What light did you carry today?

ezdog · **Reply #2400 on:** May 20, 2019, 12:52:05 PM

Quote from: Aloha on May 20, 2019, 07:25:08 AM

Went to grab a bite to eat today. I needed to use to latrine and the lights didn't turn on. Glad I had my light on me.

I am just glad that I can not tell what this picture is!

Aloha · **Reply #2401 on:** May 20, 2019, 02:42:38 PM

I set the light up THEN proceeded. Good reason to have a light that can stand. It was my Thrunite Ti AAA. The latrine had a motion light that was not working. Its happened a few times actually. Walk in, pause, no light, no problem.

ezdog · **Reply #2402 on:** May 20, 2019, 02:45:25 PM

Quote from: Aloha on May 20, 2019, 02:42:38 PM

I set the light up THEN proceeded. Good reason to have a light that can stand. It was my Thrunite Ti AAA. The latrine had a motion light that was not working. Its happened a few times actually. Walk in, pause, no light, no problem.

I am having problems finding the Emoji that I feel should respond to this adequately?

ezdog · **Reply #2403 on:** May 20, 2019, 02:46:03 PM

Oh here it is

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kev2488 · **Reply #2404 on:** May 20, 2019, 07:02:54 PM

Quote from: Gareth on April 06, 2019, 11:35:39 PM

Eagtac D25A Clicky today.

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Love when tools get that worn look on them.

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Stefano · **Reply #2405 on:** May 24, 2019, 09:39:20 PM

Usually I always carry two flashlights with me.
Today I went to the hospital for a checkup and I only had an old Nitecore P12 NW
I felt half naked with only a light

ezdog · **Reply #2406 on:** June 08, 2019, 11:32:06 PM

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Vadim · **Reply #2407 on:** June 09, 2019, 08:12:20 AM

ezdog · **Reply #2408 on:** June 09, 2019, 04:17:58 PM

Quote from: Vadim on June 09, 2019, 08:12:20 AM

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Vadim · **Reply #2409 on:** June 09, 2019, 10:26:17 PM

Quote from: ezdog on June 09, 2019, 04:17:58 PM

Thank you!

cody6268 · **Reply #2410 on:** June 14, 2019, 02:50:48 AM

Streamlight Sidewinder.

Archibald Tuttle · **Reply #2411 on:** June 16, 2019, 01:45:37 AM

Quote from: cody6268 on June 14, 2019, 02:50:48 AM

Streamlight Sidewinder.

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Incredibly versatile lights!

gerleatherberman · **Reply #2412 on:** June 17, 2019, 12:05:10 AM

Old school 2xAAA Mini Mag today.

Sos24 · **Reply #2413 on:** June 17, 2019, 01:35:00 AM

Still the HDS

comis · **Reply #2414 on:** June 17, 2019, 06:37:17 PM

Quote from: Sos24 on June 17, 2019, 01:35:00 AM

Still the HDS
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HDS! Those were the good old days, I remembered when I was a full fledged flashaholics, those are the grail lights for many people. Those multi-modes button press were light years ahead of many competitor, surefire was great in quality but no where as 'smart' as the HDS. But eventually with all the new led lights flooding the market, they no longer could sell as well and eventually faded out (went out of business?). I did recall they came back on for a bit, but are they still around?

Sos24 · **Reply #2415 on:** June 17, 2019, 07:05:00 PM

Quote from: comis on June 17, 2019, 06:37:17 PM

HDS! Those were the good old days, I remembered when I was a full fledged flashaholics, those are the grail lights for many people. Those multi-modes button press were light years ahead of many competitor, surefire was great in quality but no where as 'smart' as the HDS. But eventually with all the new led lights flooding the market, they no longer could sell as well and eventually faded out (went out of business?). I did recall they came back on for a bit, but are they still around?

