Looking for Best LED Flashlight

Posted by George on October 15, 2009, 7:54 am

frank1492 wrote:

> Should have Li-Ion battery, with good life, and be rechargeable. Saw a
> nice bike light, but would like this to be hand-held. Would prefer
> flood to spot, high lumen.
> Recos much appreciated. Thank you!
> Frank

My do all light is a single cell with a CREE lamp. I wanted a small form
factor. I have a belt holster for it and also a velcro mount for the
bike. It gets used a lot and has excellent battery life because it has
variable intensity. The pattern is also really good for biking. The
lowest intensity is brighter than the full output of a big box quality
light.

http://www.fenixlight.com/flashlight/fenixp2d.htm

Posted by ransley on October 15, 2009, 8:21 am

> frank1492 wrote:

> > Should have Li-Ion battery, with good life, and be rechargeable. Saw a
> > nice bike light, but would like this to be hand-held. Would prefer
> > flood to spot, high lumen.
> > =A0 =A0 Recos much appreciated. Thank you!
> > =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 Frank

> My do all light is a single cell with a CREE lamp. I wanted a small form
> factor. I have a belt holster for it and also a velcro mount for the
> bike. It gets used a lot and has excellent battery life because it has
> variable intensity. The pattern is also really good for biking. The
> lowest intensity is brighter than the full output of a big box quality
> light.
> http://www.fenixlight.com/flashlight/fenixp2d.htm

I like the variable output offered, but on output you are wrong, you
can easily find 100 lumen-3watt Cree Led lights at box stores, sure
they cost maybe 30$, but output more than Fenix.

Posted by George on October 15, 2009, 10:50 am

ransley wrote:

>> frank1492 wrote:

>>> Should have Li-Ion battery, with good life, and be rechargeable. Saw a
>>> nice bike light, but would like this to be hand-held. Would prefer
>>> flood to spot, high lumen.
>>> Recos much appreciated. Thank you!
>>> Frank

>> My do all light is a single cell with a CREE lamp. I wanted a small form
>> factor. I have a belt holster for it and also a velcro mount for the
>> bike. It gets used a lot and has excellent battery life because it has
>> variable intensity. The pattern is also really good for biking. The
>> lowest intensity is brighter than the full output of a big box quality
>> light.
>> http://www.fenixlight.com/flashlight/fenixp2d.htm

>
> I like the variable output offered, but on output you are wrong, you
> can easily find 100 lumen-3watt Cree Led lights at box stores, sure
> they cost maybe 30$, but output more than Fenix.

The only lights I have ever seen in big box places are total junk.
Usually they seem to offer lights with multiple cheap LEDs etc.

The particular model I have has 175 lumen output on high and 100 lumen
on the third setting from the bottom so maybe you misread the specs.

The variable output is fantastic. You really get a very long battery
life because I find if I need to use it for long periods of time such as
biking I really don't need full intensity.

Posted by N8N on October 15, 2009, 8:30 am

> Should have Li-Ion battery, with good life, and be rechargeable. Saw a
> nice bike light, but would like this to be hand-held. Would prefer
> flood to spot, high lumen.
> =A0 =A0 Recos much appreciated. Thank you!
> =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 =A0 Frank

Rather than sticking exactly to your specs, I'll tell you what I have
- Lowe's sells a 3W LED "Task Force" flashlight that is excellent.
Much brighter than my slightly older LED Mag-Lite and much smaller and
lighter. Takes two C-cells. I actually use one as a secondary
bicycle headlight, I use rechargeable NiMH C-cells with it and it'll
last at least 6 hours or so on a charge (longest I've let it go, it
was still bright) it's strapped to the handlebars of my touring bike
with a Twofish mounting block. I also got a collimator from
DealExtreme that changes the beam pattern from a spot pattern to a
horizontal line - neither is optimal but the horizontal pattern keeps
me from blinding traffic. It's actually noticeably brighter than my
Lumotec halogen headlight that is driven from a dynohub, but I'm
saving up for a B&M IQ Cyo to replace the Lumotec. Anyway, the
Lumotec and the Task Force together provide enough light for me to
ride on even completely unlit roads well after dark. I'm not a racer
type but I don't ride slowly either.

I like the Task Force so much I bought another one that I keep next to
the front door (still with the included alkaline batteries in it) so
if I come home and the power is out I just use that to see. No need
for candles except in the case of a very extended power failure. It
cost about $30 apiece when I bought mine last year.

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=3DproductDetail&productId=3D225285-50=
584-FT-NS-2C+3WATT

nate

Posted by Stormin Mormon on October 15, 2009, 8:44 am

I can think of several different reasons for having a light.
If you search the archives of alt.survival you will find
that I've posted a bit too much, on the subject.

We're just guessing, at this point. We don't know what your
intended purpose is. Do you want a pocket size light? Belt
sheath light? Tool box light for big light needs? Task
light, or area light? Close up, or seeing at a distance? Do
you want to light up an entire room? Blind attackers? See a
racoon in a tree at night? Read books? Light to walk around
a room?

Each of these tasks will take a different light.

--
Christopher A. Young
Learn more about Jesus
www.lds.org
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Should have Li-Ion battery, with good life, and be
rechargeable. Saw a
nice bike light, but would like this to be hand-held. Would
prefer
flood to spot, high lumen.
Recos much appreciated. Thank you!
Frank

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