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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #240 on: June 15, 2024, 05:45:18 AM
Day 15
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #241 on: June 15, 2024, 05:50:24 AM
🔦 DAY 14 🔦


today it was the Reylight triple dawn with Cree XPL HI emitters in a 6000K color temp. despite the high temp this light still has nice color rendering. but it also provides cool white blinding light and tops out at around 3000 lm so it's pretty good for self-defense. it's also got a sapphire lens with a green glow ring underneath. really like this light and I removed the clip because it makes it easier to cigar grip.



here's a beamshot taken in pitch black that really shows the color rendering  :ahhh

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #242 on: June 15, 2024, 05:54:35 AM
Quote from: Sos24 on June 14, 2024, 08:46:53 AM
That Manker bezel catches my eye because it looks like it could shred someone pretty bad.

it definitely would shred someone pretty bad because the protrusions on the bezel are sharp like little mini knives.

too bad about the Celtics tonight the Mavs really mopped the floor with them.  :twak:
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #243 on: June 15, 2024, 07:53:43 AM
Wow, that Reylight is pretty stinking bright.  I do like the color rendering too.


Day 15

Just a glamour shot today.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #244 on: June 15, 2024, 07:58:22 AM
Day 13
Continuing with my timeline,the next light I acquired was a Surefire G3,with an LED conversion.
That light is bright and has decent throw (trying to sound flashlighty) with fresh batteries.
I didn't get a pic of it since it's serving WML duty on my son's AR until he decides whether he's getting a Scout or Cloud wml. I'll save that pic for a later maybe.
In the mean time,here's my trusty L2


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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #245 on: June 15, 2024, 09:01:07 AM
Quote from: Explorer on June 15, 2024, 05:54:35 AM
it definitely would shred someone pretty bad because the protrusions on the bezel are sharp like little mini knives.

too bad about the Celtics tonight the Mavs really mopped the floor with them.  :twak:
A sweep would have been nice, but hopefully they’ll win it in 5.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #246 on: June 15, 2024, 08:19:24 PM
Quote from: BPRoberts on June 14, 2024, 11:13:48 PM
Day 14

RIP to this Olight i3E EOS, which served loyally as my keychain light for around a decade. Unfortunately, a battery corroded in it, and I lost the contact spring after I disassembled it to clean in the middle of the move. While I haven't thrown it out, I don't know that it's worth buying the spring to (hopefully) fix a $10 light. It served me well for a while, but there are definitely better lights available now for only a few bucks more. If you want something cheap and keychained sized that'll just take a AAA and truck on for years, it's a solid choice.
That's great piece of gear. :tu:  I know it may sound backwards, but if a piece of gear last me almost a decade long (which my AAA keychain certainly has too), I probably would have looked for exactly the same thing but with upgraded spec.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #247 on: June 15, 2024, 08:22:12 PM
Day 15




Though this is not the compact or brightest AA light out there, but I do enjoy the versatility it offers.   This Streamlight Protac 1L could either use a CR123 or a regular AA, making it a pretty versatile light.  The only drawback is the tailcap switch protruding from the tailcap, so it can't really tailstand unless it is 100% flat.  I fix that but using an "anti-loss" rubber band as a sleeve to help it stand, if needed.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #248 on: June 15, 2024, 11:17:41 PM
Day 14
The great crossover
I'm in the Giants of June/Big Blade challenge as well,today's carry combines elements from both challenges.
I got this OPK from Derek Rausch back in '96,and had John Leth (who,I've been told,made sheaths for CRK when Chris Reeve was still in Durban,SA) make a couple sheaths for me,1 of which had a loop for my Minimaglite (I couldn't get a pocket clip for it back then,and found pocket carrying it cumbersome).
I EDC'd this knife and Minimaglite for a number of years in this configuration.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #249 on: June 16, 2024, 04:11:26 AM
Quote from: comis on June 14, 2024, 08:19:47 PM
Day 14

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Princeton Tec AMP 1L 2AAA light.   Princeton Tec used to be a pretty prolific flashlight makers, not so in recent years.  I got this sometime last year, mostly for its size and its capability to fully submerge as a snorkeling light.

