kimchikungfu
Newly Enlightened
Hello everyone!
My first post! I am brand new to this forum, so my apologies if this topic has been up in the past (I couldn't find a similar thread in the last year's postings though):
I'm considering one of these three models for EDC purposes:
1. Surefire E2e
2. Surefire E1e+KL1
3. Arc LS
Here's how I'm thinking: I want a bright and sturdy light with a good compromise between flood and spotlight. I also want it to be small enough to carry in a bag or a jacket (not necessarily pant pockets, unless I'm out hiking in which case pocket size is not a concern). Runtime is not a primary concern since I don't mind carrying a few spare batteries, but consistent output is (hence the two regulated LEDs on my shortlist). It also needs to have good overall quality of materials and build.
Well, this is what I think I know. There are a lot of things I don't know:
*Does the E2e bulb ever break? What if I drop the light on a concrete floor?
*What's the bulb life expectancy with normal use and care?
*Are these three models equivalently water proof?
*Are there different versions of the Arc LS currently available, or does an Arc LS always mean you'll get the same light regardless of where you buy it? I'm a bit confused after having visited the Arc forum.
*Are there any upcoming revisions or new models worth waiting for? I would prefer to buy my light as soon as possible, so any added value has to be significant.
*Are there any additional models I should consider for my shortlist?
Any comments, suggestions and answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, one more thing: I can only buy *one* of these for the time being, but feel free to suggest a strategy for adding to my collection /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Lars
My first post! I am brand new to this forum, so my apologies if this topic has been up in the past (I couldn't find a similar thread in the last year's postings though):
I'm considering one of these three models for EDC purposes:
1. Surefire E2e
2. Surefire E1e+KL1
3. Arc LS
Here's how I'm thinking: I want a bright and sturdy light with a good compromise between flood and spotlight. I also want it to be small enough to carry in a bag or a jacket (not necessarily pant pockets, unless I'm out hiking in which case pocket size is not a concern). Runtime is not a primary concern since I don't mind carrying a few spare batteries, but consistent output is (hence the two regulated LEDs on my shortlist). It also needs to have good overall quality of materials and build.
Well, this is what I think I know. There are a lot of things I don't know:
*Does the E2e bulb ever break? What if I drop the light on a concrete floor?
*What's the bulb life expectancy with normal use and care?
*Are these three models equivalently water proof?
*Are there different versions of the Arc LS currently available, or does an Arc LS always mean you'll get the same light regardless of where you buy it? I'm a bit confused after having visited the Arc forum.
*Are there any upcoming revisions or new models worth waiting for? I would prefer to buy my light as soon as possible, so any added value has to be significant.
*Are there any additional models I should consider for my shortlist?
Any comments, suggestions and answers to these questions would be greatly appreciated!
Oh, one more thing: I can only buy *one* of these for the time being, but feel free to suggest a strategy for adding to my collection /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Lars