Best Side mount flashlight
Posted: Aug 16, 2012 6:14 pm
I'm looking for a good flashlight to side mount on my helmet. I currently have a Duo with with an custom duo insert and I will keep a apex in my pack as my back up. I would like a 2nd light on my helmet that is easy to switch on. I was thinking I would like this to be a real beam thrower that would have two purposes. It would allow me to see long leads and put more light on the ceiling in big rooms. I would also like this to be able to get my apex out of my bag. I don't want it to be too big and it would be nice to run off of AAs since that is what my other lights run on. Since its won't be used much except in those two areas I'm not as concerned with the lower battery life with AAs. I used to have a mini maglite on my helmet and it never really bugged me so I was considering putting one of the new mini pros that are supposed to be over 200 lumans. Also looked at the maglite xl200 that is close to 200 lumans. I don't know how much beam these will throw though. There are so many options I'm a little lost. Any suggestions would be great. I would also like to keep it under $50. Am I being too picky and asking for to much?