Not an avid flashlight user here, but with that much use I would go for a rechargeable. And here my money is on the new Olight S2R.
Quote from: Etherealicer on September 27, 2016, 04:38:00 PMNot an avid flashlight user here, but with that much use I would go for a rechargeable. And here my money is on the new Olight S2R.+1 on rechargeable cells if the light is going to be used frequently but personally I'm not sold on r-lights. I see the built-in charging systems as a extra point of possible failure, be it from water entering through the USB port or the charger/cell inside failing for some reason. This is why I'd opt for a good charger and a set of good batteries; costly at first but an investment on the long run. I admit I have zero experience with rechargeable flashlights.
Quote from: firiki on September 28, 2016, 10:44:59 AMQuote from: Etherealicer on September 27, 2016, 04:38:00 PMNot an avid flashlight user here, but with that much use I would go for a rechargeable. And here my money is on the new Olight S2R.+1 on rechargeable cells if the light is going to be used frequently but personally I'm not sold on r-lights. I see the built-in charging systems as a extra point of possible failure, be it from water entering through the USB port or the charger/cell inside failing for some reason. This is why I'd opt for a good charger and a set of good batteries; costly at first but an investment on the long run. I admit I have zero experience with rechargeable flashlights.I'm not disagreeing with you and it is certainly a valid point depending on your work environment.Flashlight with built in Charger VS waterFirst off, Olights have an induction charger, so no additional port. Second, I have several small lights with USB charging port (bike-lights but I also put them on my backpacks) never had a problem with them even when using in rain. So, I would rate that risk as small.ConvenienceOk, opening a USB port and plugging it in is not that much less work, than replacing the batteries. However, the induction charger of the Olights, simply means that you put it on the small charging hub (it snaps there with a magnet). That is super convenient, just place it on the dock over night and it is always full.