LED flashlights

[jimcor]

Rider magazine recently did an article on LED flashlights. A model they missed is the CMG Ultra Infinity Task Light. I have been using one of these for a couple of years now and I literally don't leave home without it. It's powered by a single AA battery, which means an inexpensive power supply is available from any convenience store world wide. It easily fits in a pocket. Shoots a 25 foot beam and will burn at peak power for over 10 hours and emit usable light for a day or so. The 'bulb', diode, won't burn out and the light has no switch to break; simply tighten the head to make contact and complete the circuit. Got mine from Campmor for about $23 USD. www.campmor.com www.cmgequipment.com You have no idea how handy this light is till you start carrying it! Note: You can find the 'Original' task light at half price but it is at least half as bright, too. IMHO spring for the $23 Ultra it's worth the extra money. Also CMG is really great to work with and stands behind their products. Limited lifetime warranty on this light!

[Hoomgar]

Yeah that looks pretty spiffy. To have a light that looks where you are looking is the key when your on your back with a tool in one hand and a part in the other. Thanks for the info on this one Jim.

[administrator]

For a well working flashlight check out the Inova 24/7 flashlight. While it isn't cheap, is is small, waterproof and is multifunction. I use it when flying at night and it works great. Check it out at http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...sporting-goods

--- Frank ---

[Planecrazy]

I recently purchased a twinpack of revolving strobe LED lights at Sam's Club for $10. They were originally listed for $25, and they're designed to be used like flares if you have to pull over to the roadside. I figured for ten bucks I'd toss one in each car.

I also have owned a 10 LED Lightwave 4000 flashlight for several years that uses three D-cells. It is blindingly bright and is capable of running for an entire month continuously without battery change or significant loss of brightness! It's waterproof to one foot (so a rainstorm won't hurt it) and it's completely rubber coated. Originally it was $60 but www.HeartlandAmerica.com sells "customer returned" units for $40, and there are several other smaller models that are nearly as bright.

The only thing I'd like to see is an LED light that allows for a more intensely focused beam. So far there are few that do much better than my LW4000.

Enjoy!
Steve 8)

[Mobetter]

Won 2 of these on ebay!!
The most versatile flashlight I've ever owned.
Can be operated with 3 or 6 LED's
a krypton bulb or a cold cathode tube lantern.
Very high tech!

http://www.novigear.com/novigeartm6.html

Mo