What's your car EDC?
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mhpreston
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What a cracking idea wavicle - I'm going to slap my old Zipka there. Thanks for the tip!
EPVQ30
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i got a rominsen rcc3 (1) cr123 in my center console, it has a pocket clip so it works great on the visor idea.. very bright and long lasting.
I've read a couple of your "real world reviews" Thanks!
I posted this on the first page of this thread
If you ever do a "real world review" of led road flares, I'd strongly suggest that you read that government study, as a prep piece. I suspect that considering how you are already prepared, you would find it an interesting read.
mhpreston
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That paper sold me poppy, but I'm still looking. There's a gap in the market for some clever company to fill, I think!
I found this traffic cone mount, but that means buying and storing a set in the boot...
http://www.knightkit.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144&products_id=3114
I found this traffic cone mount, but that means buying and storing a set in the boot...
http://www.knightkit.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144&products_id=3114
TweakMDS
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Currently an Eagletac P20A2 with XP-G2, which is more intended for looking outside the car at other things. Very throwy for an AA light, and great runtime.
I have a red filter and ping pong ball diffuser (literally) with it in case I need to setup a warning light, but have never actually used it.
These days I also usually carry my Spark SG3 NW (mule), which is a great allrounder but especially suited for lighting at/under/around small things.
Titanium Eagletac D25A clicky XP-G2 is always in my pocket, so doesn't really count as a car EDC, much like the 1xAAA Tank007 on my keychain.
None-enlighted people never understand why I need to have 4 lights near me at all times :/
I have a red filter and ping pong ball diffuser (literally) with it in case I need to setup a warning light, but have never actually used it.
These days I also usually carry my Spark SG3 NW (mule), which is a great allrounder but especially suited for lighting at/under/around small things.
Titanium Eagletac D25A clicky XP-G2 is always in my pocket, so doesn't really count as a car EDC, much like the 1xAAA Tank007 on my keychain.
None-enlighted people never understand why I need to have 4 lights near me at all times :/
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It also requires carrying traffic cones.
Personally I do carry three, but I have a huge trunk in my car.
I also made a few PVC holders that mount on top of the cones. The holders will hold one of those 2D cell led traffic wands in a vertical position.
I used 2 inch inside diameter PCV pipe 5 inches long. On one end I put a coupling (it's inside diameter is a little larger @ 2 3/8ths inch.) On the other end I put another coupling, but this one had a rubber bushing. I used a rasp to taper the inside wall of the pipe on the end that will go over the cone.
The more open end goes over the cone, and the bushing side holds the light. I'm on the community emergency response team, or I wouldn't carry cones.
You might consider that regular chemical road flares have two stiff wires that are bent at the time of use, to create legs for them. They'll kinda tailstand.
Perhaps some stiff wire can be bent into a tripod/light holder. It would be much more compact than traffic cones.
mhpreston
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I may well do traffic cones Poppy - but on the same site I think I finally found the gold standard solution. Not a cheap option though. Perhaps two of these with the optional bases
http://www.knightkit.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144&products_id=3114
Have a look and tell me what you think!
http://www.knightkit.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=144&products_id=3114
Have a look and tell me what you think!
mhpreston
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mhpreston
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If I could find something like this at a lower price point (in case of loss or damage) that would be perfect I reckon?
mhpreston
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Welcome Wildlight and your story is exactly why I am trying to find a decent hazard lighting system to EDC in the boot. We have deer here too, but I suspect smaller than yours! They leap when fleeing, which means if you are unlucky they hit the windscreen... Hope all was OK with you and your family!
bullterrier
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two yellow Surefire G2 with a M60 Malkoff Devices Low Low Ouput.
A bunch of great flashlights in here... I'm a newb on these things but what about a larger "defender" flashlight that could be used for protection (thumper) and provides a ton of bright light for a decent amount of time? Anyone have a recommendation? I'm not looking to put it in the console but under the seat to replace my 4D Maglite. I'd prefer to stay under $50, if possible... any info is appreciated! Thanks!
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I'd like to know what is it about their light that they can make this statement?
"Additionaly, there are no problems such as the night vision, point fixation and distance judgement problems associated with strobe and incandescent lights."
I don't recall exactly where I read it, OR if it was something told to me by an EMS worker, but flashing warning lights, if they aren't linked together, and blink independantly and randomly, may direct oncoming traffic in the WRONG direction. I have seen some higher end (meaning more expensive) units that are hard wired together so that they either blink all at the same time, or in a directional pattern (such as we want you to go <<< that way!, or perhaps in Europe >>> that way!
)Therefore If I used multiple lights, my first one may be blinking, and the others, solidly on.
Regarding putting lights ON the GROUND, there's a decent chance that they'll get run over. If they are however elevated and placed on top of a cone, IMO they are less likely to get run over.
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StorminMatt
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I'm using that new $10, 300 lumen Utilitech 4xAAA light from Lowe's as my glovebox light. Admittedly, it's not the most glamorous thing in the world. But it's decently bright. And, unlike some of my nicer lights, it's not a big deal if it gets a little beat up.
A good option here is the 3D Armormax from Home Depot. It's bigger and heavier than a 3D Mag. And it has an XM-L that produces around 600 lumens. Best of all, it only costs $30.
Alternately, if you want to keep your Mag, you can get a Malkoff XM-L2 drop-in for it. This drop-in produces a healthy 700 lumens. But it does cost $70, which might be more than you want to pay. They also make an XP-G2 drop-in for $40. This drop-in only produces 300 lumens. But even 300 lumens will seem like the sun compared to the 60-70 lumens you're getting from your incandescent Mag. In any case, either of these are good choices if you are sentimental about your 4D Mag.
A good option here is the 3D Armormax from Home Depot. It's bigger and heavier than a 3D Mag. And it has an XM-L that produces around 600 lumens. Best of all, it only costs $30.
Alternately, if you want to keep your Mag, you can get a Malkoff XM-L2 drop-in for it. This drop-in produces a healthy 700 lumens. But it does cost $70, which might be more than you want to pay. They also make an XP-G2 drop-in for $40. This drop-in only produces 300 lumens. But even 300 lumens will seem like the sun compared to the 60-70 lumens you're getting from your incandescent Mag. In any case, either of these are good choices if you are sentimental about your 4D Mag.
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rolling
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Jetbeam BC-40 and Surefire U2
Treeguy
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My Surefire 6P with fresh batteries is now the car light.
