the smallest and brightest single 18650 xml pocket rocket

Roche F8 - Black
Roche F8 - Desert Yellow

i guess it would have helped if i read the whole thread before opening my big mouth! Lol sorry :frowning:

+1 I have both lights and even though my ET was weaker than my brothers it still put out 960 lumens OTF while my SC600 MKII puts out 800 OTF. His tested 1080 OTF with about 21k in throw. I do not believe any pocket-able 18650 light will beat it. I sent mine to Vinh and now it puts out 1060 OTF and 44-45k in throw. It is an incredible pocket rocket now! One of my favorite lights for sure!

i guess it would have helped if i read the whole thread before opening my big mouth! Lol sorry :frowning:
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Oops! Me too

+1

You need to own one to understand. Not cheap but worth every cent.

XIAOZHI !

M’Lord, that’s sweet! Did he dedome it? If he could make it 4-mode w/moonlight AND throw 45K, I’d be all over it!! :open_mouth:

Sorry to derail.

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or

Buy the host for 10$ add a clip , a qlite driver, a hi cri xml or a xpg2 5b on copper ..and a laptop pull..20$ total

best pocket rocket lil flame thrower around is a modded convoy m1 by Tom E
i purchased my convoy m1 thru FT. sent it to tom to mod, the numbers are now 1142 lumens at 3.42 amps.

but that eagletac is something im gonna consider as well, i love the side switch

+2 or +3 I'm not sure which.

I would still take the SC600II for up close, indoors, but outside or with any distance it's absolutely a no contest situation.

I will be sending mine to Vinh shortly to mod, but I'm very impressed with it stock.

I also highly suggest getting one medium or high end flashlight, over trying to make due with cheaper flashlights. Lights are meant to be banged up IMHO so I'd rather have one that does evey after it falls down once or twice.

Starts to look more and more like cpf. Sorry guys..

It's not too hard to get over 1000 lumens if you can solder. Build up a host with the 8x7135 nangj105 driver and add a few more 7135's and use thicker emitter wires. XM-L2 on a Noctigon mcpcb. It'll cost less than $40.

ShiningBeam S-mini has one of the smallest diameters of any 18650 flashlight I know. I got it because it could fit on my fenix headband and it was small enough to fit on my bike helmet. It is short but not the shortest because it is still a clicky. It is comfortable to carry in a pocket and comes with detachable clip and a holster. The light is floody and a little warm which I almost prefer.

How about Convoy S8 for $17.26

This is my favorite mod for the form factor you are talking about, details here: http://www.fasttech.com/reviews/1311101/2409. Basically it's what leaftye is saying. You could go with a cheaper host, but I really like this one. Even 800 lumens in a 18650 EDC of this size is impressive - built quite a few and it gets amazing responses from anyone who sees one in action, specially with the custom modes I program, down to moonlight.

Mr Sirius recommendation is seriously good.
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Hi Tom
Im curious , What driver and emitter do you use?

[quote=vresto] hi..yes,i know both of them,but i wanted something cheaper..i will sooner or later damage it in any coal mine i am afraid.. [/quote]

Tested using Convoy S2 6xAMC7135 2 group driver


How about convoy S2? on that store you could choose Cool White / Neutral White emitter. I suggest to take max with 6 x AMC7135, during my runtime test it's get really hot on high mode that you can't comfortably hold it on your hand.


Pro's (+):
Pocket clip could be purchased separately, Tail Stand even with forward switch but a bit unstable, anodized thread so you can do lockout, anodized is great, best bang for the buck

Con's (-): Knurling just aesthetic quite slippery does not provide good traction, pill made from brass which is having worst heat transfer compared with aluminum and copper, heat sink is not large enough to handle more than 2,1A current.

Lol, blows it out of the water? 965 vs 900 OTF lumens, one throws one floods. Different lights for different applications…

well,the convoy s8 looks fantastic…i like,if it is more special-the s3 and s2 are just tubes:)
this looks more aggressive…shame,that its so long…but,probably my fave from your ideas…i dont understand,why only aliexpress is selling it? i didnt found it on fasttech.,…