Gerber Infinity Ultra LED Flashlight

Terry Newton said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00062APHU/104-8756850-0533551?v=glance&n=228013

Does anyone have a less expensive source for these lights?

Does anyone have personal experience with these lights?

Feel free to offer any alternatives since I am wide open at this point as to what I will be getting. Any price range would be acceptable.

Your thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
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I looked at the Gerber. Eneded up getting an Inova X1 for about $20 on ebay. Outstanding, AA, tight beam, super little light.

Dave
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I have an original CMG Infinity Ultra and I like it a lot, even though I don't usually carry it (EDC goes to HDS Ultimate 42). It's a really nice light; small, simple, VERY long battery life, and water resistant. Put a lithium AA battery in and it's a very good backup light.

From Amazon: "Indestructible superbright LED buld emits a blinding 30 foot beam"

Lol, I would not call the Infinity Ultra superbright and "blinding" :rolleyes: It will give enough light for many tasks and in the dark, it is pretty bright, but don't expect it to light up a building across the street.

Alternatives in this price range are limited, the Inova X1 is a pretty cool light but the old style had a very tight beam that wasn't very useful to me. The new X1 style uses a reflector so it should give a wider beam.

check Flashlightreviews.com for reviews on many lights including X1 and Infinity Ultra.

For something useful and easy to carry, I don't think you can go wrong with either the new style X1 or Infinity Ultra. Also, take a look at the Fenix flashlights (they are more expensive though).
 
i have the original ultra. its now in my BOB. GREAT runtime. one of the BEST emergency lights you can get. Bullet proof.

But for my EDC, i like more light than it gives....i use a fenix L1P.

if you prefer a twisty switch, go for the fenix Civictor.

for me, catastrophe lights and EDC lights have different requirements....so i have 2 different lights. (actually i have @ 15 lights :eek: )

also, in an emergency, 2 is 1 and 1 is none!!

stay away from CR123 based lights unless you are aware of their inherent dangers. they CAN explode.

Bill
 
I'd rather get the new Inova X1 than the CMG infinity ultra. The new Gerber one just doesn't feel as nice as the older CMG ones
 
I too have several of the original CMG versions.

With a AA-Li, over 70 hr runtime, and the solid body construction makes them pretty bullet-proof.

I outfitted my nephews kits with them for scout camping/hikes.

For the price, and as was said as a "catastrophe" light, I don't think you can beat them.

Check EPrey, the origianls show up occasionally at decent prices.
 
Output is comparable to the Ultra-G, only thing that really bothers me is the poor finish on the lights. Mine looked shabby after a week of carrying it in my pocket.

Other than the finish, it is a great EDC and BOB light when used with a lithium battery.
 
Terry, that looks like a good price for the Gerber, but I too prefer the Inova X1. An X5 is worth the price of 2 Gerbers IMO but then you are into 123A Lithiums (do not buy these locally for $5 each when you can get them for $1 online!). I like the Nuwai Q3 a lot for the money. It only burns one 123A at a time. I prefer it over the Fenix L1P though it is also very good for the money.
 
i had one and it was ok but that thing has been around awhile now and LED tech is greatly improved the fenix or the arc "AAA" are both a lot better than the gerber, if they are 2X or even 3X the cost imho they are worth it, i also like the inova better than the gerber, just not as much as i like the fenix or arc.
 
I currently have in my pocket, as I have had for years, a CMG Ininity. It's as bullet proof and dependable as anything you can carry, and while it won't throw a "blinding" beam, it's very capable of lighting the way in the dark.

But, I'm a Swiss Army kind of guy. It kinda depends on your demands and expectations. Reliability is not a real exciting "blow out your eyesockets" sort of thing, ya know?
 
farmboy said:
But, I'm a Swiss Army kind of guy. It kinda depends on your demands and expectations. Reliability is not a real exciting "blow out your eyesockets" sort of thing, ya know?
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imho they arent any more reliable than the fenix or inova, either.
 
I read one person's opinion on their own website and they really talked up the Infinity. One point they made was that it runs on a single AA, which is the most common battery around. Plus the fact that the light seems to use every bit of juice in a battery.

I have one, and yes, it's not blinding, and yes the LED is quite blue for a white light, but with the AA versatility, I thought it was worth it to try.

Yes, the finish gets scuffed pretty quickly. I also have a Arc AAA which I've started carrying on my keyring...finish still looks better that the Infinity.

I think it's good to have options though, and I've been happy with what I've used my Infinity for.

Go for it! You won't be sure if it will work for what you want it for unless you try it!
 
I have the fenix and the infinity ultra. Two separate lights for different purposes.

If you were stuck without power (for example) and needed light to get through a night or two, the infinity ultra would give you much more time with a modest amount of good, useful light.

The fenix is a much better option for tasks where more powerful light is going to be needed (at the expense of duration).

No reason not to have both and appreciate each for what it offers.
 
I EDC one, Actually I prefer it over the X1 due to run time and I never really need a concentrated beam. Its a little fat for a key chain, but not that bad, the 4 way switch is nice too.
 
I like the looks and function of the Inova 24/7, but I noticed it specifies "1 CR 123A (3V) replaceable lithium battery", suggesting no rechargeables. When I looked at Thomas Distributing website at rechargeable lithium CR 123A batteries, it mentioned not for use in Surefire flashlights. It didn't mention Inova, but it's enough to have me worried. Is there a particular reason why rechargeables would be no good?

I have another headband lamp that says "alkaline AAA only", but I used NiMH in them with great success, so I am not sure if I should believe the website.

I won't buy any device that doesn't allow rechargeables and requires replacement after pretty much every night hike.
 
My son and I went in Sports Authority on Monday and I looked at the lights they had.

They did not have the Gerber, but had many other selections.

I wound up getting an INOVA X5 LED with the multiple bulbs. This light runs off of 2 CR123 batteries, and the first two are supplied.

This light has the same lockout, momentary on, and full time on tail cap as my Z2, which I really like.

I wanted another Surefure since they are so bright, but was looking for more run time which led me to the LED's in the first place. Apparently the brighter Surefire's have not much better run time than the Z2 so I looked at these.

Koty used this light to read by for a couple of hours last night on the way home and it has yet to slow down. It never got hot like the Z2 does either.

While nowhere near as bright I believe this one will serve me well as an everyday use type light that is much easier on the batteries. If I need more tactical light I grab the Z2.

Also, I wanted something with AA power, but decided the CR123 is fairly common for me and my work, so what the heck. I just have to make sure I have spares.

I forgot to add the costs was about $33.00 out the door. They also have black.

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