Have u a light that's 2 expensive to EDC?

Seeing all these threads about lights that people EDC I was wondering if you own any lights that collect dust because you are frightend of loosing or damaging them?

I own several high end SF's and a Gladius but generally find myself using cheaper lights simply to avoid loss or damage. I know it is stupid to buy an expensive light for all its features and then not use it as intended but as some of these lights cost an arm and a leg I figure I dont want to risk loss or damage if I can loose something a bit cheaper!

The only rational explanation is that I am a flashaholic and I've got the addiction bad?

Doug

I've got a couple of lights that in my humble opinion belong in a display cabinet. And are too nice to use

1. #5 / 10 XX0T (yea you read correct XX0T) TnC Lithium Lux-V this is the lamborgini of flashlights in my opinion, down right beautiful black torch that is just a tad bit bigger than the AA lithium battery that charges it.

2. SuperFlashlight I Proto #13 with black and orange splash coating and an X4T 5w led just to add icing to the cake.

I've also got a Mcgizmo L1 PR-T DB917 which should be too rare to use but it's also got one of the best throwing beams I've ever seen come out of a flashlight, It still sits but as soon as I get my sheath made it's gonna be on my side.

If I didn't have the Superflashlight or the Lithium Lux-V I would have said if you've got a flashlight you've gotta use it, but I can't


Doug

If you are the sort that loses things frequently, I wouldn't carry the expensive ones. My track record has been pretty good so far with lights, so I don't mind putting $200-$300 worth of engineering in my pocket everyday.

A classic example was last night. I was doing a late job (paramedic) and gave my LED G&P G2 to a patient's wife to hold so I could see his injuries. I somehow forgot where I eventually put the light. Fortunately she was honest and it was on a seat when I found it. However, sometimes in the rush to get things sorted, lights get put down, mislaid etc. It's one thing loosing a $70 light it's another loosing a $300 one!

Doug

leukos said:

If you are the sort that loses things frequently, I wouldn't carry the expensive ones. My track record has been pretty good so far with lights, so I don't mind putting $200-$300 worth of engineering in my pocket everyday.

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Oh I agree with you leukos, I've only lost one (or so) lights and it was a 50.00 light but a great light. I have no problem strapping a BA PD to my side in my elephant hide "Holester". or a keylight that's over 150.00 but the other two are irreplaceable.

enjoy
Doug

NO.. ultimate compliment to maker is to EDC it!

diggdug13 said:

It still sits but as soon as I get my sheath made it's gonna be on my side.
Doug

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I've got an Aleph 1 that I'd like to carry for retirement. I am looking for a suitable belt sheath. I've been in contact with a fellow who will make a custom leather sheath, but I want to get some more ideas before I commit.

I do not want thick leather or kydex. Thin leather won't hold up. The best idea I saw was a medium-thickness nylon tube with a belt loop that came with an inexpensive Coast Lenser light. But I have been unable to find one to physically look at & handle.

What do you plan to do for a sheath?

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Ron Ryder makes some of the best sheaths ever.

http://www.cuttersandcollectors.com/leatherfour.html

the one I'm getting is on the bottom however I'll need two snaps because I plan on having a beam defuser on the light as well.


doug

Thanks. That's "thick" leather...

It's kinda like getting a new car. You baby it until it inevitably gets its first scratch. Same thing happened to me with my expensive Surefires. Banged them up (accidentally of course), and only then I used them more often.

I hadnt thought about one of a kind or very rare prototypes. I think I would be unlikely to carry those. But as far as production lights, I wouldnt have bought it if I wouldnt carry it.

Steve C said:

Thanks. That's "thick" leather...

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Steve,

call him he can make it anyway you want it, he's really good at leather and makes it "burgerking style"

doug

diggdug13 said:

Ron Ryder makes some of the best sheaths ever.

http://www.cuttersandcollectors.com/leatherfour.html

the one I'm getting is on the bottom however I'll need two snaps because I plan on having a beam defuser on the light as well.


doug

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WOW! Those sheaths are gorgeous! Now you got me thinking about getting one for my E2e. I'd get one with no lid though, since the pocket clip would hold it in place. I'd want the beltloop to extend above the top of the light so the whole thing would ride lower on the hip. Probably make it more expensive though.

My solution... if I think it's too expensive to EDC, I probably don't own it... yet. (Wallet cries in the background.)

Well I just shot an email off to him asking for an estimate, lets' see what he says!

I never leave the house without my U2, either clipped to left front pocket, or in open top sheath on left hip. I also keep a Surefire flip-open cap on the U2. The body of the flip-open cap is rubber and just slides right on the U2, but requires a black zip-tie if you really want it to stay on the light. Sure its a $270.00 light, but I have not found a light I like better, YET??

the most expensive light I have is a tigerlight - and I take it to the dog park everyday. It's been dropped (thankfully, only in mud) multiple times, banged against trees and benches, run over by dogs, etc. But then that's one of the reasons why I spent the $$ to get a tough light.

I have a few expensive lights, I have taken them with me on a few occasions,
I don't EDC them as they are too Large and heavy to carry all of the time

Q) Have u a light that's 2 expensive to EDC?

A) No. My most expensive light is an Arc AAA-P and I wear it daily on a neck lanyard.