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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.
“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.
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
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.
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 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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The batteries come in the clam shell because they are built to use all the power sources for it. We have them at my fire department and are kept in truck chargers. The flashing light was added for firefights to signal in distress to get more attention.
I am enjoying this serious very much. I am auditing all of our preps too. Thanks for all your hard work on this. I am sure that it is helping out many families.
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.
Can someone explain to me how the Amber, and especially the black plugs make the light brighter? I would assume they would change the color and make it significantly dimmer. How does this work?
Just cause it spreads the light differently doesn't make it brighter. Just more focused. Then again his favorite flashlights are plastic streamlights lol so I don't blame him 😂
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?
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've been using the rechargeable streamlite knucklehead. Similar form factor to the survivor but the light head swivels left/right up//down. Same base and battery configuration as well. The rechargeable has the same AA carrier as the survivor. It also has a very strong magnet for stationary work. Great video!
Those lantern style lights are the best for hands-free lighting. The canisters the AA are loaded into are an adapter as the lights are designed to house C batteries. Same brightness (voltage) but much longer run time. But if a guy was real clever, he would use the adapter and carry an extra one that is preloaded so that the light could be reloaded blind in the dark. The batteries would already be in the correct orientation. Like a mag for your guns
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 used those lights when I worked in a yard. If you aren’t careful you can blind truck drivers over at over 300 yards. You can also buy rechargeable packs just for those lights and a dock for them also.
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...
Have you tried the stream light strion? It’s an incredible light. Comes with a piggyback charger you can mount inside a vehicle. Snaps in an out of the charger. One of the best lights I’ve ever used. Right next to my stream light stylus penlight. . It’s always right at my fingertips in my truck.
I totally agree AA flashlights are a better prep than not so reliable (long term) Lithium-Ion batteries. Did you consider the Nitecore EA45S (1000 lumen runs on 4 x AA) or the Nitecore EA81 (2100 lumen runs on 8 x AA).
Thank you my friend threw one of these away he said I could have it and i had no idea it had all these different modes you only vid i saw with how really use it
Cody, I am Streamlight dealer. Let me know if you're ever in the market for any other models, I'll be more than happy to send you some just above cost. I have several of the Stinger LEDs and I love them. I mount the chargers at my back door and in my truck. The pen lights are handy too
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.
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.
Man please keep producing I'm a east coast guy lol. Regardless you are so informative and just very easy to listen to and I really enjoy all of your content.
I want to say the Gen 1s had a on/off switch and not a button. I love mine; got it gosh...17 years ago for a Department Christas party gift. Still lights up many years and fires later.
We use the Gen 2’s in New York, they’re absolute tanks. They take a beating and keep on ticking. Plus, the battery life is pretty damn good, for firefighting applications at least.
Wranglestar is the man! He’s helped and inspired me so much, I can’t thank him enough for all the information, tips and tricks he’s given me throughout the years. He’s even given me enough courage to start my own TH-cam channel! Thank you so much brother!
I found these couple of years ago, and yes hard to hurt this light. I also went AA power source. The older units have a longer reflector more like a standard flashlight - mag light etc. The standard reflector has bit more beam distance and it widens more at a distance. The newer more compact reflector is hands down far more durable. The older style reflector is compatible, molding and threads are the same it screws right on if that matters. At $50 a light it's a good deal for what you get. Mag lite is pretty tough, but these are much more so at around the same money.
This is great, however, I just watched the movie "Crawl" in which she used a dynamo/crank flashlight tethered/lanyard to her wrist. When the flashlight went out, all she had to do was crank it for a bit and good to go. Not sure in that situation (hurricane, etc.) and regardless of the alligators that a battery driven flashlight could even compare. I'm no expert so there's that. I just think a couple of crank flashlights are necessary in case you can't get to your battery stash. I wish I knew exactly which flashlight she used in the movie. The movie gets 2 stars max and that's if you like those types of movies.
Hello i have a quation about the firewood. When you put firewood in your home over the night or the day... Are You not afraid of spiders or bugs or anything dengerous else?
"If you want to break something, give it to a firefighter." We had a similar expression in the Army. "Give an infantryman two cannonballs and he will lose one and break the other."
