Sofirn BLF SP36 Rechargeable Flashlight, Brightest 4 LH351D LED 90 CRI Outdoor Search Torch, With 18650 Batteries and USB C Cable (BLF Anduril Version)

For a camping trip this might be of use for you. High CRI and output with onboard charging. It’s about the size of a red bull and uses 3 18650 batteries so it’ll have good runtimes.

Sofirn SP36 (Anduril version)

Versus the SP70, this light has:

• Much better color rendering (CRI 90+) so you can tell your cat from a raccoon
• Batteries optionally included
• USB-C charging inside the light (instead of needing a separate charger)
• A larger hotspot
• Less throw distance

Light output and energy stored in the batteries are about equal.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7JBtFbXACFV80

All day

Careful there are like 3 versions of them on Amazon and there’s only one you really want

Edit: it’s this one.

For an awesome larger light (the size of a Redbull can), check out the Sofirn SP36

Crazy power, high CRI, comes with batteries and built-in charging 😎

A smaller light is a bit tougher because the smaller the light, the hotter it gets. But the Wurkkos FC11 is a fantastic light for the price. Again coming with a battery and built-in charging.

Sofirn sp36 and it's on sale for only $55.

Only for the next 3 1/2 hours. I have never seen it that cheap on Amazon. I got mine direct from Sofirn for $50 and had to wait 2 months.

You can get it on amazon prime with batteries for $70 here: https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Neutral-Brightest/dp/B07KFDS8ZS

However Sofirn frequently have sales and post deals here where you can get it for $50 if you request a promo code from them.

Alternatively, you can buy it for $50+shipping from their website if you're willing to wait several weeks for shipping. This is also the only way to get it in 4000K and 2700K tints as far as I'm aware.

This Sofirn SP36 is a pretty good place to start. Not super expensive, it includes the batteries, and it has built in charging. It's popular around here.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/

Sofirn SP36 BLF edition. Can be had for $50 from their site or AliExpress or for $50 on Amazon with codes. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MbVqFb8D9CRS5

If you can’t wait, buy a SP36 BLF from Amazon. If you can wait until probably early January Get it here for $25 less.

The cells it comes with are good. It has onboard charging so you won’t need a separate charger, and it has Anduril which means you can mess with as much as you want or just have an intuitive ramping UI.

Cool. Well. For 70 bucks on amazon there is a Sofirn/BLF sp36 It is 5,000 lumens, has high cri(color rendering), it is a white tint, is usb c rechargeable. It uses an infinitely adjustable and configurable UI, called Anduril. If you want pocketable with a clip that’s a diff story. And if you want a pencil beam searchlight like the one I. The vid that’s a diff story. And if you want more than 5,000 lumens 😂 You can get 15,000 for 100$ ~

The Sofirn SP36 BLF edition would probably fit the bill. USB-C charging, great UI, high CRI 5000k emitters, doesn't throw quite as far as a C8 but it illuminates a much larger area. Amazon link Aliexpress Link

It's quite a bit cheaper on Aliexpress and they have 2 in stock in the US location with batteries.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07KFDS8ZS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

why was this motherfucker 70 bucks lmao

I'm looking at this from the rec thread. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A2LRZV29F1JQ87&psc=1

I'm just asking about D batteries because the flashlight I have isn't bad at all, it's just older than brand new and happens to take D's, so I plan on keeping it just as a backup or for someone else to use if the situation arises.

Nope. Bad LEDs. You want this one.
Similarly, this version of the Catapult V6 is neutral white, which enthusiasts tend to prefer over the cool white version you linked.

Hey thanks for this awesome giveaway! You're a beast.

If somehow I get chosen I'm gonna choose the super basic Anduril as the light because I love the name, and I've heard it's kinda bright.

Bought an Olight, found this sub, realized I’d made a horrible mistake, now I want a floody light to better seem my dogs on the back yard.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Brightest-Excluded/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/?th=1&psc=1

Thanks for putting on this giveaway.

This is the best light you can get for the money. It is what you need. Very bright, flood. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_u-hUFbS0656Q8

Sofirn SP36 BLF

This is soda can sized floody light with UI that’s advanced yet easy to get.

It also has a integrated charging.

I ran my H600Fd at 562 lumens for about 15 minutes today with no noticeable throttling.

I like to think of throttling this way: A 2xAA LED Mini Maglite will give you ~300 lumens for ~2.5 hours. An 18650 Zebralight will give you ~300 lumens for ~5 hours, with a much nicer beam in every respect, while being smaller and tougher - or, it will give you 1500-2000 lumens briefly when you need it. There are many lights that can maintain 1000 or 2000 lumens for hours without overheating, but they won't fit in your pocket - for example, the $70 Sofirn BLF SP36, which is roughly the size of an 8oz Red Bull can. It's all about mass. Zebralight doesn't currently sell anything bigger than the SC700.

