janusthephoenix 24 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 The time has come for me to get myself a nice flashlight for everyday carry. I know a lot of you guys already carry lights daily, so I figured I'd ask about em here. Here is what I am looking at right now: the Fenix LD01 or the Fenix LD20. The LD20 is much brighter than the LD01, but also bigger and more cumbersome to store in the pocket as well as a bit more expensive. Opinions? Advice? I'm sure there are other great lights out there...anybody care to pitch another brand to me? Merry Christmas, everyone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DogMan 2,343 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) I carry the Nitecore D10. Its got a unique method of operation. It has a piston drive instead of a clicky switch which makes it silent and more reliable. Check out the video on the website. I also like the extensive knurling. So far its been a great light. Nitecore D10 Edited December 25, 2009 by DogMan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diamondback 56 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) I usually carry several--primary being my Coast 77364 (MFR page here), because of its multiple light colors--I seldom use white-lights due to my sensitive eyes, but the red or green LEDs are enough for my illumination needs--the white LED array makes a great blinder if I need it, and it works very nicely for ensuring that bus- and cabdrivers see me in the dark. And, its size makes a dandy fistload too in a pinch. Edited December 26, 2009 by Diamondback Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TacSat 90 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Try a coast cutlery lite. they are life time warranted. they are have 3 day turn around time if you need to use it. This is the one I carry. it has a double use as you can see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Check out http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/ . Information overload, as far as lights go. I found it quite useful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janusthephoenix 24 Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 That looks like just what I was looking for, shooter. Thanks! I will be sure to check out the other suggestions as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
G O B 3,516 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I carry a Sears $14 dollar LED flashlight. Same size as a 2AA cell maglight, but unlike the LED 2AA cell maglight, it dosen't suck. It takes the abuse of banging around elevator pits and car tops as well as the occasional fall into the pit, and at $14 bucks when I do destroy one it ain't no catastrophe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twinsen 86 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I have a surefire G2 with the 120(?) lumen bulb. Doing it all over, I'd go LED and brighter. I like the plastic coated body for a bunch of reasons. I like those magic plastics that don't react with anything, or conduct, etc. I don't feel that I have to cover a scratch with paint or it'll rust. Also, cheap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 That looks like just what I was looking for, shooter. Thanks! I will be sure to check out the other suggestions as well. No problem. It's almost too much info there, at times. Lots of terms and whatnot, in the reviews that I have not a damn clue what the hell they're talking about. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paladin 37 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 I have EDC'd a Surefire E2D Defender for years. I have dropped it, banged it and got it soaked too many times to count and it still works. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chevyman097 2,579 Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 IMO Id go with a surefire anyday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrmallek 53 Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 While I will agree that Surefires are excellent lights - the cost may make them prohibitive to some. I have a few Surefires that I have had for years - I keep a G2 on my defense SAR1. I want to suggest a company that I have bought many lights from over the past year and they have great service and offer very inexpensive lights - my biggest problem is losing the darn things. I will make the disclaimer that I fully support and suggest everyone "buy American" whenever possible. But check out www.dealextreme.com they are a China knockoff seller - sort of. The last light I purchased from them is a copy of the Nitecore, this one marked as a Romisen. Just no piston drive technology or any expensive add-ons, but very bright, great throw and for under $15 shipped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vinnivanhood 17 Posted December 29, 2009 Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Ive had a Fenix TA30 on my side (and my S12) for quite a while now and really like it! I found a belt case on ebay that fit perfect and snaps into several positions so you can use the light hands free if you want. But anyway the light is great, and Ive dropped it on concrete several times with no problem. Also found a great deal on the lithium batteries too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janusthephoenix 24 Posted December 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2009 Thanks for the responses, all. I ended up ordering a Fenix LD10, which is the LD20 link above that I mislabeled. Similar light, but more compact. I don't like that they are Chinese, but so far I have not heard one negative thing about Fenix. Should be here via Super Saver Shipping on the 11th! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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