Surefire spares carrier?

Soybomb · Jan 21, 2007

Hi guys, I carry an a2 with me and figure its time I throw some spare batteries and maybe a bulb in my bag that I travel with. Just how strurdy is the sc3 carrier? If I toss it in my bag with a can of soup will I find the case cracked and the bulb broken in a month or should it hold up pretty well?

It looks like the ideal solution but if its not that tough I might get a small pelican and make a slot for some 123's, aa's, and a bulb.

Thanks!

highorder · Jan 21, 2007

the Surefire carriers are bulletproof. they will dent your can of soup.

Manzerick · Jan 21, 2007

case of soup should be no problem!

Hoghead · Jan 21, 2007

I've carried Surefire spares carriers in my luggage for years and they still look like new.

The Voice of Reason · Jan 21, 2007

I have a heap of them - they are awesome and have a handy lanyard to ensure they tagalong with you.

Otherwise batteries and spare incan lamps on your shelf at home are not usually where you need them most.

carrot · Jan 21, 2007

Sturdy little things. I wouldn't worry about it.

65535 · Jan 21, 2007

I would be more worried about the precious soup.

Sixpointone · Jan 21, 2007

I agree with the SC3 Carrier's toughness. I own two and they look as good as the day I got them.

kelmo · Jan 22, 2007

I have 3 and they all developed star cracks on the domes.

JNewell · Jan 22, 2007

They are made of Lexan, and are pretty thick and well-supported. You probably could crack one, but it would take some doing. Think about the "indestructible" Lexan water bottles - these are much thicker and much better supported.

DAA · Jan 22, 2007

Where to buy?

Thanks!

leukos · Jan 23, 2007

kelmo said:
I have 3 and they all developed star cracks on the domes.

This tends to happen with A2 lamps in the SC3. I sanded the lamp holder down a couple mm to relieve the pressure.

JNewell · Jan 23, 2007

I thought Kelmo meant the domes of the spares carrier. You're saying it can crack the bulbs???

soffiler · Jan 23, 2007

kelmo said:
I have 3 and they all developed star cracks on the domes.

kelmo - you didn't, by any chance, get some sort of harsh chemical on them (such as gasoline, automotive carb or brake cleaner, nail polish remover, etc)? Lexan is wonderful stuff - mechanically, it is nearly indestructible. The Achille's Heel is chemical resistance.

Dutch · Jan 23, 2007

soffiler said:
The Achille's Heel is chemical resistance.

Wasn't aware. Great info!

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