Best Everyday Carry Flashlight 2020

[@thebrain3725]

Your personality is fun and it comes through on the screen. Good job, I enjoy and look forward to more videos.

[@Streamtronics]

I really love that you always show pictures and the name of the light currently in use during beamshots. It's something I always miss whenever I watch other beamshot videos, especially when I've watched it before and just want to skip through to find a particular light, I can do that with your videos very easily. Thank you for going the extra mile, it's appreciated!

[@achillesduke1297]

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[@kylorhys7966]

@Achilles Duke instablaster :)

[@achillesduke1297]

@Kylo Rhys Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.

[@achillesduke1297]

@Kylo Rhys it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much, you saved my account !

[@kylorhys7966]

@Achilles Duke Happy to help :)

[@Vinnay94]

Underrated Flashaholic KZbinr.

[@FLASHAHOLIC_TV]

Underrated? He's probably the biggest.

[@jamesrutherford8394]

Dear kind sir, in the room you record your videos, place a sign on the corner of the room where you would point to for the “click the link in top corner” and you’ll never miss your mark again!!! Thanks so much for shedding light on all things flashlights! You rock!

[@iosonoi.7132]

I really appreciate your channel. You are a true light aficionado rather than a brand aficionado like many channels. They are good because they do showcase the best lights within the brands they like. But the lights you praise are true performers. You educate me one so many brands that I didn’t know existed. Lights with performance that brands like Olight can’t touch.

[@michaelcaudill570]

Your best intro ever. Great video Matt

[@annikagoodwin4486]

Love that bit in the beginning! That headlamp looks sweet.

[@ryanmalin]

You're cool as hell man. Love watching your videos.

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

For plain simple and functionality , I carry the mini maglite with the keychain . Where I live it's perfect as long enough to use the light to find which key and open the locks.

[@gernotboesser6901]

Great review with meaningful pictures.Especially naming and showing the lights during the beamshot is a big gain, well done .👍

[@christopherh2352]

LM10 looks amazing with that finish.

[@Nickerian91]

some impressive flashlights. my daily driver is sofirn SD05 simply because its waterproof down to 100m (using it for diving) and since we are alot of people living by the ocean we have ordered around 30 of them so far. about 28 dollar, 2500lumen, waterproof, 21700 battery and lanyard.

[@FLASHAHOLIC_TV]

I've noticed on a few lights cell temp effects turn on output. Ball ache when you're trying to get a figure.

[@BigSmartArmed]

damn lumen pusher! :) So where is the local Lumins Anonymous meeting at?

[@ryanmalin]

Those mosfets on the cap switch were very nicely done

[@just_nate_8694]

Waking up on a Saturday to an upload from you makes my whole weekend!

[@pj7362]

Really a peaceful bit of property Scott. Nice evening sky

[@Sydow93]

I've been hooked on your videos. Very entertaining and you've got a very inviting personality!!

[@jonesfactor9]

Love my GT Mini Pro, bought it because of the review did a while back. Great little thrower

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

_Matt has experimented with using a GT Mini smooth reflector on the Pro. Once he perfects it I'd love for him to do a vid to see the throw results._

[@krapeevids6992]

MAGGOT VOMIT - like to see that too!! Might just swap out reflectors on my mini and mini pro to see what happens

[@imaniac330]

Just curious where you got your tritium sticks for the LM10

[@Lumencraft-]

The ones I have are not real trits. They are some plastic sticks that need to be "charged" by shining a light onto it. They were in the package when Neals gadgets sent me the LM10. He sells trits on his site that appear to be the actual vials, but I don't know for sure as I have not ordered those before.

[@imaniac330]

@@Lumencraft- I know you have a million emails coming in. I really appreciate you getting back to me. Very considerate of you. I also really appreciate this channel. You do a great job man. Your a celebrity over here amongst our light group lol

[@andreaswickman1508]

Going to review any fenix flashlight anytime soon?

[@boggsie62]

The Imalent DM 70 I believe has the best bang for the buck. I ran it on high for 15 min with no step- down. Haven't tried that on turbo yet. Thanks for the review.

[@Texmex1985]

Congrats matt on your award lol

[@zenithlifestyle4841]

I have one torch I don’t know where it is or if it even works.

[@garystraw9200]

Dose the lm10 come with the tritium vials or do you have to go see where else to buy them, looks like a cool flashlight.

[@sreekumarUSA]

Hello Matt, thanks. The Oscar was fantastic. Still miss your friend who wears head light on bright day! Have a nice weekend n stay safe. 73s

[@vmcc9070]

Best intro ever! Thanks sir. Plus a very helpfull video

[@krapeevids6992]

Omg!!😱 ...just used the discount code to buy the FW21Pro. Already received my GT MINI PRO just a few days ago AND a ASTROLUX FT03S a week before that..😬 Wifey is going to 💩!

