Flashlight experts need some help

[DLuccia]

I was asked by someone to locate a right angle led flashlight with a red or blue lens for use by a cadet on a local Civil air patrol. I don't know anything about flashlights so clue me in on who to look for and a brand to recommend.

Thanks

Dan

 

[Kbonk15]

Check your local army Navy store that should have something to fit your needs!

 

[Hoff]

http://www.rothco.com/product-details/rothco-genuine-gi-anglehead-flashlight

Dunno if finding just the lenses is going to be as easy as it seems.

 

[RolnCode3]

Colored lens, or just led color? If just LED color, maybe the aviation version? Streamlight Sidewinder.

http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=168

 

[ful-vue]

Yeah, pretty easy to find the classic angle-head. Here's a link straight to the manufacturer that supplies the government:

http://fultonindoh.com/products/n476230-00-264-8261/

The tail cap contains a spare bulb and several filters, typically red, blue, semi-opaque white, and a clear diffusing lens.

Update: I missed the fact that they were looking for LED. As RolnCode3 says, the Streamlight Sidewinders are nice, but pricey. The Energizer Hardcase Tacticals are similar.

 

[Jarred J.]

since those old school mil spec angle head flashlights use the same bulbs as a 2 D mag lite... you can buy the led conversion at "the mart" and make it LED

 

[DLuccia]

The kids are required to have atleast 2 lights. A headlamp with red led is used by most as their first I have been asked to find them a quality second one.

The kids tried the local army navy stores already. I can get items from rothco I was a dealer when I still had the store. They want something compact and durable.

I wanted to get them to go with Streamlight Survivor lights like we use in the fire dept you cant kill them but to big/heavy for them. I recommended Streamlight  polytac 90 but I didn't see red filters for them.

That's why I asked here I don't know squat on flashlights  

 

[ful-vue]

They make flip-up filters for the regular Polytac. It's possible they might fit on the Polytac 90. I would call them and ask. (They're not far from here - nice folks.)

How about the Energizer Compact "Romeo" light?

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Tactical-Compact-Batteries-Included/dp/B004IF5ZDA

It takes just one AA battery, so we're not talking a powerhouse. But it might work out, depending on their needs.

 

[AllStrobedUp]

Streamlight Pro-Tac 1AA

 

[ful-vue]

Streamlight Pro-Tac 1AA

Doesn't meet the angle-head requirement.

 

[DLuccia]

thanks I will check streamlight and pass on the other suggestions

 

[Jarred J.]

how about this for 5 bucks

http://www.hamcq.com/flashlight-with-6-led39s-and-4-colors-camouflage-and-swivel-head-flashlight6led39swith4colorscamouflageandswivelhead.html

 

[DLuccia]

A little update. I had never worked with individuals like I've been going through. Its a volunteer org of the air force who like the military can't do anything simply.

 

[ful-vue]

I think it somewhat depends on the wing and squadron. It didn't seem too bad in the SAR squadron I was in as a Senior a number of years ago, but maybe things have changed since then.

 

[DLuccia]

They seem like good kids Its all cadets no adult composite. There is an squadron down town from me that I was told to go check out they have their meetings on Tuesdays.