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I’m a firefighter and I carry one of these on my gear for quite a while now. I use the black plug in mine to focus the beam to cut through smoke. These things are tough they are water proof and I’ve burned all the paint on the letters and they still go strong. Best light I’ve ever used recommend them 100% Also the reason the battery is in a pack is they sell a rechargeable battery for it
Ya He titled the Video “TESTING the Toughest flashlight on Amazon”, and then tests it by shining it at the wall inside his shop with the lights on...💡 Glad I wasn’t the only one who kept waiting for him to go outside at night to test them. Lol😂
He tested the beam, he compared it to a regulat flashlight, and he compared all the inserts. That was a test... are you not tired of watching people shine flashlights at trees as if the camera sees exactly what your eye does? It will light up a tree in the dark... we all know this. It's easier and better to compare in a consistent lighting brighter area.
These are great lights. Cody, you should include some night testing or torture testing in your review. May also want to talk about the product ratings (IPX, NFPA, etc.), especially with these lights, it's what makes them so popular among emergency and utilities personnel.
Streamlight also has a light called The Sidewinder.Itwas made specifically 4 Molly webbing. It runs on 2AA . It may not be what you want but just something to look at to keep on your plate carrier.
As someone who loves your videos more than probably anyone one else on youtube and someone who watches way more than I should, I am obsessed with preparedness, knowing what you have and having quick access and all that, just a small suggestion for these videos, which are 10/10 keep up the good work, would be to either put a keyword in the title for videos like this or even make a separate playlist so they're all in one place or a quick search will bring them all up. Like I said I love the channel overall I watch at least three of your videos a day and plan to watch all 2300 over time. Much love from South Carolina brotha!!
I like the lights. We have used the candle lamps for camping for years. Easy to use and reliable. No liquid fuel to spill or store. Thanks for going through your picks and sharing your work with us. I hope you are able to get some amazon spiffs with the links.
i was surprised that the black/amber plugged lights were brighter, I was under the impression that this is designed to reduce the too high part of the beam to only allow the evened out peripheral beam to shine so as not to cause reflection back in heavy smoke/fog conditions (hope this makes sense), perhaps the plugs also reduce standing wave cancellation/attenuation? (like wave ripples colliding)
i like your choice and tend to agree with your pick i also keep all my emergency or prep tools and products to run on double A batteries that way i always know if i have a fresh supply of just that size i will have lights,radio, and a few other important things working in my home or possession most importantly in a lengthy power outage i also keep a candle survival lamp i use backpacking and that will allow me to cook or boil small quantities of water for purifying of course according to Google the best fuel for long term storage are diesel and propane ? i still treat my Deisel fuel anyway with a antigen and water removal conditioner as that’s what i use inmy Deisel truck a buddy of mine that works for one of the larger long distance freight companies saw the one i use and told me that’s what they use in their fleet semi trucks so i keep with it it’s sold in Walmart that makes it handy and easy to find and they generally have it in gallon containers too i’m not saying it’s the best but i know it works for me as my truck has always started no matter what the weather and when i do drain my separator i’ve never seen sludge or water as i always pour it into a clean clear glass jar,date it and store it on a shelf for a long time allowing everything to settle then i inspect it with a bright light and my nose not very scientific i guess but i was told the labs were pretty costly as i have a buddy that owns a big paving company and they send samples out on many of the machinery they own they of course use off-road or dyed fuel to save on taxes and i know he also uses that in his motor yacht which is legal to do he doesn’t take any chances on putting it in his trucks as inspectors very often stop by and do dip tests on those ! i’ve helped him inmy marina fuel up his boat with 55 gallon drums i used to get for him and used for myself for extended trips offshore in another fishing boat ! yep 110 miles off shore in the Atlantic Ocean there aren’t any gas stations so we needed to bring our own to get back to the dock after fishing for Tuna which incidentally is a 30 plus hour trip and often yields over a thousand pounds of fish for 6 guys yeah we eat sleep and live for fishing a couple of times a year it’s tiring but worth it IMO
Make sure the top of your front plate is touching the two bumps where your collarbones meet, your back plate should be just as high. Off the top of your heart is your aorta and your superior vena cava, fairly important according to most doctors. Not saying your plates were in the wrong place as I couldn't see your sternal notch, just trying to help.
