Top 4 Flashlights for Disaster Emergencies

Top 4 Flashlights for Disaster Emergencies. Today it is more important than ever to have a really good flashlight or headlight in an emergency.  Nothing is worse than fumbling around in the dark to look for something, or go outside to find out what all that noise is in pitch black darkness and not be able to see a thing, and then find out that the bargain light you bought at the hardware depot store won’t do what you need it to do.

I own several different flashlights, but I am going to recommend just four today, each with it’s own purpose.  Here are the top 4 lights that I think everyone should own, especially if you are a treasure hunter or prepping for anything at all.

First up is the Ultratac A1 v2.  I carry this small rechargeable light in my shirt pocket, which is always available, whether I am treasure hunting, camping, or just hanging out around the house.  We live in the woods so it can be pitch black dark at times, and when the utility turns the power off for a safety outage, I need a small light to do things like get out the generator and start it, go check a noise in the house, etc.   It’s a handy little light with a tail cap switch, making it ideal for searching a house or outside when I am in a hurry.  It’s not as bright as a true tactical flashlight (on high it is 600 lumens) but after a disaster those special CR123 batteries in the expensive tac light won’t be available.  I can run the Ultratac A1 on its own rechargeable battery, or a single AA battery if I need to.  Remember what I said about available batteries after a disaster…..the AA is king.  You will probably not find any other battery type at all, especially at the community distribution centers.  After the Camp-Fire, there were no stores open for a month.  They either burned down, or stayed closed because of no power and the smoke damage.  In those circumstances, you learn to be very proficient at scavenging from different centers. This light was part of my EDC since long before the fire, and I am really glad it was.

Next up is the Fenix LD22.  I know, there are much more powerful and efficient flashlights, but the LD22, like the Ultratac A1 uses AA batteries.  I can not stress this enough.  If it is not rechargeable, then it has to be run on AA batteries.  You will thank me for this tip someday.  The Fenix LD22 is a two AA battery flashlight that is 300 lumen, which is plenty bright for most tasks, and it is also a bit more expensive than the Ultratac.  Fenix makes great products, although the belt sheath leaves much to be desired after awhile.  All in all this is a great back up light.

Next we have the Thrunight TH20 headlamp.  It runs on a single AA battery or a 14500 rechargeable battery (sold separately) and is dimmable from 1.6 lumens to 250. The 1.6 lumen (firefly mode) will last up to 14 days.  At full power (turbo mode), it gives off 520 lumens in a focused beam for 37 minutes.  Instead of being plastic, the TH20, like all of the lights on this list, is made of heavy duty aircraft aluminum, so it is plenty durable.  It leaves your hands free to perform the task at hand and gives you light wherever you point your head. All in all, a great light, and one that I always have in my pack, whether it’s to bug out, or just go prospecting & metal detecting. I especially like the fact it runs on AA batteries or a rechargeable battery.  Try finding a set of AAA batteries after a disaster, like those cheap plastic headlamps use.  You’ll be glad you went with this headlight.

Last on the list is the  Thrunight Catapult V6 SST70.  It is a serious heavy hitter that I have next to me in the house at all times.  It will light up the yard like a car headlight, and I use it to chase away the bears that come by now and then at 4 am.  This light is super bright (2836 lumens on turbo) and has a beam distance of 756 yards.  It is made from aircraft aluminum and has criss crossed lines on the handle to aid in securely gripping it, even when wet.  Here are two pictures of the bear at 4:15 am searching our garbage can.  It was pitch black, and he was about 125-150 yards away.     Not the cheapest light on the list, but definitely a “must have” item.  It would make a great light for cave exploring and treasure hunting as well as all sorts of emergencies.

My Conclusions

So there you have it, my top 4 picks for lights to have for emergencies and also every day carry.  They are all dependable and rugged and I have tested them out personally.  I am not associated, sponsored, or employed by any of the above companies.  This list is my personal opinion only, after having lived through a horrific wildfire and survived in the disaster zone for months with little in the way of resupply.  Click on the links in the text, or go over to my affiliates page.  I do make a small percentage of the sale to help pay for miscellaneous costs to this site, and to fund treasure hunting activities.  It is not an added cost for you, and it allows me to keep the metal detector prices down to a minimum for my customers. Read More Blogs or Check out the Affiliates Page! Top 4 Flashlights for Disaster Emergencies