Struggling in picking a E1DL/ E1L-A

LCPD43057 · Apr 15, 2017

So it's happening again that I have no idea which one to take 'cause both of them look great. Classic E-series looking, fine finish, beautiful texture...

Love E1L-A's run time but also in favor of E1DL's high output. Also Wondering if 90 lumens of E1L-A would be a little too low for daily use/ quickly dropped 300 lumens of E1DL consuming 123A too fast?

Lookin' for advice. Thx guys.

RobertMM · Apr 16, 2017

What will be your intended use, and in what environment?

LCPD43057 · Apr 17, 2017

RobertMM said:
What will be your intended use, and in what environment?

Thx for replying. It's for EDC, that is randomly used in urban environments. Btw I do go hiking in the evening sometimes.

RobertMM · Apr 17, 2017

I EDC a E1DL but I carry a few spares in my bag.
For defensive use, the E1D wins but for more task oriented use and for hiking I'd take the E1L-a.
Having a lot more runtime on high is comforting if you don't have access to spare cells, and the E1L throws far enough for most people's needs anyway.

thenikjones · Apr 17, 2017

I still regularly use my E1L and find the high is high enough. I changed the tail cap to the shrouded one that allows tail standing, wish they did a green version but had to go black. I have more powerful torches but the E1L holds it's own with decent throw.

I am in the UK so the Defender series doesn't appeal due to the text - it seems to declare itself as being designed as a weapon. Subtley is good sometimes.

LCPD43057 · Apr 17, 2017

RobertMM said:
I EDC a E1DL but I carry a few spares in my bag.
For defensive use, the E1D wins but for more task oriented use and for hiking I'd take the E1L-a.
Having a lot more runtime on high is comforting if you don't have access to spare cells, and the E1L throws far enough for most people's needs anyway.

Yah personally I like E1L more since 300 lumens on one CR123A seems just a lie to me. I generally carry my lights in my backpack so I don't think if it comes to defense use E1DL would actually do any help. Could you tell me what's the difference between the old E1L (3/45 lumens Ver) and the 90 lumens new Ver? Lots of thx.

LCPD43057 · Apr 17, 2017

thenikjones said:
I still regularly use my E1L and find the high is high enough. I changed the tail cap to the shrouded one that allows tail standing, wish they did a green version but had to go black. I have more powerful torches but the E1L holds it's own with decent throw.

I am in the UK so the Defender series doesn't appeal due to the text - it seems to declare itself as being designed as a weapon. Subtley is good sometimes.

Agreed. if I have to use my flashlight to defend myself, that would be a really awful day... I think E1L-A suits my need in general EDC use. I think if I eventually need to get a real bright light I'd take P2X fury for primary use. Thanks for replying mate.

slumber · Apr 18, 2017

Where can one still find an E1L-A?

LCPD43057 · Apr 18, 2017

eBay. just ended an auction on E1L-A. 136 USD

slumber · Apr 19, 2017

LCPD43057 said:
eBay. just ended an auction on E1L-A. 136 USD

Saw that...decent deal.

BigBluefish · Apr 19, 2017

Unless you are piaring the light with a pistol, I'd get the E1L-A. I have and use an E1L and an EB1. For routine tasks and bumming around outside after dark, camping, fishing, hunting, I use the E1L.

LCPD43057 · Apr 19, 2017

Any suggestion on the model? 3/45 or 5/90 lumens one?

thenikjones · Apr 20, 2017

LCPD43057 said:
Any suggestion on the model? 3/45 or 5/90 lumens one?

Do not know which mine is - bought it used off Facebook - but it is the KX1B head. I am impressed by the throw so recommend it. If anything I wish the low was a bit lower for indoors use.

SVT-ROY · Apr 20, 2017

I have both the E1L and the E1D. I sometimes carry both. But the E1D is always with me. It runs great on RCR123

Struggling in picking a E1DL/ E1L-A

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

RobertMM

Flashlight Enthusiast

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

RobertMM

Flashlight Enthusiast

thenikjones

Newly Enlightened

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

slumber

Flashlight Enthusiast

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

slumber

Flashlight Enthusiast

BigBluefish

Flashlight Enthusiast

LCPD43057

Newly Enlightened

thenikjones

Newly Enlightened

SVT-ROY

Enlightened

Similar threads

Latest posts