EDC - 18650

[Stol3n]

I've just come to realization that it's time to add a light to my edc routine. I have several other quality lights that run on 18650's so the light I plan to edc should do just the same.

There are a couple lights that have my attention, one being the Klarus XT2C and the other being Sunwayman V20C. I know there are smaller options but these are the only ones I have been able to find with square threads, nicely built, clickys, and pretty high output.

I wish the Klarus was regulated as it would seal the deal for me, but Im just not sure about the PWM it has. Another contender could be the new Eagletac D25CL2 clicky, but I have not seen a whole lot on them.

Am I overlooking the perfect light? I'm not interested in twistys or the zebralight sc600.

 

[candle lamp]

Anoyher contender could be the new Eagletac D25CL2 clicky, but I have not seen a whole lot on them.

It's a very compact light powered by 1x18650 or 2xCR123A as well. According to the specs., you can use 2xRCR123A.
I like the very well made circuit which is regulated perfectly on both 1x18650 and 2xCR123As. No PWM at any level.
It has very bright & clean beam profile and rich user interfaces as well.

 

[ChrisGarrett]

I recently purchased the Fenix PD-32 and I'm running it on an EagleTac 3100 18650. It's got a good throw and a clean, cool color without any 'green' tint. Modes are decent enough and at $60 delivered, it didn't break the bank. It conceals pretty well and comes with a holster and a clip.

Chris

 

[Labrador72]

I recently purchased the Fenix PD-32 and I'm running it on an EagleTac 3100 18650. It's got a good throw and a clean, cool color without any 'green' tint. Modes are decent enough and at $60 delivered, it didn't break the bank. It conceals pretty well and comes with a holster and a clip.

Chris

+1! The PD32 is a very good light!

 

[Divine_Madcat]

I EDC my TK15 w/18650.. With the included holster, it looks no larger than a regular cellphone, and goes heavily unnoticed. Probably overkill, but its nice having a long duration light light that at hand..

 

[Masque]

I wasn't aware they made 'regular cellphones' anymore, unless the TK15 has gotten -very- flat since last revision I saw….

I second the PD32 for a production model; or if you can find one of Download's Pocket Rockets on the marketplace I can't recommend that highly enough.

 

[Divine_Madcat]

Not sure if you are being sarcastic or just a jerk...

Regardless, i stand by what I said.. At a glance, it doesn't look alot different (similar height, common color as most phones, etc). Sure, stare at it, and you will see the very obvious differences, but that wasn't my point..

 

[Labrador72]

LOL, I think he was just being sarcastic and funny too. :)

Some people make fun of me when I say I EDC a PD31 - for them anything bigger than LD01 is too big to be an EDC light. I personally find lights that are too small not practical for EDC.
There are people edcing a Klarus XT11 or JetBeam PC25 which aren't bigger than a Fenix TK15 after all so why not. The OP seems to be looking for smaller lights though.

 

[fishndad]

im not being a jerk or sarcastic but the tk15 looks exactly like a flashlight and the holster looks exactly like a flashlight holster.

and its an exellent light worth every penny. Cant blame you one bit for EDCing. as for the pd31, that light fits great in the front pocket and clip is very secure. great light.i actually see the pd32 putting fenix pd30 and 31 out of business.
the price is neglidgable in comparison to to the difference in lights (pd30,pd31,pd32). I never understood why fenix didnt put a $99 price tag on the pd32?jet beam would have.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:for fenix.

 

[hiuintahs]

I'm kind of on a quest for another 18650 light too. I have the PD32 and it didn't quite quench my thirst. I think I'd want an XM-L this time.

I had bought a used TK15 in hopes of using my Redilast 3100mAh battery and it wouldn't work..........battery too long and tail cap wouldn't screw on. The Redilast works fine in my PD32. Early version TK15's had a spring up front and later versions have PCB. Fit problem had to do with mechanical geometry. I'm thinking the newer TK15's might work with Redilast but don't know for sure.

My research has taken me to the Sunwayman "M" series where you can preselect your output prior to turning on the light. Wish the M20C T5 was a T6 or U2. As far as the "V" series go, I'm thinking I'd like the fixed modes rather than infinite variable simply because I'm an efficiency nut and the "M" series are more efficient with their current regulation. Just a thought.

 

[fishndad]

yea, ive been looking over the thrunite tn12 xml u2

 

[Stol3n]

The PD32 does indeed have a lot of good things going for it but the Eagletac D25LC2 Clicky is looking better and better by the minute. It can also be purchased with a CREE XM-L U2 LED.

