Fishing....and just got my first Surefire

[recercare]

I have moved to Sweden, Norway's nabour country. This country has no mountains

Norway has nothing but fjords and mountains.

However, I get the chance to test flashlights in the woods here or when fishing (lots of nice waters here). My experience is that you need at least 5W to navigate outdoors and 10W to navigate comfortably. In other words, a Surge or Legend LX is just about enough. I used Magcharger last time, and it was perfect except from the short burn time. No on to the questions:

1. I wish there's a 10W flshlight with 5 hours run time.....does such a portable flashlight exist?
2. I just got my first Surefire (6P). This is a great flashlight, much smaller than I expected. Is it worth getting the HOLA (p61) or battery extender to use (p90/91)? Well the p91 is just too expensive in use....but I like option of 1 hours run time with p90.
3. Where can I buy the battery extender (is that what you call it?)

 

[artar]

have a look at the UKE SL4 and SL6 lamps.

UKE

The SL4 has a 5 Watt lamp with 4-5 h runtime.
The SL6 has a 8 Watt lamp with 4-5 h runtime.
both are small and very very waterproof .

 

[Sean]

A Streamlight Lightbox has a long run-time & is very bright but its very big.

You want the A19 extender, I don't know who ships to Norway though.

 

[lightlover]

Yes, the A19 extends the 6P to a 3-cell 9P.
The A14 extends the 6P to a 6R i.e. rechargeable length.
(The A14 comes as part of the KR2 kit.)

A 6P plus {an A19 plus an A20} is the same as a 6R too.

A great SF dealer who has no problems with overseas orders is Tim "The Prince" Flanagan
@ [email protected]

Actually, recercare why not think about getting the Z## shock-isolated bezel while you're ordering the one A19 ?

lightlover

 

[gb6491]

recercare,
I second artar's response: "have a look at the UKE SL4 and SL6 lamps."
These are C-cell dive lights in a side-by-side battery configuration. They have a very smooth, tight, long throw, beam. That might be a plus when on misty, foggy waterways.
I have the SL4 and am very happy with it. In use, it has a much brighter,useable,and seemingly longer throw beam than a 4-D cell MagLite with an upgraded halogen or xenon bulb. This is in a package that will fit into a jacket or jean's rear pocket.
Regards,
Greg

 

[brightnorm]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by gb6491:
recercare,
I second artar's response: "have a look at the UKE SL4 and SL6 lamps."
These are C-cell dive lights in a side-by-side battery configuration. They have a very smooth, tight, long throw, beam. That might be a plus when on misty, foggy waterways.
I have the SL4 and am very happy with it. In use, it has a much brighter,useable,and seemingly longer throw beam than a 4-D cell MagLite with an upgraded halogen or xenon bulb. This is in a package that will fit into a jacket or jean's rear pocket.
Regards,
Greg<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Recercare,

I agree with Artar and Greg based on my use of these two lights. Just remember that quoted runtime is ignition to expiration,
not bright time. I realize that you are aware of this but it's good to keep in mind anyway.

I noticed your only objection to the Magcharger was its runtime, not its size or weight. If size/weight are not major issues then other possibilities open up, including
Sean's Lightbox suggestion. Another option is your Magcharger with several reloads or a UKE HID.

Good luck in your adopted country.

Brightnorm

 

[brightnorm]

LIGHT CANNON

 

[brightnorm]

Brock's very useful comparison charts (scroll down} They're not quite up to date but still one of the best spec/comparison sources on the web

BROCK'S CHARTS

Brightnorm

 

[Lux Luthor]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by recercare:
...My experience is that you need at least 5W to navigate outdoors and 10W to navigate comfortably. In other words, a Surge or Legend LX is just about enough...

1. I wish there's a 10W flshlight with 5 hours run time.....does such a portable flashlight exist?...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

recercare,

I agree that even in the woods, a powerful flashlight is still a necessity. Without one, you simply can't spot very distant objects. Plus, if the moon is out, it never gets that dark.

About runtime, though...

I don't know how much "navigating" you do, but you may be able to cut back on the runtime requirement a lot by using a two flashlight system: A low powered "area" type light in combination with a high powered flashlight. This latter light would most likely not need to be used that often, but merely switched on and off on occasion.

 

[BigHonu]

I agree with Lux about the two flashlight setup. In my experience, the "long distance" light is way too bright for immediate area lighting and really messes with my eyes. I end up becoming "high power" dependent because my eyes never get adjusted to the darker surroundings. BUT, if you are in unfamiliar, farily treacherous territory, then I could see where brighter is better.

my $.02

Aloha

 

[Alan]

As size is not your major concern, I would suggest UK D4R (rechargeable) with lantern grip. The best part of the light is its dual bulb (not dual filament) setup. Its 5.8W low beam will fit your needs and with a simple click, it turns to 18W high beam whenever extra brightness is needed. The light also have pretty good runtime - 3 hr for 5.8W and 1.25 hr for 18W. Besides, it beam is white and VERY smooth like SF especially its 18W lamp.

One more thing, the runtime is based on 4400ma NiCd batteries. You could extend its runtime with 8000 to 9000ma NiMH batteries. Unlike regular alkaline, you will get bright light for most of its runtime.

Alan