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Problem finding flashlights for camping... (self.flashlight)
submitted 9 months ago by Nogami to c/flashlight
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I have to work, but the family is going camping without me. Wife asks which flashlight she can borrow to take with her and the kids.

I’m rocked to the core. Visions of Obi Wan just casually handing Luke a lightsaber to swing around in his house.

My flashlights only range between “hotter and brighter than the sun” to “wouldn’t be out of place on a police helicopter”.

Nothing in this range is remotely qualified for use by wife and kids, much less dealing with the batteries that power them.

The only solution is buy more flashlights. Maybe something that also uses AA batteries (le barf).

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[–] thirdBreakfast 4 points 9 months ago

The solution is always more. I ordered a Klarus RS10 for my Dad last week. He's been a lifelong 6V Dolphin user since the 70's.

He can't remember where the AAA Fenix I gave him a couple of years ago is. He pulled his Dolphin Mk6 out of the cupboard a couple of weekends ago for something and I was embarrassed for him when he turned it on.

I can't let him live like that, what sort of son am I?