HDS is still around. https://www.hdssystems.com

With you mentioning clicking and thinking they went out of business, it makes me wonder if you are even aware of their rotary lights? To me the HDS Rotary is an outstanding light - 24 brightness levels controlled by a rotary ring with 3 other user programmed settings easily accessed by tail clickie. HDS is not for those wanting high lumens, but definitely nice for those wanting a durable and versatile light.

ezdog · **Reply #2416 on:** June 17, 2019, 07:11:03 PM

Quote from: Sos24 on June 17, 2019, 07:05:00 PM

HDS is still around. https://www.hdssystems.com

With you mentioning clicking and thinking they went out of business, it makes me wonder if you are even aware of their rotary lights? To me the HDS Rotary is an outstanding light - 24 brightness levels controlled by a rotary ring with 3 other user programmed settings easily accessed by tail clickie. HDS is not for those wanting high lumens, but definitely nice for those wanting a durable and versatile light.

I wonder if Henry knows yet?

Sos24 · **Reply #2417 on:** June 17, 2019, 07:41:27 PM

Quote from: ezdog on June 17, 2019, 07:11:03 PM

I wonder if Henry knows yet?

I would assume so, considering he is the one making them.

comis · **Reply #2418 on:** June 17, 2019, 08:34:26 PM

Quote from: Sos24 on June 17, 2019, 07:05:00 PM

HDS is still around. https://www.hdssystems.com

With you mentioning clicking and thinking they went out of business, it makes me wonder if you are even aware of their rotary lights? To me the HDS Rotary is an outstanding light - 24 brightness levels controlled by a rotary ring with 3 other user programmed settings easily accessed by tail clickie. HDS is not for those wanting high lumens, but definitely nice for those wanting a durable and versatile light.

Thanks for the link, I'd look them up and see those offerings.

Never a huge fan for clickie(it will fail eventually), and personally it does look a little too bulky for my current taste now. These posts just reminded me I got one long ago and I probably should dig it out from storage for reminiscence sake. Btw, I remember it being expensive but it was a buy once, cry once kinda deal for me. But looking at all the pricing nowadays, why would they not include a clip for a round flashlight like this? If it were a Damascus hand made clip I could understand it, but $57 for just a plain jane clip? Isn't it a bit much?

ezdog · **Reply #2419 on:** June 17, 2019, 10:21:20 PM

Quote from: comis on June 17, 2019, 08:34:26 PM

Thanks for the link, I'd look them up and see those offerings.

Never a huge fan for clickie(it will fail eventually), and personally it does look a little too bulky for my current taste now. These posts just reminded me I got one long ago and I probably should dig it out from storage for reminiscence sake. Btw, I remember it being expensive but it was a buy once, cry once kinda deal for me. But looking at all the pricing nowadays, why would they not include a clip for a round flashlight like this? If it were a Damascus hand made clip I could understand it, but $57 for just a plain jane clip? Isn't it a bit much?

If you buy a Clickie these days you do get the basic Plain Jane Clip with it but the $57 Clip that is pictured on my Rotary in the 2nd pic above is a specialty clip developed for the Rotary and according to Henry the best he could come up with for this light.

Many do not like this clip at all really and would not want it to be added in the base pice of the already pricey light.
Others like Sos24 use a Lanyard to contain his Rotary.
There are also other ways to use a more standard clip on a Rotary but there are usually downsides in doing so as well.

I don't love the clip but it beats having no clip to me so I have a few with one and a few without one
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The HDS is a little Rotund to me as well and I rarely EDC one because of it.
The HDS also has limited Lumen output compared to most current lights really but those who love them,love them nonetheless!
The HDS is designed to Get You Home no matter the conditions and I will say I am confident in that being the case for sure,clicky or otherwise!

Sos24 · **Reply #2420 on:** June 17, 2019, 11:04:14 PM

As far as a clip for the HDS, it is not visible in my picture above, but the lanyard is also used for securing a Streamlight Clip in place on my HDS.

comis · **Reply #2421 on:** June 21, 2019, 05:57:47 AM

Quote from: ezdog on June 17, 2019, 10:21:20 PM

If you buy a Clickie these days you do get the basic Plain Jane Clip with it but the $57 Clip that is pictured on my Rotary in the 2nd pic above is a specialty clip developed for the Rotary and according to Henry the best he could come up with for this light.

