Haven't been here for a while. I just bought the highly recommended Aokray but I found the quality to be lacking. The switch does not work all the time and I need something that I know will be working for me when I need it. I also need something that is not too expensive as I'll be using it everyday and it will be "abused". Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
What's the best EDC now?
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strinq
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Budget?
That'll help a lot.
That'll help a lot.
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
If you EDC a AAA light I'd say the LiteFlux LF2XT is the "best" at this time. Options for AA vary widely.
Geoff
Geoff
DimmerD
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The best EDC today is the one that best suits your personal needs, today. For me it is the Titan T1A from Surefire. Before that was the Nitecore EX10 whick is my backup EDC now. Everyone has different reasons for why they choose a certain flashlight to be their EDC, it's a personal thing. This is what makes us all different, sort of like personality's.
I have been reading and reading all about the Nitecore ever since i lost my Jet I Mk IIx in a taxi the other day, about to pull the trigger on one the next payday
I used up this month's budget on a variety of lights, accessories, cells etc, will probably get the Nitecore D10 R2 with a clip, the lack of a clip was how i lost my last light.
m16a
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Gotta agree with irp here!
Hands down, THE best EDC is an HDS Ra Clicky. It does everything you could want an EDC to do, from an extremely low low to an excellent high, with great runtimes, and a host of other features to make it very easy to pocket from a button lock to a momentary feature. I'd suggest it above any other EDC-able light on the market.
HKJ
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There are many views on EDC lights.
Some of it depends on what size you want, for really small lights the Drake and Wee are very good and powerful lights, for a less bright light with longer runtime, the La Petite Killer or for a really small light TiFly.
Going up to AAA size, LiteFlux LF2XT is my favorite, followed byby Fenix LD01 and Lumapower Avenger GX, but Arc Ti AAA is also a nice EDC.
With AA lights, there are many more to select between: Quake, NiteCore (Both D10 and EZ AA), LiteFlux, Fenix LD10.
And I have not even included the Peak Eiger series, a stainless steel light can be bought in many sizes and can take a lot of abuse.
Some of it depends on what size you want, for really small lights the Drake and Wee are very good and powerful lights, for a less bright light with longer runtime, the La Petite Killer or for a really small light TiFly.
Going up to AAA size, LiteFlux LF2XT is my favorite, followed byby Fenix LD01 and Lumapower Avenger GX, but Arc Ti AAA is also a nice EDC.
With AA lights, there are many more to select between: Quake, NiteCore (Both D10 and EZ AA), LiteFlux, Fenix LD10.
And I have not even included the Peak Eiger series, a stainless steel light can be bought in many sizes and can take a lot of abuse.
glockboy
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Nitecore EZAA, EZ123, small and bright and not too expensive.
arjay
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Dances with Flashlight
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Definitely the PEAK Eiger Rebel 0100 using either an AAA or a 10440 if you prefer. I'm partial to the polished brass, but the SS is probably more suitable for EDC. Tons of options.
http://www.peakledsolutions.net/Products/Eiger10440SS.html
http://www.peakledsolutions.net/Products/Eiger10440SS.html
I need something that I know will be working for me when I need it. I need it to be small and pocketable. I also need something that is durable not too expensive as I'll be using it everyday and it could be lost or abused. It has to look decent. Having it nice and bright like the Akoray is nice! Does that narrow the playing field for me at all?
strinq
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Again, what's the absolute limit of ur spending?
MWClint
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SS Peak Eiger Rebel #8/cool/medium optic has been my goto light since i got it.
I do beleive this is my holy grail of AAA lights.
I do beleive this is my holy grail of AAA lights.
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Armed_Forces
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Oldtimer,
You can't just ask a loaded question like that without giving us SPECIFICS.
There's a wonderful variety of lights on the market catering to EDC.
1. Your budget! How much green do you consider expendable?
My EDC lights range from $60-$500 (each) depending on mood, dress, and what I'll be doing.
2. Battery type. e.g. A, AA, AAA, CR123, etc.
Do you want to use rechargeables (lithium or NiMH) or primaries or the
flexibility of both?
3. Size?
You want multi-cell versions, or single battery models?
4. ..and my personal pet peeve. :devil: DO YOU WANT A CLIP?
P.S. Your handle (oldtimer) has special significance to me.
Do/did you post over on the DELL forum? Play COD?
You can't just ask a loaded question like that without giving us SPECIFICS.
There's a wonderful variety of lights on the market catering to EDC.
1. Your budget! How much green do you consider expendable?
My EDC lights range from $60-$500 (each) depending on mood, dress, and what I'll be doing.
2. Battery type. e.g. A, AA, AAA, CR123, etc.
Do you want to use rechargeables (lithium or NiMH) or primaries or the
flexibility of both?
3. Size?
You want multi-cell versions, or single battery models?
4. ..and my personal pet peeve. :devil: DO YOU WANT A CLIP?
P.S. Your handle (oldtimer) has special significance to me.
Do/did you post over on the DELL forum? Play COD?
MWClint
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Nice Armed Forces, do you still play cod?Play COD?
i hang out over at anarchic-x.com
cod:uo:bas on friday nights, cod2 ctf and cod:waw ctf
we just released a 5 map pack for waw this week.
Armed_Forces
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Sorry, BF is my weapon of choice. :devil:
A good mate turned me onto COD4 during my last deployment but I haven't got a gaming rig set up at the moment.
It's on my to do list when/if I get settled down.
I want to get my private pilot's license in the near future so I'll need a killer flight sim for "training".
..at least that's what I'm gonna tell the ball/chain. lol
A good mate turned me onto COD4 during my last deployment but I haven't got a gaming rig set up at the moment.
It's on my to do list when/if I get settled down.
I want to get my private pilot's license in the near future so I'll need a killer flight sim for "training".
..at least that's what I'm gonna tell the ball/chain. lol
