I'm sure that most of us carry the lil 9-LED flash light that HF gives away every few months in our glove box or tool box.
> HF flashlight

But sometimes you need a flame thrower to see those dark recesses of the engine compartment even in the sunlight. Or to illuminate a distant object at night.

I found two flash lights at Home Depot that fill the bill. Each projects a bright white beam over 1,000 feet and cost less than $30. Lifetime warrenty. I have each and recommend both.

> Defiant LED Tactical Super Thrower Flashlight
This 500 lumin flashlight throws a concentrated beam almost 1,500 ft. The push button on-off switch is easy to reach. I like this light. I gave it to my wife. It's a deal at $22.97.
Model # 809-2791-D
Store SKU # 639226
Distance (ft.) 1459
Lumens 493
$22.97

> Defiant ArmorMax 3D Tactical Flashlight
This light seems indistructable. It has a 20% brighter light at 600 lumins. The center beam spreads out a little more to illuminate a wider area, but that reduces the distance. The pkg says 420 meters (1,375 feet); the specs say 1,050 ft. To me, it looks like it projects an effective beam near the distance of the other flashlight. Water proof. The 3-setting push button switch on the butt of the light is HIGH, LOW, STROBE. The low power position is brighter than most flashlights and doubles the battery life to 12hours. The butt location is not as handy as the first light.
Model # 809-3731-D
Store SKU # 852955
Distance 1050 ft.
Lumens 600
$29.97

> Comparison

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