The Greatest Flashlight Video Ever Made | Olight Black Friday Flash Sale

[@hard2hurt]

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[@petronela910]

Do Olight ever NOT have a sale on?

[@GRIMSVOLT]

And in the end, we realized that the best light was the light inside us all.

[@hard2hurt]

Morgan Freeman voice, of course.

[@tacticaltavern]

🤣👌🏼

[@perjeppson7800]

Yes, enlightenment!

[@ProudDadVet]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@DJFAmenHeavy]

That’s not where your supposed to put them dude 🔦 🍑

[@raccoonmyroom6861]

This video helped me buy a flashlight, hyped me to train and even call my dad. Top tier content 👌

[@hard2hurt]

Wow I feel like I just bowled a turkey.

[@jajak8055412]

This world needs more story time with Tipsy Mike in it

[@Enthymene]

hard2walk?

[@waynnosthestrange6054]

​@@Enthymene I like it

[@DJ_CRIZP]

You've done it sir. This is indeed the best flashlight video ever created. It had loss, relationships, excitement, triumph, wisdom and mocking of idiots. And cheap beer. A lot of cheap beer.

[@hard2hurt]

If there were flashlight video awards this would for sure sweep it.

[@jimmyliddell2072]

Holy drunk Batman.

[@hard2hurt]

Who took my keys?!?!?!

[@jimmyliddell2072]

@@hard2hurt We have fun here.

[@samrodriguez9653]

"These flashlights are making me thirsty!"

[@jaihalai7674]

Came here for an awesome flashlight unboxing video and ended up trying to fix my relationship with my dad

[@hard2hurt]

Yeah. He may have made some mistakes but you were also a shit head a lot of times

[@Pikepaw]

I feel like I went on a journey with Mike in this video

[@hard2hurt]

Nah man that's just a regular Monday night lol

[@davids1716]

I want to know who he lost a bet with. Curse laden hilarity and Olight…surely not. (Either Maddox or Seth for my money.) 🤣🤣

[@davidkailer5522]

Might be my new favorite IcyMike video, lost my dad a few years ago and can just hear him laughing and saying “told you so” Good shit, man

[@hard2hurt]

It's the curse of dads to always be the wisest but least listened to members of a family. We do it to our dads and our sons will do it to us. All we can do is laugh.

[@jawhs01]

I like the nice subtle way that Mike is trying to get a Bud light sponsor.

[@hard2hurt]

That would be a few steps up lol. Do you know someone?!

[@gracefool]

@@hard2hurt Not a step up anymore lol

[@2fast2block]

All I can say about strobe is from those that have used it a lot. Their conclusion on those of the receiving end was is that strobe made it hard to detect if the person holding the light was moving. With just the regular light they could detect movement but with the strobe it was harder to catch their movement. This was from a gun night training academy. So if a person found it important to hide their movement more, then the strobe makes a difference. As for me, I'll use the strobe in such circumstances. Oh, I should add, my Dad never told me to use a flashlight to look for things in a room with lights on but I do VERY often with my trusty Baton 3 (that is on me all the time), It will bring out details and colors to help you pinpoint things better. And if I drop something on the floor and can't find it, I put the flashlight horizontal on the floor and rotate it. You will see everything on that floor including how dirty it really is. Your house will be cleaner doing this.

[@michaelsmith9327]

I've watched a lot of flashlight videos, this is in fact the greatest ever made.

[@hard2hurt]

I knew it!

[@andypantz8919]

20 plus minutes of drinking, pleasurable touching of knife grips and some pretty great advice on being a better son... This is the greatest fistlight video of all time! Fantastic video!

[@HeartlessKnave]

Is a fistlight like a woman's/sodomite's version of a fleshlight?

[@rubysydney4625]

I hope people listen to you regarding flashlights for self defense. I use them frequently, and live in one of the most violent areas of California. Most impressively, they function to prevent problems. And are very helpful, for emergencies other than violence, as well as automobile problems, even during the day. For which Olight Warrior 2 mini is excellent for. The Javelot is absolutely amazing for search at night with fog present.

[@tony123457078]

You are definitely my favourite reviewer of flashlights and stuff

[@hard2hurt]

Lol is that a big list?

