RangerClay Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 A few years back I bought a large rechargeable flashlight in preparation for having to track deer after dark. I bought one from Gander Mountain that looks something like this. While this light is extremely powerful (I nicknamed it the sun gun because its so bright) it unfortunately has only a 15 minute battery life. Hence it makes it useless in the woods. I would like to get a new light before next season. For those who have tracked deer after dark what are you using and do you have a light you can recommend? Battery life is a top priority for me and I would like it to be rechargeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 I carry a couple when we have one to track Joe. A mini mag light seems to be pretty effective and lasts a longtime, also handy size. I have a rechargeable craftsman 19.2 work light that works great and also lasts a good time and is very bright. Have a big spotlight similar to the one you linked to that i have taken and it works good if you use it to scan and shut it off. Have a Gerber blood tracking light that the flashlight works ok but it really does not make blood stand out, rarely take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I have the large yellow cyclops rechargeable - I get 30 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 I also have a cyclops. All I know is it's black and has a high and low setting. It stays charged pretty darn long IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 Cyclops is the brand I have and use now as well. It is the 2.5 million candlepower model. Have had a few other spotlights that have had issues. No complaints about the cyclops, better life than any other I have had and the one I have does come with a car and a home wall charger. I really mainly use the spotlight from time to time to check on our cows, if it has a full charge it does last a good while. I have seen some smaller rechargeables that looked pretty handy. Biggest issue I have with the cyclops is it is not really handy to carry when going at it by myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 William probably has the same one I have. Mine comes with a shoulder sling as its too big and heavy for one hand. I've used it twice in 10 years. One time I found a shot doe in a field about 100 yards from where I was looking - it really puts the light out there. A second time I did not find a buck I shot with it. After 30 minutes the light went dead so I stopped the search and went back the next morning. Never did find it. Mine came with a car charger as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted January 17, 2015 Report Share Posted January 17, 2015 (edited) these work well http://columbusfreepress.com/sites/d...-wallpaper.jpg This is what I normally use; http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-136620990454153_2269_43675785 Edited January 27, 2015 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 For a number of years now I've been using a Fenix. Very small yet very bright for tracking. They upgrade/update the models so often the one I use isn't made anymore. It is the PD3. If I was going to buy a new one now, I'd get either the Fenix PD32 or the PD35 and use the rechargeable Li-ion battery. I'd also keep a spare battery or 2 in my pack. You can check them out here. http://www.fenixlighting.com/products/pd-series-flashlights.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 I've had a few for a handful of seasons now and they work well.... http://www.coleman.com/product/ultra-high-power-flashlight/2000012913?contextCategory=Flashlights#.VMmYSHnQOM8 http://www.coleman.com/product/ct-50/2000012921?contextCategory=Flashlights#.VMmZgXnQOM8 then a smaller one that's still a Coleman that I couldn't find. they all seem very bright and the light is around 5000 kelvin for color temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerkillr777 Posted October 3, 2015 Report Share Posted October 3, 2015 any streamlight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel72 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I have a mossburg light I use to track with it has the normal led lights and it also can change to green and blue light Ives never had to change the battery's in it yet in the 4 years I've owned and used it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlafDuPleces Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 I'm using PETZL Reactik+ since last few months and I knew that it's a perfect I got! I took reviews for the right headlamp for camping and tracking before investing on it, There are many products available in the market but selecting the right as per our needs it's little bit hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aposil Posted August 30, 2021 Report Share Posted August 30, 2021 Personally, I would go to this website for some reviews https://theskilledsurvivor.com/ - all reputable lighting brands! It won't cost much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OisinBauer Posted November 29, 2021 Report Share Posted November 29, 2021 following this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil0110 Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 I also use craftsman, it's the best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strut10 Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Best tracking light I've ever found is a propane Coleman lantern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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