once a year I email my favorite flashlight manufacturer to ask if they’ve finally made a flashlight that just turns on and off when you push the button, and every year they’re like, “no, but thanks so much for your feedback!”

be honest, have any of you ever used the flashing feature on your flashlight? did it actually come in handy? handy enough that I have to scroll past it every single time I want to turn my flashlight on or off

  • @resonate6279
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    11 month ago

    Used to EDC one of those. Switched to an Emisar D4DV2, it’s way better.

    • @[email protected]
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      11 month ago

      Looked it up, lack of a tail cap switch is a bit of a deal breaker for me. Might get one as a backup, but probably won’t replace my EDC.

      • @resonate6279
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        11 month ago

        Tailcap switch could be nice, but I haven’t missed having one.

        My SureFire has a tailcap switch and it would keep getting turned on in my pocket.

        • @[email protected]
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          11 month ago

          I hate SureFires… Had a Polytac that I carried for a while but same issue of pocket activation and the batteries wouldn’t last because of it basically running all the time. I was constantly checking to make sure it was off.

          Haven’t bought anything from the brand since.

          • @resonate6279
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            11 month ago

            They have their place, but it’s not my preference for EDC