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    EDC, when is 10 lumens not enough?

    I think 10 lm is great for general task use. I'd want more if I wanted to rely on it for personal security (tactical use). I'd want more for finding my way outdoors at night in unfamiliar areas such as along hiking trails (it is nice to be able to throw a good distance in that setting). Or...
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    american wars...what flashlights did the soldiers carry?

    I think the Gerber infinities were being issued, at least a few years back, by some units. There was even a government version of the light. Also the Petzl Tikka and Tikka XP had some versions that were specialized for military use. I think all of those saw some use in the middle east. These...
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    Why do you keep your old lights?

    First of all, I would like to point out that it doesn't make much sense to refuse to sell something just because doing so would lock in a loss. If you don't sell it, you will be experiencing a larger loss as it sits unused and continues to depreciate. Furthermore, not needing the money also...
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    Gift Question for you Flashaholics

    If he's a flashaholic, it will be next to impossible to pick a light for him. He probably has very specific tastes and interests. A light that is awesome to one flashaholic may be useless to the next one. It's like trying to buy shoes for someone. Chances are they won't be a perfect fit no...
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    Lessons learned from long power outtage

    For me, it's a headlamp, hands down. LED with flood beam. The only time that isn't ideal is when taking a shower or doing a group activity like eating a family meal or playing a game of cards. Then a ceiling bounce works fine. I don't like most of the lantern designs. They produce mostly...
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    Wind up LED light, possible??

    I wonder if you could achieve something like that with a crank light and super capacitors instead of rechargeable batteries. Possibly good for long term storage because there is no battery to maintain? My emergency kit could use something like that. But lithium batteries store so long that...
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    Photon Freedom micro - How to re-enable demonstration mode?

    You repeat the procedure, but release the button BEFORE the light blinks. That turns the feature off. Another way to keep the battery safe is to put it into signal mode and leave it there (it may be called morse code mode?). It won't latch on in that mode. You could also use the necklace...
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    Energizer Weather Ready 4 LED Flashlight

    I also bought one of these. Decent light for what it is and what it costs. Of course, the light output is nothing compared to the lights usually discussed on this forum. The reason I bought it is to stock my emergency kit. I did not have a light that will take C batteries, and in my...
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    Best advice for paying off a credit card?

    DonShock got it. Have her read the notice and pay it off under the old terms. If that is not possible, she should go to a bank or watch her mail for a good offer to transfer the balance to a new card. Preferably one with no transfer fee, a good permanent interest rate (not just a good...
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    GPS info needed.

    I use a Garmin handheld that is about 7 years old and the map data is that old as well. I have used it for driving, hiking, boating and flying in many different areas. I have been completely satisfied with it. The only thing is that with the older map data, newer roads are missing and some...
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    Using a 500W Halogen worklight to keep ice off my car

    I use a safe, ceramic forced air heater like the one linked above (set to low power) and have for several years with absolutely no problems. It works great. The heater is on the floor in my back seat area blowing into clear space sideways across the floor area. The cord runs beside the rear...
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    Ice Melt, anything I should know?

    Not sure where in Colorado you are going to school, but the parts I am familiar with are dry and sunny (front range, Boulder, Ft. Collins and Denver, where the major universities are). Snow mostly disappears the day after a snowstorm. Just keep a snow shovel handy and clear a walking path when...
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    Ordered Photon Freedom Micro - White beam. good keychain light?

    Without diminishing my positive comments on the Freedom, it is true that it does have some drawbacks. For it's size it can't be beat, but if you can tolerate a light that is about twice as thick, then I would second Monocrom's suggestion of the aluminum Streamlight Nanolight which has a tubular...
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    Red LED headlamp

    This is not exactly a headlamp, but it can be used as one because it comes with a useful clip and pivot accessory that could be attached to a hat, headband, glasses, etc. It is also cheaper than most other options mentioned and has variable brightness. The Photon Freedom coin cell flashlight...
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    Ordered Photon Freedom Micro - White beam. good keychain light?

    I consider it the ultimate keychain light. I believe it is about the smallest, toughest and probably the brightest. It has the most versatile UI while being simple to use. I prefer the covert version because it has no back-spill. I have a Freedom, an X-light as well as the older Photon II...
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