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 Trilby
 
Location: Aiken, SC
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 100 on 12/28/2007 4:52 PM >
|  | | | I use one of these:
Streamlight Stinger, it's not the LED version, but it's still bright as hell, and it's not bulky like a Maglite.
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nafangosauce
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<Reply # 101 on 12/30/2007 11:48 PM >
| | | | i use a Surefire G2, with the upgraded P61 bulb (120 lumen output) and i LOVE it.
would never do any UE without it. I usually carry that along with a standard minimag.
Sometimes ill swap out the P61 bulb in my surefire for the P60 bulb, so as to not attract as much attention and to increase battery life.
Im thinking about getting the LED version of the bulb for my surefire ($35, 80 lumens, way longer battery life) but dont really have the money to spare right now.
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LunarLumen
 
Location: Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
What Are You Looking At?
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 102 on 1/8/2008 3:08 PM >
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Hi Bander87
I finally got my Arc AAA Premium flashlight this morning. I like the very small size, and it fits well in my jacket nestled snugly next to my Fisher Space Pen. They seem to be two pees in a pod d/t them looking similar in appearance. I was a little disappointed regarding the light/lumen output. It's comparable to the tiny LED lights (i.e.- the UER keychain light sold here at the UER Swag section for $5.00) that are now common. It's a good thing you got yours as a gift from a friend, since you did not have to shovel out any money for it. At $49.55 (includes shipping), it is not worth the price to purchase.
I'm going hunting for mysteries. Where's my flashlight?
Don't Like Clowns who Vandalize, B&E, and Steal from Sites.
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tribeachpunk
     
Location: Halifax, NS
Gender: Male
| |  | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 103 on 1/8/2008 3:15 PM >
| | | | I'm considering building my own light. I have an 8-LED cluster that is powered by two 'C' batteries. The plan is to build them into a secure tube. Two 'C' batteries aren't very long when put end to end, so I'm hoping to include storage space in the light. Picture a maglight that takes 4 D batteries, it'll be that big, but most of the space is storage. Any thoughts or tips? 
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LunarLumen
Location: Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
What Are You Looking At?
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 104 on 1/8/2008 3:22 PM >
| | | | Posted by nafangosauce
i use a Surefire G2, with the upgraded P61 bulb (120 lumen output) and i LOVE it.
would never do any UE without it. I usually carry that along with a standard minimag.
Sometimes ill swap out the P61 bulb in my surefire for the P60 bulb, so as to not attract as much attention and to increase battery life.
Im thinking about getting the LED version of the bulb for my surefire ($35, 80 lumens, way longer battery life) but dont really have the money to spare right now.
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That's an excellent idea interchanging the P60 with the P61 bulb at intervals to extend the life of the more costly and precious P61. It never crossed my mind to do that. One thing I do with my SureFire flashlights is to use the tactical switch to just press in brief pulses as needed instead of just turning the tailcap to the "on" position. It extends the life of the bulb and batteries extensively. Also, if you can afford it in the future, try picking up a SureFire G3. It uses P90 and P91 bulbs, which are even brighter than the P60 series.
I gave my dad the LED version of the G2. It's good, but does not throw the light as far as the incandescent regular bulbs (P60 and P61) do. The light is "whiter", but there is a loss in distance/throw. I seem to prefer distance for most of my UE exploring.
I'm going hunting for mysteries. Where's my flashlight?
Don't Like Clowns who Vandalize, B&E, and Steal from Sites.
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bonnie&clyde
Location: 510 & 415
Cleverly disguised as responsible adults
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 105 on 1/9/2008 4:15 AM >
| | | | Posted by tribeachpunk
I'm considering building my own light. I have an 8-LED cluster that is powered by two 'C' batteries. The plan is to build them into a secure tube. Two 'C' batteries. Any thoughts or tips?
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Seems like a waste of time to me. There are so many great lights out there. You can always buy & return untill you find the perfect light. Unless it is for shits n giggles? But thats just my opinion.
