I need help

I just got paid, and made out my bills.

And. . . there's a surplus. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

I need your help in my time of need. This flashlight fetish is like a disease -- no, a demon.

So my problem: L2 or A2, A2 or L2. I can't decide.

I want a high-beam/low-beam EDCable light that I can use for reading things close up, and for checking things at a distance. But I also want something with a "walking around" level of light that I can use without perpetually changing the batteries. The A2 is perfect for the former two, but I am a little hesitant to go incandescent. The L2 does the latter two, but it would blow my vision for reading.

L2 or A2, A2 or L2. . .

Please help. I'm suffering here.

Scott

A2.

My personal preference is the A2.

Sounds like for your uses you would be happier with the A2. Granted the low on L2 is a better navigation light, but you could get a QIII or a 1watt led light for that. So, I'll third the advice about getting the A2 for your uses. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

A2

You will be happy with either I think. I own both and probably lean a bit more to the A2 as well.

For what you just described.. I would probably get the A2. It is a really nice light... (I've seen and held it)

You can see closely with the Leds, and the Bulb has the chuck you need.

C'huk': v.,n.
To throw, throw

-tom

Thanks guys, for the urgently needed help /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

I made my biggest flashlight purchase to date: I got an A2-red, a spare bulb, and a 4-battery/bulb spares carrier. No more budget surplus.

I still need a good case -- something really secure that can come off of the belt without undoing the belt. Any suggestions are welcome.

The reason I went with the A2 instead of the L2 is what I expect was behind all your recommendations: that the A2 is a simple design which hit its mark exactly; the Colt 1911A1 of flashlights. There might be more advanced lights out there, but there is something intangibly satisfying about using truly well-made equipment.

I don't mean to knock the L2 -- by all accounts a great light -- but it seems like a design which is not yet mature. LEDs are evolving so fast that I think I will wait until the kinks are worked out before I get another "major" light.

Scott

How about the SOE Gear A2 Pouch? Very similar to BHI style (belt loop is two velcro strips that overlap).

I use a RipOffs holster and I really like it.

BrightGuy has the RipOffs CO-153 for $14.50 plus shipping.

I've had mine for a couple of years and I'm not sure which model it is. If this is the same model that I use it's fits loose in the holster. It is secure in the holster and the holster is secure on your belt. I use RipOffs holster daily.

The only thing I don't like completely about the A2 is the clip. I'd trust it for the most part, but I'd rather have a pouch or holster. .