[@fonzievarata607]

Started as a flashlight review, turned into a buzzed tirade about trusting your life to a flashlight. 😂😂 Love it and makes me want to crack a cold one with ya.

[@troypiggins]

"Reloading!" burrrrrp... awesome. I'm drinking a beer while watching this, and I feel like I'm having a beer with Icy Mike.

[@hard2hurt]

Well that's because you are!

[@Rikarwb]

Well my dad's gone to buy milk and never came back, so you're my dad now Icy Mike.

[@hard2hurt]

Get a haircut.

[@drpoppyseed]

The material on the parrot is micarta, which is in fact fabric compressed with epoxy into blocks that can be shaped into handle scales.

[@hard2hurt]

Well I'll be...

[@ewakingwood]

Fun fact: Micarta gets grippier when it gets wet (or bloody) which is important when the knife is this small...or you're sweaty with stress sweat, or beer sweats 😆

[@buckcherry2564]

I've found the strobe works very well on animals. A bright light just stops them for a sec or even makes them curious...but a strobe sends them running.

[@formoney5255]

wHaT aBoUt YoUr MiNd? Serious question for you though regarding weapon mounted lights: Flood or Spot? I know you normally are more into spot style stuff, but I feel like having a flood type light on a weapon makes it easier to illuminate something without pointing your weapon at it, since the light throws in a wider area. I know you said that you can't think of a scenario where you need to illuminate someone and not point a weapon at them, but still, being able to would be a benefit I think.

[@hard2hurt]

Ive never had a wml that didn't have enough flood indoors. Even with a bright spot. So i guess my answer is why not both?

[@Profile__1]

Feels like dad just woke us up because he came home a little tipsy and wanted to spend some time just talking about flashlights.

[@jackgreenstalk777]

The most relatable thing in the entire video. Losing the light you just had in hand. Looking for it for a while with no luck.. wife comes in and finds it in sub 1 minute 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Enthymene]

The Baton 3 is absolutely a great gift. I gave one to my mother (with the tactidcal charging flask) and it is still to date her favorite thing I've ever given her. Uses it daily. Well, nightly.

[@neonclear8500]

In my head, whenever Mike leaves his house, he's wearing a trench coat like that scene in The Matrix, except instead of guns, it's just flashlights. Dozens of flashlights of various sizes

[@tnew1060]

Did not disappoint with the title. Ended up ordering from your warrior 3 video and that thing is an absolute beast for being a small flashlight. I absolutely agree that the Keychain light is the best. The small promo one that came for free has been invaluable!

[@jsmatthews94]

I love how much engagement you do in your comments. Rocking an EDC warrior mini 2 thanks to your channel.

[@deathfromabove1992]

Thanks Coach Mike. As always some very valuable information. I'm from the Uk which as a country is a very non permissive environment. My olight came today and i couldn't be happier. It was your recent video with Gabriel Varga as to the usage which really hit home , its not a kubitan (although it could be), but mostly that dazzling effect shining the light on someone. I am buying one for all my closest friends and insist they have it on them should the need arise. Not something i would have ever thought of but for your videos. As always, learning a lot and putting it into practice with great effect. Appreciate all you do dude.

[@havoc1zero]

You went full Rick for this video 😂

[@hard2hurt]

Don't get the reference! But thanks for making it!

[@havoc1zero]

@@hard2hurt Rick Sanchez from Rick and Morty. And you’re welcome!

[@braydenledbetter1289]

“I’m gonna be going through this 12 pack” Grabs the case above the hard seltzer

[@BigMason]

"I'm making the Greatest *Hyup* flashlight video of all time" Bro you were killin those seltzers

[@euTechs]

How about fleshlights? Are they good for self defense and what mode/pattern should you use?

[@KnowingisHalftheBattle]

Came for the flashlights but stayed for the wholesome step dad rant.

[@GSUnhinged]

The Obulb MCs (specifically the new ones with the *s* on them), have a motion sensor that turns the light on when it is plugged in. The Obuddy is just a cute way for that function to work. Charger goes in the backpack, and when you walk by him, the light pops on for a bit.

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

5:54 - “I feel pretty good about this video… I think this will be the greatest flashlight video ever made.” *PROCEEDS TO OPEN UP A KNIFE*

[@hard2hurt]

I'm transcending the rules.

