I Bought EVERY Flashlight at Home Depot!

[@Lumencraft-]

I'm selling all the lights from my Home Depot/Bass Pro videos here at a deep discount now :) Budget lights here: budgetlightforum.com/node/68589 Premium Lights here: www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?461078-FS-Imalent-MS12-R90C-LED-Lenser-Many-Streamlights-Nitecore

[@alexhunter6141]

Just curious how much have you spent on flashlights throughout the years?

[@Tanz.g]

@@alexhunter6141 you don't want to know, ever. Like what's inside a certain food, you just enjoy the experience.

[@TheLawCoyoteTLC]

Why bother? Make a video of the look on the cashier's face when you return all those open boxes back to the store

[@thisisacrummyname]

If I would have saw this vide a couple of years ago when you posted it, then I would have bought some of those light lots you had. You had them at a great price. I went to the link & checked gem out.

[@cobra0081]

Look up Attorney David J. Maloney. You could easily pass for his son.

[@DefMunkyYT]

The little Coast G20 is a fantastic little light for the money, but the perfection of the circle of light is a little unsettling if you're used to some spill... as in ANY spill, since that light has absolutely none. I can't say I've ever seen another light that does that. For $10 one could do way worse if all that is desired is an inexpensive EDC flashlight. I also have the little 2xAAA Husky in the side pocket of one of my tool bags. It makes light if I need it so it does what it's supposed to do. I also like the rubber around the head. It makes for a tough little light.

[@50kArchipelagos]

Probably my favorite flashlight reviewer. He certainly gives you an experienced opinion.

[@franksigwart9777]

Light

[@BC-ny7rx]

I live out in the countryside and obviously need a sturdy and potent flashlight, gotta say, thanks and congrats on the review its one of the most detailed, extensive break down of the products, not your typical half-assed, non professional reviews. I wish all reviews were like this

[@nearlyagoodlaugh]

Doing a real service here. I have to admit, when I'm in Home Depot or Lowe's I'm often tempted to try out some of these just for the hell of it. One problem with getting beyond a certain point in any of these hobbies, whether it's flashlights or knives or anything else is that when you've done all this research, accumulated all this knowledge and have a bunch of higher end or at least higher performance items, the magic of going into a store and getting excited about these kinds of items the way you would as a kid is gone. This kind of thing recaptures some of that. Also actually impressed that doing this didn't cost far more. Around the same price as one X9R.

[@giovanninunnally7188]

Omg is that wat I'm feeling

[@RubleInnawoods]

I know nothing about flashlights except “press button, light, some brighter and cast farther than others” so it’s great to find a channel that can help me with good flashlights. I do recommend the Rayovac Penlight tho, for 3 bucks it’s surprisingly bright with an aluminum body and AAA battery with good throw

[@dianad.5312]

Glad I watched this video, I am shopping for flashlights. Excellent video, thank you.

[@NGMonocrom]

That Energizer LED lantern is actually a good one. I love mine.

[@ThomasfromDenmark1]

Bedst idea for a KZbin video ever. None of my friends or family shares my enthusiasm about flashlights. Great to see a fellow lighthead.

[@hajirrasouli1458]

Thank you so much for your effort and reviews. Flawless and Perfect!

[@pfwag]

Great, good, and decent adjustable/variable focus flashlight comparison, including battery life?

[@Cardassiaprime]

Hey Matt, that $4.00 Eveready was cutting edge in England circa 1975 for a 14 yr old. lol great review Barnie

[@4your.837]

Thank you so much for these reviews, you Put a lot of time and energy in to it. Regards

[@Agownsrs2]

a lot of money too! hehe

[@Flowerlytdm]

and money

[@robert112uk]

For all your time and effort you earned a like and a sub from the UK! Thanks

[@chunks2dope702]

Thank you for the amazing video my dood. You did every American a big favor

[@matenemeth85]

This guy is a true professional

[@Rasheedamcclintock77]

For us obsessive compulsives....that G20 with the perfect circle is soooooo satisfying!!

[@xtaceice81]

Lmao Yea it is! So satisfying to see the perfection...

[@michaelleftwich8186]

I have one of the old style Mag- Lights. Needs batteries( 3-D batteries) still works good. I've had this thing forever.

[@xjcrossx]

I love the Mag. XL50. I have 3. The beam is great. Great for EDC.

