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    Seeking Recommendations for Upgrading My Headlamp: ZebraLight or other???

    I'm a devoted fan of ZebraLight headlamps and have relied on them for years across various activities like hiking, camping, and around-the-house tasks. However, my cherished H52's clicky switch is showing signs of wear, feeling mushy and occasionally failing to activate. It's been a while since...
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    Seeking recommendations for a small flashlight with decent throw

    Howdy folks, I'm in need of a small (single AA, AAA, or lithium) flashlight with average or better-than-average throw and decent output (upwards of 200 lumens). Hopefully not too expensive (maximum $30 or $35). Hopefully not too easy to accidentally turn on, too (I hate it when that happens!)...
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    Best 2aa flashlight at least 200 lumens?

    It's okay if the flashlight has a turbo mode and starts out at least 200 lm but drops to a lower output after a short time. I plan on using only AA eneloop batteries, not 14500 batteries. There is no minimum time it needs to stay at 200 lumen, but obviously I would like it if the Flashlight...
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    Best 2aa flashlight at least 200 lumens?

    Looking for a 2aa LED flashlight with at least 200 lumens output. Throw should be medium to narrow. As far as the UI goes, I want something simple, intuitive, and not overly complicated (I'm especially interested in magnetic ring controlled flashlights such as jetbeam rrt models, but I could...
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    Screwed over by CNI for $325.00

    In 2010, I shipped two lasers back to CNI for repair. They included one 400mW “GLP-980-400mW” infrared laser and one 80mW green 80mW “GLP-532-80mW” green laser. I had paid $185 and $140 each for each laser, respectively, for a total of $325.00. “Lu Wang” ([email protected]) of CNI had provided...
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    Need advice: what driver for single mode 14Hz strobe?

    I need to inspect drive belts at work and therefore intend to modify a surefire G2 or a P60 body into a single-mode 14Hz strobe, is there a driver / circuit board than I can purchase and drop in? (I could also settle for a multi-mode driver, as long as it always remembers the last setting, i.e...
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    question about UltraFire WF-139 charger

    I've read that the UltraFire WF-139 chargers are a decent inexpensive charger, but I seem to remember reading that the older version of the charger had some problems (with the top-off voltage or trickle charge...I don't remember for sure.) Is there a way to tell whether my WF-139 is the newer or...
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    Did my AW 18650 battery malfunction?

    I had a very close call recently when my 400mW laser (powered by a single 18650 battery) accidentally turned on in my pocket and reached a VERY high temperature before I noticed it was on (it was in a padded soft case at the time, thus insulating the high temperature from me...that's why I...
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    recommendations for wide floody flashlight?

    Thanks for recommendations, guys. I'm modifying my requirements somewhat: - Batteries: AA - Flood: Forget that I mentioned 10 degrees. I'm just looking for something smooth, wide, and floody. The closest thing I can compare it to is my old Elektrolumens "My Little Friend." - I don't need to...
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    recommendations for wide floody flashlight?

    Also, I forgot to mention that it would be nice if the UI remembered the last brightness setting.
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    recommendations for wide floody flashlight?

    I’m looking for a flashlight with the following features. Any suggestions? - smooth, even, wide flood (about 10 degree wide beam), with as little hot spot as possible - variable mode light with several levels, including a very low (about .2 to 1 lumens) and high (AT LEAST 200 or 300 lumens...
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    Flashlights with rotating mode selector AND on/off button?

    Yes, I meant to say a rotary switch in the tailcap. Nevertheless, I'm interested in hearing about any other innovative designs that allow a user to change the modes or power level without having to click a specific sequence on a single "on/off" switch.
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    Flashlights with rotating mode selector AND on/off button?

    Years ago I had a chance to inspect a Blackhawk Gladius and I was really impressed with the UI design that integrated a tailcap button to turn the light on/off and a rotating dial to select the mode (Momentary Switching, Constant ON, Strobe Mode, Dimming, and Lock-Out.) Does anyone know of any...
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    My idea of a perfect headlamp, does it exist?

    One more feature to include: on/off switch should be protected when you put the light away (in your pocket, backpack, etc) so that it's not accidentally turned on and drains batteries.
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    Best caribeener/snap lock/quick release device?

    I’m a war photographer working in hazardous locations around the world, and I need a small, compact, lightweight, reliable, quick-opening locking device to attach my pro cameras to my camera vest or a neck strap. I’ve been using plastic quick releases but they’re not strong or reliable enough...
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