I’m a fan of Mag-Lite flashlights, but have been frustrated with how quickly D-cell batteries go dead just sitting in the car unused. They seem to handle Texas summers okay, but as soon as we get a random cold snap, they go completely dead. On the other hand, I’ve had a mini AA-powered Mag-Lite sitting in my glove box for years that still had some juice in it after going through extreme heat and cold winters. AA batteries seem to handle temperature extremes better than D-cells do.
The firstlight USA lights are good especially if you looking for the right angle flashlights. They’re quite small and very versatile. And just an FYI the torq which is the aa flashlight they offer isn’t not waterproof.
You should definitely have rechargeable lithium batteries like cr123 or 18650 in at least one flashlight. Preferably an edc variety. The capacity per volume and weight on these batteries far exceeds other battery chemistries. However for something that will stay tucked away until it's needed like a survival light, AA lithium is the right choice. Keep a bunch of extras with the light, set a calendar alarm to change them out after 5 years, even though they supposedly have a 10-25yr life, just rotate them and use them.
Always good videos. Thanks for your time and money you spend on these videos. I am always amazed how my favorite channels just keep up the good work. I can never imagine how much extra time it takes to do anything when making videos.
Battery vs Rechargeable: At LAFD we found the battery type flashlights would begin to fade as compared to the rechargeable type that would just blink off when out of charge. Q. Would you consider a video on this subject or test some flashlights with power indicators.
hi Cody love the series Could you possibly list the size/diameter ie(.308/ 7.6 etc ) of ammunition box that the AA/AAA batteries fit into please. Thanks
That beam is so narrow and so bright, surely that's next to useless most of the time?.... IMO that needs a diffuser, so you can clip it on your chest and be able to see EVERYTHING in front of you (and not blind-spot yourself)
Question I know that using lights especially LED lights in smoke conditions the lights act as a mirror… i know the old school yellow lights reflect less and cut through the smoke more. If I was going for an old school yellow bulb would the survivor light with the amber drop in attachment be my best option or no?
Hey Cody ,I have picked up a few of these new gen Survivors and absolutely love them for most every application, I have been running Energizer Lithiums in them ,the specs do not call for this but I do prefer the lightweight cells and not having to worry as much about leaving them stored, I work in EMS SAR and have not ran this tool as long as you have. Do you run alkaline or lithium in this tool, I do not work in a firefighter's capacity, but in a similar field.
Hi Wranglerstar. Are you a multi-tool guy? Would you review the Leatherman Free P4? Lots of people are talking about it and looking for a good review. Cheers.
Most of my lights use 18650s for preformance. In a survival situation im kinda screwed unless i have a laptop or somthing with me that i can bust the battery apart lol
It does seem like a good light, but 400 yards? 4 football fields? Identify someone 4 football fields away with the naked eye? Cody, take it out on your property and measure out to those big old steel targets you have and let’s see how far she throws!!!!!
Seems like a decent light so I checked amazon, and they are only 170 lumens. Time for streamlight to offer an upgraded model with significantly higher lumens. Brighter is better. Period.
any recommendations on a headlamp that is similar durable and reliable quality? i thought i got a good 18650 one but after a year the battery keeps losing connection so i smashed it to justify getting a new better one
It looks too big to carry . And I thought u were trying to get away from gadgets.. like beam inserts.. 400 yds is a long way for that light .. thats impressive..
Kasey Kelley I did think it was weird that he keeps body armor for bumps in the night. All rationalizations aside, your best tool is the element of surprise and there’s just no damn way you’re putting on all that Velcro without alerting the whole town that you’re up to something lol
“They” say that when U.L. tested ball bearings, they put a Firefighter in a concrete room and gave him 2 ball bearings. When the U.L. scientists came back to check on the bearings, they opened the door- the Firefighter broke one and lost the other.
Although I can appreciate the simplicity of having a single switch, I wish there were a way to get to the low power settings without cycling through the blinding light. This goes for nearly every light on the market today, and not just this one.
I'm no expert, but it seems that if you're in a situation where body armor is a reasonable thing to put on, then putting a big bright target on your chest in the form of a spotlight is probably a bad idea.
I've thought the same thing. If you're trying to be discreet, say hiding from someone or something. Why would you attach a spot light directly over your heart?
@@Error-5478 Streamlight also makes flashlights that attach to military kevlar helmets. Are you suggesting that's a bad idea? If it was a bad idea the military wouldn't do it. Or am I wrong?
@@byteblock1667 The military don't do it. They use night vision or thermals. Or they just go blind. Slapping a giant light onto yourself in the middle of the dark is a beacon for people to start shooting at you.
