What's the best way of keeping fully charged D cells onhand? Will alkaline batteries loose their power just waiting to be used?

I've been spoiled by the AA rechargerabales that always are at preak prower. Will this work well with Sanyo's rechargaerable AA batteries in the D cell housing?

The best thing to do for us flashlight addicts is to join your local Search and Rescue team. Then, all of these new purchases seem so justifiable in light of the potential usefulness, or battery life, or light weight, etc. etc. etc.

What are you searching in the LED for to get a good one?

I caved and got one, too. Good light to keep in the truck, the beast is definitely too big to keep in a pocket. I was a little skeptical that it would be as bright as my Surefire 9P with upgraded 200 lumen head, but it sure seems at least as bright. Totally different light color, obviously, since this one is LED, so it's a little tougher to compare. The batteries should last WAY longer than the 3 CR123's in the Surefire, though....I only get about 20 minutes in the Surefire after upgrading the head.

I bought one of these last night, but am concerned I have a defective button. I need to use the tip of my thumb to depress the button, because pressing with the pad of my thumb won't fully depress it. Did I pick up a flashlight with a stubby button or is this just the design of the flashlight?

nice and pretty bright light. need to try it out at night now

well, i broke down and bought one last night. haven't opened it yet. just went camping last weekend and had my lowes 3w task force which was the brightest light in my son's boys scout troop. can't wait for the next outing.

btw, while looking for the husky, i saw all the energizer hard case professional led flashlights on clearance at over 50% off. i bought the 2-d 80 lumen 3w lumiled flashlight that's virtually indestructible for $10 (reg. $25.) it's got a lifetime warranty, made of abs and is water resistant. after i got home and searched some reviews on the energizer hard case flashlights i may go back to buy a few for xmas gifts since they're only $9-10 each. they had a few 2-aa models but i don't remember if it was the swivel head light or the regular light, but all the hard case lights had a yellow clearance sticker on the rack.

momoman said:btw, while looking for the husky, i saw all the energizer hard case professional led flashlights on clearance at over 50% off.

Lowes or Home Depot?

None of this Husky flashlight is available in my area Home Depot stores.

Went to HD during lunchtime today. Found the 200 lumen "Husky" for $24.97 but ended up getting a smaller 145 lumen Husky (3 watt Cree LED) for $20 + change and also picked up 2 of the energizer hard case lights that was marked down.

Gotta say the Husky is quite bright.....It Rocks!!!!!

Going to another HD (York, PA.) this evening to check there supply.

Thanks OP for this great deal!