[@blur986]

This is the first video I've seen from your channel but after watching it I thought to myself "yup, this guy gets it". I will be following and you have gained a fan here.

[@TheKhazModanMadness]

I bought an Olight warrior with your code awhile ago and this Fall my older brother and his wife came over to my house to ding-dong ditch. I went outside and turned the corner to my garage and hit him square in the face with as many lumens as the turbo mode button could throw. It was glorious.

[@ToyGun46784]

Can you do a review on the Olight Javelot Pro flashlight please?

[@geodude6244]

Your right about listening to your old man. I thought I was grown up and at 27 I still find myself learning.

[@SemperFi_EDC_Guy]

My tactical edc load.. Main "weapon": Warrior M2R Back up "weapons": I have a bunch of obulbs I could use like ninja stars. Last line of defense: my cat with several Olight weapon lights attached to him (Mr. Hobbes Esquire). Self explanatory how they hate being tossed and will claw the shit outta whoever u toss them at.

[@hard2hurt]

Need a video on the tac-cat

[@sarahszabo4323]

@@hard2hurt Tac-cat with 10 flashlights pointing in random directions with strobe upon toss at target lmao.

[@the-wordplay-dojo]

I have a little hybrid system going on, since I kinda got into collecting all sorts of EDC tools. I always have a tactical flashlight on a belt hoop, (if I'm wearing a belt), where I always use my left (non dominant) hand. I think of it as "the art of fighting without fighting". If you've got an threat yelling from a little bit away, it's easy to whip the flashlight out, and blind them if they step forward. As log as they're neutral, return the beam to their chest, so as to not antagonise them. I can easily take a step back while they're blinded. It also hides what I'm doing with my right hand. I also turn at a bit of an angle to maintain better balance. I hold the torch in hamerfist, almost level with my right shoulder to look like it's being held in my right hand. I can use the torch itself like a Kubutan, to smash down on any blind striking limb. A quick strike to the groin, is widen open, because ANYONE with a blinding light aimed at their eyes, is doing everything they can to shield their eyes, and still see what's coming. This will likely mean both hands outstretched, turned away etc. There's a psychological element to this too. If I can communicate the message that A) I don't WANT to fight, and B) The only reason you're not currently being hit, is because I'm choosing not to hit you. You WON'T see it coming. EVEY guy has a natural instinct to protect their spuds. The ONLY way you can do that, is to see it coming. If I HAVE to strike, to send the message, it will be aimed at ending the fight. A hard strike to the groin, or solar plexus will drop ANYONE. For the next few minutes, you have a LOT going though your mind, one of which is "oh shit, I'm vulnerable if this guy wants to fight me"....that ticks by, as they're on the ground. If I can end a confrontation without it coming to blows, I consider that a win. If the worst they're getting, is being blinded for a few minutes; so be it. Depending on what I'm wearing, where I'm going, and whatever mood I'm in, I have a variety of right handed EDC tools. I have a Cane Masters cane. I don't need one yet, but I'll be 52 next year, and I'm getting the odd shot across the bow. I got a tactical umbrella, which looks like a classy unbranded Mercedes one, but with a strengthened shaft, that you can use as a baton. I got an extendable baton, with a belt hoop. I have a tactical pen with a torch on the end, but it's too tall to carry in a shirt pocket. I have two sets of house keys, one with a Kubutan keyring, and the other, a Monkey fist keyring. The latest item to my collection is a tactical smartwatch, with a torch built in. I LOVE the idea of temporarily blinding an opponent, as a way to maintain a safe distance, and a deterrent. A torch in both hands is much harder to block, especially when both hands are holding aircraft grade aluminium force multipliers. The one benefit that I see of my little hybrid mix & match system, is that I only need to train specifically with the tactical torch on my left hand. It's always gonna be in my left hand. It's there to provide a constant distraction. I only need a few moves for any scenario with each tool, and only for the right hand. I'm also looking at that time period between you deciding that you need to invest in your own self protection, and you having the skills to feel safe. My plans for 2025, is to join my local Krav Maga class. My little system only really covers the short window where it could be deescalated into nothing, and a surprise opening strike, to end the fight. If that doesn't work, and it's on, then you need proper training from a professional. My choice of tools really come down to a couple of categories, in terms of techniques. A short stick is a short stick, whether it's a torch, pen, or kubutan, and a cane is just a long stick with a hook. An umbrella is just a long stick. The cane opening strike is either the hook into the solar plexus, or a flick of the wrist, into the spuds.