Many do not like this clip at all really and would not want it to be added in the base pice of the already pricey light.
Others like Sos24 use a Lanyard to contain his Rotary.
There are also other ways to use a more standard clip on a Rotary but there are usually downsides in doing so as well.

I don't love the clip but it beats having no clip to me so I have a few with one and a few without one
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The HDS is a little Rotund to me as well and I rarely EDC one because of it.
The HDS also has limited Lumen output compared to most current lights really but those who love them,love them nonetheless!
The HDS is designed to Get You Home no matter the conditions and I will say I am confident in that being the case for sure,clicky or otherwise!

Despite my slight complains about the 'value' of the accessories, I do have to agree with you on the robust construction of the build. In some way, it does remind me of the surefire lights, might not be the most advance tech, but definitely build to last.

ezdog · **Reply #2422 on:** June 21, 2019, 12:30:27 PM

Quote from: comis on June 21, 2019, 05:57:47 AM

Despite my slight complains about the 'value' of the accessories, I do have to agree with you on the robust construction of the build. In some way, it does remind me of the surefire lights, might not be the most advance tech, but definitely build to last.

Sorry but I can not agree here with you at all.

The HDS might be one of the most Technologically advanced lights around these days and especially the Rotary model.
Have you ever tried to program one?
They can be used just fine out of the box but also have the ability to pretty easily customize in some unique ways to be just how you prefer them too.

The notion that the smooth stepped rotary selected output and control from the rotary encoder to the single button is simple at all is just not the case.
If you read up some about how this light is designed and built I think it quickly becomes clear too.

Now the fact that these are also SF rugged and simple to operate ye really flexible at the same time is true but the road to get there is not as straightforward as most lights these days.

There are for sure more complex lights for sale these days but not many with the same combination of features,performance and reliability that is proven over the long time HDS have been in the marketplace either.

comis · **Reply #2423 on:** June 21, 2019, 03:44:22 PM

Quote from: ezdog on June 21, 2019, 12:30:27 PM

Sorry but I can not agree here with you at all.

The HDS might be one of the most Technologically advanced lights around these days and especially the Rotary model.
Have you ever tried to program one?
They can be used just fine out of the box but also have the ability to pretty easily customize in some unique ways to be just how you prefer them too.

The notion that the smooth stepped rotary selected output and control from the rotary encoder to the single button is simple at all is just not the case.
If you read up some about how this light is designed and built I think it quickly becomes clear too.

Now the fact that these are also SF rugged and simple to operate ye really flexible at the same time is true but the road to get there is not as straightforward as most lights these days.

There are for sure more complex lights for sale these days but not many with the same combination of features,performance and reliability that is proven over the long time HDS have been in the marketplace either.

No problem at all, agree to disagree

--it probably is not an accurate analogy anyway, and I do know HDS has different tech than SF, maybe I should take a closer look to learn how much has tech advanced.

I used to be a hardcore flashaholic and do appreciate all the bells and whistles with different lights. But nowadays, I grow to appreciate the simplicity of things and just no longer needs dozens of level or complicated programming of a flashlight, so as long the light is fairly priced, ultralight and compact, decently build and a few useful levels with decent efficiency, I am already happy as is.

eTripper · **Reply #2424 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:47:41 AM

My Fenix LD-12 is a constant EDC.

ezdog · **Reply #2425 on:** June 28, 2019, 12:47:00 PM

Quote from: eTripper on June 28, 2019, 02:47:41 AM

My Fenix LD-12 is a constant EDC.

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Same here.

I even have an in the box spare one and have just not needed it yet!

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Gareth · **Reply #2426 on:** June 28, 2019, 02:16:39 PM

Despite owning a good few lights I'm very boring when it comes to what I carry regularly. For the vast majority of time I stick to my D25A Clicky and when I'm going lightweight (like today) it'll be a Nitecore T-series like the Tube.