[@Thatswiftieofc13]

I hope someone at these companies watch this. Maglite used to be my go to, but cost and output everyone has surpassed them 5-10yrs ago. Personally i like Braun (Harbor Freight... I know). Give it a try, buy the multi-head version.

[@PrivateEyeYiYi]

My EDC is a 6 dollar Husky, the smallest one with a hard to push red tail switch and a single AAA battery. I just need a convenient light and this does the trick.

[@anthonymathieu2277]

Would you recommend the four dollloght as a flashlight to keep in my truck

[@MrBikboi]

The amount of effort you put in your videos is really amazing in this day and age, usually KZbinrs put the least amount of effort with the most amount of clickbait on a sponsored video. All to shill a certain product they've used for 30 minutes prior and sent to them for free. It's really refreshing, reminds me of the "old days" a decade ago on here where all the content was something a person wanted to share, not for money, not because a sponsor sent them something just because.

[@stevengleave9241]

Test the tool lights!! I have a few that are great. Thanks YOUR AWESOME

[@joelharris2872]

Awesome to have that shopping spree

[@Essenceofartistry]

Yes please, a tool flashlight review would be awesome! The Ryobi would be cool RYOBI - P717 spot/thrower. Thanks so much for making these reviews on all these lights!

[@alexboyes3275]

There’s something really likeable about this fella. With the hobby he just seems so wholesome.

[@CoordinatedCarry]

The Black & Decker pecker wrecker! I really loved my 3 D cell MagLite as a kid but these days the heavy hitters are Streamlight, Olight, and ThruNite.

[@metaljew4456]

@rjcass33 ; NITECORE! Is the Boss!

[@hoggif]

I used to love maglites back then when there where no led flashlights. I even modded one for 10W halogen, what a beam! ..and what a usability with rechargable NiCd batteries! No competition with todays 30-40W led beams that are the hottest I have now. No lithium batteries back then either. Even the 1000-2000 lumen edc light is from another planet than those were. Cannot but wonder why maglights are still available. Maglites make a tool sometimes. Good aluminum tube is great for twisting stuff, like it was back then. Perhaps much more than moders light lights.

[@jeremymetcalf2502]

Considering surefire flashlights are practically the same price, and are better quality, I'll stick to surefire.

[@JViello]

For larger companies I like most of my Olights, and my ThruNite's are meh, pretty good but Lumintop makes me get my checkbook out every freaking time...

[@dianad.5312]

I just re-discovered my Maglite solitaire flashlight that it is over 10 years old, it still works perfectly but its an incandescent version with single AAA battery. My other Maglite with 2 AA batteries got ruined because I stored it with batteries inside and the batteries corroded and got stuck, bummer

[@ridermak4111]

Something tells me a lot of people are going to make good use of this video. 👍

[@JohnDoe-fg9rp]

Yeah, most of the people that I know that use flashlights every day usually use something mid-range from a physical store (coast by a large margin/some maglite). The only other people I know that use 18650 flashlights are guys who like "gadgets".

[@randomescu]

Hi. Are these (cheap) flashlights comparable with best brands flashlights of the same dimensions? In terms of lumens output and runtime.

[@haroldjones12]

You do a Walmart flashlight video too!!!

[@1987FX16]

Man you are the best flashlight reviewer I've come across you really go above and beyond.

[@cjr4286]

I bought the Coast HX5 as a temporary EDC light two years ago, but I have not yet found something better to replace it for the price. It's decently bright with a simple on/off tail switch, and the adjustable beam is a plus. Some people will tell you that the Coast buttons will wear out over time and cause the kight to flicker, but every time my HX5 has started to do that, replacing the batteries fixed the problem. It's an amazing little light for $20.

[@tahirusman5929]

You done any hid blaster reviews?I just bought a 45000 lm torch,tho the darn things arrived w/o batteries!

[@rtbarker]

The Coast HX5 with a 14500 cell is my EDC. Very compact, very bright, and zoom is useful. If you switch the belt clip, it can lock the zoom in spot mode. I would love to see a lume test.

[@livenca]

I totally love this channel. My wife would kill me if I bought that many flashlights! Thank you for letting me live vicariously through your experience. I would love it if you talked more about the HX5. I just bought one for $15 at Home Depot, and I love it. It’s totally fine with a a standard AA, but I purchased a 3.6V 14500 lithium for it, and now it’s the best flashlight I’ve ever had. Very bright (for @ $25 incl. 14500 battery).

[@DenisKz]

Best unboxing on KZbin.

