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x 11ty on the eTrex 20. I have one that I originally got for enduro motorcycle riding in the mountains of CO. It has a dedicated geocaching function on it although I don't use it for some reason. Get the etrex 20 and a set of rechargeable batteries and car cord for it. I love mine! Also, they've really dropped in price since I got mine 2 years ago. $130 for a refurbed unit and $170 for a brand new one.
Flashlight Recommendations?
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I'm sold on Fenix.
TK41 - ~$100
Output types: Low (10 lumens), mid (108 lumens), high (335 lumens), turbo (800 lumens)
Runtime: 240 hours (low), 27 hours (mid), 7 hours 15 minutes (high), 2 hours 10 minutes (turbo)
Batteries: Eight 1.5-volt AA (NiMH, alkaline) batteries
Dimensions: 1.55 inches in diameter, 2.5-inch head diameter, 8.4 inches long
Weight: 0.7 pounds (not including batteries)
This one has more of a pencil beam. It is excellent for long range stuff like looking for wildlife at night. Batteries can be found anywhere, and rechargeable ones can be had if you use it a bunch as I do.
UC40-UE~$64 on amazon
This one is smaller, lighter, has a rechargeable battery inside and charges from a micro USB cord. More flood pattern than spot. This is the light I carry on my duty belt.
Turbo: 960 Lumens (1 hour 30 minutes)
High: 400 Lumens (3 hours 45 minutes)
Mid: 110 Lumens (16 hours)
Low: 10 Lumens (150 hours)
Tri-fuel capable: USB charging/18650 Li-ion cell or two CR123A batteries
Length: 5.8in/147mm
Diameter: 1inch/25.4mm
Weight: 5.1oz/144 grams (including the battery)