4Sevens Quark Mini

Description: Quark MiNi AA LED: CREE XP-G R5 Max Output: 90 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens Battery: One AA Low: 2.7  lumens, 60 hours Medium: 25  lumens, 8 hours High: 90  lumens, 1.3 hours Special (hidden) modes: Strobe 4 hours SOS 12 hours Beacon (Hi) 20 hours Beacon (Lo) 100 hours Length: 3.0 inches Diameter: 0.70 inches Weight: 0.67 ounces (w/o battery) Quark Mini 123 LED: CREE XP-G R5 Max Output: 189 Out-the-front (OTF) lumens Battery: One CR123A Low: 3  lumens, 150 hours Medium: 40  lumens, 8 hours High: 189  lumens, 1.2 hours Special (hidden) modes: Strobe 2.4 hours SOS 7.2 hours […]

4Sevens Quark Series

Description: CREE XP-E R2 LED 5 Regulated Output Levels Strobe, SOS, and Beacon Modes     A full description of the entire line of Quark lights can be found here: www.4sevens.com/quark Another great review with runtimes can be found here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=233985 First Impressions:    The Quarks lights come in a very nicely designed and professional packaging. The machining of the lights is very well done, with a flawless black anodizing. They seem well constructed with a nice shape to them. I was also immediately impressed with the beam quality, there are no rings or artifacts. But other than that, nothing really […]

Fenix P1

Description: 3 Watt T BIN LED Rated @ 55 lumens CR123A battery 2.5-hour Runtime (1:45 to 50%) Input voltage: 1.5V~3.7V 6.5cm (L) x 2cm (D) Made of Aerospace Grade Aluminum Type III Hard Anodized Finish Waterproof Ultra Clear Glass Lens with AR Coating Twist Head Switch First Impressions: The Fenix P1 is the smallest single 123 cell light I have ever seen. The fit and finish was very good, like all the other Fenix products I have seen so far. I like the simple design, and its output to size ratio is very high. I immediately attached a neck lanyard […]

Fenix L1P version 2.5

Description: 1 Watt LED 1 AA Battery Powered Boost Circuit Reverse Clickie Tail Switch Guarded Tail Switch (able to stand on tail) HA III Anodized Aluminum AR Coated Lens First Impressions: The Fenix has a very nice fit and finish, and its small size fits great in the palm of your hand. I was quite impressed by the amount of light this little guy made, especially for a 1AA battery. It uses a smooth reflector, which gives it a great beam, and a good bit of throw for its small size. The tailswitch is nicely guarded, and allows the light […]

Stenlight S7

Description: Headlamp Design with Blade attachment used on many helmets. Dual 3 Watt LED 4 Brightness Levels all Fully Regulated Thermal Protection Hall Effect Switch Assembly (magnetic) Runs on 6V to 18V Water tight to 25 feet First Impressions: One of the best things about the Stenlight is how small it is. The light itself is about the size of a film canister, or alittle smaller than a D size battery. This makes it very easy to use for one of its main purposes, caving. You can hardly tell the Stenlight is on your helmet at all, and the small […]

Streamlight 3C Luxeon

Description: Runs on 3C cells. 5.5 to 6.5 hour runtime depending on type of cells used. Polymer Body Built in spring loaded Clip Very Water Tight Clickie Tail Switch First Impressions: The Streamlight 3C Luxeon has a very solid feel for a “plastic” light. The Polymer body is very impact resistant, and seems to handle scratches nicely. Very White LED Good Beam shape, very few artifacts. Size/Weight: The 3C is a bit hefty, due to it using 3C cells, but the Polymer body doesn’t weigh much at all empty. Making it lighter than a 3C cell Mag for example. The […]

Inova T4

Description: 4 Watt LED (believed to be a LuxIII(3W) over driven to 4W) Clickie Switch on side of body Tiros Focusing Optic 2 Hour Runtime Charging cradle, with 120V and 12V power cords. Rechargeable Lithium Battery First Impressions: The Inova T4 was presented very well in its packaging. The light itself was held in place with formed foam. The charging cradle and power cords were in their own separate boxes inside the main box. As with all Inova products, the fit and finish of the T4 are excellent. There are no rough edges or machining marks. The light has a […]

Indium

Description: Unique Round Disc Shape 6 – 5mm LEDs High, Low, and Strobe modes Rechargeable Lithium Cell via USB port Conductivity Sensing Touch Switch First Impressions: The Indium is definitely a Unique light being shaped much like a round edged hockey puck. It was a very different experience using it, and takes some getting used to. The first thing I did after grabbing the Indium from its box, was blind myself. I accidentally touched the switch, which is very easy to. The light would be alot easier to pickup if it was stored facing down, that way your palm wont […]

Surefire U2

Description: 5W LED Runs on 2×123, 1xPila 168s, 1xPila 168a, or 1×18650 Cell 6 Brightness Levels adjusted by a rotating collar Clickie Tailswitch w/ Lockout Function Bezel Down Carry Stainless Steel Clip First Impressions: The Surefire U2 was smaller than alot of the photos on the web made it look. I would consider it just small enough to be considered a pocket light. I really liked the overall look of the light, and how it was designed. The knurling felt great, just like all Surefire products. The anodizing on the middle section of the head was alittle purple compared to […]

Surefire L4

Description: The L4 uses a 5W Luxeon LED driven by 2×123. It can also be driven with a Pila 168s cell. Or even 1×123 with reduced output. First Impressions: As with all Surefire products, the L4 impresses you right out of the box, with its good looks and great fit & finish. The scalopse and grooves on the head make it look really nice. I was twice as impressed once I turned it on. This little light produces a wall of light, that can easily light up an entire wall with an even flood of light. Size/Weight: The L4 is […]