Streamlight while expensive are some of the best flashlights out there. Qualities to look for are tough, well made, bright, rechargeable and a factory that stands behind and repairs its product.
I bought these a few years ago over some objections I had Price being first and foremost. After buying one I bought 4 more for work. The Ultra is a bit big and bright but it will illuminate a tree top at 500 feet easily. It will stop someone dead in their tracks at night shining it in their eyes. I have done it and it stopped using lethal force. I use them everyday at work and they hold up. I have had to send a couple back and they were fixed free of charge and returned quickly. Both come with battery and charger that doubles as a car charger, the Stinger DS comes with 2 batteries, so you are never without light. One battery lasts me all day using it frequently, but its nice to have another battery as backup that is included. You need at least 600 lumens to do anything outdoors and have a good bright light. The 1100 is awesome and you will have no problem being seen and seeing. Battery replacement is not expensive either like 20.00. Either will light up a whole room when you point it at the ceiling. The 1100 is to bright for working in close quarters but can be turned down. I have much experience with these lights and I can say that they changed my idea of a flashlight from a occasional spotty convenience to a light that I can rely on everyday. I'm sure there are others but these I put alot of trust in.
UltraStinger® LED
http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=320 TEN-TAP® Programming – Choice of three user selectable programs:
1.) high/medium/low with strobe; 2.) high only (without strobe); 3.) high/medium/low without strobe
Three modes and strobe:
High for a high-lumen, far-reaching beam: 1,100 lumens; 65,000 candela; 510m beam; runs 1.5 hours
Medium for bright light and longer run time: 350 lumens; 21,000 candela; 290m beam; runs 4.5 hours
Low for a less intense beam and extended run time: 90 lumens; 5,000 candela; 141m beam; runs 16 hours
Strobe for disorienting or signaling: runs 3.25 hours
Custom, engineered optic produces a narrow beam and optimizes peripheral illumination
C4® LED technology, impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime
Regulated run time provides consistent performance throughout battery life
5-cell, 6 Volt Ni-MH sub-C battery, rechargeable up to 1000 times
10 hr. steady charge, 2.5 hr. fast charge options
Durable, anodized aluminum body with non-slip rubberized comfort grip
IPX4 water-resistant; 3 meter impact resistance tested
11.82 in. (30 cm); 19.9 oz. (564 grams)
Serialized for positive identification
Limited lifetime warranty Assembled in USA
Stinger DS LED HL
http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/product/class.html?cid=2Three modes and strobe:
- High for a super-bright beam - 640 lumens; 22,000 candela peak beam intensity; 297 meter beam distance; runs 1.25 hours
- Medium for bright light and longer run times – 340 lumens; 11,000 candela peak beam intensity; 210 meter beam distance; runs 2 hours
- Low for light without glare and extended run times – 170 lumens; 5,500 candela peak beam intensity; 148 meter beam distance; runs 4 hours
An example on lumens in my lot that is about 150 ft deep and you want to see cars and the interior the 640 illuminates the cars and you can see the interiors. The 1100 will illumine the car but will illuminate the interior like it has a light inside the car. That is the difference in lumens as a example. If I have to go out at night and inspect the lot then I want the 1100 although the 640 will work.
