I wanna see some EDC and Wilderness lights!

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Hey guys, I was hoping that a load of people would show up and show some photos of the lights that they prefer for woods loafing and EDC. Also, I would like hear why you choose them, if you have some beam shots, that would be cool too.

Here are some of the old Fenix TK10 I had, go stolen, and Im in the search for a new one, and all the inputs would be greatly appreciated.

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A fence about 150 meters away with the Tk10.
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I've got a review of the Browning Tactical Hunter coming to woodsmonkey on wednesday, it's a really neat little light. Very small, rugged, solid belt clip, and quite bright.

I've got pics on another computer, I'll post them tomorrow.

I also really like my little 1-watt rayovac surefire knockoff though, very handy.
 
perfect timing!

got no beam shots yet....

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I highly recommend the SF E1L Outdoorsman. nice low with LONG runtime, nice high for the trails with a fairly good runtime. Uses ONE CR123 battery, and it does'nt eat them up like other SF lights. Also the G2Z-L Nitrolon is a kickarse light. LONG runtime 11 hours (3 hours full output 80 lumens). Tough construction, nice cigar grip, and comes with a lanyard.
 
I might know a place where you can get a replacement for that Fenix. I hear they even have a special discount for BF.

I'll have to line up the lights I actually own myself and are not a part of the store. I have a couple of interesting ones in there.
 
Nice stuff knifenut, how do you like the E2DL? I hear it really kicks out some serious light.
 
No pics of my lights but my main use lights (from the many) are-
Fenix L1d for edc, or just for day-hikes.
- It is nice and light and is more than bright enough. Plus it accepts cheap easily available batts- AA

Either a Fenix P3D Q5 or a Surefire G2L.
- These are for longer trips or new areas. Bit more sturdy and more throw.
I don't know if its me or not but the rated 80lumens on the Surefire seems much brighter than the Fenix equivalent. I was told this is because Fenix uses calculated lumens, so things like scatter or reflection isn't accounted for. Whereas Surefires are actually measured.

As for headlamps, I've only got Petzl's, because that's what I have available locally. If going lightweight its either the Tactikka or E-lite. If I plan to use it more its the Tactikka XP.
 
Ah, lights! :D Yet another hobby for which I wish I had more money and time.

For woodsbumming I used to (and still could!) get along fine with my 2AA LED maglite, great basic light for the price. I have since upgraded to a Fenix Q5 L2D for my designated hiking light, it is always in a sheath on my daypack. I do still use the 2AA maglite on occasion though :) On my nightstand I have a Surefire G2 LED, and in the living room I have a 4D Maglite.

I also have small lights sprinkled around my hiking gear and EDC/around the house stuff. I have Fenix E01s on my keychains and in my PSKs, $1 LEDs from county comm floating around, some cheap $1.50 supposedly solar powered LEDs from China on my daypack strap and on a few other things, and Nite Ize Spotlit LED carabiner LED lights from county comm that are great as markers for people and gear at night (blink and steady modes).

I went with the Fenix Q5 L2D as my primary outdoors light for several reasons:
-Multi-mode and regulated output (constant 180 lumens for 2.4 hours on Turbo and constant 12 lumens for 55 hours on lowest, with various other levels and settings in-between. I actually think the SOS and strobe are nice extra features to have on an outdoor light.)
-Waterproof up to at least 2 meters for 30 minutes or something like that
-2 AA batteries (I pack extras with me, but nice to be able to use batteries I can find at the corner store)
-Reputation and the experience of others
-Price (Wish I held out for the LD20 though!)
-It's a clicky
-Unobtrusive and lightweight

I don't have any pics of most of my lights though, sorry:o You can see some beam shot comparisons of the Surefire G2 LED, Maglite 2AA LED, and Maglite 4D in addition to some pics of the Spotlit carabiner LEDs here. (Those are the ones I did for you Fonly :))


I do need to pick up a good EDC light though, since all I carry is a Fenix E01 on my keychain and little gerber light in my backpack. I've had my eye on the Surefire E2D LED Defender, Fenix TK11, or Fenix TA30. The TA30 looks like it'd make a good hiking light as well (9 lumens for 115 hours at lowest, and 225 for 3.5 hours at highest):thumbup:

ETA:
I know next to nothing about headlamps, but am planning on researching them and trying one out this year.
 
