in the dark."
#23

Noctigon

4.5
(2)
"The Noctigon DM1.12 is about the most configurable flashlight."
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"Noctigon K1 is a decent spotlight, can select emitter to customize hotspot size."
#24

FireflyLite

4.0
(2)
"Worth considering - their build quality and components are top notch."
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"Excellent driver, seems quite compact for a 21700 flashlight."
#25

Milwaukee

4.0
(2)
"Strong magnet, hole for nail hanging, pivoting head."
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"The other light I would recommend is the Milwaukee M12 Rover."
#26

Maglite

4.0
(2)
"I wanted a good cheap solid flashlight and liked the look and specs of the Maglite MagTac."
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"My recommendation would be the maglite magtac."
#27

Peak Beam Systems

5.0
(1)
"1. Peak Beam Systems Maxa Beam."
#28

Ledlenser

5.0
(1)
"Hasn’t blinded herself yet so I would highly recommend"
#29

Aurora

5.0
(1)
"It's super bright, super tiny, and easy to use."
#30

UV Gear

5.0
(1)
"Incredible build quality and fantastic prices."
#31

Pelican

5.0
(1)
"Love mine"
#32

Eagtac

5.0
(1)
"Eagtac d25a or d25c is a good option with a simple L/M/H UI."
#33

Wizard

5.0
(1)
"Best work light I have used"
#34

ArmyTek

5.0
(1)
"I rather like the ArmyTek C1 Wizard, magnetic base, pocket clip, USB rechargeable."
#35

Snap On

5.0
(1)
"I own multiple & have no plans for any other lights."
#36

Malkoff Devices

5.0
(1)
"Known for rock-solid torches."
#37

Elzetta

5.0
(1)
"Known for rock-solid torches."
#38

Cloud Defensive

5.0
(1)
"You really shouldn’t be looking anywhere other than Surefire, modlite or cloud defensive."
#39

FourSevens

5.0
(1)
"I've always been particular to pen lights when crawling around behind racks."
#40

ReyLight

5.0
(1)
"Two solid choices: ReyLight Pineapple 2A."
#41

Cyansky

5.0
(1)
"Take a look at the Cyansky H3 V2."
#42

D1K

5.0
(1)
"If you really want to light things on fire, go with the D1K or KR1 with the SFN60 emitter."
#43

Warrior

4.0
(1)
#44

PowerTac

4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of PowerTac. I have a Sabre."
#45

KC1

4.0
(1)
"KC1 with sst20 deep red and a plain ol AAA battery."
#46

e75

4.0
(1)
"The e75 519a is pretty good."
#47

FC11

4.0
(1)
"I got my grandpa an fc11 and it's serving him well."
#48

Braun

4.0
(1)
"Price point seems solid to me for entry items."
#49

Lumintop

4.0
(1)
"I like the Lumintop more, but I lost it."
#50

Weltool

4.0
(1)
"If you want something pocketable consider a Weltool T2 TAC."
#51

Scangrip

4.0
(1)
"I use the Scangrip Slim, but there are many."
#52

Jetbeam

4.0
(1)
"Always high 1st, double tap for strobe."
#53

Goreit

4.0
(1)
"Goreit G1695. Favorable features: Function as USB battery for charging."
#54

Rovyvon

4.0
(1)
"Checkout Rovyvon."
#55

S21E

4.0
(1)
"The S21E with B35AM is a good option for you at ~$30USD."
#56

Sofrin

4.0
(1)
"Nextorch 4Tool ED10, Sofrin SC32, Convoy S21E."
#57

BadgeBright

4.0
(1)
"This is what I use for a light by the way: BadgeBright Night Shift Nurse."
#58

INTL-Outdoor

4.0
(1)
"I’d suggest the SFT-70 3000K 95 CRI LED."
#59

Coast

4.0
(1)
"Coast makes a swivel-head clip-on that has red and white emitters."
#60

Manker

4.0
(1)
"Manker E03III. Get the 519a version."
#61

Nextorch

4.0
(1)
"Nextorch 4Tool ED10, Sofrin SC32, Convoy S21E."
#62

Maratac

3.0
(1)
"To be a good option for throw and portability."
#63

Ozark Trail

3.0
(1)
"Wal Mart Ozark Trail is the preferred light for the real pros like me!"

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