Kobalt flaslight

[blackwolfe]

Never buy a flashlight that takes an odd number of batteries.  Seems like I'm always 1 battery short or have one extra for my 3 cell Mag lite.

[Kid Shelleen]

Kid, did you check the link?

Just saw the link this AM and checked it out. Nice looking light and I like the carry clip. Still wasn't specific about what batteries it uses or runtime. It will be worth the trip to find out.

[Kid Shelleen]

Never buy a flashlight that takes an odd number of batteries.  Seems like I'm always 1 battery short or have one extra for my 3 cell Mag lite.

I've also had the old trusty 3-D cell Mag Lite forever. Recently found a Mag Lite LED upgrade bulb at Wally World. It was a bit pricey, around 20 bucks if I'm remembering right, but dang the old Mag is brighter than ever. Still a great light when you can carry or need something bigger and now she's a real flame thrower. The LED should also hold up better if someone needs a good knock on the noggin and I've still got a standard replacement bulb in the tail cap.

[Pathfinder]

I'm actually something of a flashlight junkie.

I have 3 2D cell maglites in different colors, each with LED upgrades and glass lenses. I also have a mini-mag - ditto the big ones plus with a tail switch and flat bezel so it stops rolling off the damn nightstand!

Plus, Surefire, micro-mag (AAA), a couple of headband and cap front lights, plus the cheapos. And a single-battery 6V lantern. And a gazzillion candlepower spotlight in the pickup. And . . . .

well, you get the idea.

The Kobalt light says N battery and 3V, so I am guessing 2xC123 batteries, Tom.

[Kid Shelleen]

I'm actually something of a flashlight junkie.

I have 3 2D cell maglites in different colors, each with LED upgrades and glass lenses. I also have a mini-mag - ditto the big ones plus with a tail switch and flat bezel so it stops rolling off the damn nightstand!

Plus, Surefire, micro-mag (AAA), a couple of headband and cap front lights, plus the cheapos. And a single-battery 6V lantern. And a gazzillion candlepower spotlight in the pickup. And . . . .

well, you get the idea.

The Kobalt light says N battery and 3V, so I am guessing 2xC123 batteries, Tom.

Congrats on all of the light toys. I'll bet you're right on the 2 C123s....Still makes me wonder about run time. My other lights with Lithium batts are bright but run down in a hurry.

[Sponsor]

[Ping]

[I'm actually something of a flashlight junkie./quote]

I know what you mean Pathfinder. I have 3, 3 D-cell maglites, 1 2 C cell Mag, 3 AA mini mags. Came across the Element K2 at Sam's Club and bought 8 of them. For only taking 3 AAA batteries it can outshine my maglites. Plus small to do any house clearing if need be.

I may need to check into that LED replacement bulb that Kid Shelleen mentioned cause I still love my faithful maglites. One of my mini maglites and 3 D-cell I have had since 1989 while I was in the Air Force. Just had to replace the bulbs and batteries over the years.

[dj454]

Sorry it takes 2 123 cell batteries.This joker is bright. I have spent more on a light I have a Magcharger I paid 100.00 for but I have had it 10 years and it still works. I paid 35.00 for the led upgrade back at Christmas and it was worth every penny. It is as bright as the halogen bulb but the batteries stay charged for over 4 hours, 1 hour with the halogen bulb. I bought the Kobalt for a carry light I have 2 led converted mini mags I was going to use but they are not always reliable. I think if you guys try the Kobalt you will like it. But I love flashlights almost as much as guns. I have probably spent over 1000.00 on flashlights over the years and they keep making new and better ones I have to have.

[Rob10ring]

Never buy a flashlight that takes an odd number of batteries.  Seems like I'm always 1 battery short or have one extra for my 3 cell Mag lite.

…with the exception of single-cell flashlights. That's my favorite thing about my Surefire. If I have any batteries, I'm set.

[Kid Shelleen]

Sorry it takes 2 123 cell batteries.This joker is bright. I have spent more on a light I have a Magcharger I paid 100.00 for but I have had it 10 years and it still works. I paid 35.00 for the led upgrade back at Christmas and it was worth every penny. It is as bright as the halogen bulb but the batteries stay charged for over 4 hours, 1 hour with the halogen bulb. I bought the Kobalt for a carry light I have 2 led converted mini mags I was going to use but they are not always reliable. I think if you guys try the Kobalt you will like it. But I love flashlights almost as much as guns. I have probably spent over 1000.00 on flashlights over the years and they keep making new and better ones I have to have.

Thanks DJ,
I like all kinds of gear too. Lights, knives, guns, survival gear and gadgets. I'm not the light pro that you are though. I'm no where near the 1000 dollar mark on flashlights. That makes you the expert in my book. I'll be getting a Kobalt for carry.
Thanks again.

[dj454]

I think I have over 20 flashlights but I keep buying them when one grabs my attention. I wonder if they have flashlights anonymous.