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jbw55 · 2015-08-31T22:53:11+00:00

Been buying a few flashlights as of late....anyone else into the tatical type lights, there sort of addicting like buying tools LOL

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Sep 28, 2015 9:11 PM CT

Jens Olson wrote:
I found a Surefire E2D on the beach yesterday…. Best trip to the beach ever!! Someone else had the worst trip to the beach though.

Lol I wish I was that lucky

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Sep 28, 2015 9:53 PM CT

PROTOOLNUT wrote:
I am so glad that you love the NC EC4, I knew you would. 🙂 Its definitely a light that you can depend on, and if you run it on the lower levels, it can last many many hours. You can alter the throw that it does by choosing a different power setting. 😉 Be careful with the strobe mode though, its liable to cause a seizure lol. And I know you recently bought a 3500 lumen light, I’d like you to compare the full power lumens of both that light and your EC4. I think you will be surprised at how good the EC4 compares with the 3500 lumen light. The great thing about the EC4 is that you can pocket it or use the pouch. But those larger flashlights, you can’t pocket them, and either they are stored in a pouch, or in a backpack cause their so big lol. Thanks for your honest review in comparing the streamlight with the nitecore. 🙂

I hear you on the strobe, it will definately stop you in your tracks 🙂 I’ll find some time later in the week to compare the Nitecore with the Eagtac.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Sep 28, 2015 9:59 PM CT

Jens Olson wrote:
I found a Surefire E2D on the beach yesterday…. Best trip to the beach ever!! Someone else had the worst trip to the beach though.

Wow, that’s a costly light to loose and find……about $175

jenskolsonMember since May 2014Sep 28, 2015 10:00 PM CT

yeah Im stoked.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Sep 28, 2015 10:27 PM CT

Jens Olson wrote:
yeah Im stoked.

Like hitting the flashlight lottery 🙂

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Sep 29, 2015 11:47 AM CT

Main difference is the EC4 is not a tactical light and the HL3 is. I will always go with the “flash and smash”

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Sep 29, 2015 3:52 PM CT

Picked up the EagleTac 2015 edition D 25C Titanium Clicky and a P25 LC2 lights today….

electromageMember since Sep 2015Oct 1, 2015 4:20 AM CT

jbw55 wrote:
Picked up the EagleTac 2015 edition D 25C Titanium Clicky and a P25 LC2 lights today….

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Mmm…titanium.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 1, 2015 2:39 PM CT

Here is a cool light, its a 2015 limited edition Elzetta…..unfortunately this one will be difficult to find as its a limited run and sold out….oh well, still putting it on the wish list LOL!

BMack37Member since Sep 2015Oct 2, 2015 5:59 PM CT

PROTOOLNUT wrote:
Hey, did you guys see, TIA finally did a flashlight video after seeing how popular flashlights were among us here lol. Its clearly using batteries larger then 18650’s, I think I would rather have prefered 2 18650 battery cells for that flashlight, as it adds more charging versatility, as I could charge them via USB, or by putting the batteries themselves in a charging unit. Also, for a 70 dollar flashlight, I am dissapointed in the fact that it doesn’t have a glass lens. 70 dollars isn’t cheap, so the technology shouldn’t be either. Other then that, it seems like a nice flashlight. But honestly with the flashlights size, you’d think it could output more then 1000 lumens, I would expect 3,000 lumens from that size. Heck, my Nitecore EC4 is small enough to fit in a pocket and it outputs 1000 lumens on the highest setting, and will do so for over an hour on 2 18650 battery cells.

I guess what I am saying is, its not a bad flashlight, but if I were looking at my EC4 for 65 dollars, and that Zero Trace for 70 dollars, weighing in the specs and all, I would easily jump to the Nitecore. And honestly, the Navy wouldn’t use that size light for walking around patrolling at night, or at their post. If a light was to be that size, it be found mounted to a boat like a previous comments was saying. These days, lights don’t have to be that massive to push out 1000 lumens, now 3,000 lumens, thats a different story. 🙂

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I watched that last night. Nice idea but not something I’d buy. Also it’s a 5-6 month delivery time according to Amazon. The batteries look like 2 18650s that they enclosed together, I would guess that you could probably use 2 18650s…we’d have to check the size/voltage on the battery first(obviously).