[@tacocin]

Hallelujah brother!

[@tonedriverss8629]

Ok , BEST flashlight guru around ..... but dude man , where do you get all the big $$$ coin to buy all this stuff ? ... lol : ) Great work .

[@lmorrison17]

Dude you are insane! I loved it!

[@cvheugten]

Really a fantastic review. Creative, funny, educational. Really impressive. You asked at the end what flashlight we, the viewers, would prefer. Well.. there were a few lights that I remembered from when I was young. Long time ago. Those lights are still my favorites. Ok, no lumens whatsoever, no nice beam, all ok: still my favorites. Ok, now I have all kinds, from Nitecore, Lumintop, Klarus, Sofirn Olight and many more. But still those old school lights with that bulky, huge, enormous battery. I had a few of those. All gone by now. And there in the States one can still buy them. I love that a lot!

[@QuestionXV]

I would recommend against the defiant if you use Tenergy 4Ah C cells (NiMH). The system draws way too much current from them and will fry the LEDs. Mine started smoking. As far as which lights I would buy, anything Maglite except that triple AAA one. All of the classics I would get and most I have.

[@RubleInnawoods]

Also the fact you spend 700$ on flashlights for your viewers shows how dedicated you are and I can’t thank you enough

[@AussieMaleTuber]

Nice. Thanks again! I like the torches with a crisp round focusing beam where you illuminate only what you want and for example could be used by a Nurse to illuminate and observe for movement of the body of a sleeping person without shining on their eyes! The more powerful focusing torches are really great on farms, and I think, for the price and easy availability, two you pointed out would be worth taking outside! This Review of yours was a big effort!

[@cameronromano235]

Could you do a review on the semlos 10000 lumen 4 mode from Amazon.

[@levimaynard2237]

Great video. One thing though. The coast 2 AAA g20 actually has no lumen rating. The package says 72 feet distance.

[@levimaynard2237]

It's just a old style LED in there like the old photon microlights.

[@levimaynard2237]

Like a 5mm Nichia or similar.

[@IDK-nk9pj]

Dose anyone know why places like Home Depot and target stop selling maglites recently

[@fivegiga5523]

They can make more profit selling Chinese cheap flashlights.

[@IDK-nk9pj]

@@fivegiga5523 thanks man

[@Vinnay94]

Because Maglites despite there stupid price tag are one of the most reliable flashlights especially the Incan versions.

[@benjaminhamilton2338]

I'd be super psyched to see a review of all the tool company lights, go for it!

[@bakedwaffle1201]

I never thought I’d be watching a video on someone reviewing EVERY SINGLE FLASHLIGHT from Home Depot. Thanks you tube recommendation.

[@WolferAlpha]

0:30 the exact moment I remember from my childhood, whenever I went into a store, if there was a chance to have flashlights for sale, I would look for the flashlight session. There was a birthday of mine that I got 9 different flashlights, from one that had RGB with laser to a conventional one with incandescent lamp that was the best one

[@MrShiffles]

Holy crap! I always wished i could try out every light in every store i could get my hands on...thanks for doing it for me ;)

[@Brandino807]

oop-

[@daveprizo]

Just a heads up, they're using a clip of this video in the "buy-elitetac" ads going on right now on youtube. Showing you dumping a bunch of flashlights into the shopping cart for this comparison video, of which elitetac isn't even in the bunch.

[@NevaHD]

i dont get tailswitches on those massive lights its so hard to get to when using it

[@DinnerForkTongue]

It's one thing I don't like in the Convoy L6. Hope the L6+ features a side switch near the head, like the new M3.

[@JohnDoe-fg9rp]

My guess. It's to protect the switch, it would be more difficult to damage a recessed tail switch when the "Indestructible, Guaranteed forever" light is used as a hammer. The main reason people I know buy a large flashlight is because they want a flashlight that is hard to lose and hard to break.

[@Watchingyou-daily]

I like that coast inspection. I say you do the same with Wal-Mart.

[@larryprimm5204]

That Milwaukee inspection light is awesome! Good color....

[@nitishthakur3644]

I loved the Maglite 50L... and Loved the video...would love to see more comparisons of store flashlights...

[@MegaDerpette]

Personally, I like 2xAA flashlights. Enough voltage for 100+ lumens, easily the most readily available battery, longer-lasting than equivalent 2xAAA lights and still slip-in-the-pocket compactness. I picked up the Defiant 2-pack (11 bucks) and they certainly do the job of providing outside light when walking dogs at night. There is definitely a cool spot vs warmer white overspill. Given that your recommendation in that category was 6xAA, what's your recommendation for a traditional 2xAA without going over ~$20/flashlight?

