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Posted By wade on 02-20-2012 7:09 PM That is what my TK35 uses
Posted By Frank on 02-20-2012 7:17 PM Posted By wade on 02-20-2012 7:09 PM That is what my TK35 uses How do you like the TK35? I was torn between that and the TK41 when I was still shopping around. I decided on the TK41 since, in a pinch, especially with the lack of availability of CR123's at the NEX here, I know I can still get my hands on AA batteries. I may add the TK35 to my collection if Fenix doesn't release anything new. I hear it feels good in your hand and throws like a beast. I know my TK41 is the best thrower I've owned so far.
ThaiGuy
Posted By ThaiGuy on 02-20-2012 8:34 PM You guys are too high-tech for me. I just hold my iPhone out in front of me, and light my path by the dim glow of the screen. o_O No app required!
Posted By wade on 02-20-2012 7:51 PM Have you seen the flashlight selection at the fleet rec center exchange? They have Surefire and Streamlight.
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Posted By John 案道礼船 on 02-21-2012 1:28 AM I've had a Surefire 6P the past 8 years which has been my constant companion and a great performer. The only downside is the battery cost and availability. I recently got an LED lite which uses common aaa batteries which I like.
Posted By John 案道礼船 on 02-21-2012 9:45 AM I just checked out the Fenix website. I may have to add one of those to my small but soon to increase collection. Thanks for the tip.
MarkR
Posted By MarkR on 02-24-2012 7:46 PM I buy mine from eBay. Bought 3 of these, http://www.ebay.com/itm/17050912798...49&afsrc=1 Great flash lights Buy some CR123A batteries/charger and you are good to go.
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Posted By yokota on 02-27-2012 3:45 PM BX sells these in a pack of 3 for about 2.00 they have batteries in them already and they come in assorted colors.
Posted By yokota on 02-27-2012 6:59 PM But for just a few dollars more.............. at 4100 lumens this one will fry an egg, click on the video inside the link: http://www.wickedlasers.com/lasers/...74-41.html
Posted By yokota on 02-29-2012 10:24 AM Everyone needs one of these too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7JavGjcb0Y
Posted By Frank on 03-10-2012 2:22 PM As I was going through some of our boxes that we still haven't unpacked, I ran into a battery for a Dell D800 which is now scrapped. I decided to tear the battery apart and lo-and-behold, I discover that it's made up of x9 18650 rechargeable batteries. I'm in the process of testing the voltages on each one once I've got them cleaned up. I will recharge and retest to see the condition of each. It would be nice if they were all still good. They would be the equivalent of x2 CR123 batteries that I would not have to purchase anymore for each of my double battery lights. Wish me luck! Unfortunately, the 18650's are a little thicker than cr123's, so they won't fit in most flashlights that are rated for cr123's. Some manufacturers like fenix make the battery holders large enough for 18650's. It would be cool if those batteries hold a charge though and you can always bore the barrels on your flashlights if they are too small for the larger diameter batteries.
Posted By wade on 03-10-2012 3:43 PM Posted By Frank on 03-10-2012 2:22 PM As I was going through some of our boxes that we still haven't unpacked, I ran into a battery for a Dell D800 which is now scrapped. I decided to tear the battery apart and lo-and-behold, I discover that it's made up of x9 18650 rechargeable batteries. I'm in the process of testing the voltages on each one once I've got them cleaned up. I will recharge and retest to see the condition of each. It would be nice if they were all still good. They would be the equivalent of x2 CR123 batteries that I would not have to purchase anymore for each of my double battery lights. Wish me luck! Unfortunately, the 18650's are a little thicker than cr123's, so they won't fit in most flashlights that are rated for cr123's. Some manufacturers like fenix make the battery holders large enough for 18650's. It would be cool if those batteries hold a charge though and you can always bore the barrels on your flashlights if they are too small for the larger diameter batteries.
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toraenglish
Posted By toraenglish on 10-16-2012 4:40 PM We have four Penguin PowerPlus Hand Powered LED Flashlights. They don't need batteries and are easily charged using a pump-the penguins wing, I imagine. We bought them after the earthquake and put them in our two sons room just in case the lights go out in the middle of the night. We ordered two more to keep for emergencies in both our cars. We paid $12.50, but the store we bought them at does not have them in stock. If you do a Google search for "Powerplus Penguin Flashlight" they range from $8 on eBay to $12.95 elsewhere.
Posted By toraenglish on 10-17-2012 7:36 PM Frank, You are right on with the emergency radio, flashlight, cellphone charging unit. We sat huddled around the radio in the dark after the earthquake, listening to the news that horrifying night. My wife was able to charge her cell phone and text my family in Georgia and hers in Niigata to let them know we were ok. Our two sons would take turns cranking to recharge the battery. We did have a battery powered lantern, but with no spare batteries, we used it sparingly. A day after the quake, D batteries were impossible to find on base. So, I ordered a couple wind-up LED lanterns that also charge cell phones. The radio is a must, though. It may be the most important link to getting good information. Last January, 2012, an article in the Daily Yomiuri cited a 70% chance of a major earthquake near Tokyo within four years.
Posted By Frank on 02-20-2012 6:32 PM I have a growing collection of various flashlights and was wondering if there are others like me. I would like to see what flashlights people have purchased and where they have purchased them. I am especially curious if you bought them here in Japan. I have yet to find a Japanese retail store with something I like. Maybe someone can chime in a good place with good lights? My current collection: - Fenix TK41 - Fenix LD20 - Fenix PD32 - Klarus XT11 - Jetbeam PC10 - Jetbeam ST Cycler
FTC Huebner
Posted By FTC Huebner on 03-10-2013 2:14 PM Can you point me in a good direction for a couple of good "flashlight forums"? While I'm not that interested in having as much in terms of volume of flashlights as you, but I know how that can happen... easily...I do want to be better informed, and try to put together the "perfect combo" of lights. ...and I'm also VERY interested in the modding/hacking side of things.