Help deciding on a 21700 Torch

[PhotonJunky]

Hey CP I've started researching flashlights to fill the niche of a general purpose/car camping torch to compliment my floody headlamp with something with more throw. I'd still like a moderately useable beam and not one of those ridiculous lightsaber lazer pointers.

I've put together a list of requirements:

2000-4000 lumens
350-600m throw
21700 battery/18650 compatible with adapter
CREE XHP70.2 LED (seems to be best and most current)

I prefer a side click, but tail click is not a deal breaker if the above requirements are met
I prefer water resistance over USB port charging
Cool looking aggressive machining is icing on the cake
A diffuser to make it a lantern would also be cool.

So here's the list of contenders so far: (I'd appreciate any feedback or other suggestions I haven't found yet.)

Acebeam L30 genII
Fenix PD40R V2.0
Klarus XT21X

Jetbeam TH20 Guardian

EagTac G3V

 

[Optiblue]

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

You might want to do a little research into Imalent's QC and customer service.

Chris

 

[Optiblue]

You might want to do a little research into Imalent's QC and customer service.

Chris

Not going to lie, my first LD10 I received didn't charge. Luckily it was through amazon and returns weren't a problem.

 

[orbital]

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PhotonJunky, welcome to CPF

I have an Acebeam L30 (first gen) that uses a 20700, without question can fully recommend the light.
Having two lights that genuinely wow me, the L30 is one of them

that said, the G3V looks very nice.

 

[1313]

I would check out something from skylumen with the sbt90.2 led. It is a beast and with a 21700 you could do it justice. Side switch would limit your options though.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/manker-u22vn-v2-compact-21700-thrower-r-1

I do like that Eagtac G3V too though, I wasnt aware of that one. It looks like a pretty reasonable size for a 21700 light and the reflector is small enough to actually carry :thumbsup:

 

[search_and_rescue]

I recommend the Jetbeam TH20 Guardian.

Here is a link to a great review on this new model:
https://www.reddit.com/user/Raymond...urce=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

 

[FlashKat]

I also recommend looking into buying this, or Imalent DM70. The Acebeam L30II and Fenix PD40R V2 are good lights.

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

 

[WmArnold1]

I recommend the Olight Warrior X pro; 2250 lm, 600m throw, (60° spill) 21700, no USB port. Imho, it's a walking light in a flotilla of floody working lights