knifenut
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Wow guys!! Alot here to digest! Thanks for all the welcome's. Looks like a lot a great folks here! Thanks and feel free to PM me with any info. 
Whats the best edc for $100 or less?
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Gunner12
Flashaholic
The Welcome Mat would be a great place to start with the terms and info.
PlayboyJoeShmoe
Flashaholic
Two is one and One is none.
And I leave the house with at least Three lights on me.
Based on what I know about Fenix... my P1 and LOP SE tell me they are pretty darn good lights!
Based on what I've seen from some cheap DealExtreme lights I should think a Fenix L1D CE would be about as good as it gets!
And I leave the house with at least Three lights on me.
Based on what I know about Fenix... my P1 and LOP SE tell me they are pretty darn good lights!
Based on what I've seen from some cheap DealExtreme lights I should think a Fenix L1D CE would be about as good as it gets!
precisionworks
Flashaholic
My E2L goes to work every day, and there's room for it (inside the jeans pocket on the clip) and a good sized Old Timer knife. 45 lumens, best pattern I've ever used (compared to my A2, L4, and Fenix L1D-CE). $97.99 on eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Surefire-E2L-Ou...ryZ16037QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
If you're trying to carry in a shirt pocket, the L1D-CE is a top choice.
X Racer
Enlightened
Fenix P2D Q5...
tkoden
Newly Enlightened
I recently purchased the L1D Q5 and its amazing. For around $50 buy two that way you can always have one in your car and one on you. I personally think I that the CR123 batteries are a PITA. I love being able to buy batteries at any gas station or store if I ever run out.
LA OZ
Enlightened
Novatac 85P I carried. It is not perfect, but oh so close.
cal..45
Enlightened
for me the fenix P2D is the best EDC. I don't like the UI of the P1D and the P3D is to long for my taste. but I would highly recommend the P2D/L1D combo pack, so you have always the choice between a CR123 and AA light (which might come in handy) and the L1D - while longer than the P2D - is still small enough for comfortable every day carry IMO.
regards, holger
regards, holger
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Wicho
Enlightened
P2D (Q5, of course!) or 120P if wearing khakis or jeans.
P1D (Q5) if wearing slacks.
Now, if only Surefire were to come out with a single cell version of the A2...and no, I don't mean an L1!
P1D (Q5) if wearing slacks.
Now, if only Surefire were to come out with a single cell version of the A2...and no, I don't mean an L1!
matrixshaman
Flashlight Enthusiast
:welcome:
In order of preference:
Novatac 85P lighthound.com
Nitecore Defender Infinity tadgear.com
Olight T10 Q5 batteryjunction.com
Fenix P2D Q5 fenix-store.com
Note some of our favorite CPF dealers give discounts for CPF members - there's a list around here that is a 'Sticky' maintained by GreenLED I believe.
In order of preference:
Novatac 85P lighthound.com
Nitecore Defender Infinity tadgear.com
Olight T10 Q5 batteryjunction.com
Fenix P2D Q5 fenix-store.com
Note some of our favorite CPF dealers give discounts for CPF members - there's a list around here that is a 'Sticky' maintained by GreenLED I believe.
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Mike89
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This question has so many answers, depending on what you want in a light. The P1D CE is small and powerful. But, it's a twisty, first twist, second brightest, then twist again to get brightest (and three other modes on top of that). Of all my lights, the P1D CE was the one I liked the least. I ended up giving it away. When I turn a flightlight on, I want the brightest first, I don't want to have to twist twice each time. It just wasn't that functional of a light for me (I just don't like twisties). Others will have other views and neither really mean much. It comes down to what you want, not what others tell you is the best. What's best for some won't be for others. Personally my favorite light is my T1. Some may say it's too big for an edc light. Well I don't carry flashlights everyday in my pocket or key chain anyway and if I want to carry a light, the T1 is very manageable in size (for me). About the only time I would use a different light is if I was working on something really up close (like the inside of my computer where I wouldn't need such brightness), then I would pull out my little L2T (using the single battery tube). Outside, it's T1 all the way and none of my other lights can better it.
If this is your first light and you are already on this forum, be prepared for the flashlight bite dude.
If this is your first light and you are already on this forum, be prepared for the flashlight bite dude.
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Im not sure, i dont actually have rechargables yet, getting some with my LOD next month...
you could get 3.0 unprotected rechargables....but i think the P1d is efficent enough you dont really need to spend huge amounts on primaries..
Crenshaw
V8TOYTRUCK
Flashlight Enthusiast
Out of the 4 EDC size lights I have
P1DCE
Orb Raw NS
L0DCE
Nitecore
I have the Raw NS on my keychain because it is so small and looks beautiful! Two stage gives good run-times. The only possible problem I see with it is that once the juice runs on that tiny battery. I have NO possible way of getting a spare locally.
I previously had a P1DCE which was still pocketable and durable. Looked brand new after months of pocket carry. CR123 are relatively easy to find.
The LODCE I gave to my gf because she said OMG its so cute! I don't think she knows it has more than 1 mode
Nitecore is just too big to put on my keychain and if it won't fit there I won't be carrying it in my pocket. Performance wise, it kills the rest of the lights.
Because all I want to fit in my jeans (I wear more fitted jeans) are my cellphone, wallet, and keychain. I would like to add a mini multitool but none I've found are small enough to justify me carrying it around.
My search continues for the perfect EDC (basically a CR123 Ti/Nickel Silver/Aluminum Titan)
P1DCE
Orb Raw NS
L0DCE
Nitecore
I have the Raw NS on my keychain because it is so small and looks beautiful! Two stage gives good run-times. The only possible problem I see with it is that once the juice runs on that tiny battery. I have NO possible way of getting a spare locally.
I previously had a P1DCE which was still pocketable and durable. Looked brand new after months of pocket carry. CR123 are relatively easy to find.
The LODCE I gave to my gf because she said OMG its so cute! I don't think she knows it has more than 1 mode
Nitecore is just too big to put on my keychain and if it won't fit there I won't be carrying it in my pocket. Performance wise, it kills the rest of the lights.
Because all I want to fit in my jeans (I wear more fitted jeans) are my cellphone, wallet, and keychain. I would like to add a mini multitool but none I've found are small enough to justify me carrying it around.
My search continues for the perfect EDC (basically a CR123 Ti/Nickel Silver/Aluminum Titan)
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resistance1
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Nitecore defender infinity, by far one of the brightest and whitests lights on the list.
Has an incredbile throw for the size, with the OP reflector.
Runs on 1AA battery, and if you throw a 14500 lithium in there, man watch out. (thats what i use, and its great)
Has an incredbile throw for the size, with the OP reflector.
Runs on 1AA battery, and if you throw a 14500 lithium in there, man watch out. (thats what i use, and its great)
Tremendo
Enlightened
+1. I use Lithium AA and it's awesome. I tried a regular alkaline and it's still a very bright light. I got it 11 days ago and I'm still thoroughly impresses with it.