The question is not when are we gonna stop, It's who's gonna stop us?
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CGII
Location: new york city
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 106 on 1/10/2008 4:16 PM >
| | | | I don't really care so long as it gives light and doesn't break. I just use a maglight because it can double as a club should the going get rough...
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tribeachpunk
Location: Halifax, NS
Gender: Male
| | | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 107 on 1/10/2008 5:17 PM >
| | | | Posted by bonnie&clyde
Seems like a waste of time to me. There are so many great lights out there. You can always buy & return untill you find the perfect light. Unless it is for shits n giggles? But thats just my opinion.
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I should have mentioned that it is totally for shits & giggles. lol
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bonnie&clyde
Location: 510 & 415
Cleverly disguised as responsible adults
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 108 on 1/12/2008 5:47 PM >
| | | | Posted by tribeachpunk
I should have mentioned that it is totally for shits & giggles. lol
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Then shit & giggle your self stupid. Lol
[last edit 1/12/2008 7:37 PM by bonnie&clyde - edited 1 times]
The question is not when are we gonna stop, It's who's gonna stop us?
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tanpantsman
Location: Conifer, CO
Gender: Male
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 109 on 1/18/2008 6:15 PM >
| | | | Just my $0.02, I use a cheap energizer headlamp I got at wal-mart for about $15 or so. It has 2 spot (for distance) leds, 2 flood leds, and 2 red leds, and can do any of the above alone, or do all the white leds together, and gets at least 25 hour burn time (minimum), per the package, to 75 for red leds, I love it, and it was cheap. Only issue is it seems to shine in your eyes a tad if you point it down, so i put about 1 cm piece of duct tape on the bottom as a shield, and it works great, especially considering the price.
I've also been using a coast led lenser, single bulb. love that thing, it's super bright and quite small, and has a wrist strap. got it at Costco for like $25, but that was a year ago.
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pezking4
Location: Raleigh, NC
Gender: Male
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 110 on 1/18/2008 6:29 PM >
| | | | I got something like this for Christmas
Never needs batteries or bulbs. Has 5 LEDs that last around 30 minutes after turning the built in crank for a minute. It also comes with adapters for all types of cell phones. 3 minutes of cranking will charge a cell phone enough to make an emergency call lasting 5-10 minutes. And its no bigger than my wallet.
Certainly not my main flashlight, but its great for emergency.
I become capability. I become the horror. What we know we can become only in our heart of darkness. It's my gift. It's my curse. |
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Pravus
Location: Chicago Area
Gender: Male
Now the two key words for tonight - "caution" and "flammable"...
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<Reply # 111 on 1/22/2008 12:46 PM >
| | | | Just wondering, Does anyone know a headlamp that is of good quality that has both white and red modes? (either multiple LEDs or built in filters)
I was lookin at the Princeton Tec EOS Tactical, but was wondering if other people know other ones that may be better then it, or just alternatives to think about..
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THWN2
Location: MIDWEST CHICAGO NW SUBURBS
Gender: Male
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 112 on 1/23/2008 3:28 AM >
| | | | I just got a surefire 6p led 9p w surefire p60l drop in a used 6p with a cheep ebay led drop in. I also got an m35 red filter. i really like these lites im going to attach a lanyard to my belt cant afford to loos them.
From what i see CANDLE POWER FORUMS doesnt like us very much.They also have a bunch of surefire knockoffs fore a little cheeper im not sure that i would trust them switches & cheep leds. I would suggest carrying a good quality lite as a backup. Any lite that takes a P 60 style bulb would accept a surefire P60 L drop in. Check out the surefire lights you can get them cheeper on ebay.
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atmdenfer
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Gender: Male
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 113 on 2/4/2008 1:05 AM >
| | | | I used to use the Tikka Plus, until I splurged a bit, now I'm using the 14 LED Petzl Duo, thats in addition to Mini Maglites on my belt. As far as I'm concerned you can't beat hands free lighting, but then my main experience is in natural caves, where a headlight is essential. At 35 USD the Tikka Plus is an excellent investment, good light, great on batteries, and hands free.
