Since my original post 7 months ago, the one I use 90% of the time is the Aurora SH-034.
Clips to my belt..........flood-throw, useable beam to ~50m........and cheap.
Since I've only recently become an addict, I have only a few months' experience to play with, but...
Just can't complain about the trusty Fenix E01! This little guy gets the job done and inspires confidence. I couldn't see NOT carrying a flashlight now.
My other jacket-pocket light is a fairly new RMSEN RV-107. Crummy switch, gobs of light (especially compared to the E01), great price.
Come spring, we'll have to decide on a "motorcycle cubbyhole" flashlight... probably one of my Romisen RC-29s.
Lights on my keychain (always with me): Akoray K-102 head + homemade body to accomodate 10280 li-ion cell, DX 3xLR41 keychain light modded with Nichia GS 10 lumens 5 mm led. This is my main backup and secondary backup lights. The primary light depend of the mood.
AAA - Mr Lite KC-05. Covered with some clear vinyl shelving liner because the finish isn't that good, but it's always on my keychain.
AA - Sipik Sk-68. Zoomable, good output, cheap, fits well under my suits. Need to try it with a 14500
18650 - Modded Techlite Lumen Master. XP-E Q3 modded to take an 18650 instead of an AAA battery holder. ~180 lumens, I can use a 3-mode soft switch.
Cool pic of your keys on your 'light chain'. :bigsmile:
Stainless steel DQG AAA clicky
FW3A
Not at all, it's a great thread!
1. Trustfire TR-801 with moded driver (AK-47) with hi-med-lo.
2. Sipik 68 zoomie
3. 504B alternative version (look at manafont) wit their R5 dropin 5 mode. It is EDC when climate requres to wear a jacket of some sort. (currently using the XM-L P60 cannon)
This was my favorite flashlight... a custom light using a Luxeon and an N-cell. Beat out my Arc AAA and even my Arc4+ for sheer beauty and versatility.
Then I was absent from the scene for a few years.
Right now it is my iTP A1. The little sucker is brighter than my Elektrolumens Blaster and hotwire Mag, which used to be the brightest lights I owned!
My Fav is EDCs are my Nitecores. These go out when it seems to suit the trip - indoor - NDI/D10, outdoor - NEx
D10, NDI, NEx
Got these during the garage sales and second hand, so although not normally budget, they definitely were budget priced (thinks of that poll asking about buying name brand at half price vs good budget lights)
I had 10440 and 14500 lights with me for some time, but I found they are empty too fast. So I usually carry a compact 18650 light in my pocket: the stock UltraFire P10-R5. Recently however I modded my UltraFire A10B with an XP-G R4 4B neutral white LED @1.4A, and now I carry that, even though it is a bit bigger.
Currently it is definitely my Mr.Lite J4 with an XM-L and reflector mod. The Ultrafire U20 keeps turning up near me as does the Trustfire S-A6 and the Mr.Lite LT3.
The bigger ones tend to be in the car or in a bag. Nothing bigger than a single 18650 light is likely to be on my person unless I'm dog spotting or doing something that might need a lot of light.
Interesting ,,, Top 3 Hu !
No1 = Nlight B3 http://budgetlightforum.cz.cc/node/1168 I swapped out the electronic clicky for a mechanical one , and now its a joy to use .
Maratac AAA / ITP AAA
Ultrafire A20 [ XM-L mod ]
I have the Nlight on a lanyard + Carbiner [ so I wont lose it ] , and I just love the fully regulated output ...
I might have to get the Nlight B2 for my Birthday .. [ its an excuse ]
I've currently got a dqg tiny aaa on my key ring and carrying a 4 sevens q mini aa2. But this changes depending on my mood. I like to rotate my lights.
Resurrecting this dead thread again!
1.Convoy S2+ 2.8A 3B
2. Manker T01 
3. Lumintop Tool AAA 
Wha!! Six Year OLD Thread resurrection! With the OP last seen four years and nine months ago…
I’ll feed the necrosis…
- EDC: four-year-old heavily-modded TrustFire F20: TrustFire F20 mod with reflector bonus!. Since that thread, the light has been completely gutted. I think only the lens is original. I should order an AR coated just because. Aftermarket reflector, XM-L2 emitter, Nanjg 101AK driver in three-mode group, and replacement switch.
- EDC: FastTech C20: Review: C20 DIY EDC flaslight host from FastTech. XM-L2 emitter, 25-degree optic, generic 2800mA, no-mem/Always-start-on-high driver, and pocket clip. Carried mostly in the winter when it gets darker earlier and the longer runtime due to the higher capacity battery is helpful.
- EDC: (This far down the list, doesn’t qualify as an EDC, since it is seldom carried) Tied between my Convoy S3 XP-G2 triple with Qlite and low mode enabled, and my Convoy S6 XP-L HI triple with FET. Typically carried only when I want to have a light with high “WOW” factor.
My current EDC.
Stock Manker Ull with LG MJ1 cell. Carried in pocket, has good balance of throw and flood. 1000+ Lumens & 250M range. Charge port used to charge cells for all three lights.
Modded Nitecore HC30 with LG MJ1 cell. XP-L V6 3D LED on Noctigon 16mm MCPCB that has been filed down to fit. Qlite momentary driver with 10 total 380ma 7135s and moppydrv firmware. Driver soddered inside of 20mm partion board. Reflector replaced with 60 deg. TIR optic. Spring bypassed in endcap. Carried in backpack, pure flood. Have not measured lumens but even with 60deg TIR optic it makes 2500 candela @ 1M. Estimated 1200+ lumens & 100M range.
Modded Convoy C8 V3 with Samsng 30Q cell. De-domed XP-G2 S4 2B on Noctigon 20mm MCPCB. FET + 7135 MTN 17mm driver with spring bypass. AR lens and tailcap spring bypass. Carried in backpac, pure thrower: 185K @ 1M. Estimated 700 lumens & 850M range.
Condor Venture back pack / laptop bag.
Knife ( not pictured because I left it at home. :person_facepalming: ) Ganzo G719
1. BLF 14500 Cu SE
2. BLF A6
3. K40M