The survivor light is indeed the best light for the money. The removable battery case is so you can use the rechargeable Li battery and charger (either plug in or vehicle mounted). Speaking from my experience in (10 years military, and LE) having a light (any light) strapped to your chest, acts as a target (you can look this up for your self). If I’m an armed adversary the first thing I’m going to do is aim at that light. If possible keep the light in the non firing hand out to the side
Streamlight makes a good product, my preference is the sidewinders. Lots on the surplus market for half the price and half the size. Red led perfect for astronomy. Btw your tip on flares made a purchase.
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
I've been watching for a long time. I must say you're getting quite good in front of the camera. Very straight foward and to the point. Well prepared. Nice work.
I really like those streamlights for firefighting. However I purchased a pelican lil Ed for my bunker gear with the recoil led.(backwards facing) And it functions well in a fire, which is what I got it for. It would be nice with the streamlight to have a longer range for things out side the fire, but until the pelican breaks no reason to change what works. The stream lights are nice tho with the wide flat body so they stay pointed a certain way but I can maneuver my pelican wherever in my gear
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
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.
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
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.
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
if you are concerned with "handsfree" then nothing beats a good headlamp. It will not conform to your AA standard, but it´s a must have and and alto I had something like the streamlight issued to us in the military (but not led) - everybody ended up using LED headlamps eventually.
AA is good because you can get it everywhere. But I am invested now to 18650 rechargeables so I try to keep it. I still haven't found a 18650 flashlight without flashy mode 😅
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.
Thanks, Cody, I've really been enjoying this series of videos. Having high quality, reasonably priced, tools on hand ready at all times is a smart way to go. I ordered a couple of candle lanterns and a 12-pack of beeswax candles, because the wife loves beeswax candles. We've stocked up on fuel for various heaters and lanterns also. May God bless you and yours. Cheers.
I seen the previous flashlight you review one ify thing about it its doesn't support solar which will be still water proof unlike handcrank. That rugged flashlight is awesome but it would make it better if it could work with multiple batterys and could support a few batteries instead of alot ya know. What you think
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.
I’m liking these preparedness videos. Seems to be well timed as I’m gonna start getting prepared here in the Uk. There’s not as much scope for going off grid and there’s practically no self defence option, my parents generation allowed themselves to be neutered but I think doing as much as I can would be the best insurance policy I can have, and when you even it out over the years, it’s actually quite a cheap insurance
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Nice can of Tab
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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
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.
“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.
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..
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.
Had a co-worker that used to say, “ Nothing outperforms a rental car.” Ha!
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.
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."
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
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.
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!
Tell the haters to “Shut It”! I find your videos exceptionally helpful and informative. Your kinda like the Bob Ross of prepping!
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
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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.
2:56 “many many raisins” 😂
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...
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.
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.
Great video. Really love the practical Prepper stuff
Thanks Clinton,
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?
The batteries come in the clam shell because they are built to use all the power sources for it. We have them at my fire department and are kept in truck chargers. The flashing light was added for firefights to signal in distress to get more attention.
I am enjoying this serious very much. I am auditing all of our preps too. Thanks for all your hard work on this. I am sure that it is helping out many families.
Thank you for supporting us Andrew,
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.
Can someone explain to me how the Amber, and especially the black plugs make the light brighter? I would assume they would change the color and make it significantly dimmer. How does this work?
Just cause it spreads the light differently doesn't make it brighter. Just more focused. Then again his favorite flashlights are plastic streamlights lol so I don't blame him 😂
dano8801 I looked it up on google it took me 1 minute... Maybe try that.
I use the amber insert in my light. Smoke cutter lenses it makes a world of difference in a smoke filled environment
So what is better for cutting the smoke, the black or the amber one?
I don't know if it was ever mentioned in the last video but where does the wax go after you finish burning that candle?
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?
Thank you so much for the review! Love your videos!
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've been using the rechargeable streamlite knucklehead. Similar form factor to the survivor but the light head swivels left/right up//down. Same base and battery configuration as well. The rechargeable has the same AA carrier as the survivor. It also has a very strong magnet for stationary work. Great video!
