Best Everyday Carry Flashlight 2020
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- čas přidán 5. 06. 2020
- The Lumintop LM10 is the most regal production EDC I own. Titanium alloy body with the heart and soul of the FW3A. Also beam shots of the 10,000 lumen FW31 PRO, the 3500 Lumen GT Mini Pro and a peak at lumintops HL3A headlamp.
Lumintop LM10 EDC: www.nealsgadgets.com/collecti... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A )
10k Lumen FW21 Pro: www.nealsgadgets.com/collecti... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A )
www.nealsgadgets.com/collecti... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A)
HL3A Headlamp: www.nealsgadgets.com/products... (Coupon Code: ASFW3A)
Comprehensive list of lights I recommend: bit.ly/LightsList
My Shop:lumencraft.com/
My products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/shop/mattsmith
SPECIFICATIONS
Emitter: Three LEDs on a copper DTP MCPCB e.g.
Cree XP-L HI 3D(NW 5000K)
Cree XP-L HI 1A(CW 6500K)
Luminus SST20 4000K
Nichia 219C 4000K
Optic: Standard TIR optics
Lens: Glass with anti-reflective coating
Flux: ~2800 lm (XP-L Hi), ~1600 lm (Nichia)
Intensity: ~10 000 cd ANSI throw ~200 m (XP-L Hi)
Firmware: The LM10 uses free software called Andúril,
distributed under the terms of the GPL v3. Code is available from
tiny.cc/TKAnduril
User interfaces: [1] By default the LM10 is set to use SMOOTH RAMPING.
Instant access to TURBO mode is also provided.
[2] A more conventional STEPPED RAMPING UI is available if you
like discrete modes level. You can choose how many steps you want.
[3] MOMENTARY mode is useful for signaling purposes or rapidly/briefly
lighting up targets. To exit this mode, physically disconnect power
[4] MUGGLE mode uses a reduced output.
[5] It has an electronic LOCKOUT for safety, but acts also as momentary
low light.Other functions: Battery check, sunset, beacon,
tactical strobe, party strobe, bike flasher, candlelight, lightning storm
Battery: One flat-top or button-top 18650 cell. An unprotected cell is recommended.
Max. length 66 mm. Cell is not included.
Driver: FET+7+1 driver. Low parasitic drain while OFF
Body: Titanium
Switch: Electronic tail switch
Ingress rating: Equivalent to IPX8
Weight: Approximately 98 g without cells
Size: 26 mm Ø head x 98 mm length.
Package include:
1x Lumintop LM10 falshlight
4x o-rings
I really love that you always show pictures and the name of the light currently in use during beamshots. It's something I always miss whenever I watch other beamshot videos, especially when I've watched it before and just want to skip through to find a particular light, I can do that with your videos very easily. Thank you for going the extra mile, it's appreciated!
Sorry to be off topic but does anyone know of a method to get back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me!
@Achilles Duke instablaster :)
@Kylo Rhys Thanks for your reply. I got to the site on google and Im trying it out now.
Seems to take a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
@Kylo Rhys it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy!
Thanks so much, you saved my account !
@Achilles Duke Happy to help :)
Your personality is fun and it comes through on the screen. Good job, I enjoy and look forward to more videos.
Underrated Flashaholic CZcamsr.
Underrated? He's probably the biggest.
You're cool as hell man. Love watching your videos.
I've been hooked on your videos. Very entertaining and you've got a very inviting personality!!
Wow fantastic light! I’m a huge FW3A fan so I’m sure I will totally love these as well! Love your videos they are always fun and educational on the flashlight topics!
Love that bit in the beginning! That headlamp looks sweet.
LM10 looks amazing with that finish.
I really appreciate your channel. You are a true light aficionado rather than a brand aficionado like many channels. They are good because they do showcase the best lights within the brands they like. But the lights you praise are true performers. You educate me one so many brands that I didn’t know existed. Lights with performance that brands like Olight can’t touch.
Great review with meaningful pictures.Especially naming and showing the lights during the beamshot is a big gain, well done .👍
Your best intro ever. Great video Matt
I can’t believe how much he likes flashlights. What a champ
Waking up on a Saturday to an upload from you makes my whole weekend!
For plain simple and functionality , I carry the mini maglite with the keychain . Where I live it's perfect as long enough to use the light to find which key and open the locks.
