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    Keychains

    I have broken or lost: Photons ASP Inova Some no name mini maglight looking thing with a weird battery I have never been able to find that I got from Micro Center. And dozens of those half crap swag squeeze lights that are really only good to hack into something better. So finally I gave up...
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    Charge new batteries right away? / When to recharge

    *unlurk mode activated* Personally I prefer to have my batteries charged up and ready for a full session of service. Depending on which religion you subscribe to, will largely shape your philosophy on charging. For NiMH batts it is often common practice with the older chemistries to fully...
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    What Is This Object?

    Looks like a paperweight.
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    Help Picking a light for avionics repair/inspection.

    Maratac AA in Stainless. They have them on countycom. I had never heard of them until I went to the site for something else. The lights are small, lightweight, has a lo / hi mode and it can be holstered. Does come with a lanyard clip and belt clip and its my daily EDC. Its all machined and...
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    Headlamp specifically for trail running - recommendations?

    Hands down my recommendation is the Petzl Myo RXP Pro: Battery back is in the back lamp is in the front. When you are running the tendency for the lamp to slide down or forward on forehead is reduced. Has tiltable lamp. Flood lens creates wide & deep field of view flips down for decent spot...
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    Places where you keep a flashlight

    I have Original Shakelight in the rainy day kit in both my vehicle and my wifes vehicle. (Also has utility gloves for tire changes, glowsticks and a mini aches and pains first aid kit). I have the magnetic motion detector flashlights in the hallways upstairs and downstairs, since they are...
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