Flashlights?

Fenix P2D Premium 100(1 CR123A) or L2D Premium 100(2 AA). (Same output on both.) The price for either is well worth it.

I carry a P2D daily and like it because of the high output option.(180 Lumens. I have to go between buildings once a night and I want to be able to blind someone one if I have to.) The 180 Lumens is brighter than the old Maglights and produce, to me, about the same range as the C-D cell Maglights in a much much smaller package.

Like others have said Fenix-store or 4Sevens, both run by the same guy, is the best place to get them.
 
I'm EDCing a Fenix PD20 (updated version of the P2D). It's a VERY nice daily carry flashlight. Large enough to be fully usable, but small enough to be unobtrusive on your belt. Also surprisingly bright!

Next time I go camping, though, I'll be carrying my PD30 for the extra battery slot and extended run time, and a TK11 for distance throw.

The TK11 puts out 60 lumens for 11 hours, or 225 lumens for about an hour and 20 minutes. 60 lumens can be PLENTY bright with the right reflector to throw it. I tested the TK11 out tonight in a darkened field, and I have no doubt about fenix's claim that it can throw a beam more than two football fields.

The PD30 has six modes: 9 lumens for close work, with 65 hours of runtime. 70 lumens for around-camp with an 8 hour runtime, and 117 lumens for 4 hours. It also has an SOS morse code mode, and a 220 lumen Turbo mode for an hour and a half.


Really, you could get by just fine carrying something like the PD30 with a few spare sets of batteries.
 
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I recently purchased a Fenix LD10, uses a single AA, more than enough power levels, strobe and SOS as well. I love this light:) Feels like 10X more power than my old 3 cell mag lites and fits in my pocket like a favorite knife.
 
I like LED's; have several and use them frequently. For "home" lighting, I really like Surefires...the 6V versions are the best for longer run times. I highly recommend you use lithium cells for whatever you choose as they last much longer.

I have a Surefire L2 on the nightstand; also have a Zebra headlight as well.

I keep a modified Gladius Night-Ops on my IBA.

There's an ARC LED in my Leatherman pouch for work; plus I EDC a Novatac 120 LED when in uniform.

When bumming around in civilian attire, I always throw on a small Fenix P1D in the pocket or on the belt.

There's something to be said about maximum lumens and output, but outside of searching the outside of your house for strange noises, I like LED's with lower levels of output for the majority of tasks. The problem with most Surefire's is the one-level (maximum) output (they now have some better models with output options). I like the option to use minimum light when searching in the ruck/pack or inside a vehicle; however, I still like the option for max output when searching or signalling.

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I was looking for a pocketable flashlight for myself for Christmas. Upon Fiddlebacks recommendations, I looked at Fenix, Jetbeam, EagleTac, Olight and Nitecore.

I decided to go with the EagleTac P10C2. There is nothing fancy about this one. No adjustable output, just low and high. What I loved about it is it puts out 295 Lumens! Since power was my main priority, I went with this guy. I think the Olight Warrior will do 250Lm but it is more expensive and twice as large (120g compared to 75g).

I do like this EagleTac and for the price, I would highly recommend. BTW, I bought my Dad a Jetbeam III I.B.S so I can play around with it. It was 2nd on my list. After delving into the light world, I quickly relized I will require more than 1.:D
 
I'm not a flashlight junkie, but here's what I have...

Attached to every SAK I have a MagLite Solitaire (one AAA battery). They are color-coded (the red SAKs have a red Solitaire, the blue ones have a blue Solitaire, etc.) and have an okay run time for $5.

In my car I have a MagLite two AA that has the LED conversion.

On my nightstand I have a cheapo Garrity with 9 LEDs and is powered by three AAA batteries.

My rear-view mirror and bags all have a County Comm SO-LED attached.

My medical bag has an Energizer penlight that runs on two AAAs.

My keychain has a red Photon Microlight 2 attached.

My big gear bag has a military issue angle-head flashlight that runs on two D batteries and has four color filters.

My normal day backpack has a red MagLite two AA flashlight, no LEDs.
 
L1D for me:

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Olight M20 (have one, it's great)
Any Eagletac P or T series (don't have one, but want)
Jetbeam Jet III Military (a little bigger than the Olight, but very high quality)
For a single cell, bumming around light, I carry a single mode Romisen (RC-N3). Can't beat 200 lumens for $20.
 
Got 2 Surefire G2's,with spares holder for when I need light "right now". maglite 3/AAA LED for backup. I would like to get a Surefire LED, but there is always some new knife that gets in the way.
 
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Attached to every SAK I have a MagLite Solitaire (one AAA battery). They are color-coded (the red SAKs have a red Solitaire, the blue ones have a blue Solitaire, etc.) and have an okay run time for $5.
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You know, I dont think they get enough gratitude, they are handy little lights, I use one alot when working on computers, or keeping the nefiw occupid:D
 
Im a Mag lite guy all the way. I have a small AAA mag around my neck on a chain all the time. I have a AA mini mag in my truck and a Full size mag beside my bed. I love the mag lights.
 
I only own a few lights, but I have them because they work well for various reasons. Camping and hiking I use a new Eos headlamp, a Surefire E1B clipped to the pocket, and a Fenix E01 on a necklace for backup. The E01 runs forever on a AAA, which can be scavenged from the Eos if necessary. The E1B has a tight strong beam that works well at 200', and is independent of the headlamp. If someone else is going, or we are staying in a cabin, they take a Fenix P3D, soon to have a diffuser. Batteries exchange between it and the Surefire, and it runs 66 hrs on low, so it can be left on all night without running the batteries down.

For work and everyday use, I use the Nitecore D10 on Eneloop rechargeables, as well as the Eos, which are on rechargeables also. The Nitecore has decent brightness, lasts a long time on a battery, and can tailstand. It is also quite small for what it is.

+1 on the rechargeable spotlight. Also, for a handheld light, search CPF for a 2C mag mod that uses 3 123 batts. That turns the little light into a 6 cell, and the mod costs next to nothing to do.
 
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