Ok so it's been awhile since I have done any gear reviews, and I promise more will come.
So I admit i'm a bit of a flashlight/torch snob. I have a fine collection of extremely powerful high end, even some programable flashlights. Ranging from HID to 900 lumen LED's
The problem with all of them is they go through battery power very quickly do to being able to light up the entire night. Your average high power light that I own may run 90-120 mins.
I wanted something light weight, small, that could afix to my back or belt and have a LONG run time. Also wanted something that used a very common easy to find battery unlike some of my exotic lights.
This is where the Dorcy LED light comes into play.
I don't see any other name on the package except for a re-order part number or 41-4235 on the back. But you should be able to identify it by looks alone.
I Purchases this model for I believe $9.99 at Dicks Sporting Goods
A Heck of a buy if you ask me.
So the stats:
Cost $9.99
# of LEDs=9
Estimated Run Time: 40 Hours
Uses: 3 AAA batteries
Package Claims:
Claims it can take a 3 foot impact or drop
Claims it throws a beam for 10 Feet
Has a belt clip
Description:
The light is forest green
Is a mini angle or L shaped light
Has a rubber booted Single mode push button switch
Has a an excellent plastic belt or molle clip with a hook on the end (important to me, as it can't very easily come off
Observations:
Fits great on my molle packs, clips to any molle loop of belt of about an inch or less in width.
Seems to be rather tough and well built. Clicky swith works well and has a very positive click to it.
Testing:
Length: Appox 4.2"
Lux: 57,500
Complaints:
My only complaint/concern at this point is the lack of o rings, which I will try to remedy.
My intended useage:
with 40 hours run time just with crappy alkaline batteries, i'm hoping for even more run time out of higher mah rated batteries.
Right now I have it clipped to the shoulder straps of one of my packs to provide low light level extended use night navigation.
Note: pics coming
So I admit i'm a bit of a flashlight/torch snob. I have a fine collection of extremely powerful high end, even some programable flashlights. Ranging from HID to 900 lumen LED's
The problem with all of them is they go through battery power very quickly do to being able to light up the entire night. Your average high power light that I own may run 90-120 mins.
I wanted something light weight, small, that could afix to my back or belt and have a LONG run time. Also wanted something that used a very common easy to find battery unlike some of my exotic lights.
This is where the Dorcy LED light comes into play.
I don't see any other name on the package except for a re-order part number or 41-4235 on the back. But you should be able to identify it by looks alone.
I Purchases this model for I believe $9.99 at Dicks Sporting Goods
A Heck of a buy if you ask me.
So the stats:
Cost $9.99
# of LEDs=9
Estimated Run Time: 40 Hours
Uses: 3 AAA batteries
Package Claims:
Claims it can take a 3 foot impact or drop
Claims it throws a beam for 10 Feet
Has a belt clip
Description:
The light is forest green
Is a mini angle or L shaped light
Has a rubber booted Single mode push button switch
Has a an excellent plastic belt or molle clip with a hook on the end (important to me, as it can't very easily come off
Observations:
Fits great on my molle packs, clips to any molle loop of belt of about an inch or less in width.
Seems to be rather tough and well built. Clicky swith works well and has a very positive click to it.
Testing:
Length: Appox 4.2"
Lux: 57,500
Complaints:
My only complaint/concern at this point is the lack of o rings, which I will try to remedy.
My intended useage:
with 40 hours run time just with crappy alkaline batteries, i'm hoping for even more run time out of higher mah rated batteries.
Right now I have it clipped to the shoulder straps of one of my packs to provide low light level extended use night navigation.
Note: pics coming
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