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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: MonkeyBomb]
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02/15/11 08:55 AM
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I am more than satisfied with my Terralux Lightstar 220. It seems to almost be exactly what you are looking for. It has Cree RXE Q-4 LED. Takes two AA batteries. Has high/220 lumen and low/100 lumen.
The high setting seems to be about 200+ lumens and the low is more like 80 lumens. It is advertised as having a 6 hour burn time in low mode and 2 hour in high mode. After using mine daily for about two weeks, I'd say these numbers are about right. I haven't changed the batteries yet and it is still as bright as when I got it.
It is has a solid build, aircraft aluminum. Comes with a mediocre sheath and lanyard and a nice pocket clip. It is waterproof.
It performs as well as more expensive Surefires and Fenix lights, and the best part it is only $30.
Last edited by JarheadJournalist; 02/15/11 08:59 AM.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: SkunkHunter]
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02/15/11 09:03 AM
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FENIX LIGHTS! Yes, THAT is what I was trying to think of. Thanks YOTE! Leica, now where did THAT come from? I was talking to you about the new camera setup I am getting a few days ago and Leica lenses were discussed.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
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02/15/11 03:39 PM
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You're probably right JJ. Weird how some things stick in our minds. That Terralux sounds nice. May have to check that brand out myself.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: sumoj275]
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02/15/11 07:24 PM
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Have a couple of Surefire G2's that have served me well. I would like to find one that doesn't use batteries so fast. the LED heads make for much better battery life than the incan heads do. I just converted my 6P with a crenulated LED head. My batts had a nasty habit of dying while the light sat waiting to be used with the old head. So far the issue hasn't cropped up with the LED head. only about 40$ online
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: El CacaFuego]
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02/15/11 07:35 PM
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Have a couple of Surefire G2's that have served me well. I would like to find one that doesn't use batteries so fast. the LED heads make for much better battery life than the incan heads do. I just converted my 6P with a crenulated LED head. My batts had a nasty habit of dying while the light sat waiting to be used with the old head. So far the issue hasn't cropped up with the LED head. only about 40$ online I did the same with my Surefire, and it was definitely worth it.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
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02/15/11 07:37 PM
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Terralux and possibly other companies make LED upgrades for just about every Maglight too. Worth a look if you have some outdated Mags in the back of a drawer or bottom of a tool box collecting dust.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
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02/16/11 12:07 AM
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I have a Streamlight Scorpion, but I'm sure there are much better ones avialable now. At the time I got it, it was a step up from a Maglite.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: Horn Dog]
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02/16/11 12:46 AM
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I have an ITP a3eos, I love it. It's with me all the time in my front pocket. I use it more than any light I've ever owned, just because it's small enough to always be with me, yet still has decent light output. 3 modes High, Medium, and low. High is 80 lumen, pretty good for such a small package. This light also is the same as one of the Maratac's, not sure if it's the one you were interested in. You can get them for about $20 at Going Gear, plus you can get 10% off at GG if you get a Candlepower Forum coupon code. Pic of my EDC arsenal including the a3eos. ![[Linked Image from farm5.static.flickr.com]](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4078/5414035653_a486ea6047_z.jpg)
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: skorpyd]
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02/16/11 01:18 AM
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Good information.
Thank You, Gentlemen.
I'll do some looking and see what I can come up with.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: 87Burban]
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02/16/11 01:29 AM
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Wow that little Fenix L15 is impressive for such a tiny light. I need to get a couple of those.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
[Re: Horn Dog]
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02/16/11 09:06 AM
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I order three (they came in a $15 for three deal) Terralux Lightstar1s. They are rated at 50 lumens, run on a single AAA, two modes (high/low) and you can't beat the price. I'll let you know if they are a bargain when they get here.
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Re: Good EDC flashlight
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02/16/11 03:11 PM
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Skorpyd, you have a Rat Trap same as Vic does. I don't like you either! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" /> Actually I'm just jealous! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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