r/flashlight

220K archived posts · Jul 2008 – Sep 2026

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r/flashlight

We discuss flashlights of all types! EDC, keychains, headlamps, lanterns, weapons, work, and many others.

Created Jul 3, 2008

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We discuss flashlights of all types!

EDC, keychains, headlamps, lanterns, weapons, work, and many others. Don't be shy to post your NLD (New Light Day), too!

Check out all the latest flashlight news right here!

Topics like batteries, chargers, mounts, holsters, etc. are welcome.

Great deals you've found and personal reviews/pictures of your flashlights or related gear are always welcome.

Feel free to ask anything related to flashlights. There is no such thing as a dumb question here and everyone is more than happy to help.

###Rules:

Rule 1: Be excellent to each other
Rule 2: Marketing must follow the marketer guidelines
Rule 3: Label affiliate links
Rule 4: Items for sale only in BST thread
Rule 5: No "shipping in progress" posts
Rule 6: No pocket dumps
Rule 7: No unopened boxes
Rule 8: Don't delete posts that have comments
Rule 9: Be human - don't post AI content or run bots without mod approval
Rule 10: No politics. No politics.

See here for more details.

Looking to buy a light? Get good recommendations!

Want to sell a light? Visit the monthly Buy, Sell, Trade (BST) thread! It's the only place for sales.

Marketer guidelines: for website representatives and owners.

Knowledge Center:

Complete WIKI
[Recommendation Form:] (http://bit.ly/1W7TmpF) Use this guide to give the community a better understanding of what your needs are. Further info.
Arbitrary list of popular lights
CeilingBounce App by our own u/zak. Use this app to make your own runtimes!
Coupon Codes
Flashlight Manufacturer Links
International Flashlight Dealers
Advantages of 18650 batteries
DIY Lights & Information
Flashlight Glossary & Info
Flashlight Review Websites
Flashlight Troubleshooting: Help with your broken flashlight
LED Types and Information

We're on IRC, too! Chat with enthusiasts live on ##flashlight on Libera.chat.
Feel free to come hang out with us and talk about flashlights. Sometimes it's quiet in there, so if no one responds, feel free to tag a mod so we get an alert. Quick questions are also welcomed but the form is much better for a recommendation.

If you submit a post and it doesn't come up right away - please message the moderators.

You might also enjoy:

Subs:

r/18650masterrace
r/camping
r/campingandhiking
r/CampingGear
r/CCW - Concealed Carry Weapons
r/EDC - Every Day Carry
r/EDCexchange - Buy or Sell used gear
r/knifeclub
r/knives
r/VEDC - Vehicle EDC

Sites

#Need a light? Get help!

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