I need a new Flashlight.... - Page 30

Andrew · 02-09-2012, 12:30 PM

Bump - anyone got a new favorite torch?

petefromberkeley · 02-09-2012, 12:45 PM

Yeah, my keyring one is the best tiny light so far. The iTP A3 EOS. It throws out about 100 lumens on high, is about as bright as a mini Mag on low (and will stay on for 90 something hours on low) uses just one AAA battery and is about the size of your pinky. About $20.00 unless you get it in titanium for $50.00

Sniper X · 02-09-2012, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew

Bump - anyone got a new favorite torch?

ordering a Fenix LD20 when they are back in stock.

petefromberkeley · 02-09-2012, 12:56 PM

Looks like Amazon has them now.

KingRat · 02-09-2012, 12:59 PM

4sevens quark mini CR2 for the keychain.....

SnowMule · 02-09-2012, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sniper X

ordering a Fenix LD20 when they are back in stock.

Still loving mine.

Though I am able to "crash" it... not sure what happens but I'm guessing something in the micro latches up. In "turbo" mode, loosen the lens just till it switches to normal mode, then press on the lens so it twitches between normal and turbo mode quickly a few times. It won't turn on in either mode after that, the LED is super dim... pull the batteries out for 5-10mins then put it back together, works again.

Weird little quirk about it, wouldn't trust it as a tac light because of that, but as an EDC torch it's pretty badass.

PvtIdaho · 04-15-2012, 11:36 AM

I need a new light. For the wife that is - she's headed back to work and can't find the Surefire Executive she used to carry.

I'm looking for a light about the size of the old Surefire (I don't remember if it was a single or double CR123) and smaller than the Olight M30 I use (I got it after reading about it here). It needs to have at least a high (preflight) and a low (in the cockpit) setting. One feature I would like on the replacement is the strobe function (with immediate access) like the M30 has. It has to go through airport security so it can't have an overly aggressive (sharp) bezel.

What do you suggest?

KingRat · 04-15-2012, 12:43 PM

US or Chinese? How much?

Fenix PD22:

Nitecore IFE1:

Lumapower D Mini VX:

PvtIdaho · 04-15-2012, 07:17 PM

I'd prefer US and closer to $100 than 150.

Looking at reviews for the lights you suggested the Nitecore and the Fenix appear to the be best suited for the job. The review I read on the LumaPower suggested that running it on CR123s was not a good choice.

Is the Nitecore Chinese?

LateApex · 04-16-2012, 05:14 AM

http://pelican.com/lights_detail.php?recordID=3610

They take 4 AA batteries and with Pelicans Recoil design, they put of an impressive amount of light. They were also only about $39 online.

GSWayne · 04-16-2012, 08:09 AM

For a real bargain try one of these:http://www.ledsupermall.com/tag/ultrafire+501b/
Only $18 including shipping for VERY bright (they claim 1300 lumens, but who knows) light including battery and charger. I have one and it looks to be quite well made and it is too bright to use on anything close up, it actually hurts your eyes (though it has lower output modes you can switch to).

Sniper X · 04-16-2012, 08:30 AM

I just got the PD32 and love it.

Sniper X · 04-16-2012, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnowMule

Still loving mine.

Though I am able to "crash" it... not sure what happens but I'm guessing something in the micro latches up. In "turbo" mode, loosen the lens just till it switches to normal mode, then press on the lens so it twitches between normal and turbo mode quickly a few times. It won't turn on in either mode after that, the LED is super dim... pull the batteries out for 5-10mins then put it back together, works again.

Weird little quirk about it, wouldn't trust it as a tac light because of that, but as an EDC torch it's pretty badass.

I ended up with the PD32 instead and it is a great torch.

KingRat · 04-16-2012, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PvtIdaho

I'd prefer US and closer to $100 than 150.

Looking at reviews for the lights you suggested the Nitecore and the Fenix appear to the be best suited for the job. The review I read on the LumaPower suggested that running it on CR123s was not a good choice.

Is the Nitecore Chinese?

All Chinese .... Fenix is tough to beat for the money, not quite Surefire quality but not far off.

PvtIdaho · 04-16-2012, 02:41 PM

I just placed an order with Battery Junction. I ended up getting an Olight M20S-X. It's smaller than the M30 and still puts out a decent amount of light. The removable bezel and the ability to immediately access the strobe with 1 hand were the deciding factors.

For some reason there was also a Nitecore IFE1 in the cart when I checked out.

Cheers.

02-09-2012, 12:30 PM	#436
Andrew Optimus Primer Joined: Sep 2001 Location: Eastbania Oddometer: 13,934	Bump - anyone got a new favorite torch? __________________ Splitting lanes, and splitting hairs.

