Flashlight too bright?

Check this thread out on the flashlight subject
What is the best type flashlight and best brand battery?

 

I have found for pretrip and basic use, the 2 AA cel Maglite LED is great. Comes with a belt holster as well. For awesome light, with variable brightness settings, check out surefire. Be ready to pay tho.

 

For school use most likely to check the 5th wheel/kingpin.

 

In my opinion brighter is always better. i got a maglite triple D because i had excess credit card reward points. Anyways, you can always aim it slightly askew if there's too much glare in close quarters.

 

I have a 3D Maglite as well. It's great for doing pretrips at night, especially when checking fluid levels. You can also use it for a source of light in the truck if needed.

Fortunately for me, I found a 2nd Maglite at P&G in GA. It looked like it was run over but still in excellent condition. Unfortunately, when I was throwing out the shattered bulb, the little piece that keeps the bulb screwed in also went with it, and it was like $10 to replace. I just threw it in the trash.

 

That three or five D Maglight or Kellight is a very good tool to have with you. In addition to putting out quite a bit of light, it can be handy to have if uh, things go "south" while you are checking out your rig. But be warned that if used for other than defense, it is considered a "deadly weapon."

 

If you swing it near someone's nose, they'll change their attitude in a hurry.


You can NEVER have too bright of a light.