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Yeap, Storl is sending my Fenix TK40 today:D I have to say that the Zebra LED's are by far my most used hiking/camping light...I absolutely love them (both the CR123 and AA versions).

I need to get some new pictures, but my duty EDC is a Novatac Mil, and off-duty, when I'm just running around town, I like the Fenix P1D. The P1D is very simple, small and robust.

I have an upgraded LED in my Gladius...stays on my IOTV.

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These are my most used lights...

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Zebralight H-30, Surefire (Milky-modded) L1, McLuxIII-PD, Photons Int. CR2 Ion, Arc AAA (Miller-modded with Lux I)

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Man, you guys are scared of the dark!!:D

I like the Photon Freedom Micro with the covert hood...I carry a white and a blue.

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Im a light nerd as well as a knife knut to :o. Theres aother double handful or so hiding out in a drawer somewhere but here are my go to lights.

The Surefire E2E is for defensive applications. The L2D is a phenomenal general purpose light. The LOD CE and Photon get traded around the EDC role and the Tikka plus is my main (if not only) outdoors/anything to do with needing both hands light.

I would say the headlamp is the most useful of the bunch (other than maybe the keyring ones just because there always with me);) It lives in my truck and gets used at work alot. I cant believe I ever tried to do anything with a mini mag stuck in my teeth.:D I want to try a zebralight headlamp (the AA one) but gotta wait till I can scrap up the $$$

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Im lovin this thread!!
 
Had these for about a year now, they are perfect for my needs. Sometimes when backpacking I will bring a small Princeton Tec light as well.
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A Petzel headlamp and a small LED Gerber for travel, hiking, et cetera. For around the house, a big old Maglite.
Plus the Solitaire on my keyring.
 
Hmm I alwaysa say a headlight is the most useful thing, for cooking, reading, running and wandering, hands free is just so useful, however ever since getting a Novatac 120P I now never leave home without it.
very small size factor and it will run for literally weeks on a single CR123 if you crank down the lumens, and in the pitch black of the wilderness you do not need much (IMO) to see by, plus at the press of a button you can have a whopping 120 (real) lumens, although this does chew the battery quickly.
You can programe it to 4 different light levels, plus sos, strobe, locater flash etc etc.
Damn fine light...but I still find a headlight useful too.
 
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I run the L6 head on the m6 body for killer runtime,great pack light. A civi Kroma is the edc and fenix P1 on the keys.
 
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I have come out of the security industry ( now a home dad and knife guy at a small camping shop)
So at last count 9! Maglites
4d-cell Ungraded to LED in car
3d-cell " " " in pantry
4x 2aa Three converted to Niteize led Two white One red.
3 solitares they are now technology wise next to useless.
SF G2led in edc bag
SF G2 P61 bed stand
Petzl Tikka Plus nightstand
2X Petzle E-lites one night stand ( red led to check one the Heir during the night)
Small ledlenser permanetly in EDC satchle bag.
Inova and Princeton tech Coin lights ( the really little ones) stashed all over the place including one inova with a Fox 40 attached to a fire steel in the loop on my BRKT Aurora.
Just out of interest I have a traser Kit marker one on each set of car keys, One on the night stand E-lite.
http://www.ledsales.com.au/cart.php?target=product&product_id=314&category_id=29
Only time I have reached for a Maglite in the last 7yrs was when a Neighbour rang to tell me he saw figures moving around another neighbours house and he had spoken to her as he was finishing at the supermarket and she was starting. But the 4-cell Maglite wasn't only for it's light output.
Carl
 
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