Survival Kit Flashlight--What do you use?

Stickfigter nice - I have much the same around the house with a surefire and everready headlamp

The Nite Ize does some nice Upgrades to the minimag dowsn't it - including a tail switch which allows variable power and flashes occasionally so the torch can be found in the dark - and still alowws the variable focus that is a feature of maglight

The terralux upgrade gives lots of power - they are advertising 140 lumens which is brighter than an umnmodded surefire 6p - and running on common AA's

For those of us with maglightes aroudn the upgrades allow a good casing to easily get a new lease of life

I am glad when our cars were rifled they did not take the upgraded mini mags

I have also upgraded my mag light 3d as well with the terralux
 
On the expensive side for a PSK but I have the Surefire G2-LED. 12 + hours of runtime and super shock resistant. Plus it lights up the night like crazy.
 
Peak Matahorn AAA, small, tough, long runtime. With a clip it can be attached to the bill of a cap or just held in the mouth. The aluminum version with a lithium battery weighs very little.
 
Davyd,

Thanks. I had used the teralux conversion on one of my minimags, and while the LED portion was fine, I wasn't happy with the tail clickie switch. The NiteIze tail switch was much better made, and less prone to being accidentally turned on.

I've been trying of late to buy american made products. It's not a question of protectionism, so don't anybody start slagging me. I'm just trying to do a small part in keeping my own economy running.

Even if it does wind up costing me a little more. (and it most certainly does)

And by the way,if a product is from an american company that has their product manufactured 8,000 miles from the US, that doesn't count as far as I'm concerned.

Anyway, I'm thinking about picking up and trying out some Inova microlights.
The photons are great, but just a little too pricey, even when you do shop around.

Does anybody in this thread have any opinions on the Inova Micros? Good, bad, indifferent?

TIA
 
I think the Zebralights would make excellant survival kit lights. They are so versatile and well made they deserve a place in your pack IMO. You can use em for TONS of applications.

Heres a link to a review I wrote on the H30 and H50....

Zebralight review on Woods Monkey
 
I use a maglite solitare.
before that I did't carry a torch in my PSK, the solitare was going cheap, so I stuck it in the kit.
 
I've always got one of my INOVA's around close ;)
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INOVE X0 & X5 :thumbup:
My next will be a streamlight NANO & some type of headlamp :D
 
Stickfighter2 said:
Davyd,

Thanks. I had used the teralux conversion on one of my minimags, and while the LED portion was fine, I wasn't happy with the tail clickie switch. The NiteIze tail switch was much better made, and less prone to being accidentally turned on.

I've been trying of late to buy american made products. It's not a question of protectionism, so don't anybody start slagging me. I'm just trying to do a small part in keeping my own economy running.

Even if it does wind up costing me a little more. (and it most certainly does)

And by the way,if a product is from an american company that has their product manufactured 8,000 miles from the US, that doesn't count as far as I'm concerned.

Anyway, I'm thinking about picking up and trying out some Inova microlights.
The photons are great, but just a little too pricey, even when you do shop around.

Does anybody in this thread have any opinions on the Inova Micros? Good, bad, indifferent?

TIA
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Check out CFRlights. They have good prices on the Photons, which are better than the Inova microlights in my opinion.
 
The fenix L1T V2, is the best pocket light, I have carried. I just ordered another one. They are so light, you forget, you are carrying, one. I also, like surefires, but they are heavier.
 
I like a small, single function AAA light for a compact kit (Peak Matterhorn or Fenix EO1), but as j williams mentioned, it's hard to beat the Zebralight headlamps.

Jeff
 
Since there is (IMHO) no single light that will address run time and output, I use several.

Keyrings (and keyring based kits) have a Photon IIs.

For around camp/house/car while driving, as well as attached to my Delta Windmill, are one of either an ARC AAA, Fenix E1, or E01.

Pockets, E01 and P1D-CE.

Kits have CMG Ultra's in them. Long runtime with lithium, and would provide adequate light for "trip-free" movement & small tasks.

For spotting, distance, or major flooding, some form of Surefire. EDC (coat) an L4, car has G2 w/LED upgrade, kits have some version of the P6 with an LED upgrade, and take an L5 in my laptop bag.

For me (YMMV), the Photons are great for quick look, the ARC/E1/E01/Tasks for longer looks (AA/AAA battery replacements easy), the P1D (or other 123 based small lights for versatility & bright, then the Surefire (or similar sized) for "light the night" ability in a small package.
 
phaserrifle said:
I use a maglite solitare.
before that I did't carry a torch in my PSK, the solitare was going cheap, so I stuck it in the kit.
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I've had one freeze up on me, can't open to replace battery.
Got another one with battery stuck inside, can't get out.
As quoted, they were cheap to replace and I like the small size.
 
thatmguy said:
Since there is (IMHO) no single light that will address run time and output, I use several..
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The closest thing I have come is my RA Twisty light. 3 brightness settings, that you can program, and an incredible runtime on one battery. :thumbup:
 
Nitecore. The new piston switch is waterproof and low drain, adjustable output (power consumption and battery life)

Not to hijack the thread but I need advise on batteries. Regular AA or AAA batteries leak. How do you work around this for long term storage? I have yet to see a CR123 leak but they are not commonly available, Protons are the same, don't leak but finding a battery is more difficult. Do these Lithium AA or AAA perform better in the leak resistance department?

Thanks!
 
Ive never had a lithium AA leak. Now im not saying they dont, just never happened to me. :thumbup:

Are lithium AAs more available then CR123As? I always see plain alkaline AAs everywhere, but usually where they sell lithium AAs, you can get the CR123As. :confused:

FYI, Lowes sells surefire brand CR123As for 4.00 for 2. Not a bad deal, and most everywhere has a lowes or one close by.:thumbup:
 
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