What is your favorite pocket rocket?

TX25C2vn XPG2/DD/Single mode- 900 Lumen/80Kcd.Field tested 80Kcd….at least 70Kcd to 75Kcd ANSI.

Enough output/PLENTY of throw and manages heat much better than D1/D4,as you would expect because of size to output differential.

The D1vn would qualify also. Just not for me as I returned it because I demand my lights to go on MAX for at least 5 minutes.

To be expected, after 90 seconds you could not even hold it,unless you were holding it by the tail cap!

I believe it essential and part of the definition that a pocket rocket takes seconds to overheat and burn your fingers :partying_face:

Are we talking about pocket rockets or pocket Prius ?!
Come on, if it doesn’t burn my fingertips in less than a minute it’s tame :-p
EDIT : oh BTW, I consider the S-mini a pocket rocket and in the same way a practical EDC.

D4 with short tube.
Flashlight aholics dream last night, the power went out prepping to go trick or treating. Handed out lights to everyone. The two smallest kids got a Thrunite TN-12 and a generic “1,000” lumen POS with zoom (I call it a POS, but after I fixed its issues, it’s been the longest lasting light I own, lol). So those two lights are instantly on high bouncing all over the house and outside. They are practically useless. Walk in a room with the D4 and set it down on the tail cap and it’ll light up the whole room. Outside, just nice wide light. amazing. Turbo on my dark street was lit up both sides of the street nicely.

My most used light is still a Convoy triple XP-L. I have a D4, and the UI and output is amazing, but the Convoy has a pocket clip. Oh no, I just realized I’ve become one of those pocket clip people.

Hahaha is that the final level “the pocket clip people”?

I already accomplished Titanium fetish, ui freak and tint snob. But still not quite ready for pocket clip people, so D4 is my choice. I would kill for a titanium D4, not practical, but who wants that in a pocket rocket.

Emisar D4, end of discussion.

That is a bit narrow minded, isn’t it!!! :wink:

Maybe, but it is that good.

(I have many more other lights that I also enjoy. :cowboy_hat_face: )

For a few seconds… and then it’ll ramp down to what… maybe 300 lumen? :slight_smile:

Whereas a light like S2+ still fits in a pant pocket and can maintain close to 1,000 for pretty much forever.

But yeah, neither the D4 nor the S2+ were designed to be table lanterns. :slight_smile:

I am sure it is. I am a bit different because I have enough EDC’s and I have learned recently that these Pocket Rockets are NOT good for my Nightly trail hikes,Primarily because I like MAX output with long run times and they can get too hot too quickly!

Check these pics from last night!! My TK61vn V4. Not the best light for night photos but kind of funny!

From the Deer perspective!

Wow!! That looks like 770Kcd to me!

My ass is on fire!

I hope that Wolfdog does not want to eat me!

The D4 ramps down to a bit over 600 lumen, about the same output that an S2+ can maintain over time. The D4 has the option to not start at maximum output (it is difficult, I know), in that case it behaves not unlike a S2+, probably a bit more efficient.

K40vn

Last one,Thanks for letting me share.

Thanks :slight_smile:
(did the animal live? :innocent: )

Thanks. I had my numbers wrong.

If I had to choose just one, it’d be the Emisar D4. But I’m also a huge fan of the Jaxman E2L; super-simple interface, and it’s the only light I have in that form-factor that seems able to hold its max output of 900-ish lumens indefinitely w/o stepping down or becoming too hot. Very nice beam, and a great walking light. Not quite a rocket in terms of max output compared to others, but the fact that it can maintain its max makes it kinda special.

I love my jetbeam e20r.

I still think the 14500 sized X5 is a great choice. Banggood is calling it the S3 now in the Astrolux branding. Around 1400 lumens, small and light weight, and stylish at the same time.

[](Astrolux S3 XPL-HI 1400LM EDC LED Taschenlampe 14500 Sale - Banggood Deutschland sold out-arrival notice-arrival notice)

It’s also available in solid copper, but that might be a bit on the heavy side for suit slacks.

I’m a fan of my Convoy S2 (non+) with the deep SMO reflector, 3A driven XP-G2, and Convoy clip. Has a nicely defined hotspot with decent throw for such an easily pocketable light. This tends to be my wintertime EDC.

I was thinking about Nitecore TM03 with single 18650 that puts out 2800 lumens. Until I learned about its battery is like $20 a piece and rewrap+ special circuit in Panasonic… and learned the Emisar D4… (with short tunes available) now I heard there is this Jetbeam Th20 that has no reviews yet, and claims to be 3000+ lumens… also on single 18650.

I had my mind on the Astrolux S42 for sometime because of its USB recharable function. But the D4 seems to be taking my mind over slowly… it’s all down to the MAX run time that I am debating now.

Now… if you guys can afford 2 or 3, what would be your choise?