Fenix, Surefire or Other for EDC?

[jspalmer]

Having used a few Fenix, Surefire and other lights for EDC, I'm wondering what's out there (if anything) that's truly better, brighter, smaller or more useful.

 

[swxb12]

People seem to really like Novatac lights. http://novatac.com/

I'd love to own one for the programmable ability. Pricey for me though, might go with one of the new LiteFlux models.

 

[Kilovolt]

Hyperion CE-R has an excellent power with a really small size:

http://www.lightreviews.info/hyperion_ce-r/review.html

Its surface finish and ease of handling are much nicer than Fenix P1D CE.


BTW: Welcome to CPF !!

 

[jspalmer]

Thank you both, and thanks for the welcome to CPF.

 

[Gunner12]

Better all depends on your perspective. Better as in bang for buck, tougher, more modes, programmable or some other thing. I think the best overall, according to what I've heard/read, is the Novatac 120P. But I still have yet to own one.

Welcome to CPF!

 

[Illumination]

I've got a few of the lights you are considering...and it really boils down to what you plan on using it for. If it is nothing more than finding a keyhole at night, a photon or Arc AAA would be fine. If you need more power, consider a Fenix, LiteFlux or Jetbeam. If you want awesome durability, in a slightly larger unit, consider the Novatac or Surefire L1. They are all great lights!

 

[jspalmer]

Thanks Illumination. I have a few Fenix and Surefire units. Haven't tried the Novatac, LiteFlux or Jetbeam. I need as much power, throw and options as I can get in the smallest EDC package. I've heard that the Novatacs may have some regulation problems. That may be a single test artifact. What's your preferred EDC, if you don't mind me asking.

 

[LED Cool]

hello jspalmer,

welcome to CPF!

here is a review thread on LiteFlux LF3/LF4/LF5. do have a look.

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=171900

khoo

 

[jrv]

I need as much power, throw and options as I can get in the smallest EDC package. I've heard that the Novatacs may have some regulation problems. That may be a single test artifact. What's your preferred EDC, if you don't mind me asking.

Your list of lights:
SureFire M6, M4, A2(r), A2(g), E2Ex, E2E, L1, L4, 6P, E1L, E1L(c), E1e, G2; Peak Caribbean; Fenix L2D 100, P2D 100, P3D 100, L1D 80, P1 CE.
is not a bad selection per your goals. Beyond NovaTac and you're off in the Land Of The Exotics, price-wise at least.

modamag's Draco has an amazing amount of light in a tiny, tiny package. But I'm not sure how backlogged he is and the battery is a tiny unprotected Li-ion that needs careful handling.

The NovaTac doesn't have any regulation problem I've seen. Several people have reported flickering problems at low output levels: I haven't tested mine for this yet.

 

[vic2367]

welcome aboard...