Who carries a backup light?

Teofilo · **on:** May 29, 2009, 02:58:27 PM

I edc a 200+ lumens, ultrafire a20 and a gerber infinity .
What second light do you carry?

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** May 29, 2009, 03:08:47 PM

Arc-P is my second, back up light.

Teofilo · **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2009, 03:14:39 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 29, 2009, 03:08:47 PM

Arc-P is my second, back up light.

You edc a fenix l2d, right Ben?

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2009, 03:16:27 PM

Quote from: Teofilo on May 29, 2009, 03:14:39 PM

Quote from: Benner on May 29, 2009, 03:08:47 PM
Arc-P is my second, back up light.

You edc a fenix l2d, right Ben?

Most of the time yes. Today it's only an L0D though with no back up.

665ae · **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:06:32 PM

I've got a fauxton if I really need it... but for the most part I just carry a spare battery for my Serac S2

edap617 · **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:13:14 PM

During daytime I EDC single cell light such as L1D or UF A10 or A1. When I go out late PM I always carry any 2 cell CR123 light and a single cell light for backup.

american lockpicker · **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2009, 04:15:46 PM

I carry a 3N V12 Led Lenser.

rp252 · **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:27:19 AM

I always have my LD01 on the keychain and that goes everywhere (even if I'm staying in the house). Each of my coats have a fauxton attached to it somewhere (usually to an internal pocket zip or similar), so for most situations that is my backup.

I often have a PD20 in my pocket, and I've always got one in the car with spare batteries. If I'm doing some dedicated outdoors stuff at night then I'll either take my TK11 or M20. For proper searching at night I'll take my Wolf Eyes Storm.

It depends what I'm doing. EDC I'll almost always have the LD01 with fauxton backup. More dedicated night time persuits will see me with the LD01 and fauxton backing up something else.

I've usually got some Cyalumes on me as well...

nuphoria · **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:52:45 AM

I usually have a photon type thing or a True Utility torch on my keys to back up my LD10/LD20.

It's rare that I would actually need either in any serious situation but I like carrying bright things!

Tinnie · **Reply #9 on:** May 30, 2009, 12:57:53 AM

Generally I don't EDC a back up light on my person. But in my EDC bag I always have a Fenix L2D

WH867 · **Reply #10 on:** May 30, 2009, 01:08:21 AM

I have my Streamlight Nano light on my keychain for backup to whatever other light Im carrying. Which is a Fenix LD01 today

Styerman · **Reply #11 on:** May 30, 2009, 06:31:29 AM

I EDC either a McLux III PD or a Surefire E1B , and a Leatherman S2 as a general backup . I usually have another light and spare batteries in my man bag .

Chris

Gadget Guy · **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2009, 06:35:59 AM

My main flashlight is an Arc-P. I have a very capable Novatac EDC 120 as my backup.

prime77 · **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2009, 07:39:18 AM

I carry a back up for my back up. Right now I am carrying as my main light the new Surefire L4, then I have a RA Clicky 140C on me also. And on my keys I have a Fenix P1D with a homemade diffuser for a great flood light.

EZ822 · **Reply #14 on:** May 30, 2009, 04:22:15 PM

I carry a Fenix P1D on my keychain as a backup to my Inova X5

ringzero · **Reply #15 on:** May 31, 2009, 07:26:39 AM

Quote from: Teofilo on May 29, 2009, 02:58:27 PM

I edc a 200+ lumens, ultrafire a20 and a gerber infinity .
What second light do you carry?

Main keychain (always with me when out of the house) has a Streamlight Nano attached.

Secondary keychain (usually with me when out of the house) has a Fenix E01.

Rucksack has a SL StylusPro and a SL Nano.

Briefcase has a SL Microstream and a SL Nano.

Neck lanyard has a SL Nano.

Can anyone guess my favorite backup light?

.

rp252 · **Reply #16 on:** May 31, 2009, 11:26:41 AM

Quote from: ringzero on May 31, 2009, 07:26:39 AM

Can anyone guess my favorite backup light?

Um... Fenix TK40?

Teofilo · **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2009, 12:19:28 PM

Quote from: rp252 on May 31, 2009, 11:26:41 AM

Quote from: ringzero on May 31, 2009, 07:26:39 AM
Can anyone guess my favorite backup light?

Um... Fenix TK40?

Whoa! and what is favorite back-up light, Ringzero?