What strikes me as an interesting feature is them putting a bottle opener at the end of the flashlight...I just can't imagine someone so desperate for a drink right after a night swim, that they will need it right there and then.  :rofl:
Princeton Tec was very popular for a while.  I think they still are popular with divers, snorkeling and firefighters, because they are some of the best for those purposes.  Their headlamps I think are still pretty popular.

One thing I think stopped their popularity from growing is that they stuck with regular AA and AAA batteries instead of expanding into the lithium rechargeable and the high outputs they give.

But I don’t blame them for sticking at being one of the best in their niche market.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #250 on: June 16, 2024, 04:25:41 AM
Day 15
My keychain lantern - Mateminco CSF-06

This is great if you need to light up a small room (or tent).  The ramping allows you to control just how much light you need.  It is also good for making sure you are seen at night or in an emergency, because it has different colors and strobes. 

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #251 on: June 16, 2024, 04:46:09 AM

🔦 DAY 15 🔦


i'm finally testing negative for covid  :ahhh
still taking it easy this weekend so bella and i have been doing some napping today and enjoying the candlelight mode on this hanklight DT8 with e21a emitters in 1800K. the somewhat aggressive flickering reminds me of the way the oil lanterns would flicker on my sailboat during breezy nights.


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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #252 on: June 16, 2024, 04:49:37 AM
Quote from: AzteCypher on June 15, 2024, 07:53:43 AM
Wow, that Reylight is pretty stinking bright.  I do like the color rendering too.


Day 15

Just a glamour shot today.

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it's definitely a blinder
thanks mate  :cheers:
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #253 on: June 16, 2024, 04:51:06 AM
Quote from: comis on June 15, 2024, 08:22:12 PM
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Though this is not the compact or brightest AA light out there, but I do enjoy the versatility it offers.   This Streamlight Protac 1L could either use a CR123 or a regular AA, making it a pretty versatile light.  The only drawback is the tailcap switch protruding from the tailcap, so it can't really tailstand unless it is 100% flat.  I fix that but using an "anti-loss" rubber band as a sleeve to help it stand, if needed.
i've been enjoying seeing the various lights you've been posting. You've got quite the collection!
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #254 on: June 16, 2024, 04:53:04 AM
Quote from: Sos24 on June 16, 2024, 04:25:41 AM
Day 15
My keychain lantern - Mateminco CSF-06

This is great if you need to light up a small room (or tent).  The ramping allows you to control just how much light you need.  It is also good for making sure you are seen at night or in an emergency, because it has different colors and strobes. 
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that's a really nifty keychain lantern :tu:
Ramping is awlways a nice bonus
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #255 on: June 16, 2024, 04:56:20 AM
Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 15, 2024, 11:17:41 PM
Day 14
The great crossover
I'm in the Giants of June/Big Blade challenge as well,today's carry combines elements from both challenges.
I got this OPK from Derek Rausch back in '96,and had John Leth (who,I've been told,made sheaths for CRK when Chris Reeve was still in Durban,SA) make a couple sheaths for me,1 of which had a loop for my Minimaglite (I couldn't get a pocket clip for it back then,and found pocket carrying it cumbersome).
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that's a great setup!  :hatsoff:
seems like it could really come in handy out in the backcountry
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #256 on: June 16, 2024, 05:37:34 AM
Day 15

Cheapo blacklight I got from Amazon to test/charge gitd gear. My stepdaughter liked these beads, and I thought they might be handy to put on keychains, lanyards, etc. Interesting that the phone camera catches the light as blue at first, then adjusts to purple after a second.


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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #257 on: June 16, 2024, 07:06:01 AM
Day 15

No functional use today besides looking good in the pocket.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #258 on: June 16, 2024, 08:19:16 AM
Day 11

This Pelican sits by my bed.  Originally led,  I upgraded with a much brighter led module.  I also added a coated glass lens, a Kroll switch module, and a gitd switch boot.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #259 on: June 16, 2024, 08:36:13 AM
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This is my first Surefire.  I bought it at cheaper than dirt 13 or more years ago.  Originally it was incan.  I had it mounted to a rifle for years, then upgraded.  This sat for a while, then I dropped in a led module, added a chicom head with a coated glass lens and SS lens ring.  I also dropped a mclicky switch and gitd boot.  It now sees a good amount of pocket time.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #260 on: June 16, 2024, 08:53:27 AM
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I bought this fairly recently,  on ebay for $5 - $10.  Originally  incan, I swapped in a LF led module.   Very bright, and a great thrower.  It also had the old school push for momentary twist for on tailswitch, and I bought a forward clicky replacement switch from streamlight. A fun flashlight.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #261 on: June 16, 2024, 10:44:03 AM
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #262 on: June 16, 2024, 03:56:58 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on June 14, 2024, 01:22:20 AM
Hope you're feeling much better by now!

