one stage e1l,e2l
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fresh eddie fresh
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You can always replace the head with a Malkoff Scout Head, or a VME head with your choice of drop-in (M31 series for the single cell and M61 for the two cell.)
Dingle1911
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Like fresh eddie fresh said, I don't think there is a way without getting new heads. Another option would be sending your heads to Tana for modification, ie new single mode drivers.
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Hmmm that's anninterezting option. Would be nice with a 1.5 amp driver. I'm not big on runtime. OP probably is.
I bought a modded version a while back (probably 6 years ago) where someone took the head apart, put a warm emitter and a ~1 amp driver in it.
I've been storing it in my car.
The only stock option I know of is that the first run of E2DL's came with single mode, high, only. If you could get your hands on one of those, that seems to be what you're looking for. I've seen them on the market for about normal E2DL prices. They don't sell often, though.
marinemaster
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I would not. I would leave it as it is. I have the one level 45 lumens I believe and the two level is also very useful the 3/60 I think it is. Both models work great.
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GoVegan
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Not really a solution to your problem, but personally I'd recommend a different light as the POU (Philosophy Of Use) of the Outdoorsman series is long runtime for use in the backcountry and not suited to your requirements.
For the cost of modding the light or converting with a new head, you could get a new light, better suited to your own requirements.
For a single stage (high only) light you could look at the Streamlight Protec 1L (180 lumens, programmed to high only) or even better the Fenix PD (set to 210 or 105 lumens).
For the cost of modding the light or converting with a new head, you could get a new light, better suited to your own requirements.
For a single stage (high only) light you could look at the Streamlight Protec 1L (180 lumens, programmed to high only) or even better the Fenix PD (set to 210 or 105 lumens).
I have owned an E1D (300 lumen) and currently own a Protac 1L. They are both nice lights. The power is a direct trade-off on the run-time. Both have beautiful beams, although the SF has a lot more "punch" and still decent spill. I do like that for long walks on level terrain where I don't need the lumens, the 1L can be converted to low/high.
The very first E1L was a single level 30 lumen light. The first E2L was a single level 45 lumen light. Both were quickly replaced with dual level 3/45 and 3/60 lumen heads respectively. They are out there, but most owners aren't willing to part with them.
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ryank17 what did you decide to do with your 2-stage lights?
