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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: NCAmother on March 11, 2015, 11:24:40 AM
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I'm looking for a very bright reliable tactical flash light, something I can put in my pocket or hang off my belt. It would be in my Guzzi motorcycle bag, and on my bicycle when I hit the backroads at nite. So many options, just don't know which is best. If it matters, I have a ton of rechargeable 18650 batteries. Thanks :)
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It's hard to say what the best one is, because it depends on what you like. I've been using a Trustfire F20 for several years. They were a little over $10 at dealextreme.com last time I bought a few. They use a single AA cell, and I use an Eneloop. They're the best rechargeable cells I've found so far, lasting about a week of regular use. The thing these have going for them is tiny size and three levels of brightness so you can conserve battery power when you want to. You can hardly tell one is in your pocket.
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I use a Petzl Zipka 'headlight' that takes 3 AAA batteries. Might replace them this year, did not last year.
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I get the triple pack at Costco. They run on 3 AAA and work well. So well that I use them as aux lights on the Goose (adapted to 12V).
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I'm looking for a very bright reliable tactical flash light, something I can put in my pocket or hang off my belt. It would be in my Guzzi motorcycle bag, and on my bicycle when I hit the backroads at nite. So many options, just don't know which is best. If it matters, I have a ton of rechargeable 18650 batteries. Thanks :)
I had a nice Streamlight but it got "boosted" during a (non-Guzzi) group event when I lent it out ....
I wonder (while people are looking) if there is a quality LED flashlight that also has a butane torch built in? I see ones on line but they're really cheap and nasty. I always like to carry the means to make not only light but fire when I'm out and about, dressed in animal skins and straddling a machine propelled by fire (as we all now say!).
Lannis
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Go to candlepower forum and cpf marketplace and do a little reading.
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ADVMonster sells a led flashlight. http://stores.advmonster.com/m12-flashlight-kit/ (http://stores.advmonster.com/m12-flashlight-kit/)
I haven't used their flashlight, but I do have a set of the ADVMonser driving lights that are a great bang for the buck item.
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The DOD contract pilots (and others) are issued an extremely bright (will blind you at close range if shined into your eyes, about 5" long)
Many commercial pilots carry these as with the serrated bezel on the end of the light (very sharp) it is an effective weapon hand to hand. Look thru their site, I looked at mine and it has no model # other that DOD, but I know that you can buy one off this site. Uses lithium batteries unique to the light.
May be pricey but I'm never without mine working or on the road.
Best I've ever seen.
mike
FWIW
http://www.surefire.com/
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Thanks guys! What do you think of this Zebralitd: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Zebralight-SC62w-Neutral-/281618065597?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4191bea8bd I'm looking for high output, as well as carry on
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Here's a site that you may wanna check out.
http://www.fenixoutfitters.com/?gclid=CID5ydCBocQCFS3l7AodL0YAEA
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The best tactical flashlight is one that attaches to the bottom rail of your favorite Glock!
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Here's a site that you may wanna check out.
http://www.fenixoutfitters.com/?gclid=CID5ydCBocQCFS3l7AodL0YAEA
Funny, I was just going to tell you about my recent purchace of a Fenix and I read the entire thread to see Asyum's link.
Yeak, Fenix TK09 will light up the crack of dawn. I bought this at REA in Chuula Vista on a visit to buy something else... I like good flashlights.
This one I can recommend.
Best,
Rob
(http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/n-pktq5q/1hkju5/products/6463/images/19592/TK09_1__13806.1405338999.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
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I had those and others similar, but last year I switched over to a new type clip light and recommend it highly.
A slim pen light with a very long surface mount LED with 140 luminens! Incredibly bright with a even wide flood, has a very strong magnet in the clip that holds the unit very well and can be angled to point at the working area, or clipped to your shirt so you can use both hands..... dam useful! In fact I think this is the most useful and handy flashlight I have ever used! ;-T
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/cliplight_zpssxjtbfob.jpg)
It is slim and doesnt get in the way while I am working in tight conditions, and if it is disturbed a little it doesnt roll or move around to be a nuisance.
The batteries 3 aaa last longer than the other types I have used too. I bought 4 more of these exact same lights and gave them to some of my friends as safety gifts. They love em! (and me too! :-[ )
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I have a Surefire. Extremely bright and very packable.
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For its size and power (500 Lumens) it's hard to beat a Streamlight Strion LED. It's a rechargeable Lithium-Ion. There are several models to choose from. They are not cheap, around $100.00 including battery and charger, but if you don't loose it, it's the last flashlight you will need to by. Comes with a NO-Bull Lifetime Warranty. I have used Streamlight products for 30 years and never had a complaint. "Most" of their products are still American Made. :BEER:
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surefire.com
I have several different models . . . . all good!
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Flashlights? WTF? I thought this was an omlette forum? ;D
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Flashlights? WTF? I thought this was an omlette forum? ;D
I agree. Some people just don't know how to stay on topic.
Btw, does anyone ride here?
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Proper use of flashlight :)
(http://home.comcast.net/~vbice/pwpimages/20130811_190726_resized%281%29.jpg)
I need too many to spend $100 each on them. One each bedside stand. One each end table by the couch. One on the bike (in addition to the two shown above). One in the truck, one in car, one each in tool box (three of those), two in the RV, one in the shop and one next to the front door.
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FWIW. I own 6, yes 6 of these. One in cars, bikes, work, bedroom nightstand, etc. They are awesome. 2500 lumens, water proof, rechargeable, and $10.
I love them. Highly recommend.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251765956724?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I agree. Some people just don't know how to stay on topic.
Btw, does anyone ride here?
Well, yes, but those folks are posting on the threads having to do with bikes and riding and titled as such. There are lots and lots of them.
Just a hint - if the subject says "What's for Breakfast?" or "Best Flashlight?" or "Where Should I Live?", then there probably won't be much riding content on it, and you might want to just skip it? Seems a bit of a waste of bandwidth to ask "Is This A Guzzi Forum Or A Steel-Cut Oats Forum?" on each thread ....
The List Owner is right here (just before this here post ^^^^^) with 6 bright rechargeable flashlights in his hand, he's hard to miss .... :D
Lannis
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Lannis, I wasn't actually serious with that comment. Sry for those who took it the wrong way. I should of followed up with a :D or a ;D after my reply.
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Lannis, I wasn't actually serious with that comment. Sry for those who took it the wrong way. I should of followed up with a :D or a ;D after my reply.
Hey, my rule is "If you were joking, then I'M joking!" and "If you were serious, then I'M serious!"
Glad we both took it the right way! ;-T
Next 500-post subject - The Procurement and Preparation of Kiwi Fruits ....
Lannis
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Hey, my rule is "If you were joking, then I'M joking!" and "If you were serious, then I'M serious!"
Glad we both took it the right way! ;-T
Next 500-post subject - The Procurement and Preparation of Kiwi Fruits ....
Lannis
My rule is, I'm always joking and never serious. :P
Oh ya, except when I'm asking Pete for info ;-T
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Flashlights? WTF? I thought this was an omlette forum? ;D
Sorry Guzzistajohn. I enjoy the outdoors and like I said in the main title, it was NGC. With that out there, I also said I wanted a tactical light to add to my Guzzi tool bag. I prefer to sleep outdoors as much as possible and avoid motels. Sometimes you gotta break a few eggs ....
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Well, yes, but those folks are posting on the threads having to do with bikes and riding and titled as such. There are lots and lots of them.
Just a hint - if the subject says "What's for Breakfast?" or "Best Flashlight?" or "Where Should I Live?", then there probably won't be much riding content on it, and you might want to just skip it? Seems a bit of a waste of bandwidth to ask "Is This A Guzzi Forum Or A Steel-Cut Oats Forum?" on each thread ....
The List Owner is right here (just before this here post ^^^^^) with 6 bright rechargeable flashlights in his hand, he's hard to miss .... :D
Lannis
Thanks Lannis.
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Sorry Guzzistajohn. I enjoy the outdoors and like I said in the main title, it was NGC. With that out there, I also said I wanted a tactical light to add to my Guzzi tool bag. I prefer to sleep outdoors as much as possible and avoid motels. Sometimes you gotta break a few eggs ....
So mom , it turns out to be an omelette thread after all ;D Dude , yes , outdoors is the best , never could understand traveling to someplace beautiful and then renting a motel room to watch TV .
Dusty
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I'm looking for a very bright reliable tactical flash light, something I can put in my pocket or hang off my belt. It would be in my Guzzi motorcycle bag, and on my bicycle when I hit the backroads at nite. So many options, just don't know which is best. If it matters, I have a ton of rechargeable 18650 batteries. Thanks :)
Fenix PD35. 960 lumens. About $70. Worth every penny, and then some.
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I'm behind the curve.. I'm still rocking a variety of huge maglites .... From the big tire-knocker size tucked between the driver seat and door well ... Then 3&4 cell models stashed all around the house ... Plus the assortment of AA pen maglites with hopelessly corroded batteries seized inside
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I'm behind the curve.. I'm still rocking a variety of huge maglites .... From the big tire-knocker size tucked between the driver seat and door well ... Then 3&4 cell models stashed all around the house ... Plus the assortment of AA pen maglites with hopelessly corroded batteries seized inside
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I thought when I bought my 3 cell Mag light, I'd just bought my last flashlight. Wrong. It eats D cells. I now have Cree AA powered LED lights, and they are freakin awesome at around 10 bux.
