What's a good EDC light?

[762NATO]

What do you guys carry?

 

[homeslice]

Quark AA2 Non Tactical Version or Fenix LD10

 

[JBE]

Just an Arc AAA on the keychain....

 

[dantheman]

By the time this thread runs it's course , you'll have so many opinions , you'll be sorry you asked .

 

[xobelkcat]

 

[cvinson]

I have carried a Fenix PD20 on my belt for over 2 years now. Not a day goes by without it being used.

 

[SpeedRacer]

Fenix PD20 in my pocket for everyday use, Fenix PD30 for "serious" use. I've beaten the crap out of both for 3 or 4 years now and they're still going strong.

I also keep a Fenix TK11 (in BOB) and Surefire G2 (general use) in the car, but both are a little big for carry.

I like flashlights...

 

[FishingFool]

Streamlight microstream.


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[SimpleGreen]

I carry a Streamlight PT2AA everyday at work. Works well. Spends alot of time getting banged around. The light fickers a little every now and then but I think the spring inside is just a little loose. It's very rare that it happens. Has high/low/and strobe with a tail cap switch.

 

[762NATO]

By the time this thread runs it's course , you'll have so many opinions , you'll be sorry you asked .

Banking on that.

Fueling the candela fever!

 

[762NATO]

Why, those of you who carry Fenix, prefer that brand? Really unaccustomed to "tactical" lights. Surefire was what I wanted, but there is so much better out there. For less, that is.

Suppose I want to say for what reasons do you carry what you do, and why that brand?

 

[Leadfoot]

I carry one of these in my watchpocket. Never leave home without it.

 

[homeslice]

Why, those of you who carry Fenix, prefer that brand? Really unaccustomed to "tactical" lights. Surefire was what I wanted, but there is so much better out there. For less, that is.

Suppose I want to say for what reasons do you carry what you do, and why that brand?

Reasons for me 50% need light for work, 45% for defense/night walking in NOLA, 5% to blind my friends.

 

[762NATO]

I carry one of these in my watchpocket. Never leave home without it.

 

[gunguy11]

I prefer to use my tlr-2 mounted onto the rail of my xD, this seems to be the best way to scare off the scary monsters im seeking in the dark!
honestly, i may seem like a cheapo but it has worked for years. i picked up a little 1" diameter coleman a couple years ago! bright as all get out and can change from flood to beam..... I would say its "good" range is about 30-40yds depending on if im inside or outside. (foggy nights dont get but about 20yds.)
reasons:
cheap
bright
rugged thick lens
long battery life
uses:
job
work
traffic related issues
etc.

 

[ryan]

surefire e1b (backup) or pd20. I also keep a streamlight stinger led in the truck, mostly because i can charge it in the truck.

 

[sam4freedom]

Streamlight ProTac 2L as my edc for 2 years now.

 

[charlie12]

Fenix P1D

And I've washed and dried it twice after forgetting it in my pocket.

 

[Silent Civilian]

4sevens preon 2

or

fenxix pd20

 

[SpeedRacer]

Why, those of you who carry Fenix, prefer that brand? Really unaccustomed to "tactical" lights. Surefire was what I wanted, but there is so much better out there. For less, that is.

Suppose I want to say for what reasons do you carry what you do, and why that brand?

Fenix makes a hell of a light for the price. For a handheld, I think they're more durable than most will ever need, and I like the additional functions compared to single output mode lights. Bright as hell, and great or defensive purposes assuming you leave it set on "turbo" mode.

Weapons mounting is a different ballgame, and that's where I think it's worth it to spend the extra dough on a Surefire. I actually had a Fenix TK11 mounted on my AR for about a thousand rounds with no issues, but still felt it worthwhile to replace it with a Surefire.