[@pyranha333]

Thanks Matt, fun, silly, informative, useful review as usual.

[@WDPett-fk8rz]

Great video very nice review video. I really like how you walked around in the house with the flashlights. that was very informative ,and the best way I've seen an example of real world use, effectively done. Kudos

[@WALKUREX]

your great grandpa called and wants his tie back. Great content ! Much love from Vancouver

[@joeframo3347]

That's a super great video Matt cool so cool 👍😎

[@orbit308]

Thanks for showing the beamshots. 🤘. Think they'll put the xhp50. 2 in the GT micro?

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

That would be awesome, but I wonder how much trouble they'd have with temp control and would it be worth it if the output suffers too much?

[@shawnbricker9771]

Oh... how’s the tale switch on the LM10 compare to the FW3A. That’s the only thing about the FW3A that I don’t appreciate is it’s super easy to accidentally turn on

[@GatCat]

Very funny mirror scenes. Is the LM10 functionally the same as the FW3A?

[@brentjones9961]

You always put a smile on my Dial,,, like to see you judge a bikini contest with that passionate enthusiasm lol gold!

[@kandrkandr]

What is the continuous limen output of the FW21 PRO. Thinking of using it as a bike light for trail lighting. I wish they would advertise the continuous lumens, because unless I am looking to bling an intruder, or show off my supreme lighting power, the temp turbo doesn't mean much to me.

[@RickyisHere]

Your videos are getting better and better, keep up the good work

[@Nichia-]

Do you have updates on the Astrolux MF05 or will you be doing a review on it?

[@alialmouhanadi2598]

Can you inquire about the scout, how long does it take to work?

[@christopherverbeck7469]

You always put out a very informative video with what appears to be a true non biased opion which I like. I do have a question for you however. I am a home inspector of ten years now and I am on the hunt for a high quality everyday carry flashlight. I pull my light out of the front pouch of my pants min of 50 times during a inspection and I do 3 inspections a day. I like something that I can focus the beam for looking at far walls of crawlspaces or attics. I currently for the last three years have used the LED Lanser T7 which has sufficed however I fund if I drop it once the button in the back stops working properly. If a rechargeable flashlight would work or a battery pack kind in case I use it up mid day. Anyhow you understand what I'm looking for and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am lost with how many and how detailed all this flashlight world has to offer. Thank you so much for your time in this. Christopher

[@Smood47]

Best flashlight channel on youtube!

[@SteveHartmanVideos]

I have the FW3A and the button is too easy to press by accident. ...on the LM10, is it a bit harder to click or is it the same feel and pressure?

[@LHLgardenservices]

HELP!!!..I've just gone down a rabbit hole on you tube. I ride an EUC and the light on the front is very adequate...or so I thought until I watched a EUC video where the guys had torches so bright they lit up the forest 🔦...now I'm looking for a "small" powerful bright torch to kick arse like theirs 🤣. Don't really need one...just want one🙈...soooo confused now. The one you show (100000) lumens sounds great but you say it drops because of heat???....didn't think of that. I know there is no answer to "what is the best one" (we get asked that ALL the time about the wheels)but what do you recommend for BRIGHT and use for a constant hr or so . Cheers

[@metamorphicorder]

Matt, the 1 and 2 d cell tube extensions, inwas wondering if you could get those a little differently, i would like one of the following if possible. I would like the single cell tube extender to function like a cap, not for giving additional battery space, but as a small storage compartment. Basically, it would have a false bottom that acts as the tail cap of the light, then the battery space would be storage space. This could be done with the 2 cell extender as well, either having space for one additional cell and then storage space, or just the entire thing being storage space. Probably seems weird, but i thought it would be a neat idea.

[@moahammad1mohammad]

Still waiting for you to make a portable sun so bright it turns night into day

[@crizmagno]

i needed this adorableness rn. thanks

[@justmeiswear]

Love your content bro! Love your excitement.

[@thepurdychannel8866]

I am thinking about getting an imalent ms03 but i have seen a sofirn sp70 i dont know which to buy i want something thats really bright but not too big

[@mk8461]

Why didnt you test a LedLenser Flashlight yet? Im interested in the P7R - very smooth design and at least on paper a good runtime...

[@daneaustin253]

Hey hopper, I like to think your love for flashlights came from a summer night when we bought some mag lights from Walmart to go catch crayfish at the creek, and you were not satisfied with the light it put off!!?

[@Lucascain66]

Why wasn't the FW4A included in this?

[@girixd2735]

Fw21pro is crazy, wonder if it can smoke cardboard if placed in sheer proximity of head

[@YuRiY.M.]

