Raw XR-E vs Raw NS w/ Cree XR-E vs Wee - keychain light suggestions?

[Ned-L]

I am looking for a new keychain light. I have admired the Raw and Raw NS for sometime and now I am very interested in the Wee (or whatever the potential new little light is called).

I would like something in the size range of the JIL Intelli (which I own). I also own a FireFly III, which I like a lot and EDC when I am not wearing work clothes. It feels a little too big/heavy for dress pants. I don't want to spend more than about $100. I don't need waterproof, but I want to be able to use it in the rain. I prefer lithium-ion rechargables (obviously one-cell). I would like a two stage switch (but don't mind if it does more like the FLUPIC - I think that is what it is called in the JIL Intelli and FireFly III).

I am close to going with the RAW XR-E, but am concerned that it would have to be babied because of no o-rings and getting wet. I know the Raw NS is a little out of my price range. The potential new "Wee light" or whatever it is called sounds pretty ideal?

Any thoughts, suggestions, or observations on other keychain lights appreciated.

 

[Russianesq]

The Raw NS is heavier then JIL DD so that it a factor for keychain light.

THe JILL DD is thicker then Raw NS.

Just 2 factors to think about.

 

[Ned-L]

The Raw NS is heavier then JIL DD so that it a factor for keychain light.

THe JILL DD is thicker then Raw NS.

Just 2 factors to think about.

Thanks. Do you think that the Raw NS is too heavy for a keychain light - especially if carried in dress pants pockets? Do you mean that the walls of the Jil DD are thicker or that the Jil has a larger diameter than the Raw NS?

 

[ntalbot]

Thanks. Do you think that the Raw NS is too heavy for a keychain light - especially if carried in dress pants pockets? Do you mean that the walls of the Jil DD are thicker or that the Jil has a larger diameter than the Raw NS?

The Raw Ns is a bit smaller in diameter than the Jil DD because it has a slightly smaller battery.