Love your content bro! Love your excitement.
Those mosfets on the cap switch were very nicely done
Great video very nice review video. I really like how you walked around in the house with the flashlights. that was very informative ,and the best way I've seen an example of real world use, effectively done. Kudos
Thanks Matt, fun, silly, informative, useful review as usual.
Best intro ever!
Thanks sir.
Plus a very helpfull video
The Imalent DM 70 I believe has the best bang for the buck. I ran it on high for 15 min with no step- down. Haven't tried that on turbo yet. Thanks for the review.
Your videos are getting better and better, keep up the good work
Really a peaceful bit of property Scott. Nice evening sky
your great grandpa called and wants his tie back. Great content ! Much love from Vancouver
i needed this adorableness rn. thanks
Thanks for the video Matt, it's been awhile!!
Love my GT Mini Pro, bought it because of the review did a while back. Great little thrower
_Matt has experimented with using a GT Mini smooth reflector on the Pro. Once he perfects it I'd love for him to do a vid to see the throw results._
MAGGOT VOMIT - like to see that too!! Might just swap out reflectors on my mini and mini pro to see what happens
What a great video! thank you. i ordered the copper with the luminus ss20t lm10. Cant wait for it to come in. i also got the turbo glow gasket. I am thinking about getting tritium vials too! I cant wait to film this light too! Great work you do!
You always put a smile on my Dial,,, like to see you judge a bikini contest with that passionate enthusiasm lol gold!
some impressive flashlights. my daily driver is sofirn SD05 simply because its waterproof down to 100m (using it for diving) and since we are alot of people living by the ocean we have ordered around 30 of them so far.
about 28 dollar, 2500lumen, waterproof, 21700 battery and lanyard.
Hello Matt, thanks. The Oscar was fantastic. Still miss your friend who wears head light on bright day! Have a nice weekend n stay safe. 73s
I like the TN50(Cool White, CW) for this
Fits in my jacket pocket
Easy to carry and extremely powerful
_Would really love to see a throw vid of when ya tried the GT Mini Pro with a Smooth reflector. Great vid as always._
2:38 :D That's a happy clip! Love these videos.
Ordered one from Nealsgadgets, with tritium optics and turboglow gasket, this thing gonna be a shelf queen once im done rigging it with trits i believe there is 9 slots there in total. Incredible EDC not to mention powerful af.
Woooohoooo 10k lumens in tini flashlight-Perfect!) Matt -you are Maniac ))))
That's a super great video Matt cool so cool 👍😎
You should make video of longest lasting best performance flashlights, with notation on batteries replaceable and rechargeable. Thanks for the info and humor! Can’t laugh enough today!
Loving your “Good Lux” farewell :)
Dear kind sir, in the room you record your videos, place a sign on the corner of the room where you would point to for the “click the link in top corner” and you’ll never miss your mark again!!! Thanks so much for shedding light on all things flashlights! You rock!
Congrats matt on your award lol
Just received the GT Mini Pro from Neals Gadgets (also have the original Mini) and in ONLY 2 WEEKS! Not a whole damn month like it takes Banggood. Love my new Mini Pro. Really lights things up nicely.
Lux like the LM10 and FW21Pro is going to be my next purchase from NG.
Lm10 and fw12 pro
And fw21 pro are dam nice!
That GT mini Pro is looking very tempting.
for the same money convoy L2 same emitter no step down or run time limitations
lol , this guy always make my day...great video
I've noticed on a few lights cell temp effects turn on output. Ball ache when you're trying to get a figure.
good vid man i really like your reviews, Could you showcase the D4SV2?
For EDC I'm a big fan of the S2R Baton II, really is the perfect size for me, and 18650's are my batteries of choice.
Warrior mini 2 here. Great stuff. The tail-button made me finally give up my Baton II.
The mini pro is very nice and your video is excellent 👍😎
Aye Matt love ur videos my dude! I recently purchased a lumintop edc18 and love the little guy. I have has olights, streamlights, petzls, etc...
If u were to choose beteween the m2r pro warrior, seeker2, or the s2r baton ii which would u choose and why?
Thanks again and please keep rocking some kick ass vids, peace and hair grease bro!
Excellent review as always! I do wonder what your neighbors think though.
