The Flashaholic's "Must-Have" List -- Cast your vote! PART 2

[NoFair]

Surefire C2.

Because the other must-have is the Malkoff M61 drop-in.

good one, but I'm happy with my M30W

I'd say you need one high power incan, a good mid sized led light (18650/2xcr123s), a single cell EDC and a keychain light.

In those categories the following would be good:

1. Surefire M6 (cheap: Ultrafire W500 with WA1111)
2. Surefire U2, C2, LX2
3. HDS/RA (the Arc6 on the way should be good as well)
4. Ti preon I, Arc AAA etc.

[Yavox]

Surefire A2
Surefire M6
Jetbeam RRT-0

[jkilo]

-Mag Varapower
-SF A2
-6p bored w/ McClicky (good call on that one... So modular)
-photon freedom
-Microfire Pioneer (can't beat the focus)


Too many!!

[RichS]

3. HDS/RA (the Arc6 on the way should be good as well)

I assume you were referring to the Ra Clicky. Please correct me if I assumed wrong.

[fyrstormer]

Lummi Raw Ti/SS/NS
McGizmo Haiku
McGizmo Ti-PD [-S/-XR19]
Anything made by Arc

[*Dusty*]

Fenix TK20

Great light, especially running off AA's they can be found almost anywhere or robbed from other devices in an emergency.

Maratac AAA (any version) I think these are massively underrated lights. The ultra low low can run for 40 odd hours off a single aaa.

Lummi Raw. Future classic.

Fenix E01, can't believe no one has mentioned these yet!!! Legendary rite of passage flashlight, you ain't a flashaholic till you've got one of thes all beaten up on your keychain!! (And another one which you keep good, or is that just me? )

[sjmack]

Surefire M6
Ra Clicky
Spy 007

[NoFair]

I assume you were referring to the Ra Clicky. Please correct me if I assumed wrong.

Yep clickie or HDS EDC with updated led (Seoul, xp-e/xp-g or K2 TFFC) I like the HDS since it is a bit smaller and uses a better clip

[redbike]

HDS Ra Clicky
Surefire 6P
4Sevens Quark Mini 123

[Jash]

- TK40
- Quark 2AA Tactical
- Quark Mini AA

These three have just about any situation covered and are relatively affordable and reliable.

[davidt1]

Zebralight H501

a single light that can be used as overhead light, shirt light, desk lamp, headlamp, lanyard light hand-free; and it can be used as a flashlight too.

Since I went hand-free about a year ago, I haven't looked back.

[calipsoii]

Nitecore D10
Fenix TK20
Fenix E01

[ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond]

I guess to an extent the answer to the OP question really depends on how deep your pockets are.

My answers:

HDS Ra Clicky - I prefer the High CRI, but I guess whichever LED bin floats your boat. It's a great light, perfect size/weight/balance, awesome UI.

Surefire M6 - a classic with so many options from 250 - 2000+ lumens.

SF C2 / 18650 bore / SST-50 warm drop-in - yes a little bit custom but a current build and readily available.

[Flying Turtle]

For me two come to mind. The LiteFlux LF2XT, of course, and one that helped usher in the LED revolution, the CMG Infinity.

Geoff

[manitoe]

HDS Ra Clicky

[RepProdigious]

Quark regular 123 (Ti). Love it, need it, can't live... .erm; see without it

[think2x]

1. Surefire E1B

2. Quark regular 123 with AA spare body (just in case)

3. ITP A3 SS

[DM51]

Ra Clicky Ti
Aeon Ti
SF T1A (DaFab mod)
SF A2 Y/G
SF M6R (WA 1185)
Polarion PH40

Should cover most eventualities...

[skyfire]

Zebralight H501

although i have and prefer the h501w. same difference, just tint preference.

i realize i have my zebralight closer to me more than any other.

[JCD]

SureFire 6P (acceptable substitutes include SF C2, Z2, and, to a slightly lesser extent, G2)

While it's an outstanding light in its stock form, there exists a large and growing number of options to modify the light to meet the needs and/or wants of most users.

[hotlight]

LF2XT- always in pocket or around neck

ZL501W-always close by

[scout24]

McGizmo Haiku
McGizmo Sundrop
SF Titan T1A

I could get by like that, but where would the fun be in that???

[Muddquez]

HDS RA Clicky
HDS RA Twisty
Surefire A2
Surefire C2 /Malkoff
Maratac AAA

[adamjh3]

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Eagletac yet. I'm in love with my

P10A, never leaves my pocket. Simple UI with plenty of output for most tasks.

[alantch]

Polarion PH50

[JaguarDave-in-Oz]

My "must haves" are all torches I currently own and I hanker for no others.

My Led Lenser P7. Totally utterly dependable and reliable. Never even flickered. Bright and able to throw very well. The one torch I'd pack if I knew my life was going to depend on it.

My Eagletac p20c2 mkII. So bright and with such well spaced levels. Great for opening up larger areas but can still see a fair way.

Jetbeam Jet-i V3. AA, 14500 and allows programming of levels and order. Great throw for the little package but still effective close up. Perfect single cell pocket torch.

ITP A3 EOS torch for my keybunch. Just for emergencies.

No others. That's all I really need.

[parkschr]

4Sevens Quark 2x123

- takes primary or rechargeable
- tail stands

[jabe1]

1) Surefire p-60 host
2) any Brass Peak
3) Mag ROP
4) single cell EDC (Fenix,Quark,Nitecore Etc.)

[RichS]

Surefire C2 /Malkoff

I'm assuming you meant the Malkoff M61. Let me know if that isn't correct.

[kaichu dento]

Draco Ti
LF2XTi
Ra Clicky
EZAAw

These are my 'Must Have' lights for without them I would most surely perish...