Backup flashlight idea-Opinions

[ionizedsky]

So I recently purchased the ITP A3 EOS upgrade model, I really like this little light a lot. It is very bright on high and the multi-mode switch (twisting the head on and off to cycle modes is easy). Well recently it took a washer/dryer cycle and doesn't seem to have made it (trying a few resurrection ideas).

Which brings me to second little light that is really impressive. I recently made a trade and the person I made a trade with was really generous and threw a freebie in he wasn't using, Streamlight Microstream. I like this little light tremendously for a lot of reasons.
1. Clicky tailcap that is rather sturdy from the way it feels.
2. It has a fairly deep bezel down clip on it that makes it a nice fit for a shirt pocket with flap cover carry.
3. It has a really nice finish on it that is very durable, as the clip rubs the battery tube when your taking it apart to change the AAA and it does not scratch the finish.

With all that said I also have recently purchased a Quark Tactical 123^2 and the trade mentioned earlier was for Jetbeam Pro III ST BVC R2 which share a fairly similar UI. The difference that I like about the Jetbeam is it has absolutely no preflash when switching off in high mode and then while still off twisting the head to low and then turning on.

So with all the anticipation aside, I propose this back up light idea.

-The light would be something very similar in design to the streamlight microstream (obviously some changes will be made to not infringe on trademarking issues).

-Taking the Microstream into thought, the head would be changed to a threaded head for UI but would have a dual o-ring design at the all threads and potential leak points.

-UI would be like the Quark Tactical and Jetbeam I.B.S. or other similar lights not mentioned. The difference would be as this is strictly for back up it would only have a high (80lumens minimum) and Low (10lumens) which would be controlled by tightening and loosening the head just a little and turning on by clicky tailcap. Now there would have to be absolutely no pre-flash like the Jetbeam for obvious reasons.

-It would have to be about the weight of the Microstream (1.04oz with battery-Streamlights specs) no more than 3oz

What is every bodies thoughts, opinions, criticisms, whatever lets here it.:poke: = :duck:

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

I would venture to say it will be custom built. Just having 2 o-rings leaves out most everything I've seen.

You can screw the head from a Fenix LOD onto the Microstream body.

My own personal problem with that is the the LOD uses a rather slow PWM for low and medium and slow PWM BOTHERS me.

Sounds like Nitecore EZAA is somewhat close to what you desire. Yes it uses AA but is not much bigger than that AA. No tail switch though.

For back up use should not relatively bomb proof reliablity the main design point?

 

[ionizedsky]

I would venture to say it will be custom built. Just having 2 o-rings leaves out most everything I've seen.

You can screw the head from a Fenix LOD onto the Microstream body.

My own personal problem with that is the the LOD uses a rather slow PWM for low and medium and slow PWM BOTHERS me.

Sounds like Nitecore EZAA is somewhat close to what you desire. Yes it uses AA but is not much bigger than that AA. No tail switch though.

For back up use should not relatively bomb proof reliablity the main design point?

Well I figured the bomb proof should go without saying, but for the those who don't think like the sheeple...

- It should be bomb proof. :grin2:

 

[PlayboyJoeShmoe]

Well Bomb Proof almost certainly means NO CLICK Switch. Because the BEST of these COULD break at any time.

EZAA has low and fairly high. Head tight high, head a bit loose low. Even should something happen to make low a problem high should be there no matter what.

I still say somebody will have to make you a custom light.

 

[ionizedsky]

Well Bomb Proof almost certainly means NO CLICK Switch. Because the BEST of these COULD break at any time.

EZAA has low and fairly high. Head tight high, head a bit loose low. Even should something happen to make low a problem high should be there no matter what.

I still say somebody will have to make you a custom light.

Okay then So no clicky for reliability.

Upgraded feature list

-The light would be something very similar in design to the streamlight microstream (obviously some changes will be made to not infringe on trademarking issues). The bottom would be flat for tailstanding and have a high quality clip. Would come with a lanyard that connects to the pocket clip.

-Taking the Microstream into thought, the head would be changed to a threaded head for UI but would have a dual o-ring design at the all threads and potential leak points and of course there would be no clicky tail anymore so the threaded head would be the way to disassemble and change battery.

- UI would be similar to ITP A3 EOS Upgrade, except it would only have to 2 modes; low (10lumens) and high (80+ lumens). Always starting in low and twist on and off to switch to high and again to low.

- It would have to be about the weight of the Microstream (1.04oz with battery-Streamlights specs) no more than 3oz

- Have a HAIII black coating for durability.

- Cost would be no more than $40.00 USD.

:D Any one else want to share their input/volunteer to build :D