Reddit mentions of ThruNite TH01 1500 Lumens Headlamp Flashlight, USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight with 18350 Battery included, CREE XHP50 V6 LED, Lightweight Head Lamp for Camping, Hiking and Spelunking - Neutral White

So this is going to slightly exceed your budget but it'll be one of the best options in terms of raw power and great performance.

So first is the NW Thrunite TH10 but this light concerns me because its reflector is slightly large giving it a tighter hotspot which isn't quite ideal for hands on projects. The head does come off so I'm thinking this would work to convert it to a mule light by taking out the reflector. (Mule means a flashlight with no hotspot which is ideal for hands on work.)

It might seem redneck in a sense but it actually makes the light have dual purpose. As is the light is more ideal for walking/hiking where you need light further away from you and then you could take the reflector out to convert it for closer applications. Hopefully someone can confirm my theory on their TH10. ~wink wink, nudge nudge~

My 2nd recommendation would the Nitecore HC50 which seems cheaper but it doesn't come with a battery or charger(trust me on these). This light is going to be a bit more ideal close up because of the larger reflector. I'm not the biggest fan of the Cool White tint but to most people just getting into high powered flashlights it's not even a concern for them.

Both lights have really good modes and features. It'll be up to you if to decide what's best though for him. Feel free to ask any questions. There are cheaper lights but we'd lose the ability of the 18650 battery feature. These are higher energy batteries that are found in laptops. Although the 18650 isn't much bigger than a AA battery, it holds the energy of over 5 AA Alkaline batteries to give you an idea of how awesome they are.

What is your budget?

<$20: a good book on caving, or some batteries. Lithium AA/AAA if they don't like rechargeables, AA/AAA NiMH if they do. I've had good luck with the brand Tenergy, which is sold in bulk by AllBattery.com. They're basically cheap Chinese imports but their QA is decent. (Source: I'm a professional photographer who's used them for years.) Go for the 2,500 mAh capacity. You might also consider a decent charger. More on that shortly.

<$50: One of the best chargers on the market is this bad boy, but it's somewhat expensive and only charges 4 cells at once. However, it charges them safely (not overcharging, not charging too fast, etc, which limits long-term life), can identify bad cells, and can charge almost any cylindrical battery out there, including the far superior 18650 cell, which is important for a good headlamp or flashlight. For a good headlamp, consider the ThruNite TH10 in neutral white for $40, or the same headlamp with a battery for $15 more. Note: this light doesn't use AA/AAA batteries; it uses the 18650 battery, which is slightly larger but 4 times the capacity of an AA battery and is able to discharge power fast enough to support amazingly bright lights. Every light I'm linking here supports multiple brightness modes, with a maximum brightness around 1,000 lumens, i.e. as bright as your car's headlights. They also drop to between 0.4 lumens and 1 lumen at their lowest setting, which will last for up to 70-ish days. Yes, really. That's a nice feature to have in a cave.

<$100: A good headlamp/flashlight. Most cavers I know are old-school when it comes to flashlights because they aren't aware of some of the incredible LED and battery innovations that have occured. Most of their headlamps are either small and underpowered or huge and bulky and... still underpowered sometimes. I'd recommend a ThruNite TC-12 v2 in neutral white. It also uses an 18650 battery. The light bundle I linked includes one battery and the light is USB chargable, though that charger I linked earlier will charge the battery faster.

You can add a helmet strap if you know they use a helmet. If you're looking for a headlamp instead of a flashlight, consider the ThruNite TH10 I linked earlier or the Nitecore HC30 in neutral white which is slightly more expensive. Nitecore and ThruNite are fairly similar, though in my opinion Nitecore looks more "tactical" while ThruNite's electronics are slightly better. Both are good companies, however.

<$150: If you decide to get a light and extra batteries, don't get any battery with a brand containing the word "fire". (Those brands are known for lying about the capacities and being fire risks.) I'd recommend a 4-pack of KeepPower 3,400 mAh 18650 batteries if you're going for that kind of batteries as they're a good brand and I own them myself.

Some other considerations: a nice base layer, i.e. thermal underwear. I'd strongly recommend merino wool as it's thin, light, and warm even when it's wet. Cost: $50-$100 per item for a top or bottom/long johns. And they'll always have a warm, fuzzy feeling when they think of you. ;-)

In terms of bright the Armytek Wizard Pro is hard to beat. It does however have a bit more flood than throw, but are you sure you need throw? I much prefer having a wider angle to see a bit to the sides. I know the Thrunite TH-10 I bought before the Wizard has more throw and is plentyt bright as well.

thank you!
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Title | Building A Survival Arrow
Description | Get your flashlight here: http://amzn.to/2d3Wukd Thrunite Official Store: http://www.thrunite.com/ (Buy here you will save 5% by using a coupon code: THRUNITE) In this episode I build a survival arrow from a hazelnut shaft, a tip of tin can, crow feathers and self made stinging nettle cordage. It is a pretty good arrow altough green arrows flex a little bit too much. The steel tin is not the sharpest but it is not meant for hunting big animals. This tip is for stunning small animals like squirr...
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https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20

Thanks for this!

Thrunite TH10NW

Thank you!

TH-10 neutral white
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20

Daddy needs a new hunting headlamp. Thanks!

http://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20

I honestly don't know what to pick, so if for some reason I do win and you have a good suggestion, let me know! http://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20

http://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20

Looks like a great headlamp. Thanks for putting this on!

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH10-Neutral-White/dp/B00WWNI85W/?tag=0x5054-20&th=1

ThruNite TH10 Neutral White 750 Lumen Single CREE XM-L2 U2 LED Headlamp (Neutral White) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WWNI85W/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_EQIkybGE6FKGW

Need to get a headlamp!