LED's

[campingeyedoc]

Who has used a LED flashlight? Are they bright enough? Do they really last forever and a day? How much did you pay?

[JonesFamilyJayco]

I hope someone will respond, because I have also heard a lot of good things about LED flashlights.

[abbear]

I drive for UPS and in the winter I use a LED headlamp to light the pathways after dark.  My headlamp has multiple LEDs (3) and works well - leaves my hands free for carrying.  I have only put one set of batteries in it so far and it went all of last winter.  I felt safe with the light output (ie I could see where I was going and can read labels, house numbers, etc).

[PopupSgt]

I use a LED flashlight each day at work.  My particular flashlight give off a slight blue hue instead of the a traditional clear light &  I have had the original (3) AAAA batteries for 2 years.  I use mine to see inside dark electrical cabinets and for wiring, it's amazing to see components with such clarity and having zero brightness reflections.

[campingboaters]

We have an LED flashlight and several EXPENSIVE rechargeable flashlights in the campers.  My husband is a firefighter and has an affinity for the latest/"greatest" flashlights...  Anyway, I ALWAYS go for the LED flashlight as it always works and is VERY bright with a very crisp white light.  The rechargeable flashlights NEVER work when you need them.  The next flashlight I'll buy will be an LED one.

Here are some good websites with info:
http://www.theledlight.com/
http://www.equipped.com/led_lights.htm (review of LED flashlights)

[oldmoose]

I second what everyone is saying. I've had a LED flashlight for 3 years and it goes everywhere with us. I take it with me on business trips also. LED flashlights have a VERY long battery life.

Moose

[tlhdoc]

We have several LED "head lights" and they work great.  The LED light is very directional.  The light doesn't spread out like a traditional bulb, so they are not good for area lighting, but great for seeing what you are looking at.  I even replaced one of the bulbs in each of the ceiling lights in the PU with LED bulbs.  The LED bulbs save power when dry camping.