Another 24/7 cracked up!

Ok Guys!

I'm on my 3rd and last Inova 24/7, once again there are cracks running down the battery housing! Surely there's something out there with the same functions that I can clip to my Alice Pack that won't go to pot in 3.5 years!

chiphead

I dont know if any of these will last 3.5 years. But there are many brands that have a good CS reputation, and warranty coverage.

The style of light you are looking for is called "crimp-neck"
Zebralight
firstlight USA
Fenix angle-light (I forget its model number)
Energizer hard case tactical
Streamlight sidewinder, survivor
4-7 makes an optional crimp neck attachment that converts many of their lights to crimp neck, when used with a shirt clip.

take a look at adventure light (VIP)http://www.adventurelights.com/

I don't want to sound like a fanbody, but I've got two that I've been using for years for at least half the year as daily bang-around gear to help reduce the chances of getting run over in our semi-rural no-sidewalks town when I walk back and forth to the train. One is yellow, the other is OD. They are both fine.

My 24/7's are fine as well...maybe the newer one's are just an inferior batch??? +1 on the VIP lights...the only thing as tough as my SF's, and alot tougher than a 24/7 (hence the price tag). These VIP's are no no-sense Genuine Military Issue for seals/CG/etc. for extraction/IFF applications and are submersible to the bottom of the ocean (I think???).

JNewell said:

I don't want to sound like a fanbody, but I've got two that I've been using for years for at least half the year as daily bang-around gear to help reduce the chances of getting run over in our semi-rural no-sidewalks town when I walk back and forth to the train. One is yellow, the other is OD. They are both fine.

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The were the heck I'm I going wrong?

chiphead

chiphead said:

The were the heck I'm I going wrong?

chiphead

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Where are they stored? Are they left in the sun for long periods or exposed to any chemicals in water? Or maybe it's just a natural occurence with companies, as they get more comfortable, quality slacks? Like all the problems people have now with there X5's...I got mine (and my 24/7) in 03 when they first came out, and both function fine with no sign of cracking...are you tightening the compartment lid down too much???

angelofwar said:

Where are they stored? Are they left in the sun for long periods or exposed to any chemicals in water? Or maybe it's just a natural occurence with companies, as they get more comfortable, quality slacks? Like all the problems people have now with there X5's...I got mine (and my 24/7) in 03 when they first came out, and both function fine with no sign of cracking...are you tightening the compartment lid down too much???

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I have family living in AZ. There's (duh) a lot of light (especially UV) and heat. If they were left in the sun, that could definitely weaken the plastic. Possibly, if left in a vehicle, the heat could weaken the plastic, even if out of direct sunlight? Not sure.