but i wouldnt call on the road a hidden gem, it is a very popular brand now because of gearbest and group buys etc… I would say it sells pretty good. I was a bit disappointed with my on the road M6 because only unprotected cells will fit and i had to buy one especially for that light. There was not a single word about that problem in the article description.
To be fair, I’m only assuming that the emitter is an XR-E. The specs list it as a “Cree Q4-WC”. The T22 however claims to use an XR-E, so I’m just assuming they’re similar.
Yeah that’s true. I am also wondering about the 320 lumens claim in that one you linked. If so, and the emitter is correct, that’s a good little light. My hx5 only claims 130 lumens off an AA. 345 with a li ion. Maybe you found a hidden gem indeed
More like a lost gem. I still like the old stainless steel C3 after some small mods. I have an unbranded (clean) version modded to one mode, nw xpg2 and changed the switchboot to a black one.
On the road i3
Zoomie with about the same size as the small 123A Olights and with similar beam in flood
But because of the zoom I can see much further with it
I bought an OTR i3 — paid for it, too!
And I agree it’s my current favorite.
But I’ll +1 for the ZeusRay — aluminum pill version — for $7 with free shipping.
A bit of a lottery there from time to time (but they sent me a better one when I told them and showed them pictures demonstrating I got a bad one — commendable quick response, no argument), but no bad reports lately. See the consolidated thread:
Not that of a hidden gem maybe but still enjoying my Jaxman X1.
Really liking the looks of the light and it is a pretty good thrower with the XPL-HI and large reflector. Different tint options are a big plus IMO too.
Recently I have searched stainless flashlight on Ali looking for something to mod. I keep coming back to Yupard and Hedeli 18650 versions of that light. But I can not find pics or anything showing the head apart. I bought this Host from KD KSH-S12024 Stainless Steel LED Flashlight Host 120mm x 24mm for Cree XM-L - Silver
And I am not happy with the design. Kinda sorta P60 like with a spring loaded pill pushing the stack into the lens bezel. I can actually push the lens down with my finger.
Is the Yupard designed with a threaded pill or at least a threaded retaining ring holding the stack into the bezel? I want one or 3 but won’t buy it if its made like the KD host.
One of my favorite unsung lights is the Roche F6 , excellent built quality. Only thing I dislike is the button is easily pushed while carrying in the pocket, not a problem when using the clip.
All kidding aside, I’m surprised there’s something of a dislike for P90s across the board, including the ’502.
I’m not crazy about the ’501 (lighter, but not nearly heatsinky enough compared with the ’502).
Yet with all that, you can still drop in your choice of emitters, and get reflectors that’d fit everything from XP-series to XM-series emitters (wouldn’t surprise me if bigger like XHPs, etc.), in SMO or OP, drivers from 1-mode sub-amp drivers to multi-amp DD FET drivers with blinkies.
They’re cheap, infinitely moddable, can handle decent power to make some decent lumens, and are common as dirt.
Brightness, runtime, tint, color-temp, beam… you can customise pretty much everything about it by legoing together whatever parts you want.