Ok, go easy on me, I admit I know nothing. But sometimes ignorance is a good thing? I spent 40 years with 5-10 dollar flashlights and didn't know any better. Then, one day I was at a local sporting goods/gun shop for an open house and the Surefire rep was there. Long story short, I walked out with a Surefire U2 that I paid about $250 for. Fella's, I got SOLD! I didn't know what hit me but this was a way cool light.
A few days ago I bought a Surefire L1 CREE and I must say, It is a better light (for me) than the U2. Here is why I think so....Flawless smooth hot spot with "enough" spill AND reflection from other objects. Victoria's Secret model good looks, great size for its output, STUPID runtime especially when compared to the two cell lights that only have marginally more output. What else...with the F04 diffuser and a ball cap, it is a great walk around the camp site on a new moon light. The tail cap gives you momentary on with 2 levels, or constant on with a twist. I feel like I could drag this light down the interstate for 100 miles by its lanyard and it would still do what it was built to do.
Wow, I want to buy 2 more of these. A backup, and a backup to the backup. Also, I was probably lucky but my first one is as close to true white as I think it can get. Finally, before you tell me exactly how stupid I am, remember that you too had to start out unenlightened! Seriously, I welcome your comments, I want to know what else is out there.
A few days ago I bought a Surefire L1 CREE and I must say, It is a better light (for me) than the U2. Here is why I think so....Flawless smooth hot spot with "enough" spill AND reflection from other objects. Victoria's Secret model good looks, great size for its output, STUPID runtime especially when compared to the two cell lights that only have marginally more output. What else...with the F04 diffuser and a ball cap, it is a great walk around the camp site on a new moon light. The tail cap gives you momentary on with 2 levels, or constant on with a twist. I feel like I could drag this light down the interstate for 100 miles by its lanyard and it would still do what it was built to do.
Wow, I want to buy 2 more of these. A backup, and a backup to the backup. Also, I was probably lucky but my first one is as close to true white as I think it can get. Finally, before you tell me exactly how stupid I am, remember that you too had to start out unenlightened! Seriously, I welcome your comments, I want to know what else is out there.