Just a quick comment from a law enforcement and security instructor. If you are sufficiently concerned about the possibility of a violent threat that you put on body armor prior to investigating something at night,, it is not a good idea to put a great big brightly lit target on your chest. If the bad guy shoots, he will shoot at the light. You would be better off investigating with a handgun along with a handheld light. I suggest that you use the FBI method (hold the light to your side and high) while searching. You can transition easily to the Harries, neck index, or other method of light usage once you have identified a threat. I strongly suggest that you DO NOT use a weapon mounted light for searching. The same issue results. The light will be positioned directly in front of you. As I mentioned above, if the bad guys shoots at you, he will probably shoot at the light. I've served many felony warrants in my time. I NEVER searched with a light in front of me.
We've used these flashlights at my fire department for years originally the incandescent bulb version and for about probably 10 years now the led version. They are pretty rugged and they provide a decent spot beam. The only flaw is the plastic bezel ring around the lens that crack from time to time and exposing the o-ring. Other than that, they live on our truck mounted chargers ready for work whenever we need them.
Same! I've had the original on my fire gear for years until the bezel cracked. I now have the led version and love it. I expect it to be my service flashlight on my fire gear for several more years!
Yep. My lens bezel ring broke on an extrication we had (Forever hooked to my jacket)- however, that did not stop the light from performing just fine until I was able to grab a new one. Solid light.
The only thing missing (IMHO) is a small but relatively powerful EDC pocket flashlight. There are some decent examples that run on one AA battery, so they would fit in with your single power source philosophy.
John Gilson I totally agree. I have the coyote and the black model. They are small, clip to your hat and usb rechargeable. Love them. FYI to anyone thinking about buying one. They have two light level modes. The coyote has bright as the main mode and the black has the dim for the main mode.
My dads a British firefighter he’s retiring in a week but they use rosenbauer helmets with built in torched there supposed to be explosion proof but he smashed is open like an egg
Thanks for the suggestions on all of the lights, I picked up the first Streamlight Dualie for my wife, and I liked it so much, I'm getting another for myself. Speaking of lighting, what's up with the green backlighting in the recent videos? Reminds me of someone working behind a welding screen. I'm really looking forward to this series, because these are common sense items that many people wouldn't consider until it's too late. If anything, the Boy Scouts taught me to "Be Prepared." God bless y'all.
I like the backlighting too. Maybe some red/white/blue? I have a friend who is a lighting technician (building and theatre design) I remember him saying Green was a bad stage light choice. I don't know why, but that's what he said. Which I thought was stupid because I like green...
Loving the content but i must correct you.. At the start Metallica is written Metalica.. not so serious but as a big fan of that band it was like a stick in to eyeball :D Anyways really nice content and i really like the fact that you dont take sponsors and keep the content true to the viewers.. No marketing bullshittery or any shady things like 90% of tool/equipment rewiews and tests on youtube. Im really sorry about my poor english but greetings from Finland and may god bless your family and all of your loved ones !
Check out the Dorcy 41-4750 for good and inexpensive lights - It won't roll away, super powerful, plastic body that won't damage any surfaces. Price is right to. It's been tested by ben at panbo (also a realist testor like Wranglestar). I never understood why flashlights were completely round after hearing that from Panbo. Compare this one!!!! You won't be let down. I don't make money from this. I just have had good luck with them. Cheers from NoVa.
I see you use uco candle lamps the problem with them is you must buy uco candles they are expensive and not always to find BUT if you buy the South African Bushlite candle lamps they use household candles which are very inexpensive they are about the same size but are made sturdier and l think better (know you like US things ) but what is cheaper and a little better is also OK uco make on the candles.
ehhh you never know he might put on a thick jacket and wear his carrier over the jacket. with him having a small jacket on the plate carrier is sagging
Can’t rely on government preferred brands for your own well being. Government picks things that are reliable & well priced, not the best money can buy. If I were to trust my life with a light it would not be a streamlight, they are well proven and tough but definitely not a Surefire. I have used both over the years and both have great warranty but surefire definitely lasts longer.
So i have a good amount of food storage for the family but i keep thinking i should get chickens. The problem is i live in suburban NJ. There’s nothing like fresh eggs and if there was a situation where u needed a years or more worth of stored food that protein is crucial for survival. This was my long way of asking if u are considering Chickens and if not why?
I have a bunch of free flash lights from harbor freight. And it doesn't have a stupid blinkey mode. And I have had them for years and I have left them out in the rain ☔ and put them through hell . And I have never changed the batteries. And there great and all still work. It is 10000 lumens.