WhichDawg · **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2009, 03:45:07 PM

My E01 and fauxton on the keychain (and fauxton on every zipper pull on every jacket/coat),

plus a few lights in the car/truck; crank, shake and battery.

ringzero · **Reply #19 on:** June 01, 2009, 11:55:40 AM

Quote from: Teofilo on May 31, 2009, 12:19:28 PM

Quote from: rp252 on May 31, 2009, 11:26:41 AM
Quote from: ringzero on May 31, 2009, 07:26:39 AM
Can anyone guess my favorite backup light?

Um... Fenix TK40?

Whoa! and what is favorite back-up light, Ringzero?

Mag Solitaire, of course!

Actually, I carried Solitaires for many years (around 16 years IIRC) and they never failed me when I needed a little light. Durable and reliable little lights.

I still have four Solitaires of various colors stored away, ready to go whenever they're needed.

.

Luxor · **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2009, 12:01:48 PM

My keychain has a Fenix E01 attached and that is good enough for most of daily needs (you don’t want to blind someone when looking for something you drop at the cinema). Furthermore I always have my TK20 on my bag.

Other than that my primary cellphone has a build-in led light.

When I go geocaching at night I also carry a Fenix L1D on my belt and at least 1 L0D just because

Gareth · **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2009, 12:46:16 PM

My Fenix L0D Q4 stays with me on my keyring at all times. I am also carrying a 2AAA mini-maglite with a Terralux TLE-20 drop-in in my bag. The logic is that the maglite acts as a holder for spare batteries for the Fenix, but it can also be used in candle mode. As a torch the Fenix has the upper hand in most regards.

zepla · **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2009, 01:01:44 PM

Almost always I have a Fenix LOD with me (in pocket or wave sheat) and no back up. It never let my down (or lost it) so no need for a back up yet. But thinking (for over a month now $:-\$ ) to get a Fenix LD10 or a LD20 as a backup in my bag. Just in case...alright I just want one

Styerman · **Reply #23 on:** June 06, 2009, 01:38:18 AM

I'm pretty rabid about backups , I once had a Minimaglight fail in a crawl space under a high school , I tried to change the bulb in total darkness , no go . It was not a fun crawl ! Thereafter I always carried a Mini Mag AA on the belt , and a Mini Mag AAA in the shirt pocket . With the advent of high output LED lites , I have relegated the Mags to the kitchen drawer .

Chris

joeye975 · **Reply #24 on:** October 22, 2009, 06:20:21 PM

Um, I like this topic. Becuase of my job I usually carry flashlight with me to check the machine. So my main light is JETBEAM III M and with a small 1AA light as backup. Additional I have a photon LED key light called freedom to max on my keychain! Do you think it is amazing? But I like to carry them all!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #25 on:** October 22, 2009, 06:51:55 PM

I never thought I would, but I certainly seem too now

NutSAK · **Reply #26 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:02:07 PM

I usually EDC a Nitecore D10 clipped to my pocket. I usually carry several backups--in my laptop bag, vehicle, etc.

backups:

Arc-P snow around my neck
NiteCore D20 in laptop bag
Jetbeam C-LE v1.2 in laptop bag
Peak First Responder in BOB
Gerber Infinity (white) in BOB
Gerber Infinity (red) in BOB
Zebralight H50 in BOB
Streamlight Propolymer Luxeon 4AA in glove box

I guess I'm fairly well covered....

My laptop bag comes with me to the office, and the BOB is always in my vehicle.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #27 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:03:16 PM

Who'd of though that the little bugger's would be so addictive $:-\$

Zack · **Reply #28 on:** October 22, 2009, 07:22:32 PM

Keychain: soon to be Fenix E01
Camera bag: Fenix TK11
Vest or coat: River Rock 1AA and Leatherman Monarch 300
Pocket: Fenix P2D.

rp252 · **Reply #29 on:** October 22, 2009, 08:54:23 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 22, 2009, 07:03:16 PM

Who'd of though that the little bugger's would be so addictive $:-\$

Yeah... who'd have though that we MTOers, stoic and sensible people, who only buy that which we need would collect small shiny expensive toys that can light up the night...

Oh, wait a minute...

I carry an LD10 backed up by an LD01 on the keychain now. Got some random cheapo lights to go in the car etc (magnetised backing makes them useful) and I've got a warrior M20 for when I'm going to need a dedicated torch. As usual, the rest of the collection is back in the UK

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