whats your EDC light? - Page 9

Chooie · May 27th, 2009, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bzdog

I carry the predecessor to the Novatac, the HDS EDC U85.

The HDS EDC design was purchased by Novatac, then the designer went back to selling lights under his own brand which is now Ra Lights.

Mine is currently outfitted with an 18650 lithium ion battery pack, and stainless steel bezel with tritium inserts. I also have a 2x123A and 1x123A battery pack and carry the 2x123A pack for spare power, but never have had to use it.

Regarding initial output, as Todd mentioned, you have to choose what works best for you. The HDS Ultimate series, like the Novatac "P" series are quite programmable, but you still must make some choices. They have four easily accessible and customizable output levels. Runtime on low output levels can be nearly forever.

I have mine set to start at 60 lumens (slightly less than the 85 lumen max).

If Todd didn't want the strobe first, he could set the initial setting to whatever output he wanted, and if he then held the button down, it would go to full power. For example, he could set the initial output to 30 lumens, and then when he held the button down he'd get the full 120 lumens.

Also, if you want to "start" with a different setting, you can just hold the light against yourself, and click the number of times for your setting before exposing the light. I do this all the time to get my .3 lumen ultra low setting at night w/o blinding myself.

This light hasn't left my pocket for about four years now.

-john

I find myself pining once again for a single CR123 light, but don't want another Surefire (nothing wrong with them, I just want something different). I've had an EX10, used a friend's Nitecore Extreme, and want something far tougher than your typical single cell EDC type light like the Fenix P1D. I think I have my heart set on a Ra Twisty 85 with the red low.

JohnKelly · May 27th, 2009, 06:12 PM

NiteCore SmartPD EX10. Runs off one CR123 battery, and I can drop it in my pocket and forget it's there until I need it. Bright, too.

portable75 · May 27th, 2009, 06:46 PM

Micro One-Watt LED Flashlight Packs a Big Punch!

Brightest light I have every seen!

Romans623 · May 27th, 2009, 07:47 PM

Fenix PD30

XLTcore · May 27th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Nitecore Tactical LEDs

Pretty much anything from the Nitecore line except the D20 (a little big for EDC since it uses 2xAA cells)...

sgtD · May 28th, 2009, 01:57 AM

I have a coast LED, with 9 white outer LEDs and the Red LED center. I keep it in my briefcase, along with a small keychain type maglite that takes one AAA battery in my pocket.

I am home when it's dark, so I don't feel much need to have a flashlight mounted to my person. When I used to weld pipes, I always had one on my belt, so I could look inside at my root pass and inspect it with a mirror. Now, I don't need to do that.

I do keep these with me though, in case I get caught in an emergency inside a building and the power goes out or is disrupted.

It' more of a safety thing to me, I don't want to be trying to grope my way to an exit in the dark if something goes down.

jestic · May 28th, 2009, 04:51 PM

I have a LED Lenser v10 coast that my father gave me a couple of years ago. It's small and compact. Its been a great light, but I'm looking for something a little bigger and brighter. It's still works great though.

dunndw · May 28th, 2009, 05:31 PM

Surefire 6P defender with the strike bezel

Muskett · June 2nd, 2009, 02:24 PM

I've been EDCing a JETBeam Jet-III M... Amazing little light...

Saber · June 2nd, 2009, 02:38 PM

This topic issue drove me insane!

Following my review of an interesting thread, whereby a member had to draw his weapon, he stated: "My surefire was in the truck. I really wish I had had it on me at the time. 3 feet away, and it was useless. It would have been nice to be able to illuminate the BGs so I could get a more accurate description other than "white male". I'll be carrying it from now on."

Anyway, I had no idea that such a pithy device was going to have me doing so much research. Can anyone spell OCD? So, I finally decided on the SF E1B and box of batteries, since they offered me a discount when I called today. Of all the features I considered, the single most important to me was the bi-directional flashlight clip. Yeah, I know, I know... there are other brands with better specs, etc, etc..
Regards,

May 27th, 2009, 06:12 PM	#82
JohnKelly Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 484	NiteCore SmartPD EX10. Runs off one CR123 battery, and I can drop it in my pocket and forget it's there until I need it. Bright, too. __________________ "A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences." - Proverbs 22:3

May 27th, 2009, 06:46 PM	#83
portable75 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MA Posts: 80	Micro One-Watt LED Flashlight Packs a Big Punch! Brightest light I have every seen! __________________ NRA Member GOAL Member Glock 26 Glock 27 Sig Sauer 226 Beretta 21 .25

May 27th, 2009, 07:47 PM	#84
Romans623 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 80	Fenix PD30 __________________ For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23

May 28th, 2009, 01:57 AM	#86
sgtD VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,212	I have a coast LED, with 9 white outer LEDs and the Red LED center. I keep it in my briefcase, along with a small keychain type maglite that takes one AAA battery in my pocket. I am home when it's dark, so I don't feel much need to have a flashlight mounted to my person. When I used to weld pipes, I always had one on my belt, so I could look inside at my root pass and inspect it with a mirror. Now, I don't need to do that. I do keep these with me though, in case I get caught in an emergency inside a building and the power goes out or is disrupted. It' more of a safety thing to me, I don't want to be trying to grope my way to an exit in the dark if something goes down. __________________ When you've got 'em by the balls, their hearts & minds will follow. Semper Fi.

May 28th, 2009, 05:31 PM	#88
dunndw Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nashville Posts: 980	Surefire 6P defender with the strike bezel __________________ "If I was an extremist, our founding fathers would all be extremists," he said. "Without them, we wouldn't have our independence. We'd be a disarmed British system of feudal subjectivity." My Gun Truths Blog The Tennessee Firearms Association

May 27th, 2009, 10:19 PM	#85
XLTcore Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: PHX Posts: 19	Nitecore Tactical LEDs Pretty much anything from the Nitecore line except the D20 (a little big for EDC since it uses 2xAA cells)...

May 28th, 2009, 04:51 PM	#87
jestic New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 8	I have a LED Lenser v10 coast that my father gave me a couple of years ago. It's small and compact. Its been a great light, but I'm looking for something a little bigger and brighter. It's still works great though.

June 2nd, 2009, 02:24 PM	#89
Muskett New Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1	I've been EDCing a JETBeam Jet-III M... Amazing little light...

June 2nd, 2009, 02:38 PM	#90
Saber Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 757	This topic issue drove me insane! Following my review of an interesting thread, whereby a member had to draw his weapon, he stated: "My surefire was in the truck. I really wish I had had it on me at the time. 3 feet away, and it was useless. It would have been nice to be able to illuminate the BGs so I could get a more accurate description other than "white male". I'll be carrying it from now on." Anyway, I had no idea that such a pithy device was going to have me doing so much research. Can anyone spell OCD? So, I finally decided on the SF E1B and box of batteries, since they offered me a discount when I called today. Of all the features I considered, the single most important to me was the bi-directional flashlight clip. Yeah, I know, I know... there are other brands with better specs, etc, etc.. Regards, __________________ “Monsters are real and so are ghosts. They live inside of us, and sometimes they win.” ~ Stephen King

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