[@digdugdat2847]

Icy Mike has become Advanced Light Bro. That's it, that's the comment.

[@hard2hurt]

Good comment

[@thefeatheredfrontiersman8135]

The thing that really turned me off about olight is the internal battery system. I need to be able to periodically carry extra batteries and replace them as needed when they wear out. Internal batteries can only recharge so many times before they are no good any more. So i went with the streamlight protec hlx. Its awesome. But this year they just released the protec 2.0. its a new battery system but same micro USB charging. It has a removable and replaceable battery. Hasn't failed a single time.

[@Bologna_95]

Been loving your videos after recently discovering you the other day and I gotta say, this is probably my favorite video just because you can see your condition slowly deteriorate as the beers stack up on your desk 😂

[@SuitAndTieGuy88]

I have a steam light microstream I love it it’s super bright rechargeable and small and has the clip that can go on your hat like that olight pen light you showed

[@michaelclarkson1376]

I usually don't trust knives from brands that knives aren't their main business, but I looked up those knives you showed and I'm impressed. Decent price, good working steels, and what appears to be good construction. I'm going to give the Parrot a shot. Normally I stick with Benchmade, Spyderco, Civivi, Chris Reeve, etc, but this looks worth a shot and for under $60, not a huge risk.

[@curts7801]

13:52 I can vouch, flashlights are amazing for finding loose crap that fell down and rolled away. Even your phone’s camera light will work, but the brighter the better.

[@z1z2z3z4z1z2]

my experience with strobe.. many many years ago when i airsoft'ed.. flashlight with turbo.. people would duck out of the light, put a hand up to block the light, blind fire at light. with strobe people would seem to grit and try to look through light, and continue to blind themselves, trying to see you when the flashlight blinked "off". i like olight stuff, they arnt benchmade or big flashlight brand.. it is good mid-price stuff for what you get.

[@daniel77738]

You’re so funny yet soo serious. Love it!!!!!

[@armwrestling_nerd]

Having flashlight with back switch that is quick touch enabled and has a good amount of lumen and Candela works wonders together with situation and environment awareness. Warding off unwanted contact with a flashlight lit in the face of the opposer is like using garlic on vampires in most of the times especially if your awareness gave good distance. I shit you not that aggressively babbling ppl often immediately shut up and turn 180° going away from you. Even most agitated dogs goes away or calms down when lit on.

[@iosonoi.7132]

You know. I think this was the best flash sale video ever made. Real talk, real advice, and real funny stuff xD

[@jomess7879]

Since people are talking about their dads, to young people, cherish your dad. My dad passed away three years ago Christmas. I was 24. If you do the math, I'm now 27 and just now and realizing how little I know but I can no longer ask him. My dad wasn't just a dad to me, he was dad to my friends. One friend grew up in an abusive home and he told me that it was my dad who taught him how to be a man and he hopes he can live up to that ideal and that my dad is proud of him. Listen to your dad. He knows more than you think and loves you more than you realize. Also, neat flashlights.

[@hard2hurt]

You got the real point of this video for sure.

[@jomess7879]

@@hard2hurt one of the more profound things a teen said to me after he had just talked about how much he loves and respects his dad was in response to my question of why. He said that his dad has been battling leukemia for almost his entire childhood. He knows his dad is sick and in pain, yet he watches his dad get up every day and work a physically demanding job so that he and his sister don't have to want for anything. Something I wished I noticed with my own dad and the kind of dad I hope to be one day.

[@freestatefellow]

I lived in a dark-sky city for two years and a flashlight with a strobe was the most important safety tool I had. Not for “bad guys” but to make sure dumb college kid drivers saw me as I was walking.

[@havoc1zero]

What is a dark sky city?

[@necromancer0616]

Dark Sky City?

[@freestatefellow]

@@necromancer0616 a city that intentionally minimizes light pollution. Fewer street lights and very dim ones. They had an observatory there.

[@hard2hurt]

Well that was anticlimactic. I thought you lived in Silent Hill or Chernobyl or something.

