Flashlights

[KevDen2005]

And I would point out that I have several Fenix flashlights, I carry in gear and what not. I have one that I use on patrol for a backup if my streamlight goes out (because I forgot to charge it). I like them and as always one of the biggest selling factors for me, besides their lower cost, is the usage of regular batteries and not CR123 which tend to be expensive and sometimes a pain to find.

[hurley842002]

is the usage of regular batteries and not CR123 which tend to be expensive and sometimes a pain to find.

This is the big seller for me. I've got a single CR123 Streamlight, which is a nice light, but damn the batteries are expensive! My Fenix LD10 takes one AA, and is nearly as bright as the Streamlight, and much cheaper to run.

[00tec]

I like solarforce lights. Use li-ion 18650 batteries (or 2 cr123 in some cases).
My favorite light is a S2200. 3 18650 batteries, 2200 lumens. Big as hell, but great for a truck light.

[KevDen2005]

This is the big seller for me. I've got a single CR123 Streamlight, which is a nice light, but damn the batteries are expensive! My Fenix LD10 takes one AA, and is nearly as bright as the Streamlight, and much cheaper to run.

Agreed. I used to carry flashlights on my duty gear that required the CR123 batteries. My last agency sometimes would have piles of them in the battery bin since all of the department rifles had flashlights that used that battery. At my current agency we are required to supply all of our own batteries for all of our personal equipment. So there are a lot more rechargeable batteries being used. For me, I try to remember to charge my streamlight, but if I use it a lot and forget it's nice to have a fairly bright back up light that uses less expensive and common batteries. And since it's mine I often throw rechargeable AA batteries in it that I recharge at home.

[Ah Pook]

I feel like I have reached a new status on the forum...piggy backing onto my threads...I feel like a salty CO AR15 Veteran.

Awesome!

Don't get too uppity.

I have a Fenix L2D (2 AAs) that has lasted many years. Talked to a Fenix rep. about why they discontinued that model. He could not give me a good reason.

[HoneyBadger]

Yeah, I didn't think my post was worthy of a new thread, so I piggybacked off of yours.

The repost Gods smile favorably upon you.

To make a useful post: Does anyone have experience with the Fenix LD9? I like the idea of only using a single common alkaline battery, and I don't necessarily need 1000000000 lumens for everything.

[jgang]

I ditched 5 or 6 CR123 lights in favor of AA lights with all the power, in a smaller package with a common battery. Zebralights are my current favorite AA lights with a Maratac AAA copper for EDC. I've had several fenix lights, all good, but the ZL won me over for the side buttons and interface plus a 90 degree head suitable good beam projection from a shirt pocket or headlamp position. I do have a couple of 18650-powered lights for work on the ranch. 300 yard spotlight capability in a nice, compact package.

[lex137]

Do any of you use rechargeable cr123 batteries and if so which brand and how do you like them?

[Zman]

I've been using the Tenergy RCR123A's in my EDC. They are LFePO4 vice LiPO ... Supposedly a little more stable in this application ... at least according to the all-knowing inter web .

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[hurley842002]

Do any of you use rechargeable cr123 batteries and if so which brand and how do you like them?

I've never used the rechargeable CR123 batteries, but Sportsman's warehouse has a 2 pack with wall charger for like $22, I thought about trying it out.