Tek 7 - thinking of buying - help

[Albany Tom]

Time to buy a new flashlight...this time I want something with something close to a new batteried AA mag, but with a much longer runtime. Which leads me to the Tek 7. I have a Streamlight 4AA LED, which I like, but don't need something that bright, and want more burn time.

So...

Is the Tek 7 that much dimmer than the Streamlight? What about the green?

Is the battery contact an ok design? (i.e. will it hold up ok)

Has anybody done a runtime on it? A first check, it looks like Craig has run this to 30 hours, but not beyond.

Am I missing something? Just haven't heard much about this light in a while... I have a tektite strobe, and love it, but none of their flashlights.

 

[Brotherscrim]

Unless you were looking for a dive light, I've always considered the tektite torches too pricy for what they offer.

I'm a big fan of the lightwave lights, myself. But, this being the CPF, I'll stand back and allow others to shower you with alternatives.

--Scrimmy

 

[jabajet]

You might want to consider the Cobra 7 Led Light for $29.95.

 

[MDM]

I'm a big fan of Tektite lights...they don't get enough coverage in this forum IMHO. I have the 2, 7, and 14 led versions. The 7 is the one I keep in the car for emergencies (same one the Navy Seals selected). It is a little pricey, but no more so than a Surefire E2e or other tactical light. If you want a combination of long battery life, long bulb (LED) life, waterproofness, and durability, you can't go wrong with Tektite.

 

[Quickbeam]

Tom, are you referring to the Expedition 300 (7 LEDs)? I really like this light. Here's the review:


http://flashlightreviews2.home.att.net/reviews/tektite_expedition_300.htm

[LINK UPDATED...]

 

[Severe]

Hi MDM> Noticed that your big into tek-tites and wondered if you know if the Cobra 7 is an Expedition 300 with A differant name. Cobra is now selling them for $15.00 great price? [over at cobras site] Severe

 

[The_LED_Museum]

And I have the Tektite CC Expedition (also known as the Trek-7 and the Expedition 300) at the following URL if you want:
http://ledmuseum.home.att.net/ccrane.htm

 

[MDM]

Looking at the Cobra ad, it is described as a 4-led light, not a 7 like the Expedition 300 / Trek 7. Are you sure it's the same manufacturer?