Surefire Titan+ the Perfect EDC Light?

[Dean C.]

Just got a Surefire Titan plus a few days ago and have been playing around with it. Its a smaller key-chain light that has an output of 15, 75 and 300 lumens, that's right 300 lumens in a tiny ass light. I had been looking for a EDC light for a while now but I am too lazy to carry a larger light and want a higher output range so the Titan+ fit the bill perfectly and with a street price of $100 its not super expensive. There is a less expensive standard Titan model out that has a 15 and 125 lumens with s street price of $60. You can either use the pocket clip or it has an key-ring attachment point for easy of carry and convenience. The Titan+ fits in the coin pocket of most jeans as well so it cont scratch up you pocket knife or phone as well.

So now with such a small, high output, affordable light isn't it time to integrate a light into the EDC system? Plus the titan is made in the USA with a life time warranty running off common AAA batteries.

http://www.surefire.com/titan-a.html (125 lumen lower output light)
http://www.surefire.com/titan-b.html (300 lumen high output model )

The 15 lumen low light mode

75 lumen medium mode

300 lumen bright mode

Size comparison with a microtech scarab and a Dan Wesson ECO to show how small the light is.

 

[tradertator]

You can't beat Surefire, and the Titan is no exception. Awesome little light.

 

[KLB]

Looks nice. I have been carrying an Olight S10R for a couple of years now. It is just under 3" long and will put out 400 Lumens, plus it is rechargeable with a charging base.

Olight S10R Rechargeable LED Flashlights - 400 Lumens - CREE XM-L2 LED - Runs on 1x RCR123A/16340 or 1x CR123A (RCR123A Included)

Looks like the new one is 500 Lumens.

 

[churchmouse]

Looks nice. I have been carrying an Olight S10R for a couple of years now. It is just under 3" long and will put out 400 Lumens, plus it is rechargeable with a charging base.

Olight S10R Rechargeable LED Flashlights - 400 Lumens - CREE XM-L2 LED - Runs on 1x RCR123A/16340 or 1x CR123A (RCR123A Included)

Looks like the new one is 500 Lumens.

500 is insane bright.

 

[phylodog]

I've been tempted to purchase a Titan since they were first released. I've carried a Fenix P1Dce for years now and it operates the same way, with a twist bezel. I've never been crazy about that option so I've not purchased a Titan. Looks like an excellent flashlight otherwise and you can't go wrong with Surefire in my opinion.

 

[seedubs1]

I'll stick with Zebralight. Their SC600 or SC62 goes to ~ 1k lumens, and their lights are very compact for their output. I used their headlamp version on my race (running) that took me through the Smokies all the way through the night. Needless to say, I trust (actually did) my life to it.

Best lights under $100 out there IMHO.

 

[bwframe]

I'll stick with Zebralight. Their SC600 or SC62 goes to ~ 1k lumens, and their lights are very compact for their output. I used their headlamp version on my race (running) that took me through the Smokies all the way through the night. Needless to say, I trust (actually did) my life to it.

Best lights under $100 out there IMHO.

The great competition that has developed over the past few years has driven Surefire's pricing down to compete.

 

[seedubs1]

Competition in the flashlight industry has done wonders. I seriously can't believe what I'm able to strap to my forehead and run with. It almost looks like daylight in the woods.....almost.

The great competition that has developed over the past few years has driven Surefire's pricing down to compete.

 

[Cameramonkey]

I've been tempted to purchase a Titan since they were first released. I've carried a Fenix P1Dce for years now and it operates the same way, with a twist bezel. I've never been crazy about that option so I've not purchased a Titan. Looks like an excellent flashlight otherwise and you can't go wrong with Surefire in my opinion.

Thats a dealbreaker for me too. No tailcap switch=no buy. I might consider a tailcap that doesnt do momentary contact (vs click then RELEASE to turn on) but if there is no tailcap its a non-starter for me.

 

[Shadow Goose]

I am going check this light out. It looks like it is a great size that would not feel bulky in your pocket. Surefire is hard to beat, but the price is alway what moves me away from them (I am cheap and I know). I used to have the 5.11 PLx and it was a great fit in the pocket, but something went wrong with it. I am now using Helotex G2 CREE LED that you can use an AA or CR123 battery, but it is bulky.

 

[Vigilant]

Got 2 of each on the way one for each vehicle, one for the wife's purse/keychain, and one for me just because!

 

[cyprant]

Thanks Dean. What size battery does to eat?

 

[Dean C.]

I'll stick with Zebralight. Their SC600 or SC62 goes to ~ 1k lumens, and their lights are very compact for their output. I used their headlamp version on my race (running) that took me through the Smokies all the way through the night. Needless to say, I trust (actually did) my life to it.

Best lights under $100 out there IMHO.

Zebralight looks like nice lights, I do not agree with the fact their website says they are an "American owned and operated company" yet their gear is manufactured in china, I do not think that is cool at all and refuse to support a company that pulls that crap. I will stick with Surefire they are American made and have the best warranty in the business.

Thanks Dean. What size battery does to eat?

The Titan+ uses AAA batteries, surefire supplies them with Eneloops by Panasonic so that's what I got they are really nice rechargeables.

 

[tradertator]

Zebralight looks like nice lights, I do not agree with the fact their website says they are an "American owned and operated company" yet their gear is manufactured in china, I do not think that is cool at all and refuse to support a company that pulls that crap. I will stick with Surefire they are American made and have the best warranty in the business.




The Titan+ uses AAA batteries, surefire supplies them with Eneloops by Panasonic so that's what I got they are really nice rechargeables.

The other thing that I disregard with other companies are the advertised lumens, with the exception of Surefire. They're one of the only companies in the bussiness with the actual precision equipment to measure them, where as the other folks just guess.

 

[bwframe]

The other thing that I disregard with other companies are the advertised lumens, with the exception of Surefire. They're one of the only companies in the bussiness with the actual precision equipment to measure them, where as the other folks just guess.

I just always assumed lumens were lies.