LEDcandle
Flashlight Enthusiast
I've not really been in touch with the small flashlights market (or flashlights as a whole, for that matter) as I shifted to modding for awhile. I've read up a little but you know how there's so much info everywhere.
I'm EDCing a Fenix L1P which is still good, but have always wanted a regulated, 3 watt, multiple brightness EDC in that size. A modded 3-watt L1P with 2 stage would have sufficed, but it never came. Are the MB-3W from Emilion and HDS B42 the only options at around $80-100?
I also like some of the new small lights out there even though they are single output. This thread is kind of to compile the available options and also ask for opinions. Pls add lights that I've missed out and correct my info!
$120 and below
Adjustable Brightness
- HDS Basic 42 (regulated with thermal prot.)
- MB3W (DD)
- Jil Intelli (regulated)
- Orb Raw
Single Brightness
- Triton P1
- Fenix P1 Rocket (I assume its less than $120 )
- Jetbeam Jet-I
- Amilite Neo T3
- Peak series lights
$120 and way above
- HDS Series lights (60, 80)
- Gatlight
- McLux III PD
- Firefly III
- Mr Bulk lights
I've considered the MB3W and the HDS B42 for the longest time, but they are both just not perfect for me in terms of looks/function etc... I like the Fenix or Jet-I AA/CR123 but they aren't adjustable. P1 Rocket looks nice too but same reason.
Jil Intelli is my next choice but besides being currently out, I don't need it to be so small and would rather have more runtime using a CR123 or 14500 instead of AA.
I *could* tempt myself into a high end EDC, but I would rather carry something not so expensive as there is always a risk of damage/loss.
Any ideas guys? 3w, preferably regulated, single R123a, adjustable brightness (max 40-50 lumens enough), fair runtime on high (45mins to 1 hr) sleek-looking, reasonably priced? Thanks!
I'm EDCing a Fenix L1P which is still good, but have always wanted a regulated, 3 watt, multiple brightness EDC in that size. A modded 3-watt L1P with 2 stage would have sufficed, but it never came. Are the MB-3W from Emilion and HDS B42 the only options at around $80-100?
I also like some of the new small lights out there even though they are single output. This thread is kind of to compile the available options and also ask for opinions. Pls add lights that I've missed out and correct my info!
$120 and below
Adjustable Brightness
- HDS Basic 42 (regulated with thermal prot.)
- MB3W (DD)
- Jil Intelli (regulated)
- Orb Raw
Single Brightness
- Triton P1
- Fenix P1 Rocket (I assume its less than $120 )
- Jetbeam Jet-I
- Amilite Neo T3
- Peak series lights
$120 and way above
- HDS Series lights (60, 80)
- Gatlight
- McLux III PD
- Firefly III
- Mr Bulk lights
I've considered the MB3W and the HDS B42 for the longest time, but they are both just not perfect for me in terms of looks/function etc... I like the Fenix or Jet-I AA/CR123 but they aren't adjustable. P1 Rocket looks nice too but same reason.
Jil Intelli is my next choice but besides being currently out, I don't need it to be so small and would rather have more runtime using a CR123 or 14500 instead of AA.
I *could* tempt myself into a high end EDC, but I would rather carry something not so expensive as there is always a risk of damage/loss.
Any ideas guys? 3w, preferably regulated, single R123a, adjustable brightness (max 40-50 lumens enough), fair runtime on high (45mins to 1 hr) sleek-looking, reasonably priced? Thanks!
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