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Hey /out/, I need a flashlight.
I admittedly don't know much about flashlights. I searched ones I can get here in Canada and this is one that appealed to me for a few reasons.
1. 1000 lumens, it's very bright, but has low power modes as well.
2. Straight forward switch UI.
3. 18650 rechargeable batteries.
4. Strike face bezel that is not over the top conspicuous.
I work nightshift, usually start around midnight or 3am, and I walk to work. I also walk my gf to work or walks with me (we work in same store). Sometimes I get in situations where someone follows me for a while, sometimes acting aggressively (yelling, swearing). For example a male followed me for a good 10 minutes yelling curse words and asking for "a light" (for a cigarette). I kept walking at a good pace and made sure he didn't start running after me.
Anyway, I think I'd feel a bit better if I had a flashlight that I think would act as a deterrent if a very bright one was shined at one of these assholes. Or being able to see dark spots better. Also as above, used to strike if need be.
I live in Canada so we can't carry anything to defend ourselves, so a flashlight is a decent compromise I think.
And also just for general camping and hiking and what not.
Any particular reason why I shouldn't get this? Fenix TK16.
I admittedly don't know much about flashlights. I searched ones I can get here in Canada and this is one that appealed to me for a few reasons.
1. 1000 lumens, it's very bright, but has low power modes as well.
2. Straight forward switch UI.
3. 18650 rechargeable batteries.
4. Strike face bezel that is not over the top conspicuous.
I work nightshift, usually start around midnight or 3am, and I walk to work. I also walk my gf to work or walks with me (we work in same store). Sometimes I get in situations where someone follows me for a while, sometimes acting aggressively (yelling, swearing). For example a male followed me for a good 10 minutes yelling curse words and asking for "a light" (for a cigarette). I kept walking at a good pace and made sure he didn't start running after me.
Anyway, I think I'd feel a bit better if I had a flashlight that I think would act as a deterrent if a very bright one was shined at one of these assholes. Or being able to see dark spots better. Also as above, used to strike if need be.
I live in Canada so we can't carry anything to defend ourselves, so a flashlight is a decent compromise I think.
And also just for general camping and hiking and what not.
Any particular reason why I shouldn't get this? Fenix TK16.