The reason I didn't buy is because of a response from someone on this light. "It’s pretty resistant to water but if it’s submerged for longer than a brief moment, you can expect some damage."
You may wanna raise the plate carrier up. The top of your plate should be at the level of your suprasternal notch. Otherwise your not getting maximum coverage of your heart and lungs.
I wouldn’t attach it to you if your using it for self defense. Put a light on your weapon. If it’s a person, they shoot at the light. Having it on your body makes you a big target.
Right now I really don't have money to put into a survival kit but when I do have the money I will know what the buy now so thank you but I do have a lot of extra canned food weapons and some survival stuff I need to get a dang flashlight though I can't believe it'll have a dang flashlight
I've got one and had to spend $60 to have it fixed once already because there warranty is a lie, and now it's broken again, I wish surefire made one at least I could get a couple years out of it
I'm sorry I am not normally one to complain about your videos but you have to test flashlights at night. That is kind of a must. That would be like testing a hammer but never hitting a nail with it.
I know you like stupid tough equipment but look into solar lanterns. I recommended one to my cousin it packs when not in use the lock are also it’s handle doubles as a solar power bank.
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Nice can of Tab
I got banned from Amazon -for no reason- for using my second phone #
amber supposedly cuts through smoke better
Cody we need to get you to upgrade your plate carrier. That should be the next video. Are you using AR500 plates?
They actually have a new version then that. We were issued a newer one for our bunker gear and the head is on a pivot and it’s much more durable
I’m a firefighter and I carry one of these on my gear for quite a while now. I use the black plug in mine to focus the beam to cut through smoke. These things are tough they are water proof and I’ve burned all the paint on the letters and they still go strong. Best light I’ve ever used recommend them 100%
Also the reason the battery is in a pack is they sell a rechargeable battery for it
Had a co-worker that used to say, “ Nothing outperforms a rental car.” Ha!
I really thought you'd test the light outside at night
So much agreement. That light was created for outside.
Yeah, how could he not??
Ya He titled the Video “TESTING the Toughest flashlight on Amazon”, and then tests it by shining it at the wall inside his shop with the lights on...💡
Glad I wasn’t the only one who kept waiting for him to go outside at night to test them. Lol😂
He tested the beam, he compared it to a regulat flashlight, and he compared all the inserts.
That was a test... are you not tired of watching people shine flashlights at trees as if the camera sees exactly what your eye does?
It will light up a tree in the dark... we all know this. It's easier and better to compare in a consistent lighting brighter area.
Quite so.
2:56 “many many raisins” 😂
These are great lights. Cody, you should include some night testing or torture testing in your review. May also want to talk about the product ratings (IPX, NFPA, etc.), especially with these lights, it's what makes them so popular among emergency and utilities personnel.
One stays in my vehicle at all times. Fantastic emergency and work light.
Streamlight also has a light called The Sidewinder.Itwas made specifically 4 Molly webbing. It runs on 2AA . It may not be what you want but just something to look at to keep on your plate carrier.
As someone who loves your videos more than probably anyone one else on youtube and someone who watches way more than I should, I am obsessed with preparedness, knowing what you have and having quick access and all that, just a small suggestion for these videos, which are 10/10 keep up the good work, would be to either put a keyword in the title for videos like this or even make a separate playlist so they're all in one place or a quick search will bring them all up. Like I said I love the channel overall I watch at least three of your videos a day and plan to watch all 2300 over time. Much love from South Carolina brotha!!
Cool!
Funny I thought it said "Steam Light" and I was like "What...? Cody found a Steam-powered light?" LOL
Cheers from Tokyo!
I like the lights. We have used the candle lamps for camping for years. Easy to use and reliable. No liquid fuel to spill or store. Thanks for going through your picks and sharing your work with us. I hope you are able to get some amazon spiffs with the links.
T R I love those little lanterns. I've had 6 hour candles last up to 8+ routinely.
Do you like the candle lanterns?
Awesome homestead security/perimeter light, thanks. Blessings to you and yours.
I have two of the early led versions along with 12 volt fast chargers. They work great.
Cody, what type of storage containers is that underneath your work bench and are they airtight?
