CMG Infinity LED Light, opinions?

swami_p · Apr 10, 2005

I had seen the CMG Infinity LED Light and was wondering what others thought on this LED light?

cardimon · Apr 11, 2005

I have one and I like it. Does what it's supposed to do.

Bear · Apr 11, 2005

I don't think CMG exists anymore as a company, but the Gerber version of the CMG Infinity Task light is just fine. A good all-round choice for illumination in a bomb-proof case.

Bear

cardimon · Apr 11, 2005

Bear said:
I don't think CMG exists anymore as a company, but the Gerber version of the CMG Infinity Task light is just fine. A good all-round choice for illumination in a bomb-proof case.

Bear

No, it doesn't. Gerber bought them out. I like the Gerber version, but I don't like the combination of red, blue, green, and white LEDs all in one light.

eda-koppo · Apr 11, 2005

cardimon said:
No, it doesn't. Gerber bought them out. I like the Gerber version, but I don't like the combination of red, blue, green, and white LEDs all in one light.

The Infinity does exist as a single color light: http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/cmg_task_light_ultra.htm

Difference is it's now a tailcap switch, same as the much bulkier Recon to which you refer. I prefer the old version as more bombproof.

cardimon · Apr 11, 2005

eda-koppo said:
The Infinity does exist as a single color light: http://www.tadgear.com/x-treme gear/flashlights main/cmg_task_light_ultra.htm

Difference is it's now a tailcap switch, same as the much bulkier Recon to which you refer. I prefer the old version as more bombproof.

You're right. I stand happily corrected.

tknife · Apr 11, 2005

It's a good, tough light that does a great job of illuminating small spaces. The batteries seem to last forever too. Great backpacking light.

farmboy · Apr 11, 2005

I have one of the older CMG's and love it. Absolutely bulletproof, and it will suck that last bit of juice from a AA battery.

One thing to keep in mind, is that these things weren't intended to be spotlights. They were intended to be something that would give you enough illumination to see the way, and do it Timex reliable. The nice thing about that is the fact that if you flick them on in total darkness, they won't blind you, and that CAN be a disadvantage with the Surefires, et al.

Zip06 · Apr 11, 2005

I have three of the CMG's Infinitys. Two are the Government contract models called the Ultra and have a federal stock number. Great rugged light for lumination of small places. Its indestructible. There are brighter lights out there but for its intended use this is the one, as far as I am concerned.

thatmguy · Apr 11, 2005

I have several in kits, packs, and on my keychain. They are, as has been said, highly useful without blinding you.

I also bought them for my nephews in scouts. With a lithium battery, est. 100 hr burn time. This will enable them to have some "comfort" light for an extended period should they ever become lost.

And, best of all, bombproof..!!!!