Best EDC carry light?

[BCGarrick]

I am looking for a EDC light...I had a surefire e1b backup and loved it, but I sold it...I'm thinking of getting another, but was wondering what else was out there.

Only things I care about are a pocket clip, tailcap on/off, and a high/low setting...

What would you all recommend?

Thanks!


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[00Moonshine]

With those three criteria, it's hard to beat the E1B.

 

[jh333233]

Go with C2 + 2-mode drop-in

 

[BCGarrick]

Go with C2 + 2-mode drop-in

Seems a bit long for pocket carry...


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[lovetohunt93]

I just baught an E1L, I was trying to decide between it and the E1B. I ended up going with the E1L cause the batteries will last longer and it is still plenty bright at only 45 lumens for EDC.

 

[al93535]

HDS.... Might as well get it now and save the money from buying alot of inferior flashlights on the way. Until you finally justify spending th money, then realizing you should have done so in the first place.

 

[nbp]

McGizmo Haiku

 

[Dsoto87]

Sounds like you want another e1b

 

[shao.fu.tzer]

The E1b is a nice light... so are the HDS lights... Never owned a McGizmo - only played with one. I finally broke down and bought one of the titanium Sunwaymen that everyone seems so enamored with - I got an offer I couldn't refuse! I don't have it in my hands yet so I can't report, although I am a little giddy thinking about it... My Thrunite Neutron is absolutely awesome and an unbelievable deal for ~$60. It doesn't come with a clip, but I stuck one from an old Zebralight on mine and it works great. I'm also in love with my Peak Logan brass level 8 wide optic with QTC... Once again though - no clip... Another option would be a Vital Gear FB1 body, E2C adapter, P/C/M/G series bezel of your choice and LED drop-in of your choosing - a sweet combo indeed and very pocketable (plus upgradeable!!!).

Shao

 

[BCGarrick]

Sounds like you want another e1b

That will most likely be the route I go...


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[BCGarrick]

McGizmo Haiku

That actually looks pretty cool... May grab one...


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[JWRitchie76]

McGizmo Haiku

For the win!

I also rotate in a E1e body E2d tail combo, VME head with single mode M31W. I put a E1b clip on it and I gotta say it really rocks! Yea it's single mode but not a more pleasing beam than a Malkoff IMO.

 

[nbp]

That actually looks pretty cool... May grab one...

Ah, famous last words. By all means, you should grab one. But I quote for you the words of the wise RocketTomato, who clued me in on something when I was researching my first McGizmo and claimed that buying one perfect light would save me money in the long run:

That's mostly true except that McGizmo's are like potato chips, you can't have just one!

Now I have three.

 

[ico]

You can try the Fenix E11? It has a high and low mode, A clicky but the mode switching is through the twist of the bezel.

Why did you sell your E1B at the first place? It really is hard to beat

 

[Sparky's Magic]

+1 HDS...Go with the 200T. A decision you will never regret - It will be an instant favorite and will stay that way.

 

[Lord Bear]

So far, for me, nothing beats E1B (it's only 80 lumens *heavy sigh*) with the F04 diffuser for me. One battery, decent runtime on hi, no battery "poof", lo is still great with diffuser, and you can take the diffuser off any time and throw. The clip when it first came out was an eye opener. Lately the clip has loosened but otherwise, it's still the 10-30 yard EDC champ.

 

[00Moonshine]

+1 HDS...Go with the 200T. A

The OP wants a pocket clip. Otherwise, the HDS would have been my recommendation, too.

 

[Photon Phreak]

+1 E1B ... i'm too nitpicky to carry a jewelry piece... for the money, the E1B is an EDC lock.

 

[Sparky's Magic]

The OP wants a pocket clip. Otherwise, the HDS would have been my recommendation, too.

The 200T is supplied with a clip. It is installed between the tailcap and the battery compartment. This is not possible on the Rotary.

 

[00Moonshine]

The 200T is supplied with a clip. It is installed between the tailcap and the battery compartment. This is not possible on the Rotary.

I stand corrected. I was thinking Rotary. Sorry.