mazingerz9
Newly Enlightened
Greetings CPFers,
Before we start talking about what kind of lights, let me narrow it down. I already have a good range of decent, powerful, semi-portable lights (M6+bi-pin adapter, FM85, Mag85, etc) that I will carry in case of emergency. Since we will be hiking a lot, everyone wants a light that won't weigh them down. There are five other people that still need a light. I've already ordered three and need help with the other two and possibly another one for me. =)
Each party will carry a 2nd backup light, either 1xAA or 2xAA (already taken care of), all that's left to do is look for primary lights for everyone. I've looked into the 1 or 2xCR123 and 1x18650 lights. No one wants to carry a 2x18650 or 3xCR123 light because in addition to carrying the lights, they will also have to carry several spare batteries in a carrier, not to mention hiking gear, food, water, etc.
For my little brother, I ordered him the JetBeam II Pro I.B.S.
I also order two more lights.
- JetBeam III M (Q3-5A + strike bezel)
- Romisen RC-F4 Cree Q5
Looking to order:
- Fenix TK11 + diffuser
- Fenix P3D Q5
- Another Raptor (cool tint version) for myself. =) or a DBS V3 w/ 3SM Cree MC-E-M (OP)
What do you guys think about the lights I've ordered? How about the ones I'm thinking of ordering. These lights will be used again for future camping trips.
Side note:
As for me, I'm going to be holstering my M6, and keeping several lights in my backpack (WF-500, FM85, M1X). And most likely I will be carrying at all times in my hand a JetBeam Raptor (Q3-5A pre-order).
Update: 4/3/2009
I have read everyone's post and though I cannot reply to all of them, I would like to thank you guys for all your feedback and information. This will surely make my camping trip a whole lot better.
Before we start talking about what kind of lights, let me narrow it down. I already have a good range of decent, powerful, semi-portable lights (M6+bi-pin adapter, FM85, Mag85, etc) that I will carry in case of emergency. Since we will be hiking a lot, everyone wants a light that won't weigh them down. There are five other people that still need a light. I've already ordered three and need help with the other two and possibly another one for me. =)
Each party will carry a 2nd backup light, either 1xAA or 2xAA (already taken care of), all that's left to do is look for primary lights for everyone. I've looked into the 1 or 2xCR123 and 1x18650 lights. No one wants to carry a 2x18650 or 3xCR123 light because in addition to carrying the lights, they will also have to carry several spare batteries in a carrier, not to mention hiking gear, food, water, etc.
For my little brother, I ordered him the JetBeam II Pro I.B.S.
I also order two more lights.
- JetBeam III M (Q3-5A + strike bezel)
- Romisen RC-F4 Cree Q5
Looking to order:
- Fenix TK11 + diffuser
- Fenix P3D Q5
- Another Raptor (cool tint version) for myself. =) or a DBS V3 w/ 3SM Cree MC-E-M (OP)
What do you guys think about the lights I've ordered? How about the ones I'm thinking of ordering. These lights will be used again for future camping trips.
Side note:
As for me, I'm going to be holstering my M6, and keeping several lights in my backpack (WF-500, FM85, M1X). And most likely I will be carrying at all times in my hand a JetBeam Raptor (Q3-5A pre-order).
Update: 4/3/2009
I have read everyone's post and though I cannot reply to all of them, I would like to thank you guys for all your feedback and information. This will surely make my camping trip a whole lot better.
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