Favorite EDC Light???

[msquared]

Looking for an every day carry flashlight. (if there is a light area please advise, couldnt find it)

I like the Streamlight Key Mate, but its twist switch and brighter would be better.

Initial thoughts:
- 1 CR123, 1 AA or 1 AAA size
- prefer tail cap momentary switch
- LED
- UNDER $100
- dont care about strobe

What do you have and like?

 

[esrice]

Are you looking for something that you use for general task lighting?

Or something that can also be used as an improvised weapon?

If its the former, check this out: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...12462-review_streamlight_microstream_led.html

 

[byggpoppa]

Surefire E1L OUTDOORSMAN, GRAY, WH LED

I removed the clip... paid $80 for it new at the 1500

 

[Bflo]

+1 on the streamlight microstream.

 

[msquared]

Are you looking for something that you use for general task lighting?

Or something that can also be used as an improvised weapon?

If its the former, check this out: https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...12462-review_streamlight_microstream_led.html

That looks very good! Thanks for the link.

I know this will get blasted by some tactical type BUT I view it like my keltec, better to have a small light than no light. So mostly looking for a task light, but something better than my bright smile as a weapons light.

A bigger light, like my scorpion works fine in a jacket pocket but I dont care to carry one all day in my short/pants pocket.

 

[mwmccormick]

Streamlight Stylus Pro - 2 AAA and around $20 on Amazon. Plus "nutnfancy" on youtube practically has an orgasm when he reviewed it.

 

[msquared]

I am a big fan of Streamlight. I have two scorpions.

Found this looking around their site

PT Series - PT 1L | Streamlight

100 lumens, 1 CR213, $40. not too shabby. Heck I can get both and be in budget.

 

[esrice]

A bigger light, like my scorpion works fine in a jacket pocket but I dont care to carry one all day in my short/pants pocket.

That is precisely what I was searching for when I found the Streamlight MicroStream.

The only thing that I've found the Micro isn't suited for is as a true self-defense tool-- it's not bright enough to really "blind" an attacker, and it isn't physically large enough to use as a striking tool.

For general everyday EDC chores, however, it really can't be beat (especially for the price).

 

[esrice]

PT Series - PT 1L | Streamlight

If you look at the end of that thread I linked above, you'll see that I'm considering upgrading my Micro with a similar light. I now want something that can better bridge the gap between general task light and self-defense tool.

 

[60Driver]

Nitecore Defender might be worth looking at, love mine. 145 LUM LED on one AA, crenelated bezel, small, momentary tail cap, dual mode and strobe that you do not care about. $65 on amazon.

[ame=http://www.amazon.com/NiteCore-Defender-Infinity-R2-Flashlight/dp/B0035H565O]Amazon.com: NiteCore Defender Infinity R2 - AA Powered -145 lumens LED Tactical Flashlight: Home Improvement[/ame]

 

[mwmccormick]

Nitecore Defender might be worth looking at, love mine. 145 LUM LED on one AA, crenelated bezel, small, momentary tail cap, dual mode and strobe that you do not care about. $65 on amazon.

Amazon.com: NiteCore Defender Infinity R2 - AA Powered -145 lumens LED Tactical Flashlight: Home Improvement

That does have potential. I'm a big fan of the Cree Q5 LED as well as ant flashlight that uses inexpensive, easy to get batteries. What is the action on it- Twist or click?

 

[mammynun]

To confuse you even more....
4Sevens Lights - 4Sevens.Com

They also sell the bodies, so you can change your single 123 to a dual, and vice versa.

I like the Streamlight too.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I bought one of these at the 1500 this year. I really like it. It has been a very good light.

SA1 Eluma Flashlights---ITP light electronic Co., Ltd

 

[Gabriel]

I've got a Surefire P6, a Z2,a G2, a Streamlight Super Tac, two Ultra Stingers, a Stinger DS LED, a Polytac LED, and a few others. The Super Tac is my favorite by far and doesn't normally leave my side. It may be a little big for most to daily carry, though.

 

[ISHOOTHST'S]

I have the newest streamlight pt2l. Under 100. I have had it since may and its been great.

Heres my review vid and link to it. They have smaller ones as well.

Streamlight 88031 - Streamlight PT™ 2L - Black - Streamlight Flashlights - FlashlightDistributor.com - Authorized Streamlight Distributor -


[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_QLSK81FHU]YouTube - Streamlight Pro Tac 2L Compact Tactical Light[/ame]

 

[bwframe]

Streamlight Stylus Pro - 2 AAA and around $20 on Amazon. Plus "nutnfancy" on youtube practically has an orgasm when he reviewed it.

If I have a shirt on, one of these are in my pocket.

Great admin/day light;
- cheap, not the end of the world if you lose it or it doesn't get returned
- can easily be accessed with either hand from shirt pocket
- easy to hold in mouth when both hands are needed
- long enough to use as a kubaton
- positively airport and court room approved

 

[swat1971]

As previously stated in this thread, the Streamlight Stylus Pro is a fantastic light for the money. I almost always have one of these lights with me (even when I am carrying other lights at work). It makes a great general purpose light, and is so small you almost forget you have it until you need it.

 

[60Driver]

OP, the Nitecore Defender is a click action, seems well built and mine came with spare Clicky spring and cover. Twist to select/set up mode.

 

[grunt soldier]

dont forget to check out fenix they make a killer light for the money. the pd20 is 50 bucks and is blinding, has strobe and multiple other outputs if you need it to run for like 20 days. great little lights

 

[Comp]

+1 Preon 2

ETA - some times it does turn its self on in my pocket and people ask me why my pants are glowing. The button is easier to activate then a streamlight. Just keep that in mind. Oh, Also I have bent the pocket clip many a time getting out of the car. It bends right back. Oh and this one time I unscrewed it and it made a bang and the bulb part shot off. Not sure what that was about.