Anyone try one? Looks like a nice little edc light made in USA at a reasonable price.
Gerber Cortex Compact
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Nice looking light, but only 60 lumens on a single AA? They could do a lot better than that. I paid $35.00 for a Thrunite Archer that put out 178 and I doubt if the Gerber is made any better. It seems to be pretty much on par with other Gerber lights I own. They are tough and dependable, which is a good thing, but underwhelming performers. I know that brightness is not everything, but they could still do a lot better than just 60 lumens. :shrug:
Str8stroke
Flashlight Enthusiast
Looks handy. I hadn't seen those yet. Wonder if Mr. Grills will be degrading them?? 
J/K. I like Mr. Grills.
Seriously, the price does seem rather high for these. I also notice they have several models. One runs either 2AA's or 3 CR123's. Thats kinda neat.
J/K. I like Mr. Grills. Seriously, the price does seem rather high for these. I also notice they have several models. One runs either 2AA's or 3 CR123's. Thats kinda neat.
270winchester
Flashlight Enthusiast
Not sure where you read 60 on a AA. Is there like an adaptor inside for the different length and width cells?
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Lights/Cortex-Compact_31-002308
parnass
Flashlight Enthusiast
Those increased brightness specs must be new. If you look at the description of this light at Amazon.com, gerber-tools.com, and other dealers, the brightness specs are lower.
For example:
http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-Cortex-Compact-Flashlight-31-002308.php
http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Compact-Blister-125-Lumen-Flashlight/dp/B00D77LEOY
When I click your link I get to a page saying this:
LITHIUM CR123 BATTERY PERFORMANCE
- High Mode Output : 125 lumens
- High Mode Runtime : 1.5 hours
- Low Mode Output: 25 lumens
- Low Mode Runtime : 9 hours
- Length: 3.5 inches
AA ALKALINE BATTERY PERFORMANCE
- High Output : 60 lumens
- High Output Runtime : 1.25 hours
- Low Output: 12 lumens
- Low Output Runtime : 6 hours
- Length: 4.0 inches
Strange...
And the light is longer when using AA so I'll guess it's not a design like Zebralight SC80.
