G2 Qns

[Hoya]

How water resistance is the G2? I am intending to bring it for a trekking trip, I have to cross river and waterfalls. Can the G2 stand this kind of abuse?

 

[Size15's]

I suggest you use the G2Z rather than the G2 if you want to save weight.

However, I suggest you get an Underwater Kinetics (UKE) 2L. It's a divelight with a long runtime narrow beam powered by two SF123A batteries.

If you want to take a SureFire I suggest a metal one with a Clickie TailCap such as the L4. I'd personally prefer to take the U2. I guess it depends what you need light for...

Have fun on your trip!

Al /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[capnal]

Hoya,
To answer your question a little more here, I would call the G2 only "splash" resistant. Perhaps the biggest weakness of the G2 as it comes is the tail switch. As soon as you activate the button, you break the seal and would subsequently allow water to enter the light. Do not use this light under water. It is not a "waterproof" light, nor is Surefire trying to call it as such.

 

[BBL]

are there any official figures on water-resistance of the different surefire lights? the only information i could find was a page in the surefire 04 catalog where they stated all surefire lights could handle 30 feet.

 

[John N]

I wouldn't even call the G2 water resistant. The tailcap design is just not set up for water from the looks of it.

I think the G2Z is designed to be water resistant. You can get the NRA version of the G2Z for $75.

I think the 6P should also be water resistant. It is only about $50.

So, if cost is an issue I'd look at the 6P, if weight, the G2Z.

Al, you want to confirm or deny my guesses?

Thanks,

-john

 

[Size15's]

The G2 is water-resistant. I don't think it's intended to be used underwater but should be able to handle being splashed or quickly dunked in shallow water.

The LockOut TailCap is sealed. However, I don't suggest you rotate any threaded parts underwater unless they have double o-ring seals (such as the Millennium Series). The Pyrex bezels are sealed and should easily be water-resistant.

Most SureFires have the capability to be rated waterproof. However, SureFire usually specifically rate individual models by testing them.
Keeping the threads clean and the o-rings clean and in good condition are vital. There is a balance between have the o-ring seal so tight that the TailCap can not be easily rotated, and the o-ring functioning as a water-tight seal. I believe that most SureFires are not required to be taken or used underwater.

Al

 

[mossyoak]

ive never had any problems with mine but if your are going hiking/treking bring along a Princeton Tec tec 40 great reliable light never had any problems with it take mine hiking all the time

 

[pjandyho]

AFAIK, any Surefire lights, except the G2 Nitrolon, can handle a few feet of water as long as they use either a lock-out tailcap or a clickie switch. I have dunked my few Surefires inside water and have not had any problems whatsoever.

You could safely say that if you purchase any SF lights with LOTC and clickie except the G2 you are not going to have a problem.

 

[KevinL]

Check out my Surefire limited edition coffee stirrer. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[BC0311]

/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif Kevin!

Britt

 

[mossyoak]

i have one of those stirrers very effective just dont use with coffee gets sticky

 

[Xrunner]

If you do get a new Surefire, I would suggest a color other than Black to make locating it easier. One a side note, I have a Tan G2Z for sale here. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

-Mike

 

[Size15's]

Mike, unless they drop it in the dirt!

I attach a couple Glowrings to the flashlights I want to be able to find in the dark...

 

[iowatollah]

size15s

I don't know of the glowrings. Would you tell us more?
Thanks, Scott

 

[Size15's]

http://www.glowrings.com/