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    Your Most Used Flashlight

    Although I replied HDS, the new SF L-1 Cree is a close second. But that is of the high-end ones listed, and also doesn't include some obvious candidates for frequent use. Probably most often employed, while for brief periods typically, was my Arc-AAA(P) until I sent it in for repairs, now the...
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    Suggestions for chest-strappable light? [Example: Innova 24/7]

    AlgaeEater, I have the same interest in non-headlight, hands-free options. Here are a couple of my favorite solutions. By the way, I also have a very strong preference for multiple light levels! 1. Inova 24/7, but not with the neck lanyard which keeps it aimed in one direction, generally too...
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    What light is most underappreciated?

    My apologies if this is too similar to other threads, but I am curious and haven't seen exactly this question posed: What lights do you think have been greatly underappreciated or underestimated? Answer not limited to inexpensive or costly lights, not limited to current or discontinued...
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    Becoming a master user of illumination tools

    Back onto the subject of technique, as opposed to equipment, I do have this one thought to contribute. The height at which you hold a light affects visibility of objects and terrain, and the degree to which atmosphere interferes with vision. When walking or running on or off a trail, I...
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    Flashlights on Airplanes Now? Post 8-10-06

    Just a few words of advice, in case you are worried about carrying flashlights on board (I'm not very at this time) or about theft from luggage (I am always). I believe that those who are bent on plundering checked items will go for easy pickings. They have limited time to find the goodies...
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    What's your favorite 1xcr123 light?

    Don't have one favorite, depends on what application: - HDS EDC 60 basic, best and most versatile overall. Size of central spot and balance with spill is ideal for outdoor navigation and similar uses, not ideal for close-in. - Peak McKinley for brief, wide, very bright flood to light up a...
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    The SF A2

    Yeah, tastes vary. I'm used to walking by moonlight and find that pleasant, which might explain why I don't mind the tint. But I certainly don't question the A2's throw advantage. Now for the reason I am posting again - and my apologies for being unable to resist! Tonight took the dogs down...
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    The SF A2

    Thanks Jim, points well taken! I am sure you are correct, and I do know the limitations of color photos on monitors. (With digital, I like to do a color balance and lock that in - no automatic exposure! to compare, and that comes out fairly close to what I see.) Now I'm finding myself faintly...
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    The SF A2

    I should start by saying that I don't have an A2, so am massively ignorant from a perspective of direct experience. However. Jim presents photos and asks us to reach our own conclusions...with caveats that the A2 isn't quite as red as it appears and the L2 (which I do have) isn't quite as...
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    Recommendation on a small (3" or so) daily carry light?

    Hey there Jago - At the price, you won't have gone wrong with your decision. And as you see, this stuff can get mildly addictive! Just to emphasize some other replies, I find that small *low output* lights with one brightness level are just fine and very useful, my favorite being the Arc AAA...
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    How effective are torches against aggressive dogs ?

    I really think we agree about most of what you said, but just to make it clearer, I wasn't suggesting that people should approach every dog, or that any and all attack situations could be resolved peacefully. Rather, I think most attacks can be avoided or an aggressive situation defused by...
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    Lampshades for your Flashlights

    Uh...I think maybe you mean translucent? Opaque film canisters would do a really good job of keeping all the light inside...
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    Lampshades for your Flashlights

    White and like a traffic cone - well, I seem to have gone off the deep end just a little before you. OK, you ready for this? Translucent plastic tampon inserters, procured from my wife's box. (Box of tampons! Stop that!!) Fits over the end of several small flashlights including Peak AA...
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    How effective are torches against aggressive dogs ?

    I grew up in the company of Dobermans and feel very comfortable around large dogs. I customarily approach and at least attempt to touch most strange dogs that I encounter. I have been bitten only a few times, only once when I didn't know it was coming (German shephard approaching at 5 o'clock...
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    river rock lantern

    Hey Rob - Try here for starts: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=100467 - Bill
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    Mag's LED patent application--hot off the press

    I am glad that a knowledgable lawyer has shed some light on the process. That makes it appear substantially more fair than the version presented by the representative of the US Patent Office! But then, he wasn't being paid to provide helpful information, rather to dismiss questions with a...
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    Can someone explain overdriven?

    Expanding a little on what Yves said, there is also the frictional resistance inside the tube - that is equivalent to electrical resistance. But since tubes don't have really large flow resistance until you try to push a whole lot of water through, an even better parallel is that between...
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    A Candlepower Paradox

    Sorry for the late reply. Have tried Inova T3 in woods, but my impression was that it was so bright that it brilliantly illuminated nearby branches despite tight pattern and that blinded me again to distant things. Tricky business. That time, when I had the T3 with me, heard about 20 very...
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    A Candlepower Paradox

    Nugget, I do mostly what you do - keep my lighting to a minimum most of the time so I can see and enjoy more. Tom Silverfox, you are right too. Hit it with enough light and eventually, even though the source is close to you, your pupils have closed down about as much as they can, and then the...
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    A Candlepower Paradox

    OK, just in case I wasn't clear enough the first time... Yes, the mechanism at work here is not really a mystery, it is absolutely evident, but still a paradox. We are used to the idea of more powerful lights, and those with higher lux ratings, having more throw. My point is that there is...

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