Those lantern style lights are the best for hands-free lighting. The canisters the AA are loaded into are an adapter as the lights are designed to house C batteries. Same brightness (voltage) but much longer run time. But if a guy was real clever, he would use the adapter and carry an extra one that is preloaded so that the light could be reloaded blind in the dark. The batteries would already be in the correct orientation. Like a mag for your guns
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)
One stays in my vehicle at all times. Fantastic emergency and work light.
I used those lights when I worked in a yard. If you aren’t careful you can blind truck drivers over at over 300 yards. You can also buy rechargeable packs just for those lights and a dock for them also.
Thank you for this in-depth basic items . Means a lot especially for one that can’t test them all . Basic , durable that can be counted on
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...
Have you tried the stream light strion? It’s an incredible light. Comes with a piggyback charger you can mount inside a vehicle. Snaps in an out of the charger. One of the best lights I’ve ever used. Right next to my stream light stylus penlight. . It’s always right at my fingertips in my truck.
I totally agree AA flashlights are a better prep than not so reliable (long term) Lithium-Ion batteries. Did you consider the Nitecore EA45S (1000 lumen runs on 4 x AA) or the Nitecore EA81 (2100 lumen runs on 8 x AA).
Seems like there’s been a something photoshopped in almost every recent vid
Might be a beer lol
Thank you my friend threw one of these away he said I could have it and i had no idea it had all these different modes you only vid i saw with how really use it
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.
Cody, I am Streamlight dealer. Let me know if you're ever in the market for any other models, I'll be more than happy to send you some just above cost. I have several of the Stinger LEDs and I love them. I mount the chargers at my back door and in my truck. The pen lights are handy too
I agree, AA batteries is the best for this time period. AA batteries can be found anywhere.
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.
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.
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.
Man please keep producing I'm a east coast guy lol. Regardless you are so informative and just very easy to listen to and I really enjoy all of your content.
I want to say the Gen 1s had a on/off switch and not a button. I love mine; got it gosh...17 years ago for a Department Christas party gift. Still lights up many years and fires later.
We use the Gen 2’s in New York, they’re absolute tanks. They take a beating and keep on ticking. Plus, the battery life is pretty damn good, for firefighting applications at least.
Is UCO a good Brand? Like one I can rely on when sh!t gets tough and it matters the most?
Wranglestar is the man! He’s helped and inspired me so much, I can’t thank him enough for all the information, tips and tricks he’s given me throughout the years. He’s even given me enough courage to start my own TH-cam channel! Thank you so much brother!
good luck on your journey, youtube can be tough...
Where's your Farm?
So I hear. Thank you!
Central Oregon. Thanks for commenting!
@@fernwehcentraloregon6100 Seems dry.... ;)
Where I can find the links for the lanterns? Thanks!
I found these couple of years ago, and yes hard to hurt this light. I also went AA power source. The older units have a longer reflector more like a standard flashlight - mag light etc. The standard reflector has bit more beam distance and it widens more at a distance. The newer more compact
reflector is hands down far more durable. The older style reflector is compatible, molding and threads are the same it screws right on if that matters. At $50 a light it's a good deal for what you get. Mag lite is pretty tough, but these are much more so at around the same money.
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
Do you have a video on that gun? And or your use for it? Like in a bag or truck
How's it holding up and can it be converted to rechargeable?
This is great, however, I just watched the movie "Crawl" in which she used a dynamo/crank flashlight tethered/lanyard to her wrist. When the flashlight went out, all she had to do was crank it for a bit and good to go. Not sure in that situation (hurricane, etc.) and regardless of the alligators that a battery driven flashlight could even compare. I'm no expert so there's that. I just think a couple of crank flashlights are necessary in case you can't get to your battery stash. I wish I knew exactly which flashlight she used in the movie. The movie gets 2 stars max and that's if you like those types of movies.
Cool!
Funny I thought it said "Steam Light" and I was like "What...? Cody found a Steam-powered light?" LOL
Cheers from Tokyo!
Hello i have a quation about the firewood.
When you put firewood in your home over the night or the day...
Are You not afraid of spiders or bugs or anything dengerous else?
Unrelated to flashlights, but what brand of plate carriers do you have?
"If you want to break something, give it to a firefighter."