[@jumonjichoo7070]

do you see loads of stars in the sky with the minimized light pollution?

[@mephistopheles2508]

New to the channel and I already know how much you love flashlights

[@samlee727]

OLIGHT does make the best and lights for Every thing

[@Taylor1989s]

"I was in a boonch of fishlights with fashlights" lol

[@hard2hurt]

Look at all the words I got right man! When you're running very fast, a trip up can be way more catastrophic you know.

[@Taylor1989s]

@@hard2hurt we all do we should laugh at it 😁 happy thanksgiving.

[@joshua7233]

The question, "Does a flashlight work during the day?" is similar to someone arguing, "Does a gun work without ammo?".

[@KoIossov]

The whole talk at the end of the video was Icy Mike saying "YOUR MIIIIIIND IS YOUR GREATEST WEAPON!!" but with lots of extra detail lollll :P

[@sacredboxing]

Super informative as always ‼️

[@hard2hurt]

lol maybe

[@kiki_8]

this is your best video ever

[@hard2hurt]

agreed

[@r.matthews594]

After taking advantage of O-light's Black Friday deals, to add to my growing addicti-...collection of flashlights, I came back to watch this video again. Becuase it truly is a masterpiece. As we see the wall of Bud Lite cans on the desk, we get to know Mike more, as the flashlight doesn't just illuminate an attacker, but his inner psychology. Or something like that. Regardless, it's great.

[@connerkubitz7208]

Bro having a wife is like a superpower in terms of finding shit you lost. 10/10 would recommend

[@KK-VLOG]

The truth is.. it doesn't have to completely blind them for couple seconds like it does during the night. Even 1000 lumen flashlight in broad daylight provides enough distraction to give you at least that "one free shot" which is always way better than nothing and can be a difference between life and death. I've been testing that and it's quite difficult to look at the flashlight and aim at somebody even something basic like 1000 lumens and bright adjusted eyes you have to look down or away. Obviously you were able to find him and hit him because he was just standing there.. he could jump to the side give you a front kick and run for his life.. still better than standing there with empty hands. It is a no-brainer EDC even if you have any other weapons. (in UK you can't have anything so flashlight + some skills can make all the difference)

[@jordanski5421]

I'm glad it's not only me that loses stuff I had in my hand 5 seconds ago lol

[@hard2hurt]

I was debuffed

[@tlpbridges]

What are your thoughts on the Thyrm Switchback?

[@memebigboy6907]

Instructions: never shine light in the eyes of others or yourself Me everytime I get a flashlight: 7:33

[@howyoudurrinhunneh]

This may be the best Olight video ever. And you still remind me of Phillip from The Americans.

[@OneNvrKnoz]

17:00 what’s the name of the orange light in your hand, Mike?

[@hard2hurt]

That's the warrior 3

[@Hi_Im_Dominik]

The best one ever is to listen to someone just using

[@0Ninja0Dude0]

I never knew my father... so i just listen to the wisdom of other random dudes that are a 12 pack deep into bud light yelling at me from 2 feet away. Its what has made me the man i am today

[@Ch33no]

Never seen a guy drinking beer in a flashlight video..... So this must actually be the greatest flashlight video of all time.

[@scaleworksRC]

I got a free keychain light from Olight when they were sending free masks to people in 2020. Love my little 3EEOS!🔦

[@ludoA.K.A]

A moment of anthology. You rock, dude. The more I watch your videos, the more I like you 😌

[@terrygreen6088]

You said I know that their bright oh godddd on the exact moment I flashed myself with my warrior X😂😂

[@BangBangBeefyMacNCheesy]

Came here for flashlight info… left here rethinking my entire weapons platform.

[@dangerszewski9816]

you know what I've always wondered... why do small lights normally mean small lumens? They seem to focus on battery life, big output usually means a big honking battery compartment. But for a self-defense light I don't necessarily need it to last 25 hours at full output-- 15 minutes would be just fine! the actual LEDs are usually much smaller than the battery compartment, you could use a stack of coin cells that would last 15-30 minutes and have a lot more output when you need it in something that's still pocket sized.

[@brucewayneissupermanquinn601]

I think Mike is feelin’ it. Looking a tad glassy eyed.