Those are part of the DeWalt stackable tool boxes...PS they do have a rubber gasket around the cover...to keep moisture out...
i was surprised that the black/amber plugged lights were brighter, I was under the impression that this is designed to reduce the too high part of the beam to only allow the evened out peripheral beam to shine so as not to cause reflection back in heavy smoke/fog conditions (hope this makes sense), perhaps the plugs also reduce standing wave cancellation/attenuation? (like wave ripples colliding)
The amber plug for the survivor light is to help the blue colored light to be warmer to puch through smoke easier and cause less glare
i like your choice and tend to agree with your pick i also keep all my emergency or prep tools and products to run on double A batteries that way i always know if i have a fresh supply of just that size i will have lights,radio, and a few other important things working in my home or possession most importantly in a lengthy power outage i also keep a candle survival lamp i use backpacking and that will allow me to cook or boil small quantities of water for purifying of course according to Google the best fuel for long term storage are diesel and propane ? i still treat my Deisel fuel anyway with a antigen and water removal conditioner as that’s what i use inmy Deisel truck a buddy of mine that works for one of the larger long distance freight companies saw the one i use and told me that’s what they use in their fleet semi trucks so i keep with it it’s sold in Walmart that makes it handy and easy to find and they generally have it in gallon containers too i’m not saying it’s the best but i know it works for me as my truck has always started no matter what the weather and when i do drain my separator i’ve never seen sludge or water as i always pour it into a clean clear glass jar,date it and store it on a shelf for a long time allowing everything to settle then i inspect it with a bright light and my nose not very scientific i guess but i was told the labs were pretty costly as i have a buddy that owns a big paving company and they send samples out on many of the machinery they own they of course use off-road or dyed fuel to save on taxes and i know he also uses that in his motor yacht which is legal to do he doesn’t take any chances on putting it in his trucks as inspectors very often stop by and do dip tests on those ! i’ve helped him inmy marina fuel up his boat with 55 gallon drums i used to get for him and used for myself for extended trips offshore in another fishing boat ! yep 110 miles off shore in the Atlantic Ocean there aren’t any gas stations so we needed to bring our own to get back to the dock after fishing for Tuna which incidentally is a 30 plus hour trip and often yields over a thousand pounds of fish for 6 guys yeah we eat sleep and live for fishing a couple of times a year it’s tiring but worth it IMO
Make sure the top of your front plate is touching the two bumps where your collarbones meet, your back plate should be just as high. Off the top of your heart is your aorta and your superior vena cava, fairly important according to most doctors. Not saying your plates were in the wrong place as I couldn't see your sternal notch, just trying to help.
I’m a fan of Mag-Lite flashlights, but have been frustrated with how quickly D-cell batteries go dead just sitting in the car unused. They seem to handle Texas summers okay, but as soon as we get a random cold snap, they go completely dead.
On the other hand, I’ve had a mini AA-powered Mag-Lite sitting in my glove box for years that still had some juice in it after going through extreme heat and cold winters. AA batteries seem to handle temperature extremes better than D-cells do.
Alkalines do that. Get lithium batteries for the cold. Seriously, they handle temperatures about 40 deg lower than alkalines can.
I was wondering about lithium batteries. Will have to get my hands on some.
The firstlight USA lights are good especially if you looking for the right angle flashlights. They’re quite small and very versatile. And just an FYI the torq which is the aa flashlight they offer isn’t not waterproof.
love the videos, although I regret watching this one because now I have the urge to buy another flashlight. Keep up the great content!
Ellie the main character in The Last of Us 2 video game has this famous flashlight! It’s strapped to her backpack shoulder strap to use hands free.
You should definitely have rechargeable lithium batteries like cr123 or 18650 in at least one flashlight. Preferably an edc variety. The capacity per volume and weight on these batteries far exceeds other battery chemistries.
However for something that will stay tucked away until it's needed like a survival light, AA lithium is the right choice. Keep a bunch of extras with the light, set a calendar alarm to change them out after 5 years, even though they supposedly have a 10-25yr life, just rotate them and use them.
Always good videos. Thanks for your time and money you spend on these videos. I am always amazed how my favorite channels just keep up the good work. I can never imagine how much extra time it takes to do anything when making videos.
Battery vs Rechargeable: At LAFD we found the battery type flashlights would begin to fade as compared to the rechargeable type that would just blink off when out of charge. Q. Would you consider a video on this subject or test some flashlights with power indicators.
I was so sad to see it at the start of the video, like finding an old photo of a good friend. They stopped making Tab :(
hi Cody love the series
Could you possibly list the size/diameter ie(.308/ 7.6 etc ) of ammunition box
that the AA/AAA batteries fit into please.
