Some things to consider that may help you narrow down your search:What is your intended usage?Things like a narrow long throwing spot beam to see a long way, or a wider spread beam for things that are close up.How long do you need it to run for ?How many, what size and what type of batteries do you want to use ?Single use (primaries), NiMh rechargeables or Li-ion (these need more care and attention to use safely)What size and format of light do you prefer ?Small, medium, large ?Long and thin or short and fat ?And of course, what is your budget ?
Still so many choices Thanks for the input so far guys It has helped narrow the list down some but also showed me different options as well
What is the difference between the S1R and the S1A I know I could go look it up but I am sure some of you will be like and be able to tell me exactly what the differemces are No one suggesting the Mini so far Just wondering about it So does the CR123 type batteries or the 18650 or the 14650 seem to have the highest output vs longest runtimes or are they so close it doesn't really matter also do the rechargeables last pretty good (both in overall life and runtime)
Quote from: Poncho65 on August 28, 2017, 12:05:56 PMStill so many choices Thanks for the input so far guys It has helped narrow the list down some but also showed me different options as well I think you're better off looking at what size you want max and go from there.Pick as much lumens as possible within that size/budget. Better "more then I need" then "it's not enough, I'll just throw it in a drawer"Rechargeable is really usefull.If it's USB rechargeable you can always put a powerbank in the car/bag or a spare battery.My powerbank has a built in solar panel so I can only be without power after a few days of no sun.Alot of 18650 lights will also take 2 cr123a's, so I've got 2 of those in the glovebox just in case.
Quote from: Poncho65 on August 28, 2017, 12:12:26 PMWhat is the difference between the S1R and the S1A I know I could go look it up but I am sure some of you will be like and be able to tell me exactly what the differemces are No one suggesting the Mini so far Just wondering about it So does the CR123 type batteries or the 18650 or the 14650 seem to have the highest output vs longest runtimes or are they so close it doesn't really matter also do the rechargeables last pretty good (both in overall life and runtime) S1R cr123, S1A AA battery. The mini (I have all of them, seem to be a limited edition) they also don't have the magnetic tail cap which I have found to more useful than I thought it would be. Batteries wow I could get this wrong, so I'm going to let someone else who understands electrickery better than what I does I do tend to change my rechargeables annually so I treat them as a consumable (which they are).
I still say H2R. It's really not that big... and it's 2300 lumens. I bought mine for $70 shipped. (Image removed from quote.)
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https://youtu.be/90sR0n79sm8
So Smashie what is the reasoning for recommending the S1R over the H2R
Quote from: Poncho65 on August 28, 2017, 12:39:42 PMSo Smashie what is the reasoning for recommending the S1R over the H2R The H1 & 2 are designed as headlamps, now personally I find the design awkward to use as a 'normal' flash light and it doesn't work for me having the light shine at 90 degrees to what you fix it to with the magnetic tailcap.oh and https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,70863.msg1478561.html#msg1478561