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 2, 2015 8:10 PM CT

Its cool they did the video but wished they picked a different brand / light, never the less its good to see them do a variety of product videos.

ChrisRMember since Nov 2014Oct 3, 2015 9:39 AM CT

I’ve just bought a Snap-On badged flashlight in Costco for £11 +Tax. For that price I don’t care if its waterproof as if I drop it in the harbour I’m not going in after it.

BMack37Member since Sep 2015Oct 3, 2015 2:21 PM CT

ChrisR wrote:
I’ve just bought a Snap-On badged flashlight in Costco for £11 +Tax. For that price I don’t care if its waterproof as if I drop it in the harbour I’m not going in after it.

I don’t have any Snap-On licensed flashlights but I’m all for the cheaper LED flashlights from China. On Amazon you can get the 400 lumen flashlight for less than $7, they’re bright as hell. They’ve lasted for me, I’ve had all three for over two years…but if it does break or I lose it, no big deal. Also these have a magnifying lense on the front, not polycarbinate.The only issue with these is the belt clip and screws that hold on the belt clip, they strip and/or back out. I dropped a little gorilla glue in the holes and screwed the screw in and the problem was solved.

I’ll look for this Snap-on flashlight because one can always use a new flashlight.

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Oct 4, 2015 1:44 PM CT

That’s definitely another way to go. Spending 80-100 dollars on a flashlight is a lot to be sure. I have a few of those Costco lights that are in a pack of 3 for 15-18 bucks. Not bad but they all run on AAA batteries and that means they don’t last long. But yeah you don’t have to worry about losing or breaking them. That is a good thing.

BMack37Member since Sep 2015Oct 4, 2015 1:50 PM CT

RCWARD wrote:
That’s definitely another way to go. Spending 80-100 dollars on a flashlight is a lot to be sure. I have a few of those Costco lights that are in a pack of 3 for 15-18 bucks. Not bad but they all run on AAA batteries and that means they don’t last long. But yeah you don’t have to worry about losing or breaking them. That is a good thing.

How big is the chassis for the AAA batteries? It may be able to fit the 14500 battery.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 6, 2015 3:20 PM CT

For you bikers, Fenix has a nice bike mount light on sale…..

https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/bc30r-fenix-bike-light/

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 6, 2015 6:07 PM CT

PROTOOLNUT wrote:
That looks like a nice light dude, thanks for sharing. But I already got my light, it may not have all those bells and whistles like that one has, but its bright and does the job. Here is the link to my post that shows how much light my new bike light casts…

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/7463-calling-all-flashlight-nerds-i-shall-brighten-your-day-d/page-3#entry82276

That looks nice…..difinately can stay out of trouble with that 🙂

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 6, 2015 6:13 PM CT

Forgot these showed the other day…..the Ti clicky is really nice, throws a super clean beam pattern with nice color.

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Oct 7, 2015 5:05 AM CT

Does anyone’s else put one of those really small keychain lights on hoodie zipper pulls

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 7, 2015 9:37 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
Does anyone’s else put one of those really small keychain lights on hoodie zipper pulls
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It be a bummer if you had a exspensive light on the hoodie and it got tossed in the wash :angry:

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Oct 7, 2015 9:40 AM CT

jbw55 wrote:
It be a bummer if you had a exspensive light on the hoodie and it got tossed in the wash :angry:

i clip them with a carabiner easy to take off never happened to me good for when I walk the dog

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 7, 2015 9:47 AM CT

PROTOOLNUT wrote:
HAHA, glad you like it! Yeah that small Eagtac would be a perfect pocket light, while that mini light would be perfect for a keychain light. 😉

The TI clicky would drive me crazy for a key chain light, I hate having too many keys or larger objects on the key chain….flashlights on the key chain don’t belong, well maybe those penny round types would be ok but not anything larger….sorry LOL!!!! all is good 🙂

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 7, 2015 9:49 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
i clip them with a carabiner easy to take off never happened to me good for when I walk the dog
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Good idea but with my luck I would have a brain fart and forget to take it off LOL!!!!

