I have a Thorfire VG15 which i love but find a bit bulky to always carry in my pocket. I was wondering what are good alternatives? Will most 18650 lights be about the same size? wondering if i should look for one that takes smaller battery? I would prefer one made by Convoy if possible as I really like Simons builds.
Convoys are a bit shorter but about the same diameter as the VG15. Maybe a Convoy with a 18350 tube. Will make it quite a bit shorter.
You might like the DQG Tiny 18650
https://www.banggood.com/DQG-4th-Tiny-18650-XM-L2-850LM-Smallest-LED-Fla...
Emisar D4. Does get quite hot during prolonged high lumen runs.
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=80&pr...
Olight S2R Baton. Nice light. A bit pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Rechargeable-Flashlight-3200mAh-Battery/dp...
I have missed quite a few but I’m sure the guys will show up with some more good suggestions.
Zebralight is a brand that gets mentioned a lot. A bit pricey, but I’m pretty tempted to try one. It will probably last forever.
The convoy with a 18350? I like that idea I will look into it thanks. I also do like Zebralight, it is pricey but I’ve never heard anything negative about them.
Maybe the smaller TK05? Unless you want an 18650 torch.
Rick
You also have the BLF A6, with 18650 and 18350 tubes! You’ll find it for sale on Banggood
I have been carrying a Convoy S2+ (modded) with 18350 tube on my jeans or coat and I always have the Emisar D4 on my backpack! Both are small lights and provide good illumination
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The Convoy S2+ is quite a bit smaller than the VG15
Mike
Scratch that. I’m thinking of the VG-10s. My bad
Mike
Actually the bodies of both lights are the same size. The only thing that makes the VG15S a millimetre longer is the bezel.
I was thinking VG-10s because I just did a review for thorfire. It’s my mistake. I have never laid hands on the VG15
Mike
I’ve only seen pictures of the A6 next to the VG10. Never laid hands on an S2+ even. Just seen pictures of the two side by side
Mike
If you’re looking for a smaller light with similar output, maybe the Klarus Mi7 with a 14500. I carry mine almost everywhere and quite like it.
S2+ with 18350 tube is quite nice. I love mine. About 86mm long.
But if you need to retain an 18650 cell for longer runtimes, the previously mentioned DQG Tiny 4th is not much larger (about 87mm).
I always holster a ’502, and have taken to pocketing a SP10.
I pretty much don’t like anything in my pockets, not even too much change. As long as I’m standing/walking, not sitting, the ’10 ain’t bad.
Point being, you might get by with a 14500 light vs 18650 or even 18350.
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how is the performance with the 18350? great pics btw Pete
Thanks.
Performance (output) is the same, just as long as you get a high drain 18350 cell such as Aspire or Vapcell. Run time is going to be probably 1/3rd of an 18650 cell.