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Going on a trip - what to bring? (social.goodanser.com)
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Going on a trip - what to bring?

This is not my entire collection of flashlights, just the ones that made the short list for my upcoming trip to Colorado and Arizona, which will involve some time outdoors.

Four seems like a reasonable number.

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[-] Zak@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

Federation test. Please ignore.

[-] jon_slider@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

M150, SC64, L16, Wizzard

[-] GreySarahSoup 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Wizard
SC64
L16
EC300 (or DM11 if walking at night)

[-] solrize@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

I don't recognize most of those lights but they seem similar enough that I don't see much point to bringing four. For a 4-light trip I'd bring:

  1. Headlamp of some kind, maybe one of the rightangles (DW4?) shown there
  2. SP10 Pro from the pic as a handy pocket/loaner light or backup with its dual fuel capability.
  3. Small LEP as an alternative to a big thrower, for outdoor distance spotting
  4. Sofirn C01R or similar, low powered 660nm red

Maybe the above uses too many different battery types and could be refactored a little.

[-] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 1 points 2 years ago

@solrize Definitely one of the right-angles. I'm leaning DW4, though the Wizard also has a lot of merit.

I don't have, nor do I particularly want any LEPs or red lights. I'm probably bringing something with a bit of throw, likely the L16.

[-] MashedPotatoJeff@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago

SP10 pro, DM11, L16, and the Wizard.

You're braver than I am, TSA makes me nervous. But 4 should be good for a trip with some time outdoors.

[-] zakreviews@social.goodanser.com 1 points 2 years ago

@MashedPotatoJeff I've had airport security in various countries look at flashlights with curiosity, but never had a problem. Security in Italy wanted me to take the batteries out of a 4x18650 light I had in my carry-on.

[-] MashedPotatoJeff@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Thanks, that's reassuring. It's that clause in the TSA guidelines that states the agents are allowed to make the final determination regardless of the written regulations that gets me. But I don't suppose anyone worries too much about flashlights or batteries these days.

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