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Oct 9, 2015 11:14 PM CT

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Picked up these nice little lanterns at HD for 5 bucks, they slide down for storage and can be dimmed by holding the button down.

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BMack37Member since Sep 2015Oct 10, 2015 2:31 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
Does anyone’s else put one of those really small keychain lights on hoodie zipper pulls
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haha I live in Florida, so that’d mean my flashlight would be stored away for 11 months a year.

I personally use a thin paracord, I just put my hand through it and let it dangle…when not in use and I’m not spinning it around by the lanyard on my index finger.

rrich1Member since Jun 2015Oct 13, 2015 2:51 AM CT

I use streamlights on duty and love them.

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electromageMember since Sep 2015Oct 20, 2015 6:23 PM CT

I just got a couple of MPOWERD Luci inflatable lanterns:

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They are light and very small when deflated, I think they’ll be good for camping. Supposedly will last 12 hours on low, and charge in 8hrs of sunlight. I don’t know how to verify this without destroying one since there’s no charge indicator and the LiPo battery is not accessible.

They’re pretty neat for $20 each anyway.

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Oct 20, 2015 10:07 PM CT

Very nice collections out there. I’m a sucker for multi spectrum lights. I have a couple with WRGB and a couple with IR for use with my night vision

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Oct 20, 2015 10:07 PM CT

This is on my wish list currently.

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 20, 2015 10:19 PM CT

RickyMcGrath wrote:
This is on my wish list currently.
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That’s a cool light…..pricey little bugger 🙂

electromageMember since Sep 2015Oct 21, 2015 12:33 AM CT

RickyMcGrath wrote:
This is on my wish list currently.
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Try a Nitecore SRT7. It’s very good, does most of the same stuff and has a different interface. The selector ring controls the white dimming, there are more white levels available, and the max output is much higher. It doesn’t feel as nice, but if you want utility it’s a good choice. Also 18650 compatible.

Do you need IR?

RickyMcGrathMember since Oct 2014Oct 21, 2015 7:19 AM CT

electromage wrote:
Do you need IR?

Does anyone NEED 60% of the stuff we show off?

It’s a nice novelty to have to go along with my night vision. An auxiliary IR light really helps with zero light situations and long distances.

JimboS1iceMember since Sep 2015Oct 21, 2015 10:06 AM CT

RickyMcGrath wrote:
Does anyone NEED 60% of the stuff we show off?
It’s a nice novelty to have to go along with my night vision. An auxiliary IR light really helps with zero light situations and long distances.

Of course not but it makes you want it more!

Jimbo

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electromageMember since Sep 2015Oct 22, 2015 4:01 AM CT

RickyMcGrath wrote:
Does anyone NEED 60% of the stuff we show off?
It’s a nice novelty to have to go along with my night vision. An auxiliary IR light really helps with zero light situations and long distances.

Varying degrees of need, I meant was that a consideration in picking the Mil Kroma. If you want to use the light with NVG, you should check out the various “Vampire” lights, like the V2. It outputs 10/120mW IR, compared to the Kroma’s 8.4mW. I wouldn’t buy the Kroma unless it’s more of a collector piece at this point.

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 4:08 AM CT

I have a question I got 40 dollars I want to treat myself to a nice light I want as many lumens with standard batteries no cr123 or 18650 calling all flashaholics

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:11 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
I have a question I got 40 dollars I want to treat myself to a nice light I want as many lumens with standard batteries no cr123 or 18650 calling all flashaholics
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Here are a few to check out, there more the pocket style…..these are all qulity lights, not the cheap mag type. There are plenty more, this is what I could think of at the moment. If you can choose a different battery format you really open up your selection of lights and lumin output.

Eagle Tac PN 20A2

Eagle Tac 88033

Eagle Tac D25

Streamlight 66118

Nitecore MT06

Thrunite Ti3

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:26 AM CT

jbw55 wrote:
Here are a few to check out, there more the pocket style…..these are all qulity lights, not the cheap mag type. There are plenty more, this is what I could think of at the moment. If you can choose a different battery format you really open up your selection of lights and lumin output.
Eagle Tac PN 20A2
Eagle Tac 88033
Eagle Tac D25
Streamlight 66118
Nitecore MT06
Thrunite Ti3

What others would you recommend in other platforms

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:28 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
What others would you recommend
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That’s a pretty good list but will put my thinking cap on 🙂

Here some info that may be of intrest http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?229430-A-look-at-AAA-flashlights

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:54 AM CT

Here are a few others, although not AAA but you get so much more light…..these are just a smidge above your budget at around $60-$70 approx…..

Olight M22 Warrior

Olight 520

Jet Beam 3M Pro

Sunwayman P25C

Eagle Tac P200L C2

Thrunight TN12

Nitecore P12

Fenix E35

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:56 AM CT

Let us know size of light and what your looking to use it for, may be easier to narrow down a particular light.

suretyler97Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 8:57 AM CT

jbw55 wrote:
jbw55 wrote:
Here are a few others, not AAA……
Olight M22 Warrior
Olight 520
Jet Beam 3M Pro
Sunwayman P25C
Eagle Tac P200L C2
Thrunight TN12
Nitecore P12
Fenix E35

It will be for minor electrical work in confined areas

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jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 22, 2015 9:12 AM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
It will be for minor electrical work in confined areas
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I like this at about $60 which includes light, battery, charger and case. 1000 plus lumins and takes 1×18650 or 2xCR123A batteries http://www.eagletac.com/html/p200lc2/specs.html

Also this at around $60 for light, battery and charger http://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/p12

And this one at about $60 for light, batteries, charger and case https://olightworld.com/product/m22-warrior/

All quality lights that offer lot’s of value…..

electromageMember since Sep 2015Oct 22, 2015 3:33 PM CT

suretyler97 wrote:
It will be for minor electrical work in confined areas
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Have you considered a headlamp for that?

hemdaleMember since Sep 2015Oct 22, 2015 4:44 PM CT

I’m a big fan of flashlights myself but I always stick to headlamps at some point. Never found anything more convenient to use than a headlamp.

NordrawMember since Dec 2012Oct 23, 2015 11:36 AM CT

Why would you want AAA batteries? With a powerful light it would eat those batteries up fast. The rechargeable 18650’s are the way to go. And a lot cheaper for you to run.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Oct 24, 2015 2:23 PM CT

Scored the Olight S30 Limited Edition Titanium light, either CR123 or 18650 battery formats, CREE XM-L2 1000 Lumen…..

Craigh9916Member since Oct 2015Oct 25, 2015 5:16 PM CT

hemdale wrote:
I’m a big fan of flashlights myself but I always stick to headlamps at some point. Never found anything more convenient to use than a headlamp.

I agree I have a lot of flashlights but my fenix head torch is my go to light !

I have these flashlights

Fenix = hl30

Pd32 ue

Pd35 tac

Tk35

Ld12

Skyray king

Inova X1 , x5 and x2

I have got a nitecore head torch but it packed up in 2 weeks so sticking to fenix as they have never let me down

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Santi_78342Member since Jul 2015Nov 1, 2015 7:00 PM CT

I’ve got a Nitecore P12 on its lanyard hanging by the front door that we take while walking the dog at night. All of the other flashlights scattered throughout the house are of the Costco variety.

jbw55Member since Jul 2015Nov 1, 2015 8:53 PM CT

Santi_78342 wrote:
I’ve got a Nitecore P12 on its lanyard hanging by the front door that we take while walking the dog at night. All of the other flashlights scattered throughout the house are of the Costco variety.

Cool…..the p12 is nice

Santi_78342Member since Jul 2015Nov 1, 2015 9:49 PM CT

I was thinking of grabbing something else to keep in my truck but I’m guessing the cold weather up here in WI wouldn’t be too good for the 18650?