[@digitalsmoke4694]

that G20 Inspection by Coast I need right away. Home depot here i come.

[@pumpzanied]

Would there be a benefit to using say an 18650 in something that takes an adaptor with say 3 aa's? or would it be better to just use the aa's

[@frederickkeppers8791]

Great review !! I've often wondered about all the flashlight claims that companies make. NO hiding here !!

[@MrBikboi]

Coast G20 seems like a great buy, a lot of preppers prefer having triple A's across all their platforms for ease of only using one battery in everything, only bonus I can think of for having a bunch of triple A's in those lights.

[@aurthorthing7403]

That ring flood light is awesome for my needs. I'd like to see more companies incorporate that in their products. If that had a firefly mode it would be perfect.

[@bujabusiness]

If only people would spend a little more. $60-$100 gets a nice 18650/21700 rechargeable (in the body (often usb c) Fenix/Acebeam light that will have over 1,000 lumens adjustable down to only a few... With up to 100+ hours of runtime.

[@skittlesryumm]

every tool flash light video would be cool i was curious about which one of those is the best aswell! :] GREAT VIDEO!

[@skittlesryumm]

Harbor Freights got some good deals might want to check them out never looked at the flashlight section tho

[@ryanmalin]

The ryobi is the best. Without a doubt

[@carlosmatos9848]

Underrated video

[@TSGEnt]

Thanks for taking one for the team!

[@Dsmuyt]

This is what I was waiting for!! ...Thanks mucho Matt ..well done and very informative !!

[@bobmellon]

Great video man, good work

[@bradishler5967]

you should do the tool flash light review soon! that would be awesome. I have the ridged flashlight and a few craftsman flashlights

[@matthoward1174]

The Coast polysteel 650 is 4 AAs, and is $24 at depot, $18- at walmart. Best common light I've seen on the shelf anywhere.

[@ryanmalin]

It’s an addiction man. Seriously. Haha. The husky stick light 300 lumen rechargeable thing is pretty decent.

[@JohnDoe-fg9rp]

Honestly the husky lights are pretty decent in general. They are overbuilt to hell, bright enough for most people, uses regular batteries, found in a chain store, and are not crazy expensive. I don't have many because I'm a snob, and I know I can get something brighter, smaller, and cheaper. But that doesn't make them bad lights.

[@remb1500]

I have an old 3c defiant. It looks nothing like the new ones. It is a single led thrower. It is a really impressive thrower. It is what I keep in my truck. outshines most of your store bought stuff and it was cheap.

[@Silverboarding]

I really like the Milwaukee inspection light , that light of 4000k seems very useful

[@maukka1187]

This is madness and I love it!

[@jashton8710]

My fave from HD is the Duracell 1728 1000 lm zoom. Excellent throw to extra wide flood with no hot spot. Nice clicky tail switch and 3 simple modes.

[@asbestosfiber]

That cheap rayovac $5 that comes with the square 6v battery and has a runtime of 45 hours. I wonder if they tested it with the cheap included battery or a good one like the $10 enegrizer.

[@michaelthomas788]

Which one is is the longest lasting usage on a single set of batteries

[@Lumencraft-]

Cant say for sure, but if I had to guess I would think the 3D maglite probly followed by the Husky 3D.

[@michaelthomas788]

@@Lumencraft- when you find out let me know exact runtime longest light Good Bean

[@joseltorre78]

Excellent video. Thank you. I'm going for the ML50L and the defiant 3 c. No other place to get this info all togheter but your Channel. I apreciate your effort.

[@TechandTools1]

They didn't have the coast hx5, that's a really nice little light single aa or 14500 lithium ion. It has a clean flood similar to their inspection light but also zooms in pretty tight. Gets decently bright with the 14500's too.

[@Americanp8riot83]

Yeah, if you can keep it working.

[@TechandTools1]

@@Americanp8riot83 never had any problems with them, had one for years still works perfectly.

[@muckrak3r]

I picked up a couple of those poly Coast twist lights on a fishing trip a couple years ago. Couple of the bigger ones and a couple of those smaller ones like what you got. Literally indestructible lights. Light output is the biggest weak point but it's not even horrible. They worked perfectly on our trip and have been banging around in our cars ever since. They light up every time we need them. Well worth the money just for that one trip we were on. And they keep on trucking.

