Comment on why does every single flashlight have multiple settings that you have to scroll through?

• vaionko@sopuli.xyz ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  When your flashlight has enough power to burn holes in your pockets, you may want to dim it sometimes.

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  • lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    When your flashlight is burning holes in commonly worn fabric, it shouldn’t have passed safety checks nor be on the shelves.

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    • Showroom7561@lemmy.ca ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      Some flashlights I own have a lockout feature to prevent this from happening accidentally.

      The one bike light that doesn’t have this lockout mode, or the ability to disconnect the battery by unscrewing the cap, burned through a dry bag I had it in…

      Still a good light, but I had to tape a metal ring over the on/off button, so this never happens again.

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      • lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        I’m starting to think torches burning right through pockets is a common occurrence, now.

        At least here, I’d never think any of my or someone else’s torches could ever become hot; there are hot lamps but they are their own market (i.e. chicken farms)

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    • resonate6279@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      False

      It’s really nice when working ambulance and trying to work a patient at night. I’m able to illuminate the scene well enough that everyone can see.

      Have also lit up yards while looking for patients/hazards.

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      • lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        I’m talking about normal-people off-the-shelf torches, those shouldn’t burn through your clothes at random that’s far too dangerous!
        Medical equipment is a different story.

        Also, lighting a scene such as an entire yard is done with a big light, rather than a small but powerful light.
        Those also don’t burn through fabric.

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