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    Fenix HL35 and other Fenix headlamps - long term experience?

    I'm reassessing my lighting needs and I'm looking to be in the market for a new headlamp. My existing headlamp is an older Black Diamond Vectra IQ hybrid headlamp: - 4AA - Roughly 9.1 ozs. with batteries - fairly large - I have a couple annoyances that I've just lived with I'm new to the...
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    LED module or mod, and locator delete, for a Black Diamond Vectra IQ headlamp?

    I have an older Black Diamond Vectra IQ headlamp that has been everywhere with me but there are smaller, lighter, and brighter lights with more features these days so I'm looking to move this to my "garage/car repair/hunting/good chance of banging it around" light. I would also like to see...
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    Swapping parts between an Incan and LED MagLite (2D), and Other mods?

    Thanks for all the input to this thread. After a week of soaking in vinegar and additional attempts to pull and bang the batteries out without success, I'm declaring "no joy" and tossing the flashlight. I stripped useful parts. Since the batteries didn't drop out after a week of soaking, it...
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    Swapping parts between an Incan and LED MagLite (2D), and Other mods?

    The Mag with the seized batteries does have the Torx screw so I will have to look into getting the proper driver. I have seen the videos where you need to make sure it doesn't flare above the bit. I have not found a video on removing the switch through the front but I'm still looking. It is...
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    Swapping parts between an Incan and LED MagLite (2D), and Other mods?

    I tried using a little vinegar but I did not stand it up or let it soak for an extended period. I will start that tonight. I probably should have asked these questions first - I need to look at the 2 switch assemblies closer (LED vs. incan) but they appear to be slightly different. Is this...
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    Opinions on lights using LR1 batteries?

    I have an old Coast TekTorch that uses LR1 batteries. I only find a couple threads discussing LR1 or N batteries from many years ago, so are these generally considered to be inferior to modern designs and options? The light has a screw-on diffuser/light saber that was handy for lighting up a...
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    Swapping parts between an Incan and LED MagLite (2D), and Other mods?

    I've lurked on this forum for a little bit but finally decided to join and post since I have a potential project. I see that MagLite is not held in very high esteem around here but I have two 2D MagLites and I'm looking to merge them into 1 functional light, possibly with upgrades. MagLite...
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