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Go dig thru the Candle Power Forum - I'd swear I read some test somewhere on there that some one did.

It's also common knowledge that a lot of flashlight lumen ratings are way over stated.

Lights loose about 20-25% of the light when guided thru the reflector. Many makers will post the actual lumens at the emitter - but that's not what is actually coming out. The only ones you can trust is when they state "out the front lumens."

And then, like the Costco and other brands of lights - some makers just flat out lie about the lumens. I've been heavily into lights the past 6 months or so, and have done a lot of reading to decide what to buy. That's what I've picked up along the way

I have a Coleman Max. I've actually owned a couple different models, but returned some after I discovered the brighter brands that can be bought online. They overestimate the lumen ratings - be aware of that. But they are not bad lights.

Get some rechargable AAA batteries, and you will be set.

While not the best light - it is convenient to be able to pick them up at wal-mart. And if it is bright enough and you are satisfied, then that's all that counts :)

I have seen reviews on CPF about various lumen rates versions of those Costco lights. They are decent if you get them at the sale price, but they are not anywhere near the rated lumen - at least that's what some claimed who tested them.

I discovered Candle Power Forums earlier this year, and I have become a flashlight fanatic.

I'm up to 17 right now, with another on the way.

My favorite are the Eagletac lights. I have an 800 lumen one i paid $149 for, but the P20C2 Mk II is my fav I think. It's $64, but is 300 actual out the front lumens (the emitted is rated at 380 lumens).

I have had a few Coleman lights - I've returned some but still have 1. They are convenient to get, since Wal-Mart sells them. However, actual lumens is lower than what they claim. Many companies give you the numbers for the LED at the emitter level. But, you typically lose 22-25% when the light comes out of the reflector. Some companies will give you an actual "out the front" lumen rating.

Here is my current collection minus 1 that is mounted on a gun:



And this is the 800 lumen Eagletac M2XC4 I have... Great light. I use it every night when I lock up my dog outside:



The Solarforce L2 light is great - $25 shipped from Hong Kong. It's a clone of the Surefire lights. The emitted is rated at 300 lumens, but it puts out about 212-225 lumens out the front. They come in different colors too: