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I just picked up a couple from Fenix, the new E01 and a L1D Q5. I'm not a flashlight expert, but they are great so far. To my noob eyes, the L1D is superior to my old 2D MagLite! There are only two problms so far...
1) There isn't a red filter for the E01;
2) I now want a TK10
I am amazed how wonderful is Head-fi, I feel everything is covered on this forum.
So here is the deal, I currently own a Petzl Myo XP and a CMG Infinity Ultra. Both these units have been used for years and I appreciate their characteristics, I use the Petzl headlamp for mountain biking it has 3 modes and provide a lot of light for a led headlamp.
The CMG infinity is used as a key chain and general use, quite powerful and long lasting light for a single AA battery flashlight, great stuff!
I am now looking to acquire a flashlight and I want something serious. The flashlight must be LED based because I hate having to change the bulbs. I am looking at a flashlight that will provide a very powerful mode and another to take a walk without disturbing everyone. It will be used mostly for camping, must be durable and relatively compact (sub 10 inches).
I am amazed how wonderful is Head-fi, I feel everything is covered on this forum.
So here is the deal, I currently own a Petzl Myo XP and a CMG Infinity Ultra. Both these units have been used for years and I appreciate their characteristics, I use the Petzl headlamp for mountain biking it has 3 modes and provide a lot of light for a led headlamp.
The CMG infinity is used as a key chain and general use, quite powerful and long lasting light for a single AA battery flashlight, great stuff!
I am now looking to acquire a flashlight and I want something serious. The flashlight must be LED based because I hate having to change the bulbs. I am looking at a flashlight that will provide a very powerful mode and another to take a walk without disturbing everyone. It will be used mostly for camping, must be durable and relatively compact (sub 10 inches).
What you guys think? Also I would like to know the best sites to order flashlight related stuff?
Thanks,
Charles
I own that Surefire torch...and never use it. Actually, I have not even seen it since moving, so maybe I no longer own it. Anyway, it requires you to use fairly expensive disposable batteries (123A) taht are unlikely to be used in any of your other camping gear. Lamp doesn't last that long on a single battery. After it burnt out on me twice while camping, I got a new one.
Also, it the pointy edges are a nuisance, and it is larger than it needs to be. I now use an Orb Raw. Brighter, lighter, rechargeable, fits in my pocket, is dimmable. And cheaper, which is surprising, now.
It is of minimal use as a self-defense device. I live in a city known for violent crime, and often walk home at night...I never used the Surefire for that purpose. It is not going to be any kind of deterrent, because it is neither an obvious display of power, nor a significant advantage in close quarters. Big guy << big Maglite << gang of guys << knife << gun.
Forgot to recommend...for camping, get a cheap Innova LED torch or something. Cheap and durable. The CPF (CandlePowerForums) folks can recommend something good.
Mostly agree with Omega. The pointy tines are a nuisance if you pocket carry as they eat through pocket linings really quickly. For SD purposes, it's makes for a better fistload than a E2L, but that's pretty far down on the totem pole of self defense tools. Then again, you are in Canada so it's probably the best thing you can lug short of a club (long D-cell maglite). It also tail stands, and I believe it's the only Surefire to do so. If you need that and are set on a Surefire for some reason, it's pretty much your only choice.
Personally, I'd rather have a E2L or a E1B if I were set on a Surefire.
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Well I could not care less about the defensive purpose of the flashlight. What I like about it is the two phase, I like having a really powerful light and a pretty dim one with a lot of run time. This model is the only one with 120 and 5 lumen in the LED category, the runtime is 76 hours in the lower mode and 1.9 hours in the higher beam one.
You guys know anything similar in other brands? I have read that Surefire has conservative measurement of their flashlights.
Thanks,
Charles
Originally Posted by marvin
Mostly agree with Omega. The pointy tines are a nuisance if you pocket carry as they eat through pocket linings really quickly. For SD purposes, it's makes for a better fistload than a E2L, but that's pretty far down on the totem pole of self defense tools. Then again, you are in Canada so it's probably the best thing you can lug short of a club (long D-cell maglite). It also tail stands, and I believe it's the only Surefire to do so. If you need that and are set on a Surefire for some reason, it's pretty much your only choice.
Personally, I'd rather have a E2L or a E1B if I were set on a Surefire.
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The TK10 seems interesting, even tho the lumens rating is higher the real life test shows the Surefire and Fenix are pretty close. The Fenix is about 60$ less expensive and they sell a bike mount which is highly interesting! I'll continue looking, thanks for the info meat01.
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