[@kellykimberlyc]

This is the best video ever hands down.

[@hard2hurt]

I'll accept this award!

[@jbmetalworks4661]

The knife scales were made of fabric, the material is called "Micatra" and it is resin bonded fabric.

[@formoney5255]

Ozarka trail makes a billy club with a rubber grip that is also a flashlight. Its fairly bright with an adjustable beam tightness, and very affordable. If we are talking about flashlights you can use as clubs, that one has GOT to be up there.

[@granitejeepc3651]

Besides the thought that it is a club and not easy to carry a club on day to day basis.

[@hard2hurt]

I think I have one somewhere in the closet.

[@formoney5255]

@@hard2hurt I bought it when i used to work repo; I had to have a flashlight to check VIN numbers that had a narrow beam that wouldnt draw a ton of attention, and the fact it was also a potential self defence weapon was nice. Nowadays I grab it in addition to a gun IWC when something sus happens in the backyard.

[@LiquidLanyard]

I thought those were energy drinks at first. I was worried your heart was gonna explode mid video.

[@gusfring8451]

15:00 - 15:10 had me chuckling. So true.

[@JohnSmith-jy3mf]

Greatest flashlight video of all time.

[@jackgrimble9418]

That Parrot probably has a micarta handle, which is cloth layered with a adhesive like epoxy or some sort of glue. Good stuff, cheap to make, very resilient to chemical and most physical damage. Cool. vid, big like, also that gun and flashlight video would be awesome to see.

[@nickarnold1622]

YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY DO A ONE MAN ROOM CLEARING VIDEO

[@hard2hurt]

But... you should nEvEr ClEaR aLoNe!!!111

[@austincummins7712]

@@hard2hurt One man room clearing, aikido-based with a kubaton

[@BigTv8power]

At the end, this dude was as lit as his flashlights! LOL

[@harly_brus944]

What brand is your stubby holder mate? Nice video !

[@samlee727]

I was thinking about this the other day they must have a patent it on that magnetic charger what are they get a five year on that or ten year

[@Pouncer_Fox]

Happy turkey day, and thanks for sharing this excellent video!

[@switch4960]

I live in South Carolina as well, Mike. Having just ordered the warrior x 3, I realize that it may be illegal to have it on my person in some states due to it being considered something akin to brass knuckles . Do you have any thoughts on this?

[@ZGoddessLola]

Light is the very first and simplest line of defense

[@rickymitchum3208]

I see u got your hard to hurt flash light. How can I get one

[@jseden]

Candela > lumens.. I’ve got a 400 lumen LEP light that puts out 400,000 candela.. that’ll blind someone under any conditions. This is mid range for leps.. some can break a million candela. I’ve got another that rates @ 750,000. These are only really otherwise useful for long distance illumination though so I rarely carry them. Average “tactical” flashlight rates at 10k-100k candela while putting out 500-2000 lumens. Candela is king when taking about disrupting someone’s vision. Personally I like my cloud defensive mch hc for this roll. 1100 lumens @ 80k candela. It’s a good thrower but still offers enough spill to be a decent walking around light on its lower settings. For comparisons sake, your average 2-3000 lumen floody lights usually offer

[@icarrymyrevolverinsingleac9564]

This has to be be understood 😂 Most people don’t know anything about how important the Candela is for self defense purposes

[@KeoniHiga]

Greatest flashlight video ever!!! Ur the man brother I'm getting the olight and the scallywag knife 4 sure!!! 💪🏽🤙🏽 aloha!!!

[@THERHINO8624]

that was one of the best videos I've seen full stop

[@hard2hurt]

Wow high praise.

[@jordanfrancisco27]

GOAT flashlight review. 🐐🐐🐐✊✊✊✊

[@CIAG4PNP]

I got my butt kicked by a Flashlight 🤣😆🤣 I bet is the most embarrassing admission by a criminal to the other inmates 🤣😆😂🤣👍

[@hard2hurt]

As if it wasn't bad enough it was a 5'5" 140 lb nerd.

[@zulphur]

Feels like im cracking a few cold ones with Mike who is being a beacon.

[@hard2hurt]

Mission accomplished.

[@betelgeuse4138]

Olight just had 215,000+ lights recalled lol

[@hugster4176]

What the fighting flashlight called?