I am thinking about getting one of the new e1l outdoorsman lights with the 3/45 lumen modes. The specs say 8.5 hours on high and 48 hours on low.Is this true??. I would be satisfied with around 4 hours on high.I went to the seach section but kept getting info. on the old single mode e1l.I see were most dealers are selling them for $ 99.00 . Just wondered if most were satisfied with them and what expected run times you can get with primary 123 batteries. Thanks for any information. David
New E1l Outdoorsman True Runtimes
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Just a quick suggestion I came here thinking I was going to find out what the true runtime of the E1L outdoorsman, perhaps your thread title would be clearer if you asked "What is the true runtime of the E1L outdoorsman?", or even just added a ? at the end, picky I know but lots of thread titles here are misleading. I don't want you to think this is aimed just at you David. 
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carbine15
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http://www.flashlightreviews.com/reviews/surefire_kl1gen2.htm
Something tells me you're likely to see 1.5 hours on high as a realistic runtime.
carry a spare primary backup battery or better yet... a spare light or four.
Something tells me you're likely to see 1.5 hours on high as a realistic runtime.
carry a spare primary backup battery or better yet... a spare light or four.
asdalton
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That was with the old Luxeon KL1. The new E1L uses a dedicated, Cree-based KX1 head with about the same output. You'll probably get triple or quadruple the runtime.
light_emitting_dude
Flashlight Enthusiast
I ran my Cree E1L 1st generation 30 lumen SF on a LifePO4 3.0v RCR and achieved 5 hours. After 5 hours it started to flicker. Take into consideration it was an RCR123A. You will achieve longer runtimes with a primary. I would bet it would be darn close to 10 hours and 8.5 hours with the dual output E1L.
With about 48 hours runtime with the dual output E1L on 3 lumens low, I would doubt you will need a spare light or four.
With about 48 hours runtime with the dual output E1L on 3 lumens low, I would doubt you will need a spare light or four.
parnass
Flashlight Enthusiast
My 1-level Cree Surefire E1L draws 198 mA from the battery. Perhaps someone will measure the current drain on the high intensity setting of their new 2-level E1L so we can compare notes.
Sorry for the confusion on the heading for my original post. This sounds like a very good runtime on the Cree e1l. I already had a e1e and decided to just order the KX1 Cree conversion head for mine. Thanks again for the imput. David
Surefire catalog says:
45lm for 4 hr
3lm for 40hr
Surefire does not always state "regulated" runtimes in their specs though, some times its useful light (down to one lumen). They are very inconsistent in this regard.
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