First off...hello! My first post here.
Backstory? I integrated a single AAA torch to my EDC (read pocket) about two years ago.
As a mechanical engineer, I need a quality light on my person all the time.
I need to look into machines and such regularly. I tried larger lights like my Fenix UC40 UE.
While I LOVE that torch, it was just too cumbersome to keep on me.
i did a fair amount or research on small lights and decided on the SureFire Titan.
Deciding factors were quality, durability, and simplicity. It has been a fantastic light.
it has faithfully ridden in my front pocket along w my Spyderco Dragonfly and a pair of nail clippers
for two years without fail. The light shows a little surface wear, but not nearly as much as I would have expected.
However, the twist activation is beginning to be glitchy and annoying. I never invested in the eneloop batteries, primarily bc batteries are free at work. Doesnt give me the warm fuzzies to be wasteful, but...
Other things Id entertain improvement on are the twist function and light levels. Thinking I might be more of a clicky kind of guy. Albeit, not at the expense of Long term durability. I do like the brightness levels of the Titan, but a third mode would be nice at times. The flood to throw balance is good for my uses, but a bit more throw would also be welcomed when taking the pup out at night.
One feature I have found in only one light of this class so far is USB micro recharging. I love that abt my Fenix.
Im more likely to engage that vs having an independent charger for batteries like an eneloop set.
Although reading some of the run times you guys are getting from them, does seem to make it seem easily manageable.
TAKE HOME: I have narrowed it down to 4 lights. Priorities being toughness and quality, followed by output (lumens) then high CRI. Modes of L= 1-5, M= 25-75, H = 120+ Would be ideal for me. Im also open to other suggestions.
1)
2) UltraTac K18 v2017 - Love that it comes w USB charging + Clicky
3) ReyLight Pineapple mini Nichia - intrigued by the high CRI
4) ThruNite Ti3 NW Mini XP-G2 - seems to check a lot of boxes for the $
Backstory? I integrated a single AAA torch to my EDC (read pocket) about two years ago.
As a mechanical engineer, I need a quality light on my person all the time.
I need to look into machines and such regularly. I tried larger lights like my Fenix UC40 UE.
While I LOVE that torch, it was just too cumbersome to keep on me.
i did a fair amount or research on small lights and decided on the SureFire Titan.
Deciding factors were quality, durability, and simplicity. It has been a fantastic light.
it has faithfully ridden in my front pocket along w my Spyderco Dragonfly and a pair of nail clippers
for two years without fail. The light shows a little surface wear, but not nearly as much as I would have expected.
However, the twist activation is beginning to be glitchy and annoying. I never invested in the eneloop batteries, primarily bc batteries are free at work. Doesnt give me the warm fuzzies to be wasteful, but...
Other things Id entertain improvement on are the twist function and light levels. Thinking I might be more of a clicky kind of guy. Albeit, not at the expense of Long term durability. I do like the brightness levels of the Titan, but a third mode would be nice at times. The flood to throw balance is good for my uses, but a bit more throw would also be welcomed when taking the pup out at night.
One feature I have found in only one light of this class so far is USB micro recharging. I love that abt my Fenix.
Im more likely to engage that vs having an independent charger for batteries like an eneloop set.
Although reading some of the run times you guys are getting from them, does seem to make it seem easily manageable.
TAKE HOME: I have narrowed it down to 4 lights. Priorities being toughness and quality, followed by output (lumens) then high CRI. Modes of L= 1-5, M= 25-75, H = 120+ Would be ideal for me. Im also open to other suggestions.
1)
AAA Copper Nichia 219 Flashlight by Maratac REV 4 - Quality??
2) UltraTac K18 v2017 - Love that it comes w USB charging + Clicky
3) ReyLight Pineapple mini Nichia - intrigued by the high CRI
4)
Thanks for reading the long wind. What would you guys recommend to replace my Titan?