Best pocket 18650 thrower?

I’m don’t want a flooder but I would rather have 5m less throw for a significant flooding boost btw.

S2+ XPL Hi has more throw than SP31, but not a whole lot more.

Emisar D1 has notably more throw, but it’s more expensive, too.
There is also D4S, if you are Ok with a 26650 form factor.

With modding and still keeping the price under $100?

I thing the additional width from both D1 and D4S will bother me when I’m wearing jeans. I’m a sensitive guy :wink:

If I did not take the price into account, then I can offer Zebralight SC64w Hi. The perfect compromise in every respect.

This actually has less throw than the XP-L HI and SST-20 Convoy S2+, and even the Sofirn SP31 V2.0.

The S2+ with sst-20… is that the grey one that Neal just came out with? Or was on Banggood I mean?
I think it’s 5000k… I cant remember… Anyway with the Vinh GT mini, the sst20 is on the block…lol

Edit: the link I checked says 4000k
And I know I went 7135*8 cause thats how I roll

For sale btw

convoy S2 has more throw than the Emisar D1?

No.

I’m carrying around a Folmov 18650s with a 4000K XP-L HI. Great light but comes with a bad emmiter imo. Modding will be in your near future if you hang out here long. A year ago I was in the dark but I feel I have come a long way since then. Find a light you like and make it better. You can get a lot of help here as well.

No.

The Emisar D1 absolutely crushes it.

Yoordie.
Get some “wrangler” jeans. then you can wear in comfort AND carry a C8+ or several other torches in there with room to spare.

I’d just grab the Convoy M2 with XP-L Hi in it. Has the biscotti driver already installed and a nice throwy emitter and SMO reflector. Pick your tint and shine on my friend.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Convoy-M1-Cree-XPL-HI-LED-DTP-plate-7135-8-biscotti-smooth-reflector/330416_32958113158.html?spm=2114.12010612.8148356.35.234d6d6cK8ol4N

MH20GT? One of the smallest 18650 lights I got, only slightly wider reflector than most tubelights, but emphasis is on throw even vs the regular MH20 (“GT” = “Greater Throw”).

If you don’t want a big-head light like a GTmini or P30, the MH20GT might suit ya.

+1 on the MH20GT or even the newer MH23 which I use as my EDC. Compact and good throw.

Where can one find a good deal on one of those now days? Always liked the size but never found a great deal on one. I had a SDMini that I guess was similar to the Nitecore. It found a new home. Still wish I had it. Oh well. I have a Manker U11 that is quite nice but with a OP reflector the throw suffers a bit but, that is okay by me. It’s a good little light.

I’ve only seen codes for the ’20, never for the ’20GT.

Wish I could pick up another one cheaper…

The new Micro GT is small. With a 14500 battery you would need a spare in your pocket as well.

All below beamshots are taken with these camera settings:
shutter speed: 1/10th second
white balance: set to “daylight” white balance
ISO: 800 f/2.8

The Sofirn SP31 v2.0 and Convoy S2+ XPL-Hi are beamshots are taken at the same time.

Sofirn SP31 v2.0 (left beam) vs Convoy S2+ (XPL-Hi, 1A cool-white) (right beam)

Sofirn SP31 v2.0 (XPL-Hi, “1200 lumens” mfr rating)

Convoy S2+ (XPL-Hi, 1A, 7135x8) “1000 lumens” mfr rating

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comparing the Convoy S2+ vs the Convoy S2 (S2 has a deeper reflector, and thus slightly more focused hotspot), not sure if it really throws farther or not much, compared to the S2+

The Convoy S2+ XPL-Hi 4C and Convoy S2 XPL-Hi 4B beamshots are taken at the same time.

Convoy S2+ (XPL-Hi, 4C warm-white, 7135x8)

Convoy S2 (XPL-Hi, 4B warm-white, 7135x8)

These beamshots are taken at a ground distance of around 120 meters (flashlight to opposite building), diagonal distance estimated to be around 150 meters or so (400+ feet).

Sofirn SP31 v2.0 (XPL-Hi)
www.youtube.com/embed/wJBnhKQDVuE

Convoy S2 (XPL-Hi 3A neutral-white, 7135x8) [note: this is the S2 with deeper reflector, not S2+]
www.youtube.com/embed/aUWBcFBBZGI

Convoy S2+ (XPL-Hi 4C warm-white, 7135x8)
www.youtube.com/embed/90X1FvukoVw

Convoy S2+ (SST20 4000K, warm-white, 7135x8)
www.youtube.com/embed/3Ntjaaj-8Ik