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Output and Runtime:

• Battery: 2xCR123A battery, 2xRCR123A or 1x18650 li-ion
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 8.4V
• Output: LED Lumen: 741/488/61/7; OTF Lumen: 548/370/50/5
• Runtimes: (Turbo/high/med/low)
  • (using 2xCR123A) XM-L: 1/1.8/15/100+ hours
  • (using 1x18650 3100mAh) XM-L: 1.5/2.4/25/150+ hours

Dimensions:

• Length: 4.5 inch (11.5 cm)
• Body Diameter: 0.85 inch (2.2 cm)
• Head Diameter: 0.9 inch (2.25 cm
• Body Weight (excluding batteries): 1.7 ounces (49 grams)

 

[fishndad]

The PD32 does indeed have a lot of good things going for it but the Eagletac D25LC2 Clicky is looking better and better by the minute. It can also be purchased with a CREE XM-L U2 LED.
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Output and Runtime:

• Battery: 2xCR123A battery, 2xRCR123A or 1x18650 li-ion
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 8.4V
• Output: LED Lumen: 741/488/61/7; OTF Lumen: 548/370/50/5
• Runtimes: (Turbo/high/med/low)
  • (using 2xCR123A) XM-L: 1/1.8/15/100+ hours
  • (using 1x18650 3100mAh) XM-L: 1.5/2.4/25/150+ hours

Dimensions:

• Length: 4.5 inch (11.5 cm)
• Body Diameter: 0.85 inch (2.2 cm)
• Head Diameter: 0.9 inch (2.25 cm
• Body Weight (excluding batteries): 1.7 ounces (49 grams)

the price is definately right $49. what ya waitin for:naughty: oops wrong light a little more than $49.
still worth it

 

[Stol3n]

the price is definately right $49. what ya waitin for:naughty:

no kidding right! it seems like it's going to be tough one to beat in that price range.

:D

 

[fishndad]

ya know those are crazy lumens and the lower modes 50 to 60 are exactly what i like while out at night just walkin around.
and the low 5 to 7 perfect for working through the house late or camping and everyones sleeping.
yea you convenced me im gettin one LOL

 

[Stol3n]

ya know those are crazy lumens and the lower modes 50 to 60 are exactly what i like while out at night just walkin around.

and the low 5 to 7 perfect for working through the house late or camping and everyones sleeping.
yea you convenced me im gettin one LOL

I think I've convinced myself as well lol. Wish it would hurry and make its way onto that famous bidding site, got some gift cards that I need to burn.

 

[Danielight]

The PD32 does indeed have a lot of good things going for it but the Eagletac D25LC2 Clicky is looking better and better by the minute. It can also be purchased with a CREE XM-L U2 LED.

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Output and Runtime:

• Battery: 2xCR123A battery, 2xRCR123A or 1x18650 li-ion
• Operating Voltage Range: 2.7V to 8.4V
• Output: LED Lumen: 741/488/61/7; OTF Lumen: 548/370/50/5
• Runtimes: (Turbo/high/med/low)
  • (using 2xCR123A) XM-L: 1/1.8/15/100+ hours
  • (using 1x18650 3100mAh) XM-L: 1.5/2.4/25/150+ hours

Dimensions:

• Length: 4.5 inch (11.5 cm)
• Body Diameter: 0.85 inch (2.2 cm)
• Head Diameter: 0.9 inch (2.25 cm
• Body Weight (excluding batteries): 1.7 ounces (49 grams)

- Original EagleTac D25LC2 twisty: $49.99 at illuminationGear (currrently out-of-stock)

- New EagleTac D25LC2 XM-L U2 clicky: $61.99

High quality lights, worth the cost (I have the original twisty, running on an EagleTac protected 18650 3100mAh).

 

[Overclocker]

1) klarus xt2c. no clip. UI setup is "tactical", no good for everyday use. no moonlight. not flat regulation

2) thrunite tn12. thermally regulated 700 lumen pocket rocket but UI can be tiring, loosen-tighten to change modes. has moonlight. regulation not flat.

3) shiningbeam s-mini. relatively weak output. clip is an afterthought. no moonlight.

4) fenix PD32. love it hate it UI. the 2lumen low on the PD31 is now gone. chunky.

 

[Labrador72]

1) klarus xt2c. no clip. UI setup is "tactical", no good for everyday use. no moonlight. not flat regulation

The XT2C now comes with a clip, you need to find a retailer that stocks a recent batch though.

4) fenix PD32. love it hate it UI. the 2lumen low on the PD31 is now gone. chunky.

The PD31 can still be found in stock in a bunch of online stores.

+1 on the XT2C and the PD31/PD32. Don't have the Thrunite TN12 but it looks like an excellent choice too!

Edit: I checked the operation of the TN12 and it looks like cycling through modes is done by tightening and loosening the bezel. I don' t think I'd go for such a UI in an EDC light of that size!

 

[bfksc]

with square threads, nicely built, clickys, and pretty high output.
I'm not interested in twistys or the zebralight sc600.

I don't care for twisty or side buttons, and I'm not a fan of PWM either. I've been having a hard time finding the "holy grail" of lights for me too, but I found one that's fairly close - the Lumintop ED20. It uses 18650 (I have Xtar 3100 cells for close to 3hrs runtime on High) or 2xRCR123, uses a tailcap reverse clicky (twist loose only to enter strobe which I rarely use), solid construction, square cut threads, XM-L T6 CW or T5 NW tints, max output well over 400 lumens for the first 5 mins, 3 output modes of 8/10, 70/80, 380/420 NW/CW after 5 mins, memory function for last used mode, and it comes with a holster and lanyard. Bought it from HKEquipment.

The only problems for me are it uses PWM for the Low output (but it's not visible at 800Hz and Med/High are current regulated with flat output), the clicky is not a forward type so no momentary on, and it has a memory while I prefer it always start on Low. But other than those 3 things, it seems like a good light so far and I'm liking it better than the Quarks. I'm going to keep it as I think I can get used to the clicky and memory, and the PWM is high enough that it doesn't bother me.

YMMV.
:)