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    Single CR123A to replace Fenix P2D/PD25

    I ended up gluing a small black star sapphire that I had sitting around onto the side button, and it makes it super easy to find by feel while still being smooth and low profile. I'll have to see how well it holds up. I roughed up the button with a small file, the sapphire had some surface...
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    Single CR123A to replace Fenix P2D/PD25

    Thanks again for the suggestions. A double cell light won't fit the way I carry, or the 2xAA would be a good fit. I'm not prepared to move over to rechargeable only; dual fuel is OK, but my whole support system is built around CR123 and its form factor. Old fashioned, for sure, and I'm...
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    Single CR123A to replace Fenix P2D/PD25

    Lots of good input - thanks to all for the suggestions. I should have been a little more detailed in my requirements, though. I need a multi-level light (4 levels, ideally), so that lets out the Elzetta and Surefires, though that Elzetta deal is pretty tempting. The folks in AR world hold the...
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    Single CR123A to replace Fenix P2D/PD25

    I've had a Fenix P2D (single CR123A) as EDC for 12 years, and need a replacement - the switch is getting a bit flaky, the tint is old-fashioned, and more output would be nice. I tried replacing it with a Fenix E12 (single AA, 160 lumens max), which is a great little light and is more compact...
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    Surefire batteries at Lowe’s

    San Jose - 12 packs are $28 - none in stock, 2 packs are $1.76 - 2 in stock. No shipping, and not enough there to make it worthwhile. Somebody cleaned them out already!
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    Fenix, 30 Lumens is too much brightness for low mode

    The E12 V2.0 and E20 V2.0 have 5 lumen low modes. I just got some E12 V2.0s for glove compartment lights, and that's an ideal level for me. I don't do much that requires 1 lumen or less these days, though, and since these are for non-flashlight family members, a moonlight mode would be...
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    Knife & Light pics. (Identify your images!)

    Kershaw Blur, Fenix E12 V2.0 (new EDC), Fenix P2D (old EDC)
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    Do you switch out your EDC light or keep it the same?

    I've been carrying a Fenix P2D for over 12 years, day in and day out, with lots of regular daily use in a manufacturing facility. All of my jeans have a wear pattern on that pocket that matches it. The tail switch is starting to get a bit unreliable, and I just switched it out for a Fenix E12...
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    [Review] Fenix E20 v2.0 (SST20, 5500K, 250 lumens, 2xAA)

    Very nice! I just bought some E12 V2.0s, and like them quite a lot - this has better runtimes and a 4th much brighter mode, which is great. The E12 is my favorite AA flashlight in years. There's a post in one of the E12 threads about the ability to return to low mode from any mode with a long...
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    [Review] - Fenix E12 v2.0 - Mini EDC Flashlight - AA 160 lumen - by Lock

    Re: [Review] - Fenix E12 - Mini EDC Flashlight - AA 130 lumen - by Lock I just got 4 of the E12 V2s for glove compartment lights, and am very impressed with them. For the non-flashlight-nerd members of the family, I wanted something with: - Readily available batteries - A simple user...
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    FENIX PD35 TAC knockoffs on ebay. BEWARE!

    I can't speak for OP, but the 4 Fenix E12s I recently bought all have serial numbers. In the watch world, knockoffs often have the same serial number on a bunch of watches, and that's for expensive counterfeits. I'm guessing the Fenix counterfeiters aren't likely to go to the trouble to...
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    Noob question about reliable emergency-use flashlights for family

    I'd say you want more than 2 flashlights. If one fails (and even the best flashlights fail sometimes), you'd be in trouble. Also, you'll want an emergency flashlight for the car(s), which you can grab if you need more in the house. Keep a few spare batteries with the car light, too. For...
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    Fenix E12

    Good thread! I've been looking for good but inexpensive AA lights for the car glove compartments, and Fenix is my go-to brand. Just ordered 4 for $21.56 each using their 20% new email signup. Search took me to the old 130 lumen model first, but the V2 is the same price! I'll load these up...
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    Want to buy a flashlight (AA?) for a B'day present (need ~$50-$75 suggestions)

    Yeah, for non-flashaholics, I'd recommend a simple user interface. My family always has trouble remembering how to switch the modes on my Fenix P2D/P3Ds, and are often confused by the CR123s as well. They're all pretty technical, but just don't care about flashlights like I do. I just got a...
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