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    Sold/Expired WTB: Old Zebralight's

    You bumped this thread so I have to ask if you are interested in another H30? It's in great shape, rode in the car for a while and then ended up on the shelf. Has that great, simple UI: L, M, and H.
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    Sold/Expired WTB foursevens polished glossy - any style and any age - 4SEVENS

    Hi. I have a FourSevens titanium A0 Atom that is faintly laser marked "CandlePowerForums 15 Years #178" LNIB. PM me if you are interested.
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    Whats your Summer EDC?

    My summer EDC is a Photon Freedom.This time of year there just isn't that much dark. In the winter I EDC a Surefire Titan-A. There is always something larger close by, if not then I carry my HDS.
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    The Ideal EDC Flashlight: A Comprehensive Essay and In-Depth Comparison

    You've done a lot of thinking about your circumstances and based on your essay, I can't think of a light that fits your criteria better. If I could have only one flashlight it would be and HDS EDC. It does so many things well. Ultra low output, check. Immediate access to Hi, check. Runs many...
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    Centurion C3 dillema

    The M31W is a great choice with 2 x AA, but don't let anyone drop 3 x 123 in it! Poof isn't pretty. I have my C3 set up with a Makloff M61NL. It's bright enough for medium distance work and will run for 8 hours on a fresh set of 3 x 123s. My next favorite setup is the Malkoff M61NLL, runs...
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    Travel and camping lights of choice

    If I'm backpacking I take two Surefire Titan-As and a light heads trap to allow one to be used as a headlamp. Maybe throw in a couple extra AAAs at most. If we're just packing in and day hiking from there I'll take slightly heavier gear, a Surefire Minimus MV and HDS EDC and a couple spare 123s...
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    Upgrade options for SF E2e ?

    Another option is Malkoff Devices. They make several replacement heads, a couple of single output (350 and 700 lumens) and a multiple output (15/75/375 lumens) versions. Super high quality with "just screw it on" simplicity for around $100.
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    What flashlight you have in hand before you get into CPF?

    I found CPF about the time LED flashlights became mainstream with angry blue 5mm emitters. I missed the whole high performance Incan era. Before CPF there were just MiniMags. Since Energizer L91s didn't exist, a steady stream of these died due to leaking alkaline cells. Fortunately the lights...
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    Random thoughts on flashlight lifespan.

    I have lights that fall into two categories; ones I want to use and ones I hope to never have to use. I want to use my EDC lights, my camping lights and my just for fun lights. I hope to never have to use a great many more, those in: cars, the truck, the boat, my BOB at work, and others. I...
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    Your Oldest LED Flashlight?

    Well all my angry blue lights are gone, even the Gerber Trio. So the oldest LED light is a B42 HDS. Yes it's had an emitter upgrade to a SSC P4 a while ago, but it still works great, about 80 lumens on high with a sweet neutral color. I have an even older MiniMag that's had a couple of upgrades...
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    Surefire 300 minimus

    Based on my qualitative experience, I believe that the Minimus MV does not suffer parasitic drain. The push button appears to provide positive shut off. I put a new Surefire 123 cell in my old Minimus when I got my new MV. The old Minimus has definitely drained, it won't sustain full output. The...
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    Flood/Throw - what do we really NEED? (a new epiphany from a not so new flashaholic)

    Each user's needs are different, but for my needs I find that for 10-20 lumen walking around I want flood, more or less lumens and I start looking for some throw. I like the Surefire Titan A low output but find the high has too much flood. My Malkoff M361 isn't quite as floody on low as I would...
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    a Man of Few Lights

    I've tried to have just a few lighst, but this resulted in me carrying too many around. Instead, I carry only a couple very small lights, but have larger lights close at hand in most locations. EDC: Photon Freedom, SF-TitanA Ultra-low HDS EDC HCRI xp-g2: Master bedroom, Camping...
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    Surefire E1B MaxVision discussion

    Just noticed that the Surefire website has the E1B MV priced at $149! It went into my cart at that price, so I'm assuming it can be bought. That's a significant price cut.
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    Sold/Expired WTT Want HDS HCRI 120 Lumen for Ra HCRI 100 lumen or HDS HCRI 140 lumen

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