[@Bubbles99718]

Bout 3 years ago my sister bought me a Nebo Slyde. Thought it was a stupid gift. For about 20 seconds. Hadn't been up on the advancments in flashlights. Flipped the sucker on and HOLEEE SHE ITE!! It was a freakin spotlight light! 2 triple A's and one led light! Could not believe how it lit up the woods behind my house. Now I push this stuff on other peeps. And now I give them as gifts and acolytes are always created. Fun stuff.

[@mistakenotou7681]

Coast zoomie optics are quite nice an step above generic zoomies

[@TechandTools1]

I agree, I have a few and I like them. The hx5 single aa/li-ion is nice and the hp17 3d, 1000 lumens rated and it smokes my ml300l mag. Coast got me started on the flashlights, now I have over a dozen including a thrunite tn42 which is insane.

[@JohnDoe-vj9wn]

Their head lamps are great for the cost still have my 6 year old lamp from them and still works but the 300lums feels a little low power to me now.

[@RobTheOgre]

Ive carried a hx5 with a trustfire protected 14500 for about 3 years and it has never let me down, its an amazing light for the price (15 bucks on sale)

[@metamorphicorder]

The coast polysteel 600 which is the next size up from the one you tested, is only 25$ at walmart. You would hate it bc of the battery situation but its a decent light.

[@viperstrike3827]

at my home depot there is a milwaukee rechargable hand held 700 lunen. my favorite is definatly maglite 3d im planning on getting one i have the old 3d led which is likely under rated

[@DanielGarcia-ir8oe]

Please do the tool flashlight test. I would really love that test. I look at those all the time but do not know how to choose. If I had the cash I would buy one of each

[@Doughboy1941]

Please review the power tool lights as well.

[@ryanmalin]

The ryobi led flashlight is pretty sweet. You should try that one at least. Also it comes with a 12v cigarette lighter plug adapter so you don’t need to buy into their battery system

[@kendaritx3595]

I think with all that flashlight.. you can started your own depot 😀

[@Imakeelectronics]

Many of those flashlights that use 3xAAA batterys is possible to power them with 18650 Li-Ion cell

[@davek2690]

I've had a bunch burn out when using a 18650 battery

[@lyutsin21]

I have a "Lux-Pro" flashlight I bought more than a year ago at a local store called "Batteries+bulbs". When I think to use it, I use it when getting out of my car after dark to help see if I am taking everything out of my car that I need to take out. It cost approximately under $10, is under 4 inches long, uses 3 AAA batteries, has 9 led bulbs but one or 2 don't work anymore and sometimes it turns on, sometimes it doesn't turn on, and sometimes it turns on but too dim. Was thinking of buying a replacement and I am trying to not buy things I don't need.

[@roypatterson9910]

My COAST HP550 doesn't have any wobble whatsoever on the head, loose or tight, meaning whether it's locked in position or unlocked, it still doesn't wobble all. Oh yeah, and mine was $60 at Walmart.

[@jmv2015]

Should add a little picture of each flashlight while editing the video on the nightshots so we could know better which flashlight are you talking about instead of naming the model, after naming all of them it gets very confusing lmao keep up the good work !

[@Lumencraft-]

I'm giving it a shot for this Saturdays video. The pics are kinda small, but I think it does help. Let me know what you think.

[@jmv2015]

@@Lumencraft- awesome ! Thanks bro

[@92roadie]

the made in China flashlights that take 18650's are the best these days.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

The Coast G20's beam looks like something out of a videogame. So smooth, it spooks me.

[@awesomeOrlie]

I like the nitecore ea11 it's nice small only 1 aa or 14500 ...and output is 900lm

[@ucitymetalhead]

yeah every tool light would be interesting i just picked up a ridgid light and it slays.

[@dwoodog]

Nice job, and thanks for the actual demo's at the end. Personally since I have bought a couple of the Fenix flashlights, I've bailed on any flashlight that uses standard D, C, AA batteries.

[@Knez31]

The flashlight have from Home Depot is the Defiant 1200 3C Batteries,

[@THEDRAGONBOOSTER8]

You are very lucky that you have the range over there .Ebay has the 18V Ryobi adapter that fits the 18V makita saves you money.

[@SupraBdub]

First time I think I heard someone mention lumen per dollar, that is important to me. Thanks, great video.