LED lenser torches

[SIRGALANT]

g`day mates

i was looking into torches , i was going to go a surefire (something like a 6p) but then i heard some bad things about them . some stuff i heard ; globe blows after 45 minutes of continuous use , batteries don`t last long. so i instead bought an LED lenser torch that runs on 3 AAA batteries , and had 1 green LED and 5 white leds . i also purchased an LED lenser torch with one single LED and tailcap operation . it also has a knurled grip and looks cool to boot . i bought an aftermaket pouch for it , and its now my EDC . does anyone else use this brand? anyone else EDC a torch? i EDC it on my belt even in the day , and i also have a mini manix CE clipped inside my right front pocket. i asked this here as torches have many survival uses , including urban survival . i aslo bought my missus the LED lenser quatro , this has 1 green LED , 1 blue LED , 1 red LED and 3 white LEDS . ( she saw my torches and had to have one of her own , so i suggested the quatro , she agreed so i bought it for her) i also have a small LED lenser torch on my keys , and one in my glovebox . i also like the fact that my missus is equipped with a knife and a torch , makes her feel safer as she rides to work by herself at 4a.m sometimes.

 

[shotgunner11]

Hey Sir,

I've never used that brand but I do have a few surefires (G3, E2E) and I must say, I was unimpressed with the longeveity of the bulbs and batts.
They are great lights, built like tanks, even the Nitrolon versions, but I've taken to carrying cheaper lights for EDC. and leave the surefires with my BOB and my weapons for things that go bump in the night.

 

[NoFair]

I'd look into Fenix lights. Led lenser has a bad reputation for not being waterproof and having bad switches and electronics.

If you are interested check out candlepowerforums.com.

dealextreme.com also sell some decent lights at very low prices.

Most Surefires are made for military and law enforcement and aren't that suitable for camping use.

Sverre

 

[Salamander42]

does anyone else use this brand? anyone else EDC a torch?

No, and yes, respectively. I carry a Mag Lite mini on my belt and a solitare on my carabiner key chain. I got a retrofit kit from Nite Ize for the mini so it's now a 3 LED torch with a tail-cap switch. I find it handy to have a torch handy all the time. It gets pretty dark in the warehouse I work in if there's a power outage, and it can be handy even when the lights are on to see into the bottom of large cartons or in corners behind pallets.

 

[DaleW]

I EDC a Streamlight Tasklight 2AA LED model in my commuter bag and a County Comm LED microlight on my keychain. The Streamlight has high/low and stobe functions.

For wilderness use, I have a Princeton Tec Pilot on my backpack shoulder strap, an Inova microlight on my PSK lanyard, and I use LED headlamps for most of my wilderness lighting. Princeton Tec, Petzl, and Black Diamond make good ones. One little oddball is a Atom Cyclops, that uses a couple CR2016 battieries and weighs about an ounce. It's not an impressive light, but it is small, compact, and cheap. I carry one in my day hiking PSK. For multi-day trips, I use a Black Diamond Nightray.

I have a Gerber Infinity Ultra that I got a while back and I haven't worked it into my kits or EDC yet. I like single battery lights as you can carry a couple spares and have an idea where you are on battery life. I got a CMG red LED flashlight at a garage sale the other day. This is the predecessor to the Gerber Infinity. It doesn't pour out the light, but would make a good night-time map reader or tent light. My first LED headlamp was a Gerber Tracer and I still like that lamp a lot. It uses one AAA cell and has two LED's. It is very small and light and has a usable beam pattern. It's a good camp and tent light and great for a small PSK.

The County Comm LED lights are so small and cheap ($1.00-$1.50) that there is no reason not to have them peppered all through your gear-- PSK, keychain, glovebox, tool box, etc, etc. Carry a whole spare light rather than batteries.

 

[ras]

I bought one of the new Fenix lights, it had lots of output options running from a low setting to a really high setting and it ran on 2xAA batteries (lithium, alkaline or NiMH). Nice light, I'm sure the circuitry is first rate as is the Cree LED, but the aluminum tube does not fill me with confidence for the longhaul, it feels like it's lightly constructed. Time will tell.