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[jlo mein]

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Originally Posted by Edwood /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have the Raw Ti, and it's the same form factor.

!!!! Wow that's 150 UK Pounds! Quite the piece in such a small package.

I've also been impressed with the Surefire M6, but don't think I could pull the trigger on a $300 light.

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by jlo mein /img/forum/go_quote.gif !!!! Wow that's 150 UK Pounds! Quite the piece in such a small package. I've also been impressed with the Surefire M6, but don't think I could pull the trigger on a $300 light.

And it's the Cree XR-E version, so it's 20 Pounds more.

Insanely expensive, but that's partially why the U60 XRGT went bye bye. While the beam's tint was much better, the Raw Ti XR-E is brighter, and tiny enough to EDC.

-Ed

 

[warpdriver]

Just like with other gadgets, it's hard to say no with all the cree/seoul lights coming out. I'm not a modder so I'm looking at some of my Luxeon lights and wondering which ones should go to make room for Crees

I picked up a D-Mini to get a feeler of how Cree LED's work, and it makes my old Luxeon lights look a bit out of breath.

It's not like I actually *need* this brightness because my old lights are actually bright enough for my ACTUAL USE. it's all for the sake of having the latest/greatest.

My U60 will remain in my collection and my L4 will too since its beam is unique. But the rest will eventually be displaced by Cree/Seoul lights

 

[Deuterium]

I would like to get a battery powered book light, one that would clip on the book and minimize disturbing others in the room. I have never owned one before and therefore I am not sure what to look for in features. Any help you could provide would be appreciated.

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by jlo mein /img/forum/go_quote.gif !!!! Wow that's 150 UK Pounds! Quite the piece in such a small package. I've also been impressed with the Surefire M6, but don't think I could pull the trigger on a $300 light.

I see you pulled the trigger on the Raw NS. Did you get the Cree XR-E upgrade?

-Ed

 

[Jahn]

honestly, i get more use out of my eveready flourescent camping lantern than i do my CPF-modded K2 LED installed 3D-cell beastie. i need the lantern to just pop on and light up the whole crawlspace behind the stairs. with the handheld, its beam is too focused, so it doesn't spread enough ambient light to give a dim look at everything - and i can't hold that heavy flashlight when i'm moving things around back there even if i do need a more targeted beam.

Lanterns for the Win!

 

[warpdriver]

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Originally Posted by Jahn /img/forum/go_quote.gif honestly, i get more use out of my eveready flourescent camping lantern than i do my CPF-modded K2 LED installed 3D-cell beastie. i need the lantern to just pop on and light up the whole crawlspace behind the stairs. with the handheld, its beam is too focused, so it doesn't spread enough ambient light to give a dim look at everything - and i can't hold that heavy flashlight when i'm moving things around back there even if i do need a more targeted beam. Lanterns for the Win!

I think headlights are far underrated. For camping, and general use, it's by far the invaluable in day to day usage for me. From everything to hooking up wires behind the computer (focussed toward the nook-and-crannies), to walking around in the woods, from long hikes, to doing on the job duties....having frees hands is invaluable. With a good light like the Petzl TACTIKKA XP could replace most of my personal lighting needs.

By of course, I'd still need a discrete handheld light source, so a small EDC light like an Orb would be still very valuable.

But as I said, flashlight collecting is also for the gadget factor. I have several lights that I bought because of the WOW factor. I don't really need anything beyond something like a Fenix L1DCE

 

[Jahn]

that petzl...man, my wife would laugh me out of another hobby if i dared bring it home. so cruel.

 

[warpdriver]

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Originally Posted by Jahn /img/forum/go_quote.gif that petzl...man, my wife would laugh me out of another hobby if i dared bring it home. so cruel.

Yeah, that's is the main drawback.

Something like the Zipka is completely discrete though (to carry and to use) compared to other headlamps. It's almost always in my pocket or carrybag.

Carrying a lantern around is not exactly a EDC'able

 

[Jahn]

someone should market a headlamp that can clip right to the brim of a baseball cap. hey, it worked for flipup shades on glasses and rollerblades in sneakers, so why not headlamps?

 

[warpdriver]

I dunno, I don't wear a cap often. I'd prefer the retractable mechanism of the Zipka. Stays firmly on your head without the bulk. I use it on the plane even to read (bothers my wife less when she wants to sleep). It's no worse looking than wearing a HD25-1 in public

 

[Jahn]

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Originally Posted by warpdriver /img/forum/go_quote.gif I dunno, I don't wear a cap often. I'd prefer the retractable mechanism of the Zipka. Stays firmly on your head without the bulk. I use it on the plane even to read (bothers my wife less when she wants to sleep). It's no worse looking than wearing a HD25-1 in public

ah i see, just a button on the back, lamp in the front, invisible cords on the side. that's not too bad actually.

 

[Edwood]

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Originally Posted by Jahn /img/forum/go_quote.gif someone should market a headlamp that can clip right to the brim of a baseball cap. hey, it worked for flipup shades on glasses and rollerblades in sneakers, so why not headlamps?

Ball cap clip on lights do exist, they aren't very bright though.

I have the Princeton Tech EOS. I like it a lot. I think I will mod it with a Cree XR-E emitter which will up the brightness, especially the flood/spill part of the light.

-Ed

 

[trains are bad]

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Originally Posted by Jahn /img/forum/go_quote.gif someone should market a headlamp that can clip right to the brim of a baseball cap. hey, it worked for flipup shades on glasses and rollerblades in sneakers, so why not headlamps?

You can clip a surefire E1E or possibly E2e to the brim of a hat.

 

[Graphicism]

...After spending 20 minutes on the flashlight forum I've already shelled out over $80!