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Thread: good single-18650 battery torch

  1. 19-01-2016, 07:12 PM #1
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    good single-18650 battery torch

    Gday team any recommendations for a good single-18650 battery torch? Im not real keen on paying Led lenser prices as I really believe a lot of the cheaper stuff is just as good with the Panasonic batterys. Want something to chuck in the pack that has a bit more throw than the headlamp. cheers
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    Convoy C8 with an XM-L chip is my favourite single-18650 torch. Just make sure you get one with a smooth reflector. Should be around $15-20 USD. Plenty of light to 100m.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StrikerNZ View Post
    Convoy C8 with an XM-L chip is my favourite single-18650 torch. Just make sure you get one with a smooth reflector. Should be around $15-20 USD. Plenty of light to 100m.
    do they have an adjustable beam?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    do they have an adjustable beam?
    No, they're a fixed beam, but in my opinion about the perfect balance of area illumination while still giving enough throw.

    I've picked up a few other single-18650s that many people recommend, particularly the 501b (Simply not enough light at distance) and A60 (beam way too tight, not enough spill), but the C8 is just right for me.
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    Quote Originally Posted by StrikerNZ View Post
    No, they're a fixed beam, but in my opinion about the perfect balance of area illumination while still giving enough throw.

    I've picked up a few other single-18650s that many people recommend, particularly the 501b (Simply not enough light at distance) and A60 (beam way too tight, not enough spill), but the C8 is just right for me.
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    If you have a Maxtoch M24 it of course comes with 2 batt tube, but you can also get one batt tube for them:

    Aliexpress.com : Buy MAXTOCH M24S body tube to contain 1pc 18650 battery from Reliable battery powered model airplanes suppliers on EST GROUP Co., Ltd | Alibaba Group
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    There are lots of cheaper torches that use the triple cluster of AAAs. Can I simply drop in an 18650 to improve performance?
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