So I'm seeing some of these LED lights that have 140 hour run time on one single AA battery (ie, Gerber Recon LED). But it sure seems bulky.
What do you guys use? BTW, I'm not looking to blind anyone. That's the job for my Surefire. But, having something compact to use when I don't need the flood of light would be great. And carrying 2 lights gets bulky.
Does anyone have any cool suggestions? I wish I had jump on the ARC flashlight bandwagon when I had the chance.
Best LED? And Why?
Best LED? And Why?
You can't have everything. And if you do, you're missing something.
Most run times are exaggerated by the maker.
My favorite brand right now is Nuwai. Great flashlights at great prices :D
You might want to look here -
http://flashlightreviews.com/index1.html
My favorite brand right now is Nuwai. Great flashlights at great prices :D
You might want to look here -
http://flashlightreviews.com/index1.html
Those in the know use Spyderco.
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I love my inova x5. Last set got about 50hrs on it before I couldn't use it for much more than finding stuff in a dark room... sitting around 20hrs on this set and just starting to notice a difference.
and yes, it is just about crush proof, had to test it myself. One of the forklifts is 1700lbs, and add a 200lbs user, gives 1900lbs... run over, back over and still works, no damage at all. :D
and yes, it is just about crush proof, had to test it myself. One of the forklifts is 1700lbs, and add a 200lbs user, gives 1900lbs... run over, back over and still works, no damage at all. :D
Coffee before Conciousness
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
If you're getting a Surefire, or already have one, pick up one of their LED heads; they just screw right onto whichever model you already have.
I have two Surefire LED heads (KL-1 for my E2e, and a KL-3 for my C-3 Centurion). They're pretty much bombproof, guaranteed for life, and work great.
One set of batteries will last you a long time, though not the "hundreds" of hours some manufacturers might quote.
Another advantage of having the heads is that if you need the power of the incandescent head, you can switch 'em out in seconds. And LEDs never burn out, from what I'm told.
I have two Surefire LED heads (KL-1 for my E2e, and a KL-3 for my C-3 Centurion). They're pretty much bombproof, guaranteed for life, and work great.
One set of batteries will last you a long time, though not the "hundreds" of hours some manufacturers might quote.
Another advantage of having the heads is that if you need the power of the incandescent head, you can switch 'em out in seconds. And LEDs never burn out, from what I'm told.
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"...We few, we happy few...we band of brothers...For whoever sheds his blood with me today shall be my brother." - William Shakespeare
If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, by all means, please stand in front of them!
I had the Inova X1 and it was a pretty good light. However, I prefer the CMG/Gerber Infinity Ultra because it is smaller and the beam is more useful. Also, I think someone on candlepowerforums ran their infinity ultra for 100+ hours and it still gave emergency light. Both of these lights are pretty comfortable to carry in pocket.
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For a long-running, waterproof (it floats!), general purpose/emergency/camping light, I like the EternaLights from Technology Associates:
http://www.techass.com/el/el1.php
I keep one in my car all the time because it has a lot of cool flashing patterns and a magnet on the bottom so you can attach it to the side of the car if you're broken down at night or something. Not particularly compact, but it does run forever with a very decent amount of light. Durable, too, but I wouldn't try running over it with VW's forklift!! :D
http://www.techass.com/el/el1.php
I keep one in my car all the time because it has a lot of cool flashing patterns and a magnet on the bottom so you can attach it to the side of the car if you're broken down at night or something. Not particularly compact, but it does run forever with a very decent amount of light. Durable, too, but I wouldn't try running over it with VW's forklift!! :D
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What can I say? it was a slow day at work... *looks around innocently*
Coffee before Conciousness
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Why do people worry more if you argue with your voices than if you just talk with them? What about if you lose those arguements?
Slowly going crazy at work... they found a way to make the voices work too.
Just got a couple of the Nuwai Quantum 3. All I can say is... WOW!davec wrote:I'm a big fan of the Nuwai Q3 as well, small, bright and most of all relatively inexpensive.
Now I see why everyone and their brother is buying these
Has got to be the best buy in flashlights on the market!Those in the know use Spyderco.
i carry my car keys on a streamlight batonlight
i also carry a surefire L4 or 6P on my left hip
the infinity ultra is a good solid light and they are farirly small
the Longbow Micra's are not much bigger but alot brighter (one lives on my right hip
if you want something like an arcAAA have a look at peak led solutions
they have a range of led lights from 1xaaa 1xaa 2xaa 1x123
and some of their models have 2 lights back to back with a different head at each end
i also carry a surefire L4 or 6P on my left hip
the infinity ultra is a good solid light and they are farirly small
the Longbow Micra's are not much bigger but alot brighter (one lives on my right hip
if you want something like an arcAAA have a look at peak led solutions
they have a range of led lights from 1xaaa 1xaa 2xaa 1x123
and some of their models have 2 lights back to back with a different head at each end