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$100 flashlights on this forum is thread drift. ::( Well, maybe not. Not everyone here rides Moto Guzzies. :BEER:
Matt
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Sorry Guzzistajohn. I enjoy the outdoors and like I said in the main title, it was NGC. With that out there, I also said I wanted a tactical light to add to my Guzzi tool bag. I prefer to sleep outdoors as much as possible and avoid motels. Sometimes you gotta break a few eggs ....
I go for the never serious too. more fun that way ;D
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They are not very powerful, but in a pinch most cell phones can use the flash as a continuous light source.
The big advantage a cell phone has is that most people always have one on them.
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Next 500-post subject - The Procurement and Preparation of Kiwi Fruits ....
Lannis
FWIW, if you are going to raise kiwi fruit you need to get trees in pairs. I heard they mate for life. ;D
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So mom , it turns out to be an omelette thread after all ;D Dude , yes , outdoors is the best , never could understand traveling to someplace beautiful and then renting a motel room to watch TV .
Dusty
LOL, although I prefer a cheese and bacon omelette for future reference
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I go for the never serious too. more fun that way ;D
I hear ya, hope I didn't come off snarky
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I worked in the security business most of my adult life and used just about every tactical flashlight available. The one that is the best combination of performance, convenience, reliability, and affordability is the Streamlight TL-2 LED. The Lithium batteries have a ten year shelf life, it's very bright, it sports an anti-roll head, aluminum body, and a belt-clip, and offers many accessories...all for about $65. Highly recommended...
http://www.streamlight.com/en-us/product/product.html?pid=36
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I bought a half dozen Ultrafire C8 flashlights from a EBay seller last year. Gave a bunch away as Christmas gifts to family. Runs on Lion 18650 cells. I got those and chargers off amazon. Super bright. Used every day in my work and to walk the dog at night. Lights up tree tops 100 yards away. In the fog, it can be used as a light saber. Under $10 with shipping each. But shipping from China takes about 5 weeks. Great light for little money.
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these are all incredible suggestions. I'm shocked to see powerful lights under $20 bucks. I know I'll need a light if I'm stuck in the dark out in the country
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Nothing to do with flashlights.....
at all ....
Nope.
But my Canon digital camera can take easily take pictures in very low light. I have used the cameras display as an low light enhancer and can see much more details with it than the naked eye! Amazing. Remember the 6 Million Dollar Man with the bionic telephoto eyeball? Dont need no flashlight!
and....
::)
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/BaconSalad_zpsnbnrjhwg.jpg)
:D
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Fenix e 11 in my [pockets all day long, single aa Nimh rechargeable
Fenix PD 35 in my off work pocket, eye scorchingly bright, single 18650, 5 settings, top quality.
as an aside, I have collected a ton of 18650 from laptop battery packs. When one cell dies and that pack wont charge, I pull them apart and test each 18650 toss the bad ones and add the others to the stash.
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(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag77/Penderic/BaconSalad_zpsnbnrjhwg.jpg)
:D
I see someones on a diet, not even any salad dressing. You counting calories?
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For most general working in low light I have gone to a headlight. Just about any brand will do. Mine is a Coleman. I find it indispensible for camping.
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I've had this one for a couple of years, it has 3 brightness settings the brightest is 310 lumens @ 218 yds for 2 hrs. Also SOS morse code, strobe light and the sharp bezel around the front for jackin' up someones melon if needed. It was 30 to 35 bucks at batteries plus.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg.html)
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I've had this one for a couple of years, it has 3 brightness settings the brightest is 310 lumens @ 218 yds for 2 hrs. Also SOS morse code, strobe light and the sharp bezel around the front for jackin' up someones melon if needed. It was 30 to 35 bucks at batteries plus.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg.html)
Will it cook an omelette ? NCA wants a bacon and cheese ;D
Dusty
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No but the strobe feature is nice on saturday disco night at rallys ;D
Saturday night fever baby!
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I hear ya, hope I didn't come off snarky
Don't worry about it brah, nothing here bothers me too much unless it's Lannis saying it ;) :D ;D
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This is BS. We are talking about a freaking flashlight FCS. However it's been a bit of an education. Have a birthday coming up and based on the info from this thread sent an email to number one wife and son my birthday request. :BEER:
Matt
PS: My flashlight is going to cost more than your flashlight.
