Help me spend some $$ on new flashlights please!
These are going on my commuter bicycle. Maybe this should go into Bike lights section, but I'm after a hi-power flashlight with specific qualities – figured the request would get more exposure here.
For reference, I'm currently using Fenix P3D's and really like the beam pattern. Maybe a touch more spill. But I want it 2-3 times brighter! :naughty:
So here's what I'm after:
Any suggestions? I know the longish runtime on Hi, and the need for a strong Low, will limit choices. So far the only suggestion I've had for a good quality, longer-runtime light is this Trustfire from Kaidomain:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5374
A bike forum member says it got 90+ minutes, and it has a very strong Lo.
Ultimate lumens is not very important, I'd rather have 10-20 more minutes runtime.
I understand most p7 lights are rather floody, generally have 60 minutes on Hi, and have much dimmer Med or Lo power.
Any input is appreciated! Thanks all:twothumbs
These are going on my commuter bicycle. Maybe this should go into Bike lights section, but I'm after a hi-power flashlight with specific qualities – figured the request would get more exposure here.
For reference, I'm currently using Fenix P3D's and really like the beam pattern. Maybe a touch more spill. But I want it 2-3 times brighter! :naughty:
So here's what I'm after:
- 2 identical flashlights (2=more respect from cars)
- Latest tech (p7 or competitor)
- 1x18650 batteries each
- Only 2 modes necessary:
- Hi: Regulated, constant output 80-90+ minutes
- Med or Low: 50-70% of Hi with longer runtime
- More of a "throw" than a "flood" – I ride road at decent speed, I like to have a nice throw ahead of me with enough spill to keep me aware
- Good quality: no less than Fenix
- Keep it under $100 each
Any suggestions? I know the longish runtime on Hi, and the need for a strong Low, will limit choices. So far the only suggestion I've had for a good quality, longer-runtime light is this Trustfire from Kaidomain:
http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductId=5374
A bike forum member says it got 90+ minutes, and it has a very strong Lo.
Ultimate lumens is not very important, I'd rather have 10-20 more minutes runtime.
I understand most p7 lights are rather floody, generally have 60 minutes on Hi, and have much dimmer Med or Lo power.
Any input is appreciated! Thanks all:twothumbs