I'd love a BLF SP36 with the Samsung LEDs and batteries. Good luck everyone.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Neutral-Brightest/dp/B07KFDS8ZS

I think I'll try for a flooder this time.

Sofirn SP36

$63 on amazon, less than I paid with the coupon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabt1_o.kUFb1R5DXTM

This is the one i ordered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cI7.EbYRAGV6J, not 100% sure why its not currently available though.

Yep. Available with quality batteries and has built-in USB-C charging.

If you’re impatient, it‘s available via Amazon Prime. There’s a 10% off promo running to bring the price down to $64 with batteries.

Sofirn was handing out discount codes for Amazon US in this thread to bring the price with batteries to under $50. Not sure if the deal is still running.

No pocket clip and no lanyard attachment, but a nice light to keep in the house.

It's in stock on Amazon for $71. More than the $50 it costs when its in stock on Sofirn's site but you get fast shipping.

It's little brother is the SP33 V3 which puts out 3500 lumens (about 80% as bright as the SP36).

The Wurkkos FC11 is the go-to recommendation from this sub for a first light. If you are looking for something with some wow factor that is still very useful, the Sofirn SP36 BLF Anduril light is amazing. It's much bigger than the FC11, soda can-sized. You can get the SP36 much cheaper from Sofirn, but it ships from China.

Thanks for you input everybody! Ended up going with the Acebeam EC35 Gen II from Killzone that u/BirdTog recommended.

Hard a hard time choosing between this and the Sofirn Sp36 BLF that u/The48thAmerican suggested. Might grab that if I plan a big camping trip or something, but I figured I should get a smaller, simpler light as my first and see where it takes me.

Thanks again all!

I was as well, when I found the variants in an older post.

SP36S

SP36 Anduril

I guess my post was unclear. Still learning the language of flashlights.

Handheld light, definitely.

These are my two currently preferred lights:

Sofirn BLF SP36 Rechargeable Flashlight, Brightest 4 LH351D LED 90 CRI Outdoor Search Torch, With 18650 Batteries and USB C Cable (BLF Anduril Version) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E64GEbS5A78E5

(You have to recalibrate the temperature sensor in the light when you get it. It's not THAT hard, took me a few minutes and there are videos on how to do it.)

Also this: http://www.ff-light.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=60

I have them both, they work very well. First one charges via USB C, second one includes a charger for the cell. The Sofirn has a tighter hotspot, and will throw a bit farther, and the Fireflies is a bit floody.

You don’t need to get multiple lights, you can get one light with all of the flood and all of the throw that your old light had, plus more.

Seeing your below comment regarding runtime, I’m going to recommend the Sofirn SP36 BLF Andúril Version.

If you are ok with the form factor, about the size of a Red Bull can, it has many more lumens and more throw than your old light, high CRI neutral white emitter for better color rendering, uses 3 included 18650 batteries for long run time, and has an advanced UI that can be configured how you’d like it.

Or the Sofirn Q8 is a similar 4 battery light for even longer runtimes. LEDs are not quite as nice in my opinion, but it comes with a diffuser.

I believe Sofirn is currently handing out codes for both of these to get a substantial discount here.

Well, if you do think about buying one, right now pretty much the defacto suggestion for newcomers is the Wurkkos FC11. Cheap, compact, includes a good cell, USB rechargeable, brighter and whiter light than those "angry blue" LED flashlights with fake specs you find in physical stores, and you don't have to cycle through a bunch of annoying strobe modes to change brightness. Then the next step up is the Sofirn SP36 BLF version, which is pretty much the same thing except it's bigger and brighter, just in case you started to get used to the 1300 (genuine figure) lumens from the FC11.

It's at this point people either think "wow, this flashlight is really good. I'll keep it in the car" or "I wonder if there's anything brighter?". If you're the latter, it's too late to save you. Just go straight to Hank's store and buy any of the flashlights he makes.

My choice for a dog-walking light is the SP36. If you're not a flashlight enthusiast (and even if you are) the output will knock your socks off.

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Neutral-Brightest/dp/B07KFDN9NK/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=sp36+anduril&qid=1604365931&sr=8-5

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Neutral-Brightest/dp/B07KFDS8ZS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=sp36+anduril&qid=1604365931&sr=8-2

https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Brightest-Batteries/dp/B07TXDV1ND/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=sp36+anduril&qid=1604365931&sr=8-11

~~https://www.amazon.com/4Samsung-Flashlight-Rechargeable-batteries-included/dp/B07KFDS8ZS?th=1~~

~~https://www.reddit.com/r/flashlight/comments/ke6s7t/sofirn_2020_christmas_deals_giveaway_us_only/~~

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Nvr mind, saw it's not shipping until 23 Dec