02-09-2012, 12:45 PM	#437
petefromberkeley - Joined: May 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 3,261	Yeah, my keyring one is the best tiny light so far. The iTP A3 EOS. It throws out about 100 lumens on high, is about as bright as a mini Mag on low (and will stay on for 90 something hours on low) uses just one AAA battery and is about the size of your pinky. About $20.00 unless you get it in titanium for $50.00 __________________ Nine mile skid on a ten mile ride. Hot as a pistol but cool inside.

02-09-2012, 12:56 PM	#439
petefromberkeley - Joined: May 2004 Location: Berkeley, CA Oddometer: 3,261	Looks like Amazon has them now. __________________ Nine mile skid on a ten mile ride. Hot as a pistol but cool inside.

02-09-2012, 12:59 PM	#440
KingRat Stroppy. Joined: Aug 2005 Location: a citizen of the world Oddometer: 24,369	4sevens quark mini CR2 for the keychain..... __________________ . . "Discourage self-help, and loyal subjects become the slaves of ruffians." - A. V. Dicey "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer "Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher

04-15-2012, 11:36 AM	#442
PvtIdaho Deck Spotter Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Boise Oddometer: 1,688	I need a new light. For the wife that is - she's headed back to work and can't find the Surefire Executive she used to carry. I'm looking for a light about the size of the old Surefire (I don't remember if it was a single or double CR123) and smaller than the Olight M30 I use (I got it after reading about it here). It needs to have at least a high (preflight) and a low (in the cockpit) setting. One feature I would like on the replacement is the strobe function (with immediate access) like the M30 has. It has to go through airport security so it can't have an overly aggressive (sharp) bezel. What do you suggest? __________________ "Ain't nobody ever got the "Go" code yet." -- Major Kong PvtIdaho screwed with this post 04-15-2012 at 12:16 PM Reason: # of batteries

04-15-2012, 12:43 PM	#443
KingRat Stroppy. Joined: Aug 2005 Location: a citizen of the world Oddometer: 24,369	US or Chinese? How much? Fenix PD22: Nitecore IFE1: Lumapower D Mini VX: __________________ . . "Discourage self-help, and loyal subjects become the slaves of ruffians." - A. V. Dicey "The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools." - Herbert Spencer "Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people's money." - Margaret Thatcher

04-15-2012, 07:17 PM	#444
PvtIdaho Deck Spotter Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Boise Oddometer: 1,688	I'd prefer US and closer to $100 than 150. Looking at reviews for the lights you suggested the Nitecore and the Fenix appear to the be best suited for the job. The review I read on the LumaPower suggested that running it on CR123s was not a good choice. Is the Nitecore Chinese? __________________ "Ain't nobody ever got the "Go" code yet." -- Major Kong

04-16-2012, 05:14 AM	#445
LateApex Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 56	I just picked up a couple of these.... http://pelican.com/lights_detail.php?recordID=3610 They take 4 AA batteries and with Pelicans Recoil design, they put of an impressive amount of light. They were also only about $39 online. __________________ It's a shame stupidity doesn't hurt!!!

04-16-2012, 08:09 AM	#446
GSWayne Old Guy nOOb Joined: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Barbara Oddometer: 2,686	Less than $20 for 1300 (?) lumens For a real bargain try one of these:http://www.ledsupermall.com/tag/ultrafire+501b/ Only $18 including shipping for VERY bright (they claim 1300 lumens, but who knows) light including battery and charger. I have one and it looks to be quite well made and it is too bright to use on anything close up, it actually hurts your eyes (though it has lower output modes you can switch to). __________________ It isn't the conditions its the decisions Don't bring a motorcycle to a car fight

04-16-2012, 08:30 AM	#447
Sniper X De Oppresso Liber Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Central New Mexico, 7420ft above sea level Oddometer: 30,360	I just got the PD32 and love it. __________________ "I claim to be frightened of horses but do so only to get out of attending parades. It's peculiar but ...it works. The Horses get it. RESISTANCE IS NOT FUTILE. IT'S VOLTAGE DIVIDED BY CURRENT

04-16-2012, 02:41 PM	#450
PvtIdaho Deck Spotter Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Boise Oddometer: 1,688	I just placed an order with Battery Junction. I ended up getting an Olight M20S-X. It's smaller than the M30 and still puts out a decent amount of light. The removable bezel and the ability to immediately access the strobe with 1 hand were the deciding factors. For some reason there was also a Nitecore IFE1 in the cart when I checked out. Cheers. __________________ "Ain't nobody ever got the "Go" code yet." -- Major Kong

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