RE: Blood trailing flashlights
 

I think it can't hurt, but that seems awefully pricey. I am a big fan of the coleman lantern and I do hunt far off the beaten path. I usually mark impact and first blood if possible with my head lamp, then I'll pack out all my gear and come back dressed lighter w/ my lantern and deer cart.

RE: Blood trailing flashlights
 

I have been using the Surefire G2 with a blue lens cover the last two years. You need to have extra batteries because they only last an hour and when they go out, they are out. It is great for making blood stand out after dark. The red is useless to me and is my understanding to be used to save your night vision. Lanterns work, but who has a lantern when on stand?