Do you switch your EDC'S?

I am curious to find out how many of you switch your EDC. I switch between my Olight S1 Baton (old version) and Olight S10 Baton on a weekly basis.

Yup. Pretty much daily depending on my mood. I'm downsizing and selling lights but keeping a couple each of Malkoffs, SureFires, and HDS. With various drop-ins on hand I won't be bored.

Not really, no. I EDC the Ti3. When it breaks I will get new one just like it (if I don't purchase an identical backup..hmm)

I am sort of a minimalist in that I buy what I need (more or less) and have a light for each purpose so being on CPF makes me an anomaly.

Not counting my keychain lights, I usually pocket EDC my Olight S1. But when wearing larger pants/shorts and when I'm in the mood, I've pocket EDC my Zebralight H600Fd once in a while. But especially when just wearing workout shorts, I sometimes just leave my S1 at home and carry only my keys (with the keychain lights).

Honestly, I've almost never had a real reason to use my EDC light. I think my Lumintop Tool AAA light is probably even overkill for 99% times, considering where I live. My Nitecore Tube is just for backup purpose. And of course I'd have my phone on me, but that's the last resort. I EDC a light mostly just for fun.

I keep my edc the same (ZebraLight SC600 Mk3), and will change when a more efficient light come to the market place.

I swap EDC pretty much every battery change. If it's a new light or I'm really enjoying the light I might run multiple batteries through it. I also change EDC if I have a specific use, such as crawling about under Land Rovers or working on a car. I'd rather use a beater I don't mind dropping, scratching or getting dirty. Rather than a nice expensive light.

I'll also change EDC if say I'm going out for diner or need to wear a suite, usually to a posher looking AAA light. Other times, if I know I'll need more light or range, say while working in the fields at harvest, I'll swap to a larger light of some kind.

I switch key chain lights between a Sufefire Sidekick and a Fenix EO1. I may pocket a Olight S1, rechargeable version, or a Surefire EB1, depending on what I am wearing or doing.

The one in my right pocket remains the same each day. A really bright one with low capability.
My left pocket light gets rotated based on anticipated needs. It is a low level light with varying beams or bezels as said, based on anticipated useage.

Yes, I try to give about 4-5 of my lights some regular usage and pocket time... During the daylight hours when I'm out running errands I tend to carry my Maratac AAA clipped to my pocket (not really expecting to ever have to use it)... During the night time hours I often alternate between my Lumintop Tool Ti, Zebralight SC5w, and my modded Fenix LD12 (Nichia emitter & Floody beam)....

I always carry a microstream in my left pocket at work and have my hds in my bag. When a storm is forecast I'll switch the two in case of power outage which happens usually twice a season.

If I'm going further I'll add an elzetta bravo into my bag or belt as well. Always nice to have a bit more juice if you can reasonably foresee yourself needing it.

I swap lights daily. Which one I bring just depends on the mood. I'll use a different light each night at home than I carry through the day.

Yes I EDC one of four different lights depending on my needs for the day except for work and keychain photons where it is always the same lights. Sometimes I will carry a second light and that usually ends up being a larger Malkoff MD2 because I am heading out at night.

Sure do, after all variety is the spice of life ! Usually the form factor does not change that much, however UI and tint does a little. For now the main rotations involves a HDS rotary high cri ,V11r nichia 219C,D25Cvn xp-e de-dome,s2+ triple 5000k in 18350 format,(would have been a gizmo but head is MIA).

For this week it's been the princeCvn triple, with me now as I sit chilling in the dark on a field . Still have the Cooyoo quantum on my keys simply because it does a key chain light duty perfect for me. Small to not notice , bright enough to notice! , easy to charge when needed.

I tend to be a little more picky during the lighter months due to clothes worn( not one to wear holsters ).
Come winter I am good up to 18650 fuel, as wearing a coat takes away any previous light size limitations. So a few more options are thrown into the mix.

No. Been carrying my HDS 325 for over a year and a half, daily, from the time I wake up until I go to sleep.

My EDC remains the same. A stainless CooYoo on my keychain.

On the rare occasion that I leave my home without my keys, then I'll probably grab a light. And unless there is a planned light requiring activity, never something larger than a Convoy S2+

Usually I'll grab a small light like the BLF 348 AAA, or the Eagletac D25A in Ti. Maybe a Convoy S2+ shorty, or maybe a Manker U11, depending a little more on the likelihood of needing a light.

Like ven... in the cooler months that require a jacket, then a full sized S2+ may be carried, but not as an EDC, but rather for a few hours that day.

ShineOnYouCrazyDiamond said:

I'll use a different light each night at home than I carry through the day.

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I tend to carry 4500k during the day, and 3000k in the evening:


Today I choose a 4500k Nichia with MLH modes


sometimes it legos like this:



here are the prime suspects, from the left,
the first two are N219 4500k in MLH and LMH. The next two are XPG 3000k in MLH and LMH

jon_slider said:

I tend to carry 4500k during the day, and 3000k in the evening:

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:twothumbs I like your style!

I change out ~monthly, use them in industrial setting, see what works for me. What doesn't gets put up for sale, what doesn't get tried gets put up for sale. Trying not to use my NiteCore MH20 neutral (still new in box, have it up for sale, shameless plug).

ZLSC600 MKIII works
Oveready wasp works, 18650 or 2x18350
Haiku BB DLC works
Haiku triple stonewash works (courtesy of SOYCD) works
SolarForce host with Vinz drop in (Neutral XM-L, with lens that gives even light, no hot spot (or rather it's all hot spot) works
SWM light with lens on side (no hot spot), reflector on front, magnet on back works (Vinh version)
Mac's Ti SST-50 4500K 2.8A works
S2+ triple Vinh works
6Ps with triples work....

Latest is Olight R50vn - expect this to work very well...

My primary EDC lights don't change unless they pretty much get replaced/upgraded:

HDS EDC 170N (clipped to left front pocket for past 2 years)
SureFire Titan Plus (clipped to shirt pocket for past 6 months)
Photon Freedom Micro - red (on car keys for past 1.5 years)

I would like to thank all of you who replied. It is nice to see how other people handle their EDC lights.