whats your EDC light? - Page 6

OMEGA2669 · May 11th, 2009, 06:26 PM

It's the Surefire E2D for me. Haven't needed a change, only problem I have with it is that it cuts through jeans so I need to make a pocket holster for it. LoL. Mean little flashlight.

Supertac45 · May 11th, 2009, 06:28 PM

One of my Surefires.

highoctane · May 12th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Im looking at the nitecore smartpd ex-10. What are some opinions on this light? It looks nice, its bright(or dim if need be) and small. Seems to have decent batt life. I did a search and found a couple of post but nothing over-whelming.

Thanks

64zebra · May 12th, 2009, 10:08 PM

lets see.....

on duty I carry a Insight HX150r clipped inside my left cargo pants pocket; Insight Tech-Gear
I love this light, strobing for firefly technique searching buildings, 150 lumens and it throws 'em a long way, momentary or constant on, can hold button and dim it down from 150 to 1 lumen-great for bein sneaky at night but needing a little light, and its rechargable
I also carry this some off duty

I also carry my trusty Magcharger stuffed between the seat and the console of the patrol car, Streamlight Stinger and Surefire G2 in my bag in the front seat too

BamaSteve · May 12th, 2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by highoctane

Im looking at the nitecore smartpd ex-10. What are some opinions on this light? It looks nice, its bright(or dim if need be) and small. Seems to have decent batt life. I did a search and found a couple of post but nothing over-whelming.

Thanks

well, you'll see pictures of my light earlier in this thread. But I'll say that I'm very satisfied with my light. I find the settings to be great, the low is perfect for going to bed, and the brightest is great for outside. And everything in between works well.

I really like it because of the size, and I like the clip I got with mine. It fits perfect in my pocket without being obtrusive, yet is always there if I need it.

I'm not that well versed with flashlights and such, but I'm extremely satisfied with mine. Let me know if you have any questions, I know I had a lot and did a good bit of research before buying a $70 flashlight.

JeffLrrp · May 13th, 2009, 12:26 PM

With my job and schedule, I can't carry hardly at all anymore. So, my 'non-tactical' edc is the simple Fenix E01 that takes the AAA battery. Enough light for most tasks, and good battery life to boot.

When I do carry my CCW, I alternated between any one of a number of Surefires. 2 G2s, a 6PL, a 6PD LED, an L1 Cree, or a G3. Even though its considered old technology, I still very much dig the incandescent G2s the most. They have the best feel, best tint, and are the lightest weight wise (not counting my L1).

sigmanluke · May 13th, 2009, 01:06 PM

I recently purchased a SF G2LED which is now my EDC light, I love it. It puts out 80 lumens, very bright.

United93 · May 13th, 2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chooie

I find your indoor light needs a bit... overkill. If you are getting up to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, the LAST thing you want to do is fire up a 60 lumen light in the bedroom while your better half is asleep in the bed. For general household/repair/task use, I like my Surefire E2L with a 3 lumen low/60 lumen high. On occasion, that 3 lumens is even too much, and I find myself wishing for an even lower low level. Granted, 60 lumens is the minimum I would want if I were lighting up the source of a strange noise, but if I'm just avoiding stepping on a dog or falling down the steps, 3-5 lumens is PLENTY.

I agree with you. 60 lumens, in my experience, is BRIGHT when your eyes have become accustomed to the darkness, and for general indoor use I prefer a dimmer light. I was more reffering to SD/HD applications.

XLTcore · May 14th, 2009, 02:58 AM

I agree United93. For SD/HD, definitely over 60 lumens for indoors... We're not talking about navigating around the house at night and not trying to wake up anyone... You want an intruder blinded. Outdoors I would say twice the lumens would be necessary.

AZ Husker · May 14th, 2009, 03:09 AM

May 11th, 2009, 06:26 PM	#51
OMEGA2669 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lakewood, Colorado Posts: 240	It's the Surefire E2D for me. Haven't needed a change, only problem I have with it is that it cuts through jeans so I need to make a pocket holster for it. LoL. Mean little flashlight. __________________ AT3 (O-Level) United States Navy - NRA Life Member «««Click Here To Sign Up For Wireless AMBER Alerts»»» "Molan labe! Just try... I'll show you the strength of my conviction... and I'll sleep well that night..."

May 11th, 2009, 06:28 PM	#52
Supertac45 VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Michigan's U.P. Posts: 3,314	One of my Surefires. __________________ Les Baer 45 Sig Man N.R.A. Patron Life Member M.C.R.G.O.

May 12th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#54
64zebra VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Panhandle of Texas Posts: 4,566	lets see..... on duty I carry a Insight HX150r clipped inside my left cargo pants pocket; Insight Tech-Gear I love this light, strobing for firefly technique searching buildings, 150 lumens and it throws 'em a long way, momentary or constant on, can hold button and dim it down from 150 to 1 lumen-great for bein sneaky at night but needing a little light, and its rechargable I also carry this some off duty I also carry my trusty Magcharger stuffed between the seat and the console of the patrol car, Streamlight Stinger and Surefire G2 in my bag in the front seat too __________________ LEO & CHL Independence is declared; it must be maintained. Sam Houston-3/2/1836 HK45 G30\|21\|26\|17 KT P11 Moss500 Ithaca37 Savage20ga\|15A .22\|'99 25-35 AK47 AR15 Win3030 MN44 Rem 66\|870 GMBH67.22 If loose gun laws are good for criminals, why do criminals support gun control?

May 13th, 2009, 12:26 PM	#56
JeffLrrp Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 223	With my job and schedule, I can't carry hardly at all anymore. So, my 'non-tactical' edc is the simple Fenix E01 that takes the AAA battery. Enough light for most tasks, and good battery life to boot. When I do carry my CCW, I alternated between any one of a number of Surefires. 2 G2s, a 6PL, a 6PD LED, an L1 Cree, or a G3. Even though its considered old technology, I still very much dig the incandescent G2s the most. They have the best feel, best tint, and are the lightest weight wise (not counting my L1). __________________ “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms . . . disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes . . . ----- Thomas Jefferson NRA member

May 13th, 2009, 01:06 PM	#57
sigmanluke Distinguished Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah Posts: 1,640	I recently purchased a SF G2LED which is now my EDC light, I love it. It puts out 80 lumens, very bright. __________________ "The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Thomas Jefferson

May 12th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#53
highoctane Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: tn Posts: 614	Im looking at the nitecore smartpd ex-10. What are some opinions on this light? It looks nice, its bright(or dim if need be) and small. Seems to have decent batt life. I did a search and found a couple of post but nothing over-whelming. Thanks

May 14th, 2009, 02:58 AM	#59
XLTcore Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PHX Posts: 19	I agree United93. For SD/HD, definitely over 60 lumens for indoors... We're not talking about navigating around the house at night and not trying to wake up anyone... You want an intruder blinded. Outdoors I would say twice the lumens would be necessary.

May 14th, 2009, 03:09 AM	#60
AZ Husker VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phoenix Posts: 3,575	6PL __________________ Treat me good, I'll treat you better. Treat me bad, I'll treat you worse.

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