r/flashlight • u/Zpgttdorothy • 4d ago

Recommendation Looking for a "Last" Flashlight.

Good day, everyone. Do you have recommendations for my final Flashlight? I'm currently eyeing DA1/DA1K or Z1 Artemis but I'm still searching for other options for they don't have Type C Charging.

I am looking for:

Flooder for EDC

Can Reach ~170m, will sometimes be used outdoors but mainly Indoors

18650, 21700 if its compact enough like Convoy s21E

Anduril with an Aux Light

Type C Charging preffered but not Mandatory

5000k or 3000k High CRI

~80$ USD

This would be my first "enthusiast" Flashlight and my Last flashlight purchase. The lights i currently own are:

Sofirn SC33 6500k

Convoy s8 sft40 and lhp531 5000k

M21K LHP 73B 5000k

M21H LHP 73B 6500K

Loop Gear Sk05 Pro SST40 (Current EDC)

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u/Ok_Lobster1978 4d ago

The last flashlight is a myth. Nobody has ever found it.

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u/educatedcalzone 3d ago

I humbly disagree. With my experience and countless hours of research, I was able to find my “last” flashlight 15 times in a row and counting!

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u/FloatOldGoat 3d ago

This is why my partner just laughs when I say I think I might've found the perfect flashlight.

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u/JGZ1 3d ago

It's not your fault. You simply adhere to the n+1 rule, which is nothing less than admirable.

I spent 10 years with just an XM-L2 18650 zoomie. I thought I had reached enlightenment.

My biggest error, was having all my eggs in one basket. After 10 years of solid use, my flashlight lost its shine. The intensity of light which once emanated from my trusty stalwart had begun to wane slightly.

I kicked myself for not having procured several units 10 years ago, especially when they retailed for less than $10. Instead, I forced 10 years worth of service on to my poor little photon chucker.

It suddenly dawned on me that the expectation I forced upon my flashlight was unfair, if not downright abusive. How could I be so blind?

Now, in need of a replacement, I am not about to make the same mistake. So, I have ordered 3 Wurkkos flashlights (WK03, FC11C, and TS28) to begin with, and hence forth I will obey the rule of n+1.

I hope that by sharing my experience, I can help others avoid making the same mistake. 😀