EricTarini
Newly Enlightened
Geepondy,
Fenix P1 or L0P.
As nice as they are, anything that's almost 4" (1AA size, like L1P,L1T,the different Peak Luxeons,Inova X1, etc.) is just not unobtrusive enough for me. It has to be small enough so that I won't think twice about carrying it, no matter what I'm wearing. (I own an L1P and an L0P, but don't carry them much.) On occasion, I'll carry the Dorcy CR123A, which isn't too big and has a nice smooth exterior, especially if I'm worried about losing the light, since it can be replaced at Sears or Target for $20.
I carry the P1 exclusively now, which has a flat, nearly two-hour runtime, and because its brightness has spoiled me for the L0P, even though I love the L0P's size, which is reminiscent of the Arc-AAA. Although a two-stage P1 would be nice, I always also carry the Inova Microlight for things like reading menus in dim light, where the P1 would draw attention or disturb others. Both fit into the inner pocket of my relatively loose-fitting khakis, so they're not on the bottom with whatever else is in my pocket; as a result, I've never had the Microlight turn itself on. (I removed the awkward clip and replaced it with a small split ring, which is attached to another larger split ring, so I can slip it on one of my fingers to avoid dropping it.)
BTW, I don't know if you remember the email conversation we had a few years back, where you told me I owed it to myself to try a Luxeon (this was back when I only had 5mm lights and was completely satisfied with them, and the cheapest Arc-LS was over $120). When Peter put some LSL's on sale for $60, I remembered your advice and got one just to see what all the fuss was about - and there was no looking back. I probably have about 20 Luxeon-based lights now, not counting ones I bought as gifts. Thanks for the suggestion, and damn you!
Eric
Fenix P1 or L0P.
As nice as they are, anything that's almost 4" (1AA size, like L1P,L1T,the different Peak Luxeons,Inova X1, etc.) is just not unobtrusive enough for me. It has to be small enough so that I won't think twice about carrying it, no matter what I'm wearing. (I own an L1P and an L0P, but don't carry them much.) On occasion, I'll carry the Dorcy CR123A, which isn't too big and has a nice smooth exterior, especially if I'm worried about losing the light, since it can be replaced at Sears or Target for $20.
I carry the P1 exclusively now, which has a flat, nearly two-hour runtime, and because its brightness has spoiled me for the L0P, even though I love the L0P's size, which is reminiscent of the Arc-AAA. Although a two-stage P1 would be nice, I always also carry the Inova Microlight for things like reading menus in dim light, where the P1 would draw attention or disturb others. Both fit into the inner pocket of my relatively loose-fitting khakis, so they're not on the bottom with whatever else is in my pocket; as a result, I've never had the Microlight turn itself on. (I removed the awkward clip and replaced it with a small split ring, which is attached to another larger split ring, so I can slip it on one of my fingers to avoid dropping it.)
BTW, I don't know if you remember the email conversation we had a few years back, where you told me I owed it to myself to try a Luxeon (this was back when I only had 5mm lights and was completely satisfied with them, and the cheapest Arc-LS was over $120). When Peter put some LSL's on sale for $60, I remembered your advice and got one just to see what all the fuss was about - and there was no looking back. I probably have about 20 Luxeon-based lights now, not counting ones I bought as gifts. Thanks for the suggestion, and damn you!
Eric
