Fenix P2D-CE

This thing is as bright as my 6D cell MagLite and it fits in my pocket. I carry it arround daily and get great LPB (Light Per Battery). I even used my old batteries that wouldn't turn on my other… flashlights and got two solid weeks of use out of them with this flashlight. The strobe function isn't as fast as my Blackhawk Gladius but it does the trick as far as signaling goes. I will probably buy another one soon for my wife to carry in her purse, right now she has my Surefire G2, but I think it is time to upgrade.

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This tiny little light, about half the size of the 3w Luxeon LED flashlight I got a couple of years ago, is at least twice as bright and has a narrow focus beam. Fits in a pocket easily but carries a big… punch on its brightest setting. Seems pricey but once you see the bright output, you understand why. Don't confuse this with the cheap "multi-LED" lights you can get at a fraction of the cost -- it's not even in the same class -- this is a high-tech, high-output flashlight. The lowest level light output is perfect for extending the life of the battery and is usually all I need (I'm over 40, so for menus, reading labels or just reading anything in dark places, extra light is a MUST). Of course I crank it to the max when showing it off to my friends. The SOS strobe could come in handy in an emergency, assuming anyone understands Morse code these days. The blinding full-power strobe is perfect for locating someone in a large crowd (stadium, arena, large auditorium). Simply call them on your wireless phone and tell them to look for your strobe light