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#208199 - 09/17/10 11:50 AM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
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Fenix is Chinese.
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#208200 - 09/17/10 11:57 AM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: ajax]
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Just like many things, quality control varies. From what I've seen in the Fenix lights I own, Fenix QC is very good. I've never had a lemon.

Also, 4Sevens deals with a lot of lights manufactured in China and they're very good regarding support IME.
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#208201 - 09/17/10 11:58 AM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: SwampDonkey]
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Originally Posted By: SwampDonkey
Fenix TK12 on left side work belt
Fenix LD20 in right side vest pocket
Petzl e-lite in right side vest pocket
Streamlight Stinger XT plugged into work truck
Maglight 3D in door pocket of work truck
Energizer Pistol-grip C-size LED light in tool box, work truck

Fenix LD01 in EDC Pouch
Many small LED's and MiniMags scattered throughout gear pockets and emergency/field/travel kits
Petzl Headlamps for hands-free use and Petzl e-lite in new small survival kit

I am in the process of buying a Streamlight Sidewinder, looks neat.

My name is Mike, and I have a problem with illumination.


To the contrary, you appear to have no problems at all!
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#208213 - 09/17/10 01:48 PM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
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Registered: 04/23/08
Posts: 240
Loc: Iowa
I've got a Surefire 6P on my belt right now - it's been there or with me somehow for 12+ years. I have a 9P by the door that goes out with me and the dog each evening for the "walk" before bed. I also always have the mini-mag on my key chain.

In the cars are c-cell mag-lights and the wife's car has a 'twist to light' c-cell in the glove box too that's a great light but no brand name on it and has been around so long I don't remember where it came from. There’s a c-cell mag light on the bookshelf in the living room and I've got the old Safari Land Kel-Light (2 c-cells) from 1973 or so by the bed. Then there are several tin and plastic throw-a-way lights (all d-cell) around in the garage, kitchen and utility room. I also have Dad's old d-cell light with the magnet base attached to the furnace housing downstairs.

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#208226 - 09/17/10 02:52 PM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
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Apparently Lightake has been accused of shilling fake Solarforce lights and such.

Perfectful and any Lightake references have been removed from Candlepower Forums completely.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=290367&highlight=perfectful
http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=234297
(CPF membership may be required to read posts.)

I recognize his handle from another forum I frequent.
MO is the same.


Edited by ajax (09/17/10 02:57 PM)
Edit Reason: added links
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#208229 - 09/17/10 03:04 PM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
BillLiptak Offline
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Registered: 12/19/07
Posts: 259
On my keychain is a Fenix EO1 aaa, on my belt for work I've gone to a Victorinox aa two cell LED. Got it free with a farmer gift pack the misses got me for last Christmas. I can get free aa batteries from work, so that's why I use it there. For my "personal" use I have a Nitecore Infinty Ultra.

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#208231 - 09/17/10 03:19 PM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
Alex Offline
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Registered: 03/01/07
Posts: 1034
Loc: -
Most often I use my phone back light. Because it's always in my pocket. If in the field, I'm using its camera flash UBLED to light my path in the night.

In the car I'm keeping MAGLite 4D with TLE-300M-EX LED upgrade close at hands.


I have a dozen of other good flashlights, but these are the most used.


Edited by Alex (09/17/10 03:24 PM)
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#208240 - 09/17/10 05:53 PM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
Roarmeister Offline
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Registered: 09/12/01
Posts: 960
Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada
The stuff I actually use:
The one on my person is a Fenix P3D (2-CR123a batteries, 215 lumens).
My headlamp in my daypack is a Princeton Apex Pro(2-CR123a batteries, 130 lumens).
I standardized on CR123a batteries because I order bulk quantities, worked out to $1 / battery shipping inc. for Japanese not cheap Chinese versions.
I have assorted Photons all over the place (key ring, key ring on my daypack, zipper pulls).

Stuff I have around the house but never use:
Maglite (2 D-cell)
Maglite x3 (2 AA)
Petzl Tikka Plus (3 AAA)
Petzl Tikka (3 AAA)

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#208315 - 09/20/10 12:06 AM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
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Registered: 05/31/06
Posts: 178
Loc: Florida
The Fenix LD01 on my keychain. It's so bright that I rarely use any other light unless I know I need it to run for hours. Most importantly for me, it's bright enough to be really useful. The little 5mm LED lights just weren't bright enough for me, especially for situations like going from full sunlight (or office lights) to darkness.

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#209140 - 10/06/10 01:23 AM Re: Which flashlight do you often use? [Re: Perfectful]
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Registered: 12/09/02
Posts: 204
Loc: Long Island, New York
I've tried many when I was on my flashlight kick, but I always seem to grab my Peak Matterhorn first. It's survived a couple of trips through both the washer and dryer, and hasn't failed me yet. A lithium Energizer gives it a long run time.
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