Suggestions for a nightstand flashlight?

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Suggestions for a nightstand flashlight?

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Could use something larger than my little stream light.
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This

It's on my nightstand.
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Hmm, how about a rechargeable maglite with a 5 watt LED Conversion?


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HTRN wrote:Hmm, how about a rechargeable maglite with a 5 watt LED Conversion?


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I have the 6 cell "C" cell with the LED conversion. good light, lasts a WHILE and makes a decent club (just in case).
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HTRN wrote:Hmm, how about a rechargeable maglite with a 5 watt LED Conversion?


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I've got 2 lights to choose from. One is a 5-D Mag with an older but similar conversion. The other is THIS, the Quark AA2 Tactical. The low setting is set to moonlight mode- 0.2 lumens, so I can get around the place or look in on something without losing my night vision or waking anyone up. The high setting is max - 206 VERY real (not marketing exaggeration) lumens for when I seriously want to see, and be the only person who can.
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Precision wrote:I have the 6 cell "C" cell with the LED conversion. good light, lasts a WHILE and makes a decent club (just in case).
Which is why I suggested it - Roughly 12.5" inchs long(roughly the same size as a 3D Maglite) and with the charger acting as hanging hook, you don't have to worry about batteries being dead.


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Try any CREE light from Deal Extreme, all are bring and will do the trick.

That or use one mounted on the weapon of your choice.

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Also, do something so the flashlight won't roll off or be knocked off the night stand. This will keep you from ever having to grope for it in the dark.
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For an anti-rolling contrivance I suggest perhaps 4 short pieces of 1/4" dowel taped somewhere around the grip to make a sort of square part.
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Lot's of lights today are shaped to not roll. You can OST or just go to www.dealextreme.com and buy one.
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