Help deciding on a 21700 Torch

Hey CP I've started researching flashlights to fill the niche of a general purpose/car camping torch to compliment my floody headlamp with something with more throw. I'd still like a moderately useable beam and not one of those ridiculous lightsaber lazer pointers.

I've put together a list of requirements:

2000-4000 lumens
350-600m throw
21700 battery/18650 compatible with adapter
CREE XHP70.2 LED (seems to be best and most current)

I prefer a side click, but tail click is not a deal breaker if the above requirements are met
I prefer water resistance over USB port charging
Cool looking aggressive machining is icing on the cake
A diffuser to make it a lantern would also be cool.

So here's the list of contenders so far: (I'd appreciate any feedback or other suggestions I haven't found yet.)

Acebeam L30 genII
Fenix PD40R V2.0
Klarus XT21X

Jetbeam TH20 Guardian

EagTac G3V

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

Optiblue said:

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

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You might want to do a little research into Imalent's QC and customer service.

Chris

ChrisGarrett said:

You might want to do a little research into Imalent's QC and customer service.

Chris

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Not going to lie, my first LD10 I received didn't charge. Luckily it was through amazon and returns weren't a problem.

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PhotonJunky, welcome to CPF

I have an Acebeam L30 (first gen) that uses a 20700, without question can fully recommend the light.
Having two lights that genuinely wow me, the L30 is one of them

that said, the G3V looks very nice.

I would check out something from skylumen with the sbt90.2 led. It is a beast and with a 21700 you could do it justice. Side switch would limit your options though.

https://skylumen.com/collections/v54-lights/products/manker-u22vn-v2-compact-21700-thrower-r-1

I do like that Eagtac G3V too though, I wasnt aware of that one. It looks like a pretty reasonable size for a 21700 light and the reflector is small enough to actually carry :thumbsup:

I recommend the Jetbeam TH20 Guardian.

Here is a link to a great review on this new model:
https://www.reddit.com/user/Raymond...urce=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf

I also recommend looking into buying this, or Imalent DM70. The Acebeam L30II and Fenix PD40R V2 are good lights.

Optiblue said:

Those items you listed are from 2019. Welcome to 2020 and Imalent dominating!

https://www.imalentstore.com/produc...-lumen-flashlight?_pos=1&_sid=3c0a5b0b3&_ss=r

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I recommend the Olight Warrior X pro; 2250 lm, 600m throw, (60° spill) 21700, no USB port. Imho, it's a walking light in a flotilla of floody working lights