I'm looking for the ultimate EDC flashlight... Help please?

[COAST]

Hey everyone, this is my first thread. I'm looking for a very good EDC light. I need some help picking. I'm currently looking at the Nitecore EX10. Any suggestions? Thanks. :help:

 

[blub]

I have both the EX10 and Quark 123 and prefer the Quark, it's lighter weight and has a better beam and tint in my opinion, better flood and throw, I also love the moonlight mode too. If I could only get the EX10 piston to work consistently, I might carry it.

 

[COAST]

Ok thanks!:twothumbs

 

[Warp]

Hey everyone, this is my first thread. I'm looking for a very good EDC light. I need some help picking. I'm currently looking at the Nitecore EX10. Any suggestions? Thanks. :help:

For some people a tiny 1xAAA light is perfect for EDC. For others a 2xCR123 or larger is the perfect EDC.

You are going to have to give people more to go on before they can give you any worthwhile feedback.

What do you like about the EX10? Is there anything you don't think you like?


BTW: Try searching around for awhile, EDC is a popular topic.

 

[COAST]

For some people a tiny 1xAAA light is perfect for EDC. For others a 2xCR123 or larger is the perfect EDC.

You are going to have to give people more to go on before they can give you any worthwhile feedback.

What do you like about the EX10? Is there anything you don't think you like?


BTW: Try searching around for awhile, EDC is a popular topic.

Ok thanks. I like the piston switch and how its 1 CR123/ RCR123. I dont like how its the older CREE XP-E R2 though. I think I'll also like 2 CR 123 lights too. have any suggestions?

 

[Warp]

Ok thanks. I like the piston switch and how its 1 CR123/ RCR123. I dont like how its the older CREE XP-E R2 though. I think I'll also like 2 CR 123 lights too. have any suggestions?

You mean a 2xCR123 light?

I'm bias but the Quark 123^2 is as up-to-date as you'll get with the XP-G R5 and I really like mine.

Though moonlight mode doesn't work so I am about to ship the head back for a new one. :sad:

 

[COAST]

You mean a 2xCR123 light?

I'm bias but the Quark 123^2 is as up-to-date as you'll get with the XP-G R5 and I really like mine.

Though moonlight mode doesn't work so I am about to ship the head back for a new one. :sad:

Ah, I see. I was about to order the Quark 123^2 as a matter of fact, but it was out of stock:mecry:

 

[hyperloop]

COAST: please fill in the Flashlight Recommendation Checklist and either edit your post #1 or just post in a reply so that we have more information, as was stated, ultimate means an infinite number of possibilities to an infinite number of people (ok, i'm exaggerating ) but help us to help you by letting us understand YOUR definition of the ultimate EDC flashlight.

Personally i EDC an EX10 GDP and i'm very happy with it, my backup light is a Quark Mini 123 neutral white on my keys and i have a Surefire Aviator A2 in my bag. I have no problems with the piston on the EX10, i cleaned off all the lube and re-lubricated using Break Free lubricant and the piston is now silky smooth and doesnt stick at all.

 

[fisk-king]

Coast, PM sent about a quark ti light

 

[COAST]

COAST: please fill in the Flashlight Recommendation Checklist and either edit your post #1 or just post in a reply so that we have more information, as was stated, ultimate means an infinite number of possibilities to an infinite number of people (ok, i'm exaggerating ) but help us to help you by letting us understand YOUR definition of the ultimate EDC flashlight.

Personally i EDC an EX10 GDP and i'm very happy with it, my backup light is a Quark Mini 123 neutral white on my keys and i have a Surefire Aviator A2 in my bag. I have no problems with the piston on the EX10, i cleaned off all the lube and re-lubricated using Break Free lubricant and the piston is now silky smooth and doesnt stick at all.

Ok. Here goes:

Im intending to use this light as an EDC....


Im planning on spending about 80-90 bucks at most for the light

Flashlight.... LED

about 2-5.5 inches.

im planning on using AW's RCR123 (2 or less)

more than 135 lumens

on a scale on 1-10 1 being throw and 10 being flood, id like a 3 or 4

runtime: 3-10 hrs

I need it to be VERY durable

cliky switch

located preferrably in the tailcap

I dont mind twisty switches either..

multi mode, no more than 7 modes

metal bodied

IPX-8 waterproofing

pocket clip


THANKS!!!

 

[hyperloop]

i was going to suggest the basic Ra clicky at 140 lumens with the narrow beam pattern but that was $139. But it is an extremely durable light if that is important to you. You can see their range of products here. Apart from that, doesnt your nitecore EX10 already satisfy your list of requirements?

ok, dumb ole me, how can we be flashaholics with only ONE light

the Quark range from 4sevens seems to suit your needs as well, you could get the tactical 123 and get the 2x123 tubes or any combination of lego-ing that you like. There's a discount code "CPF8" that you can use when checking out.

 

[COAST]

i was going to suggest the basic Ra clicky at 140 lumens with the narrow beam pattern but that was $139. But it is an extremely durable light if that is important to you. You can see their range of products here. Apart from that, doesnt your nitecore EX10 already satisfy your list of requirements?

ok, dumb ole me, how can we be flashaholics with only ONE light

the Quark range from 4sevens seems to suit your needs as well, you could get the tactical 123 and get the 2x123 tubes or any combination of lego-ing that you like. There's a discount code "CPF8" that you can use when checking out.

Ok thanks :thumbsup:

 

[LG&M]

Good luck we all are looking for the ultimate. I like the Nightcore D10 a lot.

 

[Buckley]

Based upon your posted parameters, the Quark 123 came immediately to mind.

 

[skyfire]

how about the jetbeam RRT-0 its around your price range, bugoutgearusa.com has a great discount using cpfjet coupon code.
it throws really well, and is plenty bright.

 

[bluecrow76]

+1 to the Ra Clicky, or an older Novatac 120P... my favorite EDC (at least until I order an Ra Clicky)... :devil:

 

[SFG2Lman]

for us "cheapies" its hard to justify 2-3 times the price on the RA when is has considerably less output...quark123 works great, someday perhaps i will know the joy of the RA...

 

[Tixx]

I think this thread may have to qualify under "ultimate"

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=216539&page=5

Another group buy looks to be on its way.