Thanks
That beam is so narrow and so bright, surely that's next to useless most of the time?.... IMO that needs a diffuser, so you can clip it on your chest and be able to see EVERYTHING in front of you (and not blind-spot yourself)
Question I know that using lights especially LED lights in smoke conditions the lights act as a mirror… i know the old school yellow lights reflect less and cut through the smoke more. If I was going for an old school yellow bulb would the survivor light with the amber drop in attachment be my best option or no?
Nutnfancy sold me on stream light. Heavily use stylus pro for work great lights. I’m also with you keep it simple with battery aa for the win.
Hey Cody ,I have picked up a few of these new gen Survivors and absolutely love them for most every application, I have been running Energizer Lithiums in them ,the specs do not call for this but I do prefer the lightweight cells and not having to worry as much about leaving them stored, I work in EMS SAR and have not ran this tool as long as you have. Do you run alkaline or lithium in this tool, I do not work in a firefighter's capacity, but in a similar field.
Hey. You pronounced Fresnel correctly. Not many people do that. Good job.
Could you add your amazon link to the description? Would love to support you when I purchase one of these!
Hi Wranglerstar. Are you a multi-tool guy? Would you review the Leatherman Free P4? Lots of people are talking about it and looking for a good review. Cheers.
Most of my lights use 18650s for preformance. In a survival situation im kinda screwed unless i have a laptop or somthing with me that i can bust the battery apart lol
Wait... You have an actual M4????
It does seem like a good light, but 400 yards? 4 football fields? Identify someone 4 football fields away with the naked eye? Cody, take it out on your property and measure out to those big old steel targets you have and let’s see how far she throws!!!!!
He’s got mean “wearing patagucci in the workshop” game
What is up with the soda can, it looks edited in lol
I'm suprised that these didn't come with a red lens insert redis great for night work as it doesnt wreck your night vision
spike001ton a red option either led array or filters is a "must" in my book.
Great series keep it up
I put it on my pants. Keeps my pants up
Seems like a decent light so I checked amazon, and they are only 170 lumens. Time for streamlight to offer an upgraded model with significantly higher lumens. Brighter is better. Period.
Negative ghost rider. Brighter is cooler, not always better. Flashlight snobs really irk me.
any recommendations on a headlamp that is similar durable and reliable quality? i thought i got a good 18650 one but after a year the battery keeps losing connection so i smashed it to justify getting a new better one
i'm thinking of a single AA light
It looks too big to carry . And I thought u were trying to get away from gadgets.. like beam inserts.. 400 yds is a long way for that light .. thats impressive..
Its more tailored to occupational use like firemen or utilities workers. It's used almost exclusively by fire departments.
Thought the title said flashlight
Best mode select I've seen to be fair 👍
Cody I like this series keep going brother!!
West coast guy hears a bump in the night, puts on body armor... east coast guy hears Bump in the night he says hold my beer and watch this.
Kasey Kelley I did think it was weird that he keeps body armor for bumps in the night. All rationalizations aside, your best tool is the element of surprise and there’s just no damn way you’re putting on all that Velcro without alerting the whole town that you’re up to something lol
@@giannobong6778 As a Brit that really messes with my mind. For home defence he's got body armour and an M4... how... why... I don't even...
Lol I agree about grabbing the rifle for bump in the night.. Cody has alot of land makes sense he would grab a rifle..
“They” say that when U.L. tested ball bearings, they put a Firefighter in a concrete room and gave him 2 ball bearings. When the U.L. scientists came back to check on the bearings, they opened the door- the Firefighter broke one and lost the other.
As long as they didn't put him in a round room with instructions to urinate in a corner.
Although I can appreciate the simplicity of having a single switch, I wish there were a way to get to the low power settings without cycling through the blinding light. This goes for nearly every light on the market today, and not just this one.
I love the continued use of acoustic Metallica.
God bless you and the family good sir!
Didn’t recognize that it was One at first. It actually sounds really good.
Aha! That’s what the music is!! Thank you
Sounds like mandolin
I'm no expert, but it seems that if you're in a situation where body armor is a reasonable thing to put on, then putting a big bright target on your chest in the form of a spotlight is probably a bad idea.
I've thought the same thing. If you're trying to be discreet, say hiding from someone or something. Why would you attach a spot light directly over your heart?
There's a black model
@@Error-5478
Streamlight also makes flashlights that attach to military kevlar helmets.
Are you suggesting that's a bad idea? If it was a bad idea the military wouldn't do it. Or am I wrong?
@@byteblock1667 The military don't do it. They use night vision or thermals. Or they just go blind. Slapping a giant light onto yourself in the middle of the dark is a beacon for people to start shooting at you.
