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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @ikeyballs i have the same problem regarding only selling r5 heads - would love a XML Turbo head! And, thanks, I will have a look at those 14505s! @reppans Thanks, already done that; I use the 2xAA body as battery container on occasion. I did read about reversing the head/tailcap but I also use...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    For the record the ordered and received the fandyfire from DX. Although it turned out to be a nice light with everything I had wanted (except a pocket clip) it stopped working after 48 hrs! :'( In the end I went with a 4sevens Quark XML 2xAA; I threw out the 2xAA body for a single AA body...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @gregozedobe The Zebralight seems quite popular and nice. The main reason for beacon & sos requirement is to differentiate between a "marker" vs "need help". @aimxplode I don't know why I failed to see the RRT-0. As far as I can tell the new XM-L version only has strobe function, no beacon/SOS...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @joe1512 The Jetbeam PA10 is a contender but at that price I am just surveying my other options. I went to goinggear and could not find one 18650 with either SOS/Beacon function? My main reason for 14500/AA combination is I have consolidated to only carry one time of spare battery = AA. So I can...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    Hope you flashoholics can help me!? I currently have a Fenix LD20 (R5) but think I can do better? And I would also prefer a single AA flashlight. I am looking for a flashlight that will be used in conjunction with my headlamp when the situation calls for it, typically when I need more...
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    Princeton Tec Remix Headlamp Review

    Hi All I have been looking at the PT Remix and Pro models, read all the threads on this and other forums but just can't make up my mind which Remix model to get! One the REMIX PRO side I am sold on the "guarantee" of brightness (being regulated), also it is lighter (I'm a hiker) and when...

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