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LOL
Those cheap ones I get at Costco have a low and high setting as well as a 4hz flash mode, just in case you want to induce sickness in your 'target'. :)
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Proper use of flashlight :)
(http://home.comcast.net/~vbice/pwpimages/20130811_190726_resized%281%29.jpg)
That bike shakes too much. :P
I've had this one for a couple of years, it has 3 brightness settings the brightest is 310 lumens @ 218 yds for 2 hrs. Also SOS morse code, strobe light and the sharp bezel around the front for jackin' up someones melon if needed. It was 30 to 35 bucks at batteries plus.
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/light%20001_zpsavp1r4nf.jpg.html)
I've got one of those. It came back from loan with the bezel/focus end missing. It's the third one I've had. The first two had faulty base switches. and would fade and die even with fresh batteries. When I stepped up to the counter with the first failed one the counter guy handed me another packaged one without even looking up or asking why I was there. The second time he asked if I wanted to try another or just get a refund. I still use it. It throws a crapload of light downrange, but without the focusing ability the light is total scatter. They were $35 when I bought mine. I would try something diffrerent next time.
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I just received two Fenix E12's for my birthday. Kind of cute. :BEER:
Matt
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FWIW. I own 6, yes 6 of these. One in cars, bikes, work, bedroom nightstand, etc. They are awesome. 2500 lumens, water proof, rechargeable, and $10.
I love them. Highly recommend.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251765956724?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Thanks admin! Picked up one of those and they ARE awesome. Bigger than than the other flashlights I was looking at but as bright or brighter. There were other great suggestions, I like the clip on light.
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I'm a flashlight geek. Here's one I got last month. Super bright with a real light focusing mechanism. Thumb and forefinger will slide it back and forth easily. Takes the larger 26650 Li cells. Those cost more than the flashlight! But worth it as they last a good while between charges.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0142DCE18?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=nav_timeline_asin
I love these for my evening dog walks and to use in the shop and when camping.
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I buy the three-pack of those Duracell flashlights at Costco.
Excellent little lights, but the one I have in my murse (man-purse, man-bag), whatever, turns on when something hits the switch.
I'm an inspector, so I have to have a ton of crap in my bag while I'm out crawling around houses.
I wish they would recess the on-off button more. Sometimes I look in my bag to find the damn thing has been on for who knows how long.
I think they're $18 for three of them- including Duracell batteries. Great bargain except, like most things, made in China.
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I was also a big Mag fan. But these inexpensive LED "tactical" (why do they call them that?) mini flashlights really are superior. J5 Tactical are good at about $10.
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Sunwayman D20A
It is small, not so light as you might think. Tough, it does not roll. 4 white brightness settings plus disorienting strobe, 3 red settings plus SOS. About 260 lumens on turbo. Low white is enough for most use and that will run about 60 hours on two AA. I got mine straight from China and did not pay this much.
http://www.batteryjunction.com/sunwayman-d20a-r5.html
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I've been using a Streamlight ProTac HL 600 lumen flashlight. . It eats battery's (CR123) if used a lot but dang its bright.
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MagLite MagTac Plain Bezel. 310 ANSI - lumen, absolutely reliable. Very good light distribution. I have it in my biker´s jacket for two years now, gives me good service. And it´s Made in USA.
For those who think they need a brighter light: there is a rechargeable version which can emit 543 ANSI lumen - for a few minutes (like all of these ultrabright lights).
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Count me in the volume camp. I use plenty of flashlights and they seem too easy to misplace to spend $70-100 on one. I've had several Inova units that were nice quality, small and bright.
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What I need is one with a lanyard attachment that hooks to me like a kids mittens as I seem to have them planted all over the farm and to me 10 bucks is enough to bury each time, lumens are secondary.
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What I need is one with a lanyard attachment that hooks to me like a kids mittens as I seem to have them planted all over the farm and to me 10 bucks is enough to bury each time, lumens are secondary.
(http://i1285.photobucket.com/albums/a591/hit_man_666/Mini-1_zps6rzzw2kg.jpg) (http://s1285.photobucket.com/user/hit_man_666/media/Mini-1_zps6rzzw2kg.jpg.html)
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I've got a Fenix, too. Great light. There's plenty of good tactical lights out there. I'da been happy with many, I'm sure, but this one's as nice as I've ever owned.
Funny, I was just going to tell you about my recent purchace of a Fenix and I read the entire thread to see Asyum's link.
Yeak, Fenix TK09 will light up the crack of dawn. I bought this at REA in Chuula Vista on a visit to buy something else... I like good flashlights.
This one I can recommend.
Best,
Rob
(http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/n-pktq5q/1hkju5/products/6463/images/19592/TK09_1__13806.1405338999.1280.1280.jpg?c=2)
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I've had several Inova units that were nice quality, small and bright.
I used to be a sales rep for them. I have a great collection. People are amazed at rallys how I can "light'em up".