Woooohoooo 10k lumens in tini flashlight-Perfect!) Matt -you are Maniac ))))

[@jsunnj76]

soo what note is the tuning fork tuned too

[@Vinnay94]

I like that HL3s colour temperature. They don't make many Warm White Flashlights.

[@TheBelegur]

WTB solar survival flashlight you have reviewed?

[@MAGGOT_VOMIT]

_Would really love to see a throw vid of when ya tried the GT Mini Pro with a Smooth reflector. Great vid as always._

[@marioramirezm.1406]

What about the energizer flashlights. Are they recommended?

[@Ryan_1997]

Lm10 and fw12 pro And fw21 pro are dam nice!

[@JL-qo7cs]

Liked the pictures of the lights (in the corners) in the demonstrations. Would have liked some discussion and pictures of the batteries used in these lights. The GT mini with the orange peel reflector is not a thrower is it? Liked your humor. Entertaining. Is that a different truck than the one you had a Panera?

[@colonelcatastrophe4821]

You go to this guy's house in the middle of the night, you'll end up leaving blind!

[@shawnbricker9771]

I wonder how the SBT90.2 would do in the GTmini platform

[@Iamtheclip]

You should make video of longest lasting best performance flashlights, with notation on batteries replaceable and rechargeable. Thanks for the info and humor! Can’t laugh enough today!

[@Yaxez]

That GT mini Pro is looking very tempting.

[@adamnchains]

for the same money convoy L2 same emitter no step down or run time limitations

[@DinnerForkTongue]

I'm a function-over-form guy, but dang that LM10 looks good enough to eat. Too bad it's titanium with tritiums and as such far outside my range. I'm thinking of picking up that HL3A though. Lumintop hasn't done me dirty yet and I could use a floody headlamp, the one I have is a halfway decent cheapo with a pencil-thin and slightly purplish beam. No, I didn't pick it, it was a Secret Santa gift.

[@dalecarr5445]

Excellent review as always! I do wonder what your neighbors think though.

[@jasonpowell7704]

Matt what do you reccomend for a flashlight for Police duty use. Currently using a streamlight stinger and strion. I want something with a bit more lumens

[@Lumencraft-]

I like Acebeam L16. They seem reliable, and the dual switch design means you can ALWAYS get turbo when you hit the tail switch. Not strobe or low or some other thing. You do have those options if you use the front switch though.

[@jasonpowell7704]

@@Lumencraft- thanks. I just watched your video on it. Have you tried the L30 GEN II It looks like the big brother to it. I need to find one that has a duty belt case that looks nice

[@jasonpowell7704]

I wish it had the holster from the nitecore. Wonder how hard it be to make a kydex holster

so how many lumen can that 10k lumen light continually output without dimming?

[@ROT8TED]

Ordered one from Nealsgadgets, with tritium optics and turboglow gasket, this thing gonna be a shelf queen once im done rigging it with trits i believe there is 9 slots there in total. Incredible EDC not to mention powerful af.

[@Pipefitter310]

Do you have to use unprotected 18650 batteries in these Lumitop flashlights?? Great video.

[@joeframo3347]

The mini pro is very nice and your video is excellent 👍😎

[@truesimplicity]

Have you done the Lumintop FW4X yet ?

[@jordanZHP]

Am I reading the FW21pro table correctly, the lumens are increased as the 30T cell warms up? Any measurement taken at 30sec for the pro? Thanks!

[@Imwright720]

I was going to buy from your store. I want 26650’s of course . Then I realized I don’t have a way to charge them. Is it built into one of the lights,usb style. What charger do you recommend. Do a video, I didn’t see one on your site.

[@Lumencraft-]

Hi Gene, My favorite charger is probly the Xtar SV2 rocket. IT will fit most any cell including protected 26650s.

[@Imwright720]

Thanks. Now I can get a flashlight and buy a charger.

[@marcoverfelt2956]

