If you can only have ONE light, what will it be?

[jblackwood]

McGizmo's legendary Lunasol 20.

 

[COAST]

Quark 123^2 Turbo

 

[post tenebras]

Arc Mania Extreme Micro AA XPG-S2.

It's my newest, my nicest, my most practical, and my most impressive light. It's the only light I've wanted to carry or use since I received it a few weeks ago.

 

[kramer5150]

SF-6P Moddoo bored for 18mm
+ Every lego part ever made for it
+ Every tailswitch ever made for it
+ Every incan LA ever made for it
+ Every LED module ever made for it
+ Every diffuser/color filter ever made for it

If this doesn't really count as "one light", then I'll just take my SF-A2 a box of primaries and be done with it.

 

[nfetterly]

McGizmo TI PD XP-G in a AOTH Holster (today's EDC)
or
Moddoo Triple 3 mode (white for indoors, warm for outdoors) in a bored 6P with clicky tailcap (Cerakote orange or Black HAIII) in Conceleco (spelling) holster - if clicky tailcap is Z59 then a Moddoo Ti Tail with 3 trit slots for 2x8mm trits (on order)

 

[SuperTrouper]

I'd have to go with the Surefire E1L.

Very handy light, when there's ambient light about or not and quite efficient with batteries.



Love what the optic does for the beam.

 

[ProofTech]

I own a high-CRI Ra Clicky, but if I could only own one flashlight, it would probably be a 170 lumen Ra Clicky so that I wouldn't miss my larger, long-throwing flashlights quite so much and also to have more runtime when I'm not using the maximum level.

 

[yalskey]

To be a smart a$$...

I'll just take The Sun!

But seriously folks...

Probably a Surefire... maybe the LX2, but more likely a C2 or C3 bored for 18 mm. The reason I'd like the C2 or C3 over the LX2 is due to the whole lego-block / accessories / P60 drop-in market.

 

[CLBME]

Ra Clicky!!
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[kyhunter1]

My Surefire E1B. Bright enough for most tasks, thanks to 1A draw at the tail. Efficient runtime. Bombproof reliability. With a couple of extensions from JSburlys, you can run it on 2xAA. May not be the prettiest light, or have the most features, but it is solid.

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

I'm quite happy with my Quark MiNi AA. It's small, rugged, inexpensive, multiple brightness livels, runs on a single AA battery, and has a fantastic beam. What more could you ask for?

 

[JNewell]

In real life, I'd probably choose the Aviator A2 with YG LEDs. Close seconds would include the Kroma MS, U2/SSCP4, and the Gladius/SSCP4.

 

[Locoboy5150]

It's tough to pick just one but if I had to, then my Fenix TK40. It still has the most perfect beam pattern for my use with a wonderful mix of flood and throw. When used on low mode, it can last for quite a long time on freshly charged Eneloops.

 

[the.Mtn.Man]

Led Lenser P7. . . Because it is not "Regulated" it will have usable light for days and days.

I'm not sure why you think unregulated is a positive trait. Yes, you might have "usable light for days and days", but you'll find that light level steadily decreasing from day one as opposed to a properly regulated light that will give you a consistent brightness for a long period of time and then gradually decrease the brightness in discrete steps as the batteries deplete until the power source is exhausted.

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

Welcome to CPF, zbad
I expect you'll get quite a few replies saying "ONE light is not enough!" LOL

+1

Peak Eiger XPG-R5 10440 in brass. Absolutely beautiful, built to last longer than I will, small enough for any keychain or pocket, and incredible performance that takes care of 99% of my light needs. However, ONE light is not enough.

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[notsobrite]

i've edc'd 5 different single 123 lites and i'd have to say my current edc is by far the best: quark aa tactical. really nice floody beam, perfect ui, reliability - except when i put the clip retaining ring on backward, and, maybe most important for me, a clip that lets me use it on my hat for a headlight.

 

[750.356]

I'd have to go with the Surefire E1L.

For a general purpose light, me too.

The 3 lumen low is more than enough light when you're actually in a dark environment. In the two years I've been carrying and using one, I've never been in a situation where the 45 lumen high didn't suffice, no matter where I was. One cell lasts me months, even with regular use.

For a light that's more appropriate to carry and use in conjunction with a handgun, I guess I'd have to go with my A2. Reliable, good output, perfect UI, and a dim, relatively efficient low mode for most tasks.

 

[Swedpat]

Very hard decision, but I think I would choose Fenix TK20.

Regards, Patric

 

[vasp1]

How about a box of matches and a candle. (or does that count as two?)

Otherwise Solarforce L2.

 

[iapyx]

Surefire U2
probably a modded one by Milky