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    Multitool Recommendation

    Cheers for the advice guys. I did notice the extra weight/size of the Surge, which coupled with the lack of a corkscrew is probably one compromise too many. Seems like relatively few multitools come with a corkscrew - maybe I should cut back on the wine? Mcnair55, do you know anywhere here in...
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    Multitool Recommendation

    Hello, this is my first post outside the light section, but I was hoping I could get a little advice on what multitool to hint at for a Christmas present... I currently carry a SAK Workchamp with me at all times, but it's recently been brought to my attention that it's not legal in a public...
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    Another USB charger!

    Interesting stuff - I just use a standard (wasteful) regulator on my commuter bike, although not used it for a few years now I live 25 miles from work! Made some progress with the charger - mostly assembled although just with cheap alkalines for now. Looks like I will be able to fit in a USB...
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    Another USB charger!

    Ah, I might not have explained very well - I wasn't thinking of totally sealing in the Eneloops, just that to change/charge them I would have to undo 4 screws. I think time will tell whether the frequency I perform that is worth the effort of squeezing in a charging circuit. Plasti-Dip is good...
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    Another USB charger!

    Interesting link there, Steve! I'd seen the cheap versions on eBay, but I enjoy a little bit of dabbling with electronics even if it does cost a little more. I may incorporate their findings on charging iPhones into my circuit, assuming that voltage on the data lines does not affect the charging...
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    Another USB charger!

    I'm thinking of 500 mA output...as for what to charge then I have a Sonim XP2.10 phone which is pretty good on battery life so rarely needs charging on trips. It would be purely as a backup for that. But my MP3 player doesn't last a full day, so the ability to regularly charge that would be...
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    Another USB charger!

    ...but with a difference. It's something that's been in the back of my mind for a while now, but I want to build an emergency USB power supply. Primarily for when I go camping away from mains electricity - I know you can buy AA battery powered USB chargers but I'd prefer to build one powered...
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    Incandescent: low lumens, long runtime ?

    OT, sorry, but yes :D http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?329718-Fenix-E01-Warm-white-mod
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    I guess I'm a little jaded with LED's...

    There's a certain inevitability about that remark...
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    I guess I'm a little jaded with LED's...

    I guess this bodes well for future availability of LF lamp assemblies for the A2 :grin2:
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    What lights do you have charged up and ready to go for Hurrican Sandy?

    Best wishes to you guys from this side of the pond. I hope everyone is safe.
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    Flashlight App for Phones, How long do you dare run it?

    Mine used to do that all the time, so I took a sharp scalpel, and trimmed off a few mm from the button to make it more recessed. Don't worry, there is plenty of material behind so you won't make the phone leak!
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    A2 Incan

    Awww, the poor thing! Look at its empty eye sockets:( I wonder whether there would be any noticeable improvement if you had a reflector without the holes? +1 for the LF HO-A2 as well.
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    Just saying....

    Lumens Factory sell (arguably) a better lamp assembly, for considerably less than the Surefire replacement. I've now got 4 in stock, just in case. There are probably enough of us with A2s to make it worthwhile stocking and manufacturing lamps for a good while longer.
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    EDC/Work LED Light

    The Sunwayman V60C might fit your bill, as it is designed to slot into a charger rather than having to remove the cells each time. A review here.
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