tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post5573398619504156892..comments2024-01-17T04:20:21.902-07:00Comments on The Urban Survivalist: Got a Light?The Urban Survivalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02152463957382927413noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-13491031548413374762008-04-14T13:36:00.000-06:002008-04-14T13:36:00.000-06:00The Streamlight Scorpion is a good alternative to ...The Streamlight Scorpion is a good alternative to the Surefire G2, comparable in all respects but usually comes with metal beltclip and CR123 batteries for the same price point as the G2 (with neither).<BR/>An LED model is available as well, but I have not used it so no idea on its performance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-17190419808701694622008-04-13T20:42:00.000-06:002008-04-13T20:42:00.000-06:00I got the "leatherman" "monarch500"LED light from ...I got the "leatherman" "monarch500"<BR/>LED light from costco for Xmas, it has a stainless steel body, big chunky "O" rings to keep it water tight, tailcap switch, and best of all it runs on three AAA batteries.<BR/>IT is as bright as my "streamlight" "stinger XT" and has over half the throw of it too. I saw it last week for $29.00 and I think I am gonna get one for each family member for in the good packs. I am really happy with the Lil thing, I have used it for everything I used the stinger for and I haven't changed the batteries yet. Tip in lost wagesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-78140328054796256532008-04-13T15:20:00.000-06:002008-04-13T15:20:00.000-06:00G2 lights are really nice. I keep one handy at hom...G2 lights are really nice. I keep one handy at home myself. I tend to use my D cell LED MagLite. My old mini-maglite needs to be replaced. I will get a LED version next time. I like the little LED light a friend gave me made by Mossberg, so the label says. He got it free when he ordered some stuff from CDNN. Lights are invaluable, and I should also get a dynamo powered light. I used to have a cheap one made in China, but it broke. It was awesome for brightness, but the dynamo snapped on the inside. Live and learn there next time better quality.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-21535774523555567122008-04-13T12:40:00.000-06:002008-04-13T12:40:00.000-06:00Or no battery at all. There are some excellent ha...Or no battery at all. There are some excellent hand-crank flashlight/radios on the market. For emergency use, a smartphone can work so long as recharging is not a problem. I have a flashlight utility for My Motorola Q that lets me use it as a flashlight as needed. In a pinch, I can recharge using the cigarette lighter plug in my car.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-359115408034187666.post-22181191388279739562008-04-13T12:38:00.000-06:002008-04-13T12:38:00.000-06:00If you have every been without a flashlight when y...If you have every been without a flashlight when you need one, then you know how valuable they are!<BR/>I just picked up the Surefire G2 LED version for my vehicle bag and the light is ever-so-slightly dimmer than the incandescent G2 but the light is much cleaner... very white beam. Overall I am very happy with it.<BR/>Check out my new Suburban Prep sight at http://suburbanprepper.wordpress.com <BR/>-SMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com