What's next for camping trip in big sur...

uspc_e2 · May 16, 2008

Hi all...first post here. I recently bought E2D, 6P, C2 and P61 lamp since I can use the lamp on both C2 and 6P. Is there anything else I should be looking for in particular for camping trip at big sur that's coming up or the ones I have should be enough outdoor in the woods? I don't think it's going to be foggy since it's going to be in the summer. I'm telling you...this is becoming an addiction in a way. It's not healthy b/c there are so pricey.

Midnightrun · May 16, 2008

a light with a smjled LED. No need to bring spare batteries.

Gunner12 · May 16, 2008

A LED drop-in for the C2 and/or 6P. More output and more runtime then the P61(well, most have more output, the ones that are dimmer have at least 2 hours runtime). The main difference is the color rendering and color temperature of the LEDs. The LEDs might make things seem flat if you are used to incans.

Maybe also a multimode AA powered light so you can run it off of common batteries and have the choice of lower modes for more runtime.

Maybe a good thrower would also be fun.

:welcome:

BOBBYBOB · May 16, 2008

I know you mean flashlight related items, but in case you don't already
have one, I always bring a windproof butane lighter. Hey, you never know!

smopoim86 · May 17, 2008

Headlamp?

uspc_e2 · May 17, 2008

BOBBYBOB said:
I know you mean flashlight related items, but in case you don't already
have one, I always bring a windproof butane lighter. Hey, you never know!

No I meant another surefire that will do a better job and that won't break my wallet :nana:

uspc_e2 · May 17, 2008

Gunner12 said:
A LED drop-in for the C2 and/or 6P. More output and more runtime then the P61(well, most have more output, the ones that are dimmer have at least 2 hours runtime). The main difference is the color rendering and color temperature of the LEDs. The LEDs might make things seem flat if you are used to incans.

Maybe also a multimode AA powered light so you can run it off of common batteries and have the choice of lower modes for more runtime.

Maybe a good thrower would also be fun.

:welcome:

Thanks! Bookmarked it.

Hooked on Fenix · May 17, 2008

How about a Cree Q5 or R2 drop-in for the 6P and a continuously variable switch to adjust the brightness. (Look at the bottom of Lighthound.com webpage for Uniq) R2 drop-ins available for 6P for $20-$25.

kelmo · May 17, 2008

Welcome to CPF!

Get a MN02 lamp for your E2d. You need a lower power option. Maybe a Arc AAA? You camping at Pfieffer or Ventana? A good headlamp is in order. I like the the Petzl Tikka+.

Big Sur rocks, enjoy!

DoubleDutch · May 17, 2008

uspc_e2,

:welcome:

+1 on the headlamp.
And maybe something like this:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3346

And what about some long running backup like the Fenix E01?

Enjoy.

Kees

LED-holic · May 17, 2008

OP - I love Big Sur. I'm so envious at your camping trip. Have fun and report back on your trip and lights!!!

Nitroz · May 17, 2008

Hooked on Fenix said:
How about a Cree Q5 or R2 drop-in for the 6P and a continuously variable switch to adjust the brightness. (Look at the bottom of Lighthound.com webpage for Uniq) R2 drop-ins available for 6P for $20-$25.

Have you tried this switch? Or anyone for that matter?

uspc_e2 · May 17, 2008

kelmo said:
Welcome to CPF!

Get a MN02 lamp for your E2d. You need a lower power option. Maybe a Arc AAA? You camping at Pfieffer or Ventana? A good headlamp is in order. I like the the Petzl Tikka+.

Big Sur rocks, enjoy!

We are going to be at pfieffer. We do it every year. It's going to be fun I can see it already

. Im going to place an order for mn02 lamp and cree (on ebay) tonight.

Brigadier · May 17, 2008

http://www.pts-flashlights.com/products/product.aspx?pid=1-139-114-125-6494

Daniel_sk · May 17, 2008

You need something with long runtime. 10 lumens is plenty of light in the woods for 90% of the tasks. Maybe a fenix E01 might be a good choice. Definitely bring a headlamp. I have spent a lot nights in the woods, with one small Arc AAA and a Tikka XP headlamp. If you have the money, consider a Surefire Aviator A2 (but you will still need something long running).

Gunner12 · May 17, 2008

Which LED light are you buying from eBay?

There might be better deals then what you can find on eBay.

uspc_e2 · May 17, 2008

It's not LED. It's CREE R2 for $15 plus shipping. Does that seem like a good deal?

Gunner12 · May 17, 2008

LED stands for Light Emitting Diode.

Cree is a company that produces a model of LEDs called the Cree XR-E LEDs, part of the current gen of LEDs.

This one is $14 shipped. Shipping will take 2 weeks though.

$15 does sound like a good deal though if it was shipped faster.

uspc_e2 · May 17, 2008

Gunner12 said:
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode.

Cree is a company that produces a model of LEDs called the Cree XR-E LEDs, part of the current gen of LEDs.

This one is $14 shipped. Shipping will take 2 weeks though.

$15 does sound like a good deal though if it was shipped faster.

Is that a straight drop-in to C2 or 6P? Or is there any conversion i must buy?I read the review on the page and some said they had to tweak it a little bit on their 6p.

Gunner12 · May 17, 2008

All P60 style drop-ins should drop right in. Some will leave a bit of a gap between the head and body but that is only a cosmetic thing.

Though some P60 style drop-ins need you to remove the outer spring to work correctly. There should be any major changes needed.

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