Anything better than Quark 123*2 or Fenix PD30 for EDC?

Chevy-SS · Jul 13, 2011

This question gets asked regularly, but it's always worth an update. Is there anything better than Quark 123*2 or Fenix PD30 for EDC?

I EDC the Quark 123*2 'Tactical' XP-G R5, and it just rocks. It's still my favorite overall light. But if I can find something with same size and UI, but 500+ lumens (even if only briefly), well, I'd probably make a switch.

Is there anything out there yet?

Thanks

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TechnoZombie · Jul 13, 2011

Don't you find those two bulky to carry in your pocket?

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Rikr · Jul 13, 2011

Jetbeam BC10

mrlysle · Jul 13, 2011

If the size doesn't bother you for pocket carry, and you would consider running 18650's, check out the Zebralight SC600, or upcoming SC600w (warm tint) I find it a touch big for pocket carry, although I do because it absolutely ROCKS! 750 otf for 5 mins, then drops to 500 for the rest of the nearly 2 hours runtime! Plus it has ZL's super UI for instant access to 2 other levels, plus an additional 3 levels easily at your disposal.

Chevy-SS · Jul 13, 2011

mrlysle said:
check out the Zebralight SC600, .

Yeah, this is looking good. But the head is big, 30mm diameter, dang......

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Napalm · Jul 13, 2011

TechnoZombie said:
Don't you find those two bulky to carry in your pocket?

8)

Baggie pants?

:sssh:

moshow9 · Jul 13, 2011

Chevy-SS said:
Yeah, this is looking good. But the head is big, 30mm diameter, dang......

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In that case, take a look at the Spark SL6. It's head is a smaller diameter than the SC600, and it's in line length wise (iirc) with the Quark 123*2.

Chevy-SS · Jul 13, 2011

TechnoZombie said:
Don't you find those two bulky to carry in your pocket?

8)

LOL, I do actually carry two lights. But my other light is a iTP EOS A3 w/10440........

clipboard · Jul 13, 2011

how about a eagletac p20c2 mark II ? it has the new xml light engine and puts out 524 ansi lumens for the first 3 minutes . great quality plus when newer leds come out you just upgrade for 30 dollars .

skyfire · Jul 14, 2011

wow im going to have to look into the eagletac p20c2. i dont really follow what eagletac is doing, among other brands.

how about nitecore IFE2?

I dont have one, but I really like that light, think im waiting for a version 2 or something....

Armytek is suppose to come out with a new EDC model. using an XM-L pushed at 3 amps.
dont know when thats due to appear though. so far im quite happy with their predator, so im anxious about their EDC.

ive been looking for a compact single 18650 EDC for awhile now.

clipboard · Jul 14, 2011

take a look at these two videoshttp://http://www.youtube.com/user/goingprepared#p/u/37/310HD0M5nqc http://www.youtube.com/user/goingprepared#p/u/48/7HiT_KE2MuA

clipboard · Jul 14, 2011

sorry here is the first video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/goingprepared#p/u/37/310HD0M5nqc

MedusaOblongata · Jul 15, 2011

skyfire said:
how about nitecore IFE2?

I have an IFE2 and it's a little bit longer than my PD31, and not noticeably narrower. The clicky is a tiny bit too easy to activate for my tastes, and sticks out just enough that it won't tailstand. It's a nice light and I like it a lot, but it sits on my desk and the PD31 (which appears brighter to my eyes) lives in my pocket.

Danielsan · Jul 15, 2011

those lights are way to big as an EDC for me, i would consider quark miniX 123 or Zebralight H31 as pocket lights that u will "forget" and cant feel in your pants, thats what i want. The other kights i would always feel when i walk around cause they are bulky, in a jacket ok but not in a jeans

B0wz3r · Jul 15, 2011

Just about anything made by Zebralight is going to be better.

Anything better than Quark 123*2 or Fenix PD30 for EDC?

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