We had a similar expression in the Army. "Give an infantryman two cannonballs and he will lose one and break the other."
I have two of the early led versions along with 12 volt fast chargers. They work great.
The survivor light is indeed the best light for the money. The removable battery case is so you can use the rechargeable Li battery and charger (either plug in or vehicle mounted). Speaking from my experience in (10 years military, and LE) having a light (any light) strapped to your chest, acts as a target (you can look this up for your self). If I’m an armed adversary the first thing I’m going to do is aim at that light. If possible keep the light in the non firing hand out to the side
Can you link which survivor light you were using (red ones firefighter)
Streamlight makes a good product, my preference is the sidewinders. Lots on the surplus market for half the price and half the size. Red led perfect for astronomy. Btw your tip on flares made a purchase.
Can't wait to see a video on the MK18 setup, great choice 👍
Usually one of the flashing modes is an SOS morse code, so when using it, you should make sure it is really an emergency.
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
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!
I've been watching for a long time. I must say you're getting quite good in front of the camera. Very straight foward and to the point. Well prepared. Nice work.
They have ones with knuckle heads that are really good. Also the batterys are in that pack because there is a rechargeable battery pack which is nice.
I really like those streamlights for firefighting. However I purchased a pelican lil Ed for my bunker gear with the recoil led.(backwards facing) And it functions well in a fire, which is what I got it for. It would be nice with the streamlight to have a longer range for things out side the fire, but until the pelican breaks no reason to change what works. The stream lights are nice tho with the wide flat body so they stay pointed a certain way but I can maneuver my pelican wherever in my gear
This flashlight is also Used by firefigthers in the Netherlands
Streamlight 90950 vs Nightstick XPR-5568RX recommend??
Both great, I tend to like the specs on the streamlights a smidgen better
@@jaredbryant8297 Thanks, I'm using the Steamlike flashlight now.
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
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.
Please comment on the vest that you put on at 8m 0s into the video. Is it bullet proof? How much does it cost?
What is the song in the intro, I know it's one of metalica but can't find this specific cover :/
WRANGLESTAR SHOPPING CHANNEL. I miss the old format Cody. Any homestead projects to share with us? Cut down a tree lately?
I like flashlight test videos that don’t show how well they work.......in the dark. 😉
COol brother. We had the 1/0 in the fire house. I was like you and did not care for the halogen light bulbs. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
Really liking this survivor series!
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
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.
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
What are your thoughts on kerosene space heaters? Especially for long term indoor use, carbon monoxide is a concern of mine.
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 👍🏼
if you are concerned with "handsfree" then nothing beats a good headlamp. It will not conform to your AA standard, but it´s a must have and and alto I had something like the streamlight issued to us in the military (but not led) - everybody ended up using LED headlamps eventually.
"Many many raisins"
AA is good because you can get it everywhere. But I am invested now to 18650 rechargeables so I try to keep it.
I still haven't found a 18650 flashlight without flashy mode 😅
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.
The trays are for replacing the batteries at night easier. We have a similar set up in our thermals
Thanks, Cody, I've really been enjoying this series of videos. Having high quality, reasonably priced, tools on hand ready at all times is a smart way to go. I ordered a couple of candle lanterns and a 12-pack of beeswax candles, because the wife loves beeswax candles. We've stocked up on fuel for various heaters and lanterns also. May God bless you and yours. Cheers.
The smell of real bees wax candles is hard to beat,
I seen the previous flashlight you review one ify thing about it its doesn't support solar which will be still water proof unlike handcrank. That rugged flashlight is awesome but it would make it better if it could work with multiple batterys and could support a few batteries instead of alot ya know. What you think
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.
You should check out Aladdin oil lamps with the mantel inside they put out about the same as a 60/70 watt incandescent bulb
#TAB drank that stuff as a kid. In the little 8oz cans I think. Do they still make that stuff?
I’m liking these preparedness videos. Seems to be well timed as I’m gonna start getting prepared here in the Uk. There’s not as much scope for going off grid and there’s practically no self defence option, my parents generation allowed themselves to be neutered but I think doing as much as I can would be the best insurance policy I can have, and when you even it out over the years, it’s actually quite a cheap insurance