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    The most disliked emitter

    I had a Luxeon Q2L greenie... My other Luxeons looked much better so my mean greenie was used for outdoors use. As far as bad tint, multi-colored mess (green/brown/purple in the same LED) the Nichia GS! Luckily, it was in a Fenix E01 so not a major issue (the light cost less than I paid...
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    Recommendation for hiking flashlight

    I would get the Surefire Saint headlamp Since you quote a $300 budget, get a simple Peak single AA light with "twistie" switch that you wear around your neck with a lanyard. Specify what power level you want (maybe 24 hours of runtime for "survival?") I've had one for 5 years, it has gone...
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    Recommendation for Military Use

    I'm with nick-nack, For CRITICAL use and alkalines, it is the Surefire E2L AA. I have a 4sevens Turbo 2AA and although I like the light, if the use was CRITICAL--I would take the E2L AA. The Turbo kicks butt and puts out more light than the E2L but at a much higher current draw. Alkalines...
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    i need the biggest AAx2 "wow" flashlight

    I have the EagleTac P20A2 Mk II and Quark Turbo AA2, The Quark Turbo AA2 out throws the EagleTac but the ET light has more lumens of output. For hunting, I'd use the ET since the stainless steel bezel protects the glass lens much better than the Turbo. The hard rubber removable ring on the...
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    2500mAh "Eneloop" from Sanyo announced

    Great news! I can use the XX in things that are used often (LED lights, wireless track ball and Wii motes) and throw the 3 year old Eneloops in remote controls etc. After heavy use and hundreds of cycles, I'm getting a few old Eneloops at 1600 for capacity. It's time...
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    Magnet in a flashlight bad for your health?

    Oh yeah, Probably not a good idea to carry a cassette tape or magnetic strip cards in the same pocket.
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    So I ran out of beer tonight...

    Back when I had my vasectomy, they gave me Motrin for pain Geez! Uhhhh...then I came up with this BRILLIANT idea that I really did not think through. I figured I'd get some Cognac and Coke, have a few drinks and would dull the pain. All was going well and the Cognac cured my pain problems...
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    Magnet in a flashlight bad for your health?

    Magnets should not bother your parts It might attract more iron to the area so maybe you could drive nails with it? It will bring a new meaning to the term "Hammer Time". Now to find my meds... :D
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    If you could only have 2 lights...

    My D10 Q5 modified Pitch the Q5 and throw in a XP-G R4 neutral with a reflector for a smooooth beam. Throw some tritium in the tail so I can find it in the dark. The second light would be a single AAA titanium light with a high/low setting that is programmable for 1 lumen and 100 lumens...
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    Nitecore D11

    I guess that is good news Guess I'll wait for the D11 XP-G R4 neutral-white with ramping and min/max shortcuts along with a real clip. That is fine, my D10 (version 1.0) has been rocking out for the last 2 years and 3 months as EDC and I like it. Since the Equinox is tonight, it is the time...
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    Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS +

    Re: Zebralight SC51 (XP-G R4) & SC50w (XP-E Neutral) 1xAA Reviews: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOT Now that Nitecore has screwed up their force high/force low ramping UI with force disco modes :mad: The SC51 looks to replace my D10 Q5 eventually. Once Zebralight rolls out the neutral R4 emitter--paypal...
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    Nitecore D11

    Not only is Nitecore NOT listening, they have lost their F'n minds! Why have I carried my D10 Q5 for the last 2 years and 4 months as EDC? Force hi/Force low is a major reason. Get up at Oh dark thirty, place light head against my leg and tap a few times. Instant low...press forward with...
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    Seeking light to mount to my bike

    I am highly allergic to car bumpers--my helmet has the light on the top, the rear flasher on the back and a mirror mounted to the side. No matter the bike I ride, at least I have lights and a mirror. The commuting recumbent has the additional front light and two rear lights mounted to go with...
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    Seeking light to mount to my bike

    I use a EagleTac P20A2 Mark II (2AA XP-G R5 light) and a 4sevens Turbo "AA1" on my helmet The Turbo is the large head of the Quark line and I use it with a 1AA body so the light is very short, fairly light-weight and has great throw for the 145 lumens at the LED. On the bars or frame mount...
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    How many lights do we really need, NOT WANT

    Keychain AAA light EDC AA light Tool light (2AA) Helmet light (1AA) Thrower/long runtime emergency light Specialty lights (red/green/UV etc) In a given month, I use 4 flashlights. Keychain AA EDC Tool light Helmet light Since I've been on CPF for 8 years--have plenty of lights laying around...
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