That LM10 is sweet
Best flashlight channel on youtube!
Great review as always👍🏼. I bought the gt mini specifically because it’s a small thrower. This new model looks like there is less throw, but more spill and a larger hotspot. Are you seeing that?
Amazing content Matt! I've seen all your videos and I'm glad to see many Flashaholics enjoying your videos.
I have a Thrunite TN42 but, I want to upgrade, anyway you can do a comparison including the Imalent RT70 and the Imalent R90C? Whichever I buy, I'll do it using your link. Thank you sincerely!
Love your handiwork, Matt. My new boosted Convoy L6 is incredible! I am considering purchasing a copper FW21 Pro. What is the stabilized lumen output, after turbo is automatically switched off? Also, how long does it run on the different settings? Does the copper body actually provide a better heatsink action? I guess I'm considering the FW21 Pro, FW3A and the GT Micro in copper. I'm obviously a sucker for copper. What are your thoughts on those 3? Thanks!
You always put out a very informative video with what appears to be a true non biased opion which I like. I do have a question for you however. I am a home inspector of ten years now and I am on the hunt for a high quality everyday carry flashlight. I pull my light out of the front pouch of my pants min of 50 times during a inspection and I do 3 inspections a day. I like something that I can focus the beam for looking at far walls of crawlspaces or attics. I currently for the last three years have used the LED Lanser T7 which has sufficed however I fund if I drop it once the button in the back stops working properly. If a rechargeable flashlight would work or a battery pack kind in case I use it up mid day. Anyhow you understand what I'm looking for and any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am lost with how many and how detailed all this flashlight world has to offer. Thank you so much for your time in this. Christopher
Matt, the 1 and 2 d cell tube extensions, inwas wondering if you could get those a little differently, i would like one of the following if possible.
I would like the single cell tube extender to function like a cap, not for giving additional battery space, but as a small storage compartment. Basically, it would have a false bottom that acts as the tail cap of the light, then the battery space would be storage space.
This could be done with the 2 cell extender as well, either having space for one additional cell and then storage space, or just the entire thing being storage space. Probably seems weird, but i thought it would be a neat idea.
Am I reading the FW21pro table correctly, the lumens are increased as the 30T cell warms up? Any measurement taken at 30sec for the pro? Thanks!
Hi Matt, I would like to see your review on the Imalent MS03 as one of the brightest EDC-sized flashlight. Thank you
Would love it if you could review my favorite flashlight, the nebo redline X
'loved it buddy !
You should do a review on the new imalent MS03 :) its the real best EDC in 2020 (my opinion). Nice video!
Excellent video, and the acting is uhm...ok! (look up "OK" in aircraft carrier landing parlance).
Omg!!😱 ...just used the discount code to buy the FW21Pro. Already received my GT MINI PRO just a few days ago AND a ASTROLUX FT03S a week before that..😬
Wifey is going to 💩!
Hey Matt. I really enjoy your vids. What would you gestimate the lumen output would be when the LM 10 has the Nichia emitters. Cheers bud
My FW3a lasted for a week. Went back to my Astrolux S43S until now.
I have one torch I don’t know where it is or if it even works.
Dose the lm10 come with the tritium vials or do you have to go see where else to buy them, looks like a cool flashlight.
Awwwwwwwsome Video. Thanks Brother!
lmao. that pose while facing the mirror 'going to town EDC' lololol
Ammmezzing! 😱😮😱
damn lumen pusher! :) So where is the local Lumins Anonymous meeting at?
Do you have to use unprotected 18650 batteries in these Lumitop flashlights?? Great video.
You are lucky to still have whippoorwills in your area. That's the more melodic type too.
Do you have updates on the Astrolux MF05 or will you be doing a review on it?
You should do a review on the energizer line of hand held torches
I like that HL3s colour temperature. They don't make many Warm White Flashlights.
Great matt..
I have the FW3A and the button is too easy to press by accident. ...on the LM10, is it a bit harder to click or is it the same feel and pressure?
I'm a function-over-form guy, but dang that LM10 looks good enough to eat. Too bad it's titanium with tritiums and as such far outside my range.
I'm thinking of picking up that HL3A though. Lumintop hasn't done me dirty yet and I could use a floody headlamp, the one I have is a halfway decent cheapo with a pencil-thin and slightly purplish beam. No, I didn't pick it, it was a Secret Santa gift.