Whether you take a doughnut hole as a blank space or as an entity unto itself is a purely metaphysical question and does not affect the taste of the doughnut one bit. --Haruki Murakami |
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metawaffle
King of Puns
Location: Brisbane!
Gender: Male
Purveyor of Fine Lampshades
| | | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 114 on 2/17/2008 2:20 PM >
| | | | Posted by pezking4
I got something like this for Christmas
http://www.smartho...ges/92071_nbig.jpg
Never needs batteries or bulbs. Has 5 LEDs that last around 30 minutes after turning the built in crank for a minute. It also comes with adapters for all types of cell phones. 3 minutes of cranking will charge a cell phone enough to make an emergency call lasting 5-10 minutes. And its no bigger than my wallet.
Certainly not my main flashlight, but its great for emergency.
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I have one of these sorts of things tucked away in my camera bag in case the other two or three battery-powered torches die. Question, though - does anyone make a headlamp equivalent?
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TheGreatShakesby
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Gender: Male
| | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 115 on 2/18/2008 7:34 AM >
| | | | Posted by pezking4
I got something like this for Christmas
http://www.smartho...ges/92071_nbig.jpg
Never needs batteries or bulbs. Has 5 LEDs that last around 30 minutes after turning the built in crank for a minute. It also comes with adapters for all types of cell phones. 3 minutes of cranking will charge a cell phone enough to make an emergency call lasting 5-10 minutes. And its no bigger than my wallet.
Certainly not my main flashlight, but its great for emergency.
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Oooh! That sounds terribly handy. Do you have a link for the actual product, pezking? I can't seem to find it on that smarthome website.
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metawaffle
King of Puns
Location: Brisbane!
Gender: Male
Purveyor of Fine Lampshades
| | | Re: Flashlight
<Reply # 116 on 2/19/2008 7:55 AM >
| | | | | Posted by TheGreatShakesbyOooh! That sounds terribly handy. Do you have a link for the actual product, pezking? I can't seem to find it on that smarthome website. |
I did a quick ebay search and found that model, along with many variations on the theme. No headlamp ones, though. Perhaps one integrated into a propeller hat would work - then I could spin the propeller, charge the lamp, and look cool at the same time.
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ngamer007
Location: Upstate NY
Gender: Male
Time for some thrilling heroics.
| | Looking for a new torch.
<Reply # 117 on 3/3/2008 3:20 AM >
| | | | I've got a whole bunch of lights, most of them nice too, but I'm looking for yet another, and wondering if I can get some recommendations.
Looks for one that:
1) Comes with a red filter that screws/clips on
2) Powered by AA or AAA batteries
3) Tactical aluminum (or similar) design
4) Nylon belt pouch or some kind of clip preferred but not required
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Air
Location: Canada
| | Re: Looking for a new torch.
<Reply # 118 on 3/3/2008 3:30 AM >
| | | | Posted by ngamer007
I've got a whole bunch of lights, most of them nice too, but I'm looking for yet another, and wondering if I can get some recommendations.
Looks for one that:
1) Comes with a red filter that screws/clips on
2) Powered by AA or AAA batteries
3) Tactical aluminum (or similar) design
4) Nylon belt pouch or some kind of clip preferred but not required
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get a cheap mag lite aa and wear it around your neck like I do with a lanyard. When you drop it, lose it or break it your only out $15. As for filters cut a piece of gel out and slap it in there, very few flash lights come with these as attachments and if they do you can rarely get replacements.
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insainly sound
Location: Bay Area, CA
Gender: Female
How'd we get here, and how are we getting out of here?!
| | | Re: Looking for a new torch.
<Reply # 119 on 3/3/2008 3:35 AM >
| | | | I got a light that has red and green gels for a single LED torch. My advice, go to your local Walmart, Target, K-Mart, Wherevermart, and just look at their lights, you might be surprised what you will find.
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