Federal LG
Flashlight Enthusiast
Is it just me or does the E1B look uncircumcised? :sick2: ...
It have just the same "flat pipe bomb" design that is criticized in Fenix Lights. I like it, anyway! Probably I´ll get one!
Is it just me or does the E1B look uncircumcised? :sick2: ...
I should be more specific -
When I think "survival light", I'm thinking along the lines of Tom Hanks in the movie Cast Away (he didn't do so well with a MiniMag). Or at least Les Stroud in the television series Survivorman (he doesn't even use flashlights!). It's going to go through a lot of use and abuse, and can't really be a one trick pony, so I'd go with something LED, multi modes with a marathon low mode for general use and a decent bright mode with some throw to spot something from a distance or to signal.
Yepp. I have doubts the E1B's UI will be able to replace the L1 for me. The L1 switch is among the best I know. Even my mom can use it properly without an explanation.
Maybe it's off topic and maybe I lack imagination but I just don't understand this survival light thing involving 2 hours a night of usage. When I've gone camping I've never used a flashlight for more than a few minutes a night. Use daylight for stuff needing illumination. At night, go to sleep, look at the stars, walk by moonlight, whatever. Main use of a flashlight is for setting up a tent, which really wants a handsfree light, though with the bezel up position maybe this E1b can be clipped to a hat brim for that purpose.
I in turn agree with you about the size of the L1. I only briefly carried an L1 after I got it due to its size. I have since put together an L1 derivative that is smaller than the E1B: Gen1 head, E1E body, topped off with a McE2S two stage switch. The McE2S is stiffer then the L1 switch, so I put up with that to get an 83mm long light that has two L1-style levels and can put out 160+ lumens on RCR123.
I still may get an E1B for the nice clip and ability to put out 80+ lumens on a primary (backup batteries) which is my direct drive Mini-me L1's one other issue. It only gets 20-30-ish lumens on primaries.
One more note about the clip. I think it would be just as good (to Me) if it was attached at the tail for full in the pocket bezel down carry. The only type of clips I actually use are that type, like the LRI Proton.
Maybe it's off topic and maybe I lack imagination but I just don't understand this survival light thing involving 2 hours a night of usage. When I've gone camping I've never used a flashlight for more than a few minutes a night. Use daylight for stuff needing illumination. At night, go to sleep, look at the stars, walk by moonlight, whatever. Main use of a flashlight is for setting up a tent, which really wants a handsfree light, though with the bezel up position maybe this E1b can be clipped to a hat brim for that purpose.
I would want the same light withe the option of low/high
I will definetly get one and would happily pay twice the asking price
Something amazing just hit me about this amazing little light....
1. It's HA in black, how many of us love this look, most.
2. Newer style clikie with as Green Led put it, a two stage clickie with momentary on at both levels.
3. A higher high, and probably the most important for most, a lower low. 80/5
4. We all know how important the bezel down is to a lot of people and now we have the option to choose with a dual pocket clip. Genius.
5. It's freekin TINY!!! 4 inches!!
-Evan
If you want an E1B I suggest you make sure your friendly SureFire Dealer knows to put your name on their list when they're able to place orders.It seems like last year we had to wait until mid-year for the L1 to become available, hopefully this year we can get our hands on an E1B sooner than mid-year.
If you want an E1B I suggest you make sure your friendly SureFire Dealer knows to put your name on their list when they're able to place orders.
Once that's done you can get on with something else while you wait.
If you want an E1B I suggest you make sure your friendly SureFire Dealer knows to put your name on their list when they're able to place orders.
Once that's done you can get on with something else while you wait.