Hey Matt, it would be cool if you could review a modlite okw/plhv2 or a cloud defensive owl. These are two amazing lights (high quality).
Liked the pictures of the lights (in the corners) in the demonstrations. Would have liked some discussion and pictures of the batteries used in these lights. The GT mini with the orange peel reflector is not a thrower is it? Liked your humor. Entertaining. Is that a different truck than the one you had a Panera?
I am picking out a flashlight for my mom who walks her dog at night near a wildlife preserve, lots of animals and poisonous snakes & frogs around. I started doing research on flashlights and came across your video on "testing the best rated flashlights on amazon". It is a great video, thanks!! I found the most useful info was your chart showing claims of Lumens verses actual Lumens . Some claimed high numbers and the actual was half that or less. I also liked in this video here where you showed that some lights hit the mark (claims) for only a brief few seconds or so and then start to decline in brightness I think you said to keep the bulb from blowing or the base of the flashlight from getting to hot? I also looked up the 14500 batteries and it seems amazon doesn't sell them at all. Amazon keeps trying to get me to buy AA batteries? So I googled the same battery you have in your the video, (the windyfire 14500) and long story short is, seems to be hard to get that battery, some sites discontinued the 14500 and I read a little about how these batteries might over heat, catch on fire, over charging, stay out of the heat and so forth, imaging my 70 + mom going out to walk the dog and the flash light blowing up in her hand or maybe catching on fire in the house while charging? All that is probably blowing things out of proportion, no pun intended lol. So I am wondering if there is a flashlight that is pretty small that does (not claims) put out around 600 + lumens consistently (not for a few seconds or minutes) with regular batteries that are protected like AA or AAA or is that not possible? After watching your videos I am realizing there is a lot more to this than I was aware of and I could probably keep researching this stuff for weeks or months and thought maybe since you seemed to have done that already you could point me in the right direction or just recommend a couple for me? I want a flashlight for myself too so don't let the 70+ mom comment effect your recommendations, please. Thanks!!!
What about the energizer flashlights. Are they recommended?
Fw21pro is crazy, wonder if it can smoke cardboard if placed in sheer proximity of head
Do you have any recommendations for a zoomable flashlight minimum 2,000 lumens?
Hey Matt! I have question. Is that HL3A are 4000k Nichia219C or SST20?
What is the continuous limen output of the FW21 PRO. Thinking of using it as a bike light for trail lighting. I wish they would advertise the continuous lumens, because unless I am looking to bling an intruder, or show off my supreme lighting power, the temp turbo doesn't mean much to me.
What is your opinion on Olight? I just ordered their Seeker 2 pro because they have a flash sale right now
Very funny mirror scenes. Is the LM10 functionally the same as the FW3A?
Hey hopper, I like to think your love for flashlights came from a summer night when we bought some mag lights from Walmart to go catch crayfish at the creek, and you were not satisfied with the light it put off!!?
Oh... how’s the tale switch on the LM10 compare to the FW3A. That’s the only thing about the FW3A that I don’t appreciate is it’s super easy to accidentally turn on
Thanks for showing the beamshots. 🤘. Think they'll put the xhp50. 2 in the GT micro?
That would be awesome, but I wonder how much trouble they'd have with temp control and would it be worth it if the output suffers too much?
Can you inquire about the scout, how long does it take to work?
I am thinking about getting an imalent ms03 but i have seen a sofirn sp70 i dont know which to buy i want something thats really bright but not too big
Hey brother Matt, quick question.
I have an Astrolux ft03 and basically I can only get 18650 where I live. My question is does the 21700 pump more power (Lumen) than the 18650? I don't care about the capacity I only want to know if it has a better performance.
I wonder how the SBT90.2 would do in the GTmini platform
soo what note is the tuning fork tuned too
Why didnt you test a LedLenser Flashlight yet? Im interested in the P7R - very smooth design and at least on paper a good runtime...
So we're just gonna ignore Matt's huge house and playground?
Love the content, keep it coming
Like everyone dont have a house like that in usa lol
mortuus- BELIEVE ME NOT EVERYONE in the USA has a big house. A lot of us USE TO have a house but shit happens.....