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Got a new flashlight from Fenix after much deliberation. The L2D. A Cree 7090 XR-E LED flashlight with orange peel reflector and a maximum output of 180 lumens. The difference compared to other flashlights that I’ve owned is simply astonishing. The bright, white beam almost seems to light up the air around it.
- Uses two 1.5V AA ( Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium ) batteries
- Digitally Regulated for Constant Brightness
- General Mode: 12 lumens (55hrs) -> 53 lumens (10.5hrs) -> 107 lumens (4hrs) -> SOS
- Turbo Mode: 180 lumens (2.4hrs) -> Strobe
In the end I found that the Fenix brand was pretty much the best bang for the buck. And I was desperate to replace my old mini Maglight (that gives maybe 40 or so lumens). Here is a good video comparison of the difference in output between some of the more popular models.
I did look at some of the CR123 battery models, but the prospect of buying a new charger and maintaining a separate line of batteries didn’t seem tempting. So I went for a model that had pretty much the same form factor as the mini Maglight to maximize output and battery time, given that CR123 is the better battery. In the end something has to give.
One of the downsides with the L2D and indeed most Fenix models is the beam though. Most tactical flashlight, like Surefire, are designed to produce a slightly wider beam which is practical for locating objects outside the beam of a normal flashlight. Fenix on the other hand has a really narrow beam that projects extremely far.
