Rechargeable “mega-flashlight”?

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Looking for a “so bright you’ll burn someone to a crisp” flashlight for navigating a boat at night, occasional blood trailing, around the back 40, etc. I’m looking for rechargeable, would be awesome if I could also charge in my truck. I’ve looked at a couple of the pistol-grip marine spotlight type lights with 1500-3000lumen output, but not sure what else is out there thats good quality. Anyone point me to what they've used and been happy with, anything I need to know?
 
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It's not a pistol grip style but absolutely love my streamlight stinger. Super bright. Extremely durable and haven't had to replace the battery in the 4 years I've had mine so far.
 
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Thanks, will check that out. Which size do you have? Charge time/run time?

Im not set on any one style, its just what I initially looked at. I’m definitely looking for a wicked bright spotlight of a light beam (so far looking at the 1500-3000lumen stuff) , but beyond that if theres any other type of light I should look at thats what Im hoping to learn.
 
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I'll give another recommendation for Nitecore. I've had one of their 1,000 lumen lights for several years, it is rechargeable via micro USB cord.
 
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I’ve got a Fenix RC40 at home, not sure if it’s still in production. The kit that I have comes with 120v charging cords and a storage box. I know there’s a 12v charger available because I have used one for the LR80 at work.
 

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If you want to go down a rabbit hole go check out flashlight YouTube. Plenty of reviews with video of the flashlight beams that compare different models in the same class.
 
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Agreed, for blood its more in conjunction with a smaller light, ie ”its gott be right here somewhere…(spotlights the entire far side of the gulley)..there it is!”

Keep it coming, I appreciate the suggestions.
 

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These guys make the brightest HH light in the world.

 
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I have one of these. 5000 lumens. 1.5 miles of throw (not a misprint). 1.8 million candlepower. Incredible when used in the boat.

8 x 18650 rechargeable batteries, but will run at 75% full power on one cell.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v5...y-weight-ultra-thrower?variant=37967170142368

It's almost 5 pounds and 12" long. Comes with a strap similar to a laptop.
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A bit more practical is this little beauty.

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Mateminco MT90vn Mini - Ultra Single Thrower R​

$ 154.00

  • Stock Max Performance MT90 SBT90.2 5700K @2s: 4200L, 400Kcd, 1265m
  • MT90vn SBT90.2 5700K DL @2s: 5000L, 480Kcd, 1386m
  • MT90vn W2.1 5400K @2s : 1150, 500Kcd, 1414m
 

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I have one of these. 5000 lumens. 1.5 miles of throw (not a misprint). 1.8 million candlepower. Incredible when used in the boat.

8 x 18650 rechargeable batteries, but will run at 75% full power on one cell.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v5...y-weight-ultra-thrower?variant=37967170142368

It's almost 5 pounds and 12" long. Comes with a strap similar to a laptop.
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A bit more practical is this little beauty.

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Mateminco MT90vn Mini - Ultra Single Thrower R​

$ 154.00

  • Stock Max Performance MT90 SBT90.2 5700K @2s: 4200L, 400Kcd, 1265m
  • MT90vn SBT90.2 5700K DL @2s: 5000L, 480Kcd, 1386m
  • MT90vn W2.1 5400K @2s : 1150, 500Kcd, 1414m
Thanks for these. I often run the boat well pre-dawn and though I prefer to navigate in the dark I need a thrower to light things up from time to time. One of those might be the answer.

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Nitecore.
I have had multiple of them and like them. They do innovate a lot, and have a kind of confusing naming order. Go to their main illumination page ( https://flashlight.nitecore.com/ILLUMINATION ) if not familiar with them.
May not fit exactly all your scenarios but I suggest you at least look into them.
 

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Fenix is a great one. Adjustable and lasts long!

 
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