03-17-2013, 06:49 AM
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I am kinda a flashlight junky I have now 6 LED flashlights. From pocket lights to the above. It pretty much boils down to quality of the bulb. Most people "Think Flashlight" they aren't concerned about the quality of the LED. While no doubt, Home Depot / Target have some nice flashlights they are not like these. If your expecting this quality form those stores your will be disappointed.
Microprocessor-controlled, CREE light emitting diode (LED), waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
Sorry your not going to find a dealer in hilo. None of the big box stores even carry lights with CREE leds that I am aware of.
What I was looking for in a light is BRIGHT. 615 Lumen with a Cree XM-L LED... I also wanted something I wouldn't need to change batteries all the time and D-Cells are the biggest standard cell's you can find. And I was looking for something with a little heft to it since I was walking around at night (should I need it).
Anyway... Sadly, the only options you have for a quality light that puts out 10X the amount of light of normal flashlights your gonna have to order online.
I am kinda a flashlight junky I have now 6 LED flashlights. From pocket lights to the above. It pretty much boils down to quality of the bulb. Most people "Think Flashlight" they aren't concerned about the quality of the LED. While no doubt, Home Depot / Target have some nice flashlights they are not like these. If your expecting this quality form those stores your will be disappointed.
Microprocessor-controlled, CREE light emitting diode (LED), waterproof to IPX-8 Standard
Sorry your not going to find a dealer in hilo. None of the big box stores even carry lights with CREE leds that I am aware of.
What I was looking for in a light is BRIGHT. 615 Lumen with a Cree XM-L LED... I also wanted something I wouldn't need to change batteries all the time and D-Cells are the biggest standard cell's you can find. And I was looking for something with a little heft to it since I was walking around at night (should I need it).
Anyway... Sadly, the only options you have for a quality light that puts out 10X the amount of light of normal flashlights your gonna have to order online.