Please recomend a flashlight for edc, my current one is too big

[Varun]

Hi all,
I've been lurking for awhile but decided to join just now, amazing site & community.

I'm currently carrying a Thrunite TN11S, and it's getting pretty big in my pocket. The length isn't an issue, but the bulging lamp housing makes it pretty uncomfortable if I want to put other stuff in my pocket. Does anyone know of a light that has:

500+ lumen output, and a low output mode
Preferably runs off of rechargeable batteries(18650 would be awesome)
is smaller in diameter than the TN11S(specifically the lamp housing size, which is 1.6'').
is no greater in length than the TN11S(6 inches)
Has a pant clip
Water resistant(but waterproof to 30 feet would be awesome)
less than $150 ish.

I was looking at surefire's new defender ultra, but it seems that only takes cr123a's & is pretty pricey. If anyone has other suggestions, please let me know!

Thanks,
--Varun

 

[Knight_Light]

How about a ThruNite TN12. On sale for $40.

 

[HIDblue]

:welcome: and wow, you're pocket carrying a TN11?

+1 on the TN12...much smaller than the TN11, takes a single 18650 and still puts out 705 lumens.

Here's a link to CPF'er selfbuilt's youtube review of the TN12:
http://youtu.be/3Dw2DvtC7kM

Or try the new FourSevens QT2L-X Burst. It's smaller than the TN12, takes 2xCR123A/2xRCR123/1x17670, and puts out 780 in burst mode.

 

[Poppy]

I have a TN11S, and yes, it is a bit big to carry in a pocket all the time.
Most people carry smaller lights in their pocket AA size or smaller, but to step down from that size, I'd like to suggest that you consider lights that are more cigar sized, that still take a single 18650 battery, or two RCR123s.

I like my Niteye MSC20
My wife likes my Thrunite Neutron 2C. While I like the light, I would like it much more if it would take a single 18650
I'm very tempted to pick up the solarforceflashlight-sales T1 for $27.
the eagletac D25LC2 is another good option.

 

[Varun]

Thanks for the help guys. I was a little hesitant on the twisty lights, for some reason I've never tried them. That FourSevens looks really appealing though. Smaller & more output than the thrunite! I think I'll give it a try.

--Varun

Edit: Well, then I saw Poppy's rec of the eagletac, which seems to be even brighter and takes 18650's! So many good options out there.

 

[Varun]

So I was looking around...price no object is there any USA-made flashlight that can compete with any of these in form factor, output & ability to take 18650?

Thanks,
--Varun

 

[mattp]

Check out Dark Sucks lights, they get a good rap though I am yet to try one myself.
Cheers,
Matt

 

[Varun]

Yeah I was eyeing those beauties. I'm just a little concerned that it won't be much smaller than the tn11 for the full size tube, especially given the weight.

 

[Punchinello]

Why not the Zebralight SC600 Mk II? 900 lumens, small head, 18650 cell. Bright and floody, it's an amazing torch for its size.

 

[Poppy]

If you want American made, look for SureFire
If Canadian made, then ArmyTek might be acceptable for you.