I am picking out a flashlight for my mom who walks her dog at night near a wildlife preserve, lots of animals and poisonous snakes & frogs around. I started doing research on flashlights and came across your video on "testing the best rated flashlights on amazon". It is a great video, thanks!! I found the most useful info was your chart showing claims of Lumens verses actual Lumens . Some claimed high numbers and the actual was half that or less. I also liked in this video here where you showed that some lights hit the mark (claims) for only a brief few seconds or so and then start to decline in brightness I think you said to keep the bulb from blowing or the base of the flashlight from getting to hot? I also looked up the 14500 batteries and it seems amazon doesn't sell them at all. Amazon keeps trying to get me to buy AA batteries? So I googled the same battery you have in your the video, (the windyfire 14500) and long story short is, seems to be hard to get that battery, some sites discontinued the 14500 and I read a little about how these batteries might over heat, catch on fire, over charging, stay out of the heat and so forth, imaging my 70 + mom going out to walk the dog and the flash light blowing up in her hand or maybe catching on fire in the house while charging? All that is probably blowing things out of proportion, no pun intended lol. So I am wondering if there is a flashlight that is pretty small that does (not claims) put out around 600 + lumens consistently (not for a few seconds or minutes) with regular batteries that are protected like AA or AAA or is that not possible? After watching your videos I am realizing there is a lot more to this than I was aware of and I could probably keep researching this stuff for weeks or months and thought maybe since you seemed to have done that already you could point me in the right direction or just recommend a couple for me? I want a flashlight for myself too so don't let the 70+ mom comment effect your recommendations, please. Thanks!!!

[@charlesblack2125]

My fw21 pro arrive with only 2 of the 3 leds working. Any thoughts on how to fix that? Thanks

[@Lumencraft-]

I would exchange it. If you really want to fix it yourself, you will need to unsolder the wires from the mcpcb and take it out. There are 3 possible things I can think of that are wrong. 1. The LED was not reflowed to the mcpcb correctly. Basically not enough solder to make a good connection. 2. there is a bad trace on the mcpcb. 3. The LED is dead. If number one or number three is the case you can fix it using a skillet. I have a video on how to reflow solder an LED. Really though there is no reason you should have to fix your own light. Pretty sure all lumintop lights have a year warranty on them.

[@charlesblack2125]

You are the man!

[@MrBikboi]

For EDC I'm a big fan of the S2R Baton II, really is the perfect size for me, and 18650's are my batteries of choice.

[@buckcherry2564]

Warrior mini 2 here. Great stuff. The tail-button made me finally give up my Baton II.

[@shingalapiyush4077]

Whats the bettary backup? Howmany hours ?

[@cameronw404]

What is your opinion on Olight? I just ordered their Seeker 2 pro because they have a flash sale right now

[@justski40]

Hi can you help me I want to build a really good UV flashlight where do I get good UV 365nm LED and what is a good driver for finding rocks that glow ..I dont think I seen you build one

[@melvinsecadron114]

how did you dissabled the temp. sensor??

[@jaythancruz3756]

Would love it if you could review my favorite flashlight, the nebo redline X

[@Hikkinbmjh]

Do you have an opinion on the oveready boss 35 light?

[@wonkachocolates6133]

What is your favorite Water-Proof Torch..??

[@Slimm2240]

What is the run times in the lm10

[@1RazielRR1]

Nice review, which emitter do you have?

[@krapeevids6992]

Just received the GT Mini Pro from Neals Gadgets (also have the original Mini) and in ONLY 2 WEEKS! Not a whole damn month like it takes Banggood. Love my new Mini Pro. Really lights things up nicely. Lux like the LM10 and FW21Pro is going to be my next purchase from NG.

[@girixd2735]

I wonder how astrolux eco3 compares against fw21pro. Eco3 is released today, so no reviews yet, but for 37$ a light with 3 xhp50.2 is interesting.

[@jjackflash8907]

Would like an aprox price on the lights you review.

[@krapeevids6992]

Would have liked to have seen the FW21Pro run at 8000 lumens and see how long it holds that

[@EyesoreJr]

Can you tell me what the amp draw is on the LM10? I just got one and want to get a good battery for it. I have some Samsung 30q but if I can get better capacity with lower amp requirements then I’d like to do that.

[@dalecarr5445]

Good video. Unfortunately, every time I see one of your videos I buy a light!

[@jerryinohio1978]

Is it nice to wake up without having a bad hair day?

[@cloudchaser5535]

You should do a review on the energizer line of hand held torches

[@RP24CustomBladeWorks]

Hey man, hope all is well, i have a question, does Neil's ship from the US? Are they here in the states?

[@jak3All3n]

So we're just gonna ignore Matt's huge house and playground? Love the content, keep it coming

[@mortuus4601]

Like everyone dont have a house like that in usa lol

[@krapeevids6992]

mortuus- BELIEVE ME NOT EVERYONE in the USA has a big house. A lot of us USE TO have a house but shit happens.....

[@krane15]

In fact, those 10 second ratings are ridiculous. The ratings should be longest continuous level with with burst mode as a feature. Terrible color temp on the headlamp, and does you forehead heat up?

[@shanesenior1445]

Hey Matt. I really enjoy your vids. What would you gestimate the lumen output would be when the LM 10 has the Nichia emitters. Cheers bud

[@krapeevids6992]

It’s pretty much, “Matt says buy this flashlight” and I do.