I really like that fenix L2D Cree, but everyone seems to have it for the same price, lighthound, fenix store, etc; anybody know of a good place or another recommendation/suggestion?

I like the 2 AA's and I'm looking for light weight and durability, (camping, hiking, outdoor stuff). For now I'd like to keep it around or under 50 bucks, later I'll get up there! thnx all <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I'd always go for a headtorch over a handheld....lot better for hiking and around the campsite !!!

I have a couple of Petzl models, a Black diamond model and a Princeton Tec !!!

I do have a good headtorch that I got from a convention, it is really nice.

For hiking you can not beat the single cell AAA maglite's. I find that anything brighter destroys my nightvision. It was also the lightest & smallest flashlight I could find that is somewhat durable. Then again, I cut the handle off my tooth brush to go hiking to save weight and size. If I am base camping and not hiking it is a 6 cell maglite and a surefire Z2 combat light. Lights are like knives. You need many specialized ones for different jobs.

after my surefire E2D my faverite light is my Mini-maglight (2 X AA) with the nite-ize LED conversion kit.


here is one you could proably find a better price somewere.
http://www.pocketlights.com/nite_ize_combo_upgrade_kit.asp

My dad has the fenix L1D Cree it is a super little light wat cool but $70+

I would recomend the Fenix. I have the P3D CE and it's awesome and very bright! Fenix makes some really nice lights.

I have used a lot of flashlights (torches) in the course of my work but for value for money and durability I can't beat the maglite with the niteize conversion.I am reluctant to pay out for something that I can drop break or loose as easily as a torch
Happy Hunting

Have you checked eBay and Froogle?


Yeah, they’re nice except for summer, when you get a face full of bugs. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />


I wish they’d make one with an LED. A similar size light with longer battery life is the Dorcy 1xAAA. A better quality option is the Arc-AAA.



If you guys haven’t checked it out, I HIGHLY recommend the Maglite 2xAA 3 watt LED light. I too first bought the Nite Ize conversion and thought it was great, until I got the 3 watt LED Maglite. It completely blows the Nite Ize away! I don’t even use my Nite Ize one any more. The 3 watt will run 4+ hours with rechargable Nimh batteries. I carry mine every day, and it’s the best LED light I’ve ever used. The light is very white, with no bluish color like some “white” LEDs.

Best I could find on the Fenix was $53.50. Try the ebay suggestion. You might find one used.

the size and weight also make it a very nice package!

Cheers Mate
As usual you are a great source of info and help.I will see if I can find this 3 watt maglite and more importantly how much it costs I break/lose to many torches at work to spend a lot of my hard earned

I just found out if your a CPF member you get 2% off lighthound and 8% off fenix store! course it's more at the fenix store! but that helps some <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />