Convoy M3 XHP70.2. It was shipped out of BG’s USA warehouse, so I got it in five days from ordering.
Running a Shockli 26650 5500 mAh battery in it. Four brightness levels, no strobe or other blinky modes which is fine with me. It is very bright and seems to sustain turbo mode for about two minutes before stepping down one level. No problem for me, as the third level is plenty bright enough.
I really like the design, it could easily be a shelf queen in my eyes. It is beautifully machined and anodized.
I have one quality issue with it: the mode button is uneven. One side of the button is angled slopping down into the host. It feels weird under my thumb because of the tilted angle. I notified Banggood and sent a picture of it, so they can advise Convoy of the quality quirk.
I really like Convoy torches. I also have a C8+ and that is a super light for the price.
Speaking of Convoy, Simon once again made me a happy customer.
First SST20 light I get, and also the first in 5000K. It throws like a BEAST with that smooth reflector, my old XM-L2 C8 - throwiest torch I had until now - barely compares. I seem to have been VERY lucky with the tint lottery too, no green shifts to be found. Only thing I did was remove the pocket clip, that model chews anything but jeans to pieces and there’s no side switch for me to point it towards.
(Yes, it’s running Biscotti. I know, I’m a broken record )
Also received a pair of non-coated lenses for my C8. Switched out the chipped one that was in it (from a tumble years ago) right away.
Once more an example how good Convoy is, that M2 rivals any of the tactical top brand lights out there IMO, with biscotti you can customise the UI to exactly your preference, and it is likely more robust than most A-brands because more simple and more servicable.
I just received my first M2 host from Simon on yesterday. I haven’t tested it yet (submersion) , and may not considering the risk to spotting the reflector, but the lens o-ring design is actually something I noticed immediately and didn’t have a bunch of confidence in. I’ll report back if I can’t help but test it somehow…
For sure I have 2 recoil lights in progress 1 with 8inch aluminium reflector, 1 with 11inch glass mirror. I probably should start a thread for them builds
Planning to purchase PICOWE portable power station to use an iPhone with Garmin 64 gpsmap as my main GPS, have a re-chargeable headlamp and Casio Pathfinder watch that I will need to keep charged for 5-7 days in the outdoors. I have been looking at a Picowe, Jackery and Enkeeo. If there are cheaper options out there that works just as well or better, I am all ears! https://jenaroundtheworld.com/picowe-250-power-station-an-essential-for-your-next-camping-adventure/
No longer a “Budget” light but just (finally after a few episodes) received my Thrunite Ti. Originally bought it because it is titanium (as far as I know). I absolutely disliked the UI with next mode memory. I sent it to Vinh at Skyllumens for a complete rebuild. It is now fully programmable 3000k 95 CRI. It is absolutely what I wanted. It has a very low mode (not sure how low), a very high mode and everything in between.
Bliss for now.
Got this Nightraid flashlight kit 2 yrs ago and never put it on here. It came with 3 led pills and drivers in each one, White, Red, Green.
2 mounts, 2 chargers, tail cap with wired switch, and case.
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