easy610
Observer
While I am BRAND new here, I do have some experience with some good pieces of kit. And one item I find indispensable is a small light source. I have carried a light source on me -every day, all day - since some training I took about 11 years ago. The instructor (a-been-there, done-that kind of no BS guy) put forth the idea that a person should not go forth without a few items on ones person. One of these items was a small light source.
I've spent many years perfecting my daily carry gear, as most of you have, I suspect. The flashlight has evolved GREATLY over the past 10-15 years with the advent of the xenon bulb and readily available 3v batteries -to current high tech LED and HID handheld light sources.
My flashlight obsession is legend...ask my wife! Here's a smattering of my collection = what I could quickly put my hands on...
In my search for ever more useful and "carry-able" lights I recently came across the NiteCore Defender and it is now my daily carry light.
AT just over 3 and 3/4", it is very small and easily disappears in your pants pocket. And a real plus, it runs off AA batteries - readily available around the world. Best of all is its output and settings.
This light is stated to produce 180 lumens with Li-Ion batteries, although my seat-of-the-pants testing puts it more at around 140-150 lumens - still VERY bright.
It has a tight beam, but enough side splash to illuminate a normal room very well. It also has multiple setting (various lumen output) that can greatly increase the battery life to 30+ hrs (on lowest setting).
Also, if you've had any training on low light "confrontations" you will appreciate the strobe effect at max brightness. Sufficiently distracting to disorient any no-good-nick if needed. I know from experience the strobe works on non-compliant persons.
This is a rugged light! Shipped with a lanyard and extra “O” rings as well as an extra tail cap, it is built for field use. Preliminary feedback from others is this light is everything it is stated to be and it is durable.
Anyway, I sound like a salesperson for the company, but I'm not. You can search NiteCore Defender flashlight for different sources on line. Going price is around $75. If you’ve priced out or purchased quality flashlights before you’ll know they often run well in excess of $100. For the size, power, price and multiple settings it is my new go-everywhere-with-me item.
Cheers!
PS. For another GREAT light check out FENIX lights....very impressive as well.
Surefire E2E (60 lumens), NiteCore Defnder (180 lumens), Surefire E1E (35 lumens), FENIX P2D (130 lumens)
I've spent many years perfecting my daily carry gear, as most of you have, I suspect. The flashlight has evolved GREATLY over the past 10-15 years with the advent of the xenon bulb and readily available 3v batteries -to current high tech LED and HID handheld light sources.
My flashlight obsession is legend...ask my wife! Here's a smattering of my collection = what I could quickly put my hands on...
In my search for ever more useful and "carry-able" lights I recently came across the NiteCore Defender and it is now my daily carry light.
AT just over 3 and 3/4", it is very small and easily disappears in your pants pocket. And a real plus, it runs off AA batteries - readily available around the world. Best of all is its output and settings.
This light is stated to produce 180 lumens with Li-Ion batteries, although my seat-of-the-pants testing puts it more at around 140-150 lumens - still VERY bright.
It has a tight beam, but enough side splash to illuminate a normal room very well. It also has multiple setting (various lumen output) that can greatly increase the battery life to 30+ hrs (on lowest setting).
Also, if you've had any training on low light "confrontations" you will appreciate the strobe effect at max brightness. Sufficiently distracting to disorient any no-good-nick if needed. I know from experience the strobe works on non-compliant persons.
This is a rugged light! Shipped with a lanyard and extra “O” rings as well as an extra tail cap, it is built for field use. Preliminary feedback from others is this light is everything it is stated to be and it is durable.
Anyway, I sound like a salesperson for the company, but I'm not. You can search NiteCore Defender flashlight for different sources on line. Going price is around $75. If you’ve priced out or purchased quality flashlights before you’ll know they often run well in excess of $100. For the size, power, price and multiple settings it is my new go-everywhere-with-me item.
Cheers!
PS. For another GREAT light check out FENIX lights....very impressive as well.
Surefire E2E (60 lumens), NiteCore Defnder (180 lumens), Surefire E1E (35 lumens), FENIX P2D (130 lumens)
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