Thanks Dan i'm thankfully on the mend now
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #263 on: June 16, 2024, 05:52:45 PM
Quote from: Sos24 on June 16, 2024, 04:11:26 AM
Princeton Tec was very popular for a while.  I think they still are popular with divers, snorkeling and firefighters, because they are some of the best for those purposes.  Their headlamps I think are still pretty popular.

One thing I think stopped their popularity from growing is that they stuck with regular AA and AAA batteries instead of expanding into the lithium rechargeable and the high outputs they give.

But I don’t blame them for sticking at being one of the best in their niche market.
That's true.  Though I see diving light offerings from different brands from time to time, but when it comes to reliable brand-name flashlight, they are the one of the few that's come to mind.  :cheers:
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #264 on: June 16, 2024, 05:56:44 PM
Quote from: Explorer on June 16, 2024, 04:51:06 AM
i've been enjoying seeing the various lights you've been posting. You've got quite the collection!
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Thank you!  I was a flashaholic and love modding incan lights into led lights, before the led has became popular.  So flashlight collecting comes with the territory.  :D
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #265 on: June 16, 2024, 06:04:16 PM
Day 16





Thanks to Sos24's suggestion, I was able to get a hold of Fraz Lab QTC light.  Such a robust little light, and probably one of the most bomb proof light out there since there is virtually almost no electronics. 

So basically this Fraz lab light is a direct drive light with a variable resistor to control the brightness, if you tighten the head/body, the light gets brighter, or vice versa.

I left the flashlight scene for many years, and a lot has happened in between.  One being QTC tech used in the flashlight industry.  Though I suspect it never fully caught on, due to how difficult it was to fully implement it into the lights.  But the idea of using a resistor/material where mechanical compression could lead to different degree of conductivity is pretty intriguing.
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a 'folding hunter' knife that isn't a Buck 110 for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a Victorinox 91mm XAVT/XL/XLT, 111mm Workchamp XL, Wenger/Delemont S54/Tool Chest Plus or Wenger Giant for thirty (30) consecutive days Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a fixed blade for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the leatherman (supertool, core, hacks) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #266 on: June 17, 2024, 02:19:06 AM
Day 16

Found another one of these Harbor Freight lights, along with an old glowstick (flashlight adjacent) in my nightstand. Past me made sure I was well prepared in case the power went out at night, even if present me forgot about him. I wonder if the glowstick would still work, it's gotta be at least 15 years old, probably 20.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #267 on: June 17, 2024, 05:55:16 AM
Day 16

Forgot I had my Kilimanjaro flashlights stashed in my office.  It' one of those cheapie flashlights but comes in handy when the power goes out.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #268 on: June 17, 2024, 06:28:05 AM
Quote from: comis on June 16, 2024, 06:04:16 PM
Day 16

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Thanks to Sos24's suggestion, I was able to get a hold of Fraz Lab QTC light.  Such a robust little light, and probably one of the most bomb proof light out there since there is virtually almost no electronics. 

So basically this Fraz lab light is a direct drive light with a variable resistor to control the brightness, if you tighten the head/body, the light gets brighter, or vice versa.

I left the flashlight scene for many years, and a lot has happened in between.  One being QTC tech used in the flashlight industry.  Though I suspect it never fully caught on, due to how difficult it was to fully implement it into the lights.  But the idea of using a resistor/material where mechanical compression could lead to different degree of conductivity is pretty intriguing.
Fraz labs are definitely tough lights, although they have thinned down the bulk some since I’ve been following them.

Here is a picture of one of my older Fraz Lab along with another QTC light, the Peak LED Solutions Eiger.
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Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024
Reply #269 on: June 17, 2024, 06:36:53 AM
Day 15
L2 had some use today
Merit Badges  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms) Start a new thread and post a photo of a fixed blade for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the leatherman (supertool, core, hacks) for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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