To the Manufaturers

[old4570]

If you got to tell the manufacturers how to build a flashlight

250 Lumen R2 Cree 3.7-8v / 3xAAA - 2xCR123A 3mode Lo-Med-Hi / in that order . + A torch under 130mm needs a nice Belt Clip , rather than a cheesy belt holster . Recess the tail clicky so it can tail stand . And how bout a cheesy lens cap ? to protect the glass lens .

Strobe - SOS - etc 99.9% of the time , just too Trick .
:wave: Make one like a this , and Id be set !

 

[Zatoichi]

The one thing that stands out for me in your post is the lens cap. It shouldn't cost much to include a plastic cap, and as well as protecting the lens while in storage/pockets/bags, it could be transparent to double as a crude diffuser. I'd appreciate that included with a flashlight. :thumbsup:

 

[StarHalo]

How would you fit 3xAAAs in a 2x123 tube?

 

[Gunner12]

Problem one, 3xAAA. That gives you around the same capacity as a single AA battery. Unless rechargeable batteries are used, the light will drop in output pretty quickly(but could be a good backup ince you run out of CR123s, but where would you keep the battery carrier?). I think the lights that can use 3AAAs or 2 CR123s have a special carrier for the 3 AAAs.

R2 bins are a bit hard to come by, but that might not be a problem.

2AA or 3 CR123 might be doable but that is probably too long.

They should include a window cap though...

 

[MicroE]

I would make that 1 to 250 lumens. I like variable output to preserve battery life and match the amount of light to the task.

 

[old4570]

Those were just my ideas , feel free to wade on in with your own ideas .
:candle:

There are several 3xAAA / 2xCR123A / 18650 Flashlights out there , and I have ordered one such from DX .

Yes , the 3xAAA are in a carrier , and would be for back up .

I actually sourced out a large distributor , and told him what I would like to see :shakehead .

Even if you just went 18650 / 2xCR123A , I would be happy to see Lo - med - Hi modes only in that order , with a R2-WC , it would be nice if Lo = 40Lumen / Med = 100Lumen and Hi = max Lumen .. And lets not forget the belt clip and lens cap . :wave: Oooh and recessed tail clicky for tail standing .

Just in case any manufacturer ever reads this

 

[american lockpicker]

I think it should be made in the USA or somewhere in Europe.

 

[Flying Turtle]

To all manufacturers, go for smaller and brighter, but don't forget very low capability. Variable output, 1AAA(so high efficiency required), compact electronic clickie, integrated removable clip, and split ring attachment point. Did I miss anything?

Geoff

 

[StarHalo]

If you really like the idea of setting your own output levels, you should look into a JetBeam with the IBS interface - it allows you to program three memory/mode slots to anything you want. Mine is usually set to 2-70-250 lumens, but 40-100-250 would only take a moment to set..

 

[maxilux]

Sorry, but .....