not exactly “B”LF, eh?
18350 Keeppower P1835C2 1200mAh Protected Button Top
18350 Keeppower P1835C2 1200mAh Protected Button Top
Price: USD 7.49
not exactly “B”LF, eh?
I like my TH20, but from what I have read it is not very light compared to other headlights. Don’t have any specific data for comparison, I am sure Thrunite has the weight listed on their website.
Anyone know the lightest headlamp / right-angle 18350 or 14500 light?
Oddly it’s hard to find a body lighter than the h03 at 44g, and that’s for an 18650!
Would like to bring overall weight down though and use a 14500 or 18350 instead as the battery.
Maybe this ?
Ran across this. Andrew and Amanda have the Nitecore EC11 on sale for $39.00 right now. Don’t know for how long.
I’m sure someone could easily make a flashlight as small as the lux-rc minion.
All it takes is a small cylinder with the LEDs on the driver PCB and a piece of glass.
No optics or anything, just a mule.
Using flat LEDs like XP-L HIs or black flats could reduce the height even further.
But for some reason nobody does it.
left to right
Ti S Mini 29 grams wout clip, 32 grams w clip, PT16 does not weigh 40 grams, it actually weighs 52 grams, or 57 grams with the new pocket clip, RRT-01 actual weight is 48 grams empty, w clip
The PT-16 is 2.75” tall and 1 1/8 wide, so shorter, lighter (w out clip), but fatter, than the Armytek
The Sunwayman T16R is the same weight as the Ti S Mini, and almost as short, but fatter.
If only they made a version of the S Mini sized for 18350. Le sigh.
I’m sure someone could easily make a flashlight as small as the lux-rc minion.
All it takes is a small cylinder with the LEDs on the driver PCB and a piece of glass.
No optics or anything, just a mule.
Using flat LEDs like XP-L HIs or black flats could reduce the height even further.
A nice challenge for CRX !
Smallest 18350 light I’ve made was the copper & aluminium triple with FET driver & tail clicky.
Length – 60 mm
Width – 25 mm
Weight – 97 grams (with cell)
Max – 1400lm
10/11/2018
Eye10 is the same as the RRT-01 except there are 11 detents on the Eye10 ring. I like detents, they allow repeatable light levels
1/6/2019
update, I disagree with my former self
I tried an Eye10 and the detents are inconsistent and not spaced to my liking
it has given me a new appreciation for my RRT-01 smooth ramping dial… maybe I should try some hi cap IMR 18350… hmm
I think one of these protected button tops might be good… the flat top version does not work in the RRT-01
pic is a link to review
Can anyone confirm if these fit the RRT-01? (not too long?)
they are for sale here:
18350 Keeppower P1835C2 1200mAh Protected Button Top
Price: USD 7.49
Probably too long. I made a custom flat top protected for my 01, very tight fit.
I had to grind the tail pin down and alter the RvPo ring to make it fit.
I could be wrong though, would be best if you could measure somehow with the cells you have and thin spacers?
Probably too long.
darn
Protected Keepower, length: 39 mm
Protected Fenix 16340, length: 34 mm
maybe I need to go to the store and try the cell out in my RRT-01 before I buy it…
That would be good. Screw gently though, maybe with the o-ring off
Some 16340s are longer than the 18350, though! I received a Wuben 16340, protected, that is longer than the Aspire 18350 unprotected.
It is not larger,though!
CR123A is taller than 16340 too.
A 16340 with USB charging PCB is the same length as a CR123A.
Often 16340 lights are also meant to take CR123A, or vice versa.
Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I’m curious about if anyone here carries a 18350 flashlight in the keychain and how does it work out for you.
I’m interested in the new amutorch E3S which is probably the shortest 18350 triple out there, but now I’m not sure if to get it or save some money and convert my FW3A into the shorty which will cost me $13 with shipping. Ideally it would be the D4V2 or KR4 because of the fancy aux leds but i don’t how how bulky/heavy would that be on a keychain.
I don’t want to get a 16340 light because I am already carrying a Jetbeam mkii modded with a FET driver. Beam is pretty amazing but the short runtime has failed me on several occasions.
Any input is appreciated.
I don’t want to get a 16340 light because I am already carrying a Jetbeam mkii modded with a FET driver. Beam is pretty amazing but the short runtime has failed me on several occasions.
Any input is appreciated.
The Jetbeam is pretty small. Not sure you want a short D4V2 on your keychain.
Also, if you like the Jet-II beam, would you want to replace it for a floody light?
Edit: I cannot prove it, but would consider that the Jetbeam may have a longer runtime than the D4V2/18350 at the same brightness.
I’m interested in …
amutorch E3S, … FW3A … shorty, … D4V2, …KR4,… Jetbeam mkii
…
short runtime has failed me
I would research to find the weight, with battery inside, for each of the 5 lights you mention, and then choose the lowest carry weight, in a light with the features you want.
No matter what light you choose, carry a spare battery, so runtime will not be an issue.
here is an example of a 16340 battery storage case that is quite small and lightweight
Sorry to bring up this old thread, but I’m curious about if anyone here carries a 18350 flashlight in the keychain and how does it work out for you.
I’m interested in the new amutorch E3S which is probably the shortest 18350 triple out there, but now I’m not sure if to get it or save some money and convert my FW3A into the shorty which will cost me $13 with shipping. Ideally it would be the D4V2 or KR4 because of the fancy aux leds but i don’t how how bulky/heavy would that be on a keychain.
I don’t want to get a 16340 light because I am already carrying a Jetbeam mkii modded with a FET driver. Beam is pretty amazing but the short runtime has failed me on several occasions.
Any input is appreciated.
You may want to check this: Flashlight Comparison Request Thread - #10 by DrDevil
BTW, in case you prefer longer runtimes, you can get a light that takes 14500 and get some Vapcell or Shockli cells that are above 1000mAh. (more than the 800mAh that the best 16340 has). :+1:
Added a few options for small and light 18350 lights in the chart (in the first post).
Let me know if there are some other new lights I should add.
Let me know if you have any of the missing data points (indicated with question marks)
(or any of the data points for 18650 lights with 18350 tubes, I could not find weights with 18350 tubes often so I included weights with 18650 tube)
Given that the DQG Tiny flashlight is ~87mm long the usefulness of some of the longer 18350 lights is debatable.