There are many things to consider when deciding on the best flashlight for hunting. The light output (lumens), run time, beam distance, peak beam intensity (measured in candela), water resistance, and impact resistance play a crucial role in determining the best flashlight.
If you believe a flashlight to be water-resistant, it’s good to know to what extent. An IPX4 unit is rated for spray or splashes, while an IPX7 can be put underwater for 90 minutes and function as usual.
Many of the best hunting flashlights today are rechargeable and powered by lithium-ion batteries. These are great because of low costs to operate, they traditionally have the best run time and bright beams. Just keep in mind that in order to recharge they will need a power source when on the go.
Understanding the beam type of a flashlight will help in choosing the right one for the job. A single beam often used for common things is known as a flood or fixed beam type. This may be best for walking down a trail or camping with the family. The spot or focused beam type is when the light is condensed and able to shine for much longer distances. There is also an adjustable type of beam that allows the user to adjust the beam range.
The task at hand usually dictates the tools. So choosing which flashlight to go with will depend on personal preference, requirements for the job, budget and size. We put together this list of some of the top tactical flashlights recommended for hunting:
Odepro KL52Plus Zoomable
The Odepro KL52Plus has an adjustable focus that can reach 1350ft when put on the high setting. There are 4-color LED Modules that include four different color lights. Red, green, white and IR850nm light are all included.
Two types of mounts allow the K185 aluminum mount which is often installed on shotguns. This model is weather, water and shock resistant, and the tactical tail switch allows you to use the light while wearing gloves.
LUMENSHOOTER LS250
The Lumenshooter LS250 is a long range hunting light with various LED modules. It includes a high power rechargeable night vision spotlight.
The red, white and green LED modules can easily be swapped out without the use of tools. These lights feature a Deepened SMO lighting reflector. Lumenshooter doesn’t use colored lenses because of the reduction of light that comes with them.
ThruNite T10 CW XP-L
The ThruNite T10 is a compact flashlight that can easily fit in your pocket (It only weighs 1.4oz and is 3.4 inches long!). With 252 lumens and three different output modes, this powerful little LED light is powered by a single 2450mAh AA battery.
Various modes allow for settings such as intelligent firefly, low, medium, high, and strobe light modes. The impact resistance is set at 1.5 meters and waterproof up to IPX8 (2m).
Runtime on high mode is 140 minutes, medium is 8 hours, low at 40 hours and firelfly for 14 days.
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E300 LED Flashlight by EcoGear FX
The E300 EDC Tactical Flashlight LED flashlight is our pick for the top hunting flashlight. Various light modes and an adjustable zoom focus means this light can focus the beam on the targeted area, whether close or far. The strobe light can be utilized for self-defense when dealing with a threat, because it can temporarily confuse someone who gets the light shined into the eyes.
As with all of EcoGear’s LED flashlights, the E300 is made of high-quality aircraft grade aluminum alloy and a hardened anodized finish for heavy-duty construction. It’s water-resistant and shock-proof and powered by a 14600 lithium-ion battery or 1 AA Alkaline.
Tracking game at night requires a bright light that can illuminate the ground evenly for 2 to 20 feet or so. The ability to focus the lens helps tremendously because there will be signs of the game at various distances. When the light has been used for some hours and there is more to go along the trail, having the right light can make all of the difference.