6:50 Just a tip, you should've exposed for the flashlights, not the ambient light... This way we could've seen the difference as well!
Just a quick comment from a law enforcement and security instructor. If you are sufficiently concerned about the possibility of a violent threat that you put on body armor prior to investigating something at night,, it is not a good idea to put a great big brightly lit target on your chest. If the bad guy shoots, he will shoot at the light. You would be better off investigating with a handgun along with a handheld light. I suggest that you use the FBI method (hold the light to your side and high) while searching. You can transition easily to the Harries, neck index, or other method of light usage once you have identified a threat. I strongly suggest that you DO NOT use a weapon mounted light for searching. The same issue results. The light will be positioned directly in front of you. As I mentioned above, if the bad guys shoots at you, he will probably shoot at the light. I've served many felony warrants in my time. I NEVER searched with a light in front of me.
Tell the haters to “Shut It”! I find your videos exceptionally helpful and informative. Your kinda like the Bob Ross of prepping!
Seems like there’s been a something photoshopped in almost every recent vid
Might be a beer lol
You're wearing your plate carrier too low in the front. Raise it up for better protection. (Just trying to help)
@Wranglerstar the top of the plate should be at the top of your sternal notch.
Thanks for all the years of great content 👍🏼
That hat and jacket on you is just disturbing
Mate if something makes a noise outside I send my wife out to check
I was going to make an East Coast joke but its just too easy
Chris Glover I’m in Australia. The wife goes first, if she doesn’t come back then me and the dog toss a coin!
We've used these flashlights at my fire department for years originally the incandescent bulb version and for about probably 10 years now the led version. They are pretty rugged and they provide a decent spot beam. The only flaw is the plastic bezel ring around the lens that crack from time to time and exposing the o-ring. Other than that, they live on our truck mounted chargers ready for work whenever we need them.
Same! I've had the original on my fire gear for years until the bezel cracked. I now have the led version and love it. I expect it to be my service flashlight on my fire gear for several more years!
Same! The lense ring seems to be the only part that'll break, and that took it falling out of a 2nd story window onto pavement
Yep. My lens bezel ring broke on an extrication we had (Forever hooked to my jacket)- however, that did not stop the light from performing just fine until I was able to grab a new one. Solid light.
I haven't heard that expression in ages. "if you want to see if something will break... give it to a firefighter". And its TRUE!
Fire Fighters break things?? Young soldiers and marines can break things that don't have two parts.
I agree, AA batteries is the best for this time period. AA batteries can be found anywhere.
Thank you so much for the review! Love your videos!
The only thing missing (IMHO) is a small but relatively powerful EDC pocket flashlight. There are some decent examples that run on one AA battery, so they would fit in with your single power source philosophy.
Right. I have found this one to be excellent... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DLZXZV1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
John Gilson I totally agree. I have the coyote and the black model. They are small, clip to your hat and usb rechargeable. Love them. FYI to anyone thinking about buying one. They have two light level modes. The coyote has bright as the main mode and the black has the dim for the main mode.
Great video. Really love the practical Prepper stuff
Thanks Clinton,
Fun fact AA,AAA,D,C and basically every other type of battery are all 1.5 volts
Personally I’d switch to Lithium AA’s. They last forever and won’t leak and destroy your light or whatever they are in. Cost about 50% more though.
"Many many raisins"
I like flashlight test videos that don’t show how well they work.......in the dark. 😉
My dads a British firefighter he’s retiring in a week but they use rosenbauer helmets with built in torched there supposed to be explosion proof but he smashed is open like an egg
Thanks for the suggestions on all of the lights, I picked up the first Streamlight Dualie for my wife, and I liked it so much, I'm getting another for myself. Speaking of lighting, what's up with the green backlighting in the recent videos? Reminds me of someone working behind a welding screen. I'm really looking forward to this series, because these are common sense items that many people wouldn't consider until it's too late. If anything, the Boy Scouts taught me to "Be Prepared." God bless y'all.
I'm glad you like the light, I'm playing with lighting, my goal is to separate the background from the speaker, creating a more intimate mood,
Wranglerstar also a fan of mood lighting over a traditional bright white with a sail and a reflector. Definitely gives the shop better character.
I like the backlighting too. Maybe some red/white/blue?
I have a friend who is a lighting technician (building and theatre design) I remember him saying Green was a bad stage light choice. I don't know why, but that's what he said. Which I thought was stupid because I like green...
If you want to see something get broken give it to the military.
Especially the Marines. It'll end up either broken or pregnant!
No test outdoors, must be terrible!😂
Why does this remind me of Dwight Schrute? 🤔
Loving the content but i must correct you.. At the start Metallica is written Metalica.. not so serious but as a big fan of that band it was like a stick in to eyeball :D Anyways really nice content and i really like the fact that you dont take sponsors and keep the content true to the viewers.. No marketing bullshittery or any shady things like 90% of tool/equipment rewiews and tests on youtube. Im really sorry about my poor english but greetings from Finland and may god bless your family and all of your loved ones !
Definitely like the mode function on those! Cody, I have to ask...what is with the green background light in the shop?
I keep a pot of Kryptonite in the shop, just in case,
@@wranglerstar ha ha ha! 🤣 Have you had many run-ins with the man of steel?
@@leekollar3298 Cody IS the Man of Steel. :) The kryptonite is there to slow him down enough to interact with mere humans.
Check out the Dorcy 41-4750 for good and inexpensive lights - It won't roll away, super powerful, plastic body that won't damage any surfaces. Price is right to. It's been tested by ben at panbo (also a realist testor like Wranglestar). I never understood why flashlights were completely round after hearing that from Panbo. Compare this one!!!! You won't be let down. I don't make money from this. I just have had good luck with them. Cheers from NoVa.
Can't wait to see a video on the MK18 setup, great choice 👍
WRANGLESTAR SHOPPING CHANNEL. I miss the old format Cody. Any homestead projects to share with us? Cut down a tree lately?
Thanks but no thanks
I’ll stick with olight or thrunite flashlights
Been using 18650 rechargeables for years
No going back to low lumen lights
I see you use uco candle lamps the problem with them is you must buy uco candles they are expensive and not always to find BUT if you buy the South African Bushlite candle lamps they use household candles which are very inexpensive they are about the same size but are made sturdier and l think better (know you like US things ) but what is cheaper and a little better is also OK uco make on the candles.
I’d recommend moving your plate carrier up a couple inches
ehhh you never know he might put on a thick jacket and wear his carrier over the jacket. with him having a small jacket on the plate carrier is sagging
TH-cam has now un subd me from wranglestar and hickok45, hmmm, re subbed
Can’t rely on government preferred brands for your own well being. Government picks things that are reliable & well priced, not the best money can buy. If I were to trust my life with a light it would not be a streamlight, they are well proven and tough but definitely not a Surefire. I have used both over the years and both have great warranty but surefire definitely lasts longer.
So i have a good amount of food storage for the family but i keep thinking i should get chickens. The problem is i live in suburban NJ. There’s nothing like fresh eggs and if there was a situation where u needed a years or more worth of stored food that protein is crucial for survival. This was my long way of asking if u are considering Chickens and if not why?
I have a bunch of free flash lights from harbor freight. And it doesn't have a stupid blinkey mode. And I have had them for years and I have left them out in the rain ☔ and put them through hell . And I have never changed the batteries. And there great and all still work. It is 10000 lumens.
The reason I didn't buy is because of a response from someone on this light. "It’s pretty resistant to water but if it’s submerged for longer than a brief moment, you can expect some damage."
If you have a habit of abusing your work/safety equipment, it might just fail you when you need it most. Sláinte
You may wanna raise the plate carrier up. The top of your plate should be at the level of your suprasternal notch. Otherwise your not getting maximum coverage of your heart and lungs.
I think you should run for president..... Wranglerstar 2024!
I wouldn’t attach it to you if your using it for self defense. Put a light on your weapon. If it’s a person, they shoot at the light. Having it on your body makes you a big target.
Right now I really don't have money to put into a survival kit but when I do have the money I will know what the buy now so thank you but I do have a lot of extra canned food weapons and some survival stuff I need to get a dang flashlight though I can't believe it'll have a dang flashlight
Hi. I'm a new subsscraiber 😎
I've got one and had to spend $60 to have it fixed once already because there warranty is a lie, and now it's broken again, I wish surefire made one at least I could get a couple years out of it
I'm sorry I am not normally one to complain about your videos but you have to test flashlights at night. That is kind of a must. That would be like testing a hammer but never hitting a nail with it.
This unit would look good clipped to my ALICE. How are the holding up?🤔
I know you like stupid tough equipment but look into solar lanterns. I recommended one to my cousin it packs when not in use the lock are also it’s handle doubles as a solar power bank.
Yea, they tend to roll over and break their equipment in their sleep