Best Spotlights for Hunting, Fishing, and Hiking

Night hunting isn’t a sport enough hunters take advantage of. Generally, we like to wake up in the dark—just about the crack of dawn—and then make our way out to the blind to wait out most of the day for our prey. But, similarly to night hiking, night hunting can be a lot of fun, with a whole different array of animals that are less available to hunt during the day. Likewise, some pests and varmint animals, coyotes for instance, are most active at night, so if you’re hoping to bag a troublesome mammal, hunting at night can be extremely effective.

If you’re a serious hunter, we know you’re serious about your tools. You know what kind of gun you like for which kind of animal and which ammunition is the most effective. When it comes to your spotlight, we know you’re no different. We at Q-Beam have a multitude of torches to consider for your hunting. 

Hikers and fishermen, rest assured, we haven’t forgot about you! In this article, we’re going to tackle not only the best spotlights for hunting but fishing and hiking as well.

For Hunters

First up, we’re going to look at the Q-Beam Performance Max Million III 1560 DC Spotlight.

• 1 x Halogen 100 Watt Bulb - 1560 Lumens
• Beam Distance: 757 Meters
• 12V DC Automotive Auxiliary Power Adapter Cord
• 8 ft Coiled Cord
• ABS Plastic Housing
• 5 inch Rubber Reinforced Reflector
• Water Resistant: IP64 Rated (Spray)
• Impact Resistant up to 1 Meter 

This is a powerful light for the right price. While it’s not the most ideal for extremely low light situations, it’s sure to get the job done, right!

Next, we’ve got the Q-Beam Performance 190 Rechargeable Spotlight.

• 12 White LEDs - 190 Lumens
• Beam Distance: 395 Yards
• Run Time: 1.5 Hours
• N-Mh Rechargeable Internal Battery
• Locking On/Off Switch
• 110V AC Charger Included
• 12V DC Automotive Auxiliary Power Adapter Included
• ABS Plastic Housing
• 4in. Reflector
• Lanyard Included
• Water Resistant: IP64 Rated 

While not as powerful as the Max Million, it does feature a rechargeable battery. This way, if you’re on the way out to your favorite spot, and your batteries die on you, you can always plug right up to your truck’s adapter and charge on the spot!

If you’re looking for a great balance between power, price and the ability to recharge on the spot, look no further than the Q-Beam Performance 563 Rechargeable Spotlight.

• 1 x Cree XML LED - 563 Lumens
• Beam Distance: 505 Yards
• Run Time: 6 Hours
• Rechargeable Internal Lithium Battery System
• 110V AC Charger Included
• 12V DC Automotive Auxiliary Power Adapter Included
• ABS Plastic Housing
• 5in Rubber Reinforced Reflector
• Adjustable Stand for hands free operation
• Water Resistant: IP64 Rated (Spray)
• Impact Resistant: 1 Meter

One of the best features this spotlight has (other than that it’s rechargeable) is the impact resistance. If you drop this from a blind, you don’t have to worry up to a full meter!

Finally, we’ve got the granddaddy of them all, the Q-Beam Performance Night Vision 682 Rechargeable Spotlight.

• 1 x Cree XML LED - 682 Lumens
• Beam Distance: 470 Yards
• Run Time: 5 Hours
• Internal Rechargeable Lithium Battery System
• 110V AC Charger Included
• 12V DC Automotive Auxiliary Power Adapter Included
• ABS Plastic Housing
• 5 inch Rubber Reinforced Reflector
• 33 x Red LEDs for Night Vision / Emergency Signal Light
• Water Resistant: IP64 Rated (Spray)
• Impact Resistant up to 1 Meter
• Includes: USB Charging Cable and DC Auxiliary Power Adapter

It’s rated at a blazing 682 Lumens with a beam distance of 470 yards so it’s the perfect marriage of power and light. With this torch, you can spot deer or troublesome varmints and get your shot right!

For Fishermen

Night fishing can be wonderfully soothing but if you’ve only got the moon to light your lines, then you might have some trouble. Luckily, we’ve got some amazing spotlights to help! 

First, we have the Q-Beam Marine Blue Max 1100 DC Spotlight. We love this light because it’s powerful and, at $29.99, it won’t break your bank!

• Blue Trimmed Glare-Free Glass Lens
• 5.5in Tempered Heat Resistant Lens
• 100 Watt Halogen Bulb
• Beam cuts through glass and fog
• 1100 Lumens
• Peak beam intensity: 78,000 Candela
• 8ft 12V Cord with DC Plug
• Water Resistant ABS Plastic Housing
• Beam Distance: 558 Meters
• Blue Water-Proof Nylon Bag Included

If you’re looking for something with a little more lumens, try the Marine Blue Max – Night Vision 683 Rechargeable Spotlight. This torch has a peak beam intensity of a whopping 46,547 candela!

• 3 Cree X-Lamp LEDs - 683 Lumens
• 6 Hour Run Time on High Mode
• 300 Lumens (7 Hour Run Time) on Low Mode
• 33 Red LEDs - 36 Lumens Night Vision
• 24 Hour Red Emergency Signal Light
• Internal Lithium Rechargeable Battery System
• Red LED charging indicator light on handle
• Water Resistant with durable ABS plastic housing
• Rubber grip with balanced handle
• Mode Selector Switch: High, Low, and Red Light
• Lockout switch to prevent accidental turn on
• Includes: USB Charging Cable and DC Auxiliary Power Adapter
• Beam Distance: 431 Meters
• Peak beam intensity: 46,547 Candela

Fish will tremble with fear when they see the sweep of your light coming! 

For Hikers

We’ve written a lot about night hiking so suffice it to say we really love it! There are plenty of things to consider before going on a night hike, the most important being what kind of flashlight you’re going to bring with you.

For night hikes, we generally suggest using our Q-Beam performance 40 Headlamp and springing for the pack of three.

• 5 White LEDs - 40 Lumens
• 3 Light Modes: High, Low, and Strobe
• Durable ABS Plastic Housing
• Adjustable Elastic Headbands
• 9 x AAA Alkaline Batteries Included (3 Each)
• Beam Distance: 26 Meters
• Run Time: 9.5 Hours

This way, you can keep your hands free for a walking stick, walkie-talkie, or if you hit a snag and must brace for a fall!

Whether you’re hunting, fishing or just going on a nice hike, communing with nature at night can be an amazing experience. Just make sure you’ve got a spotlight that can light up the night! Right now, our entire store is 20% off, so go on and treat yourself to a Q-Beam spotlight! 

DISCLAIMER: We do not advocate the illegal hunting of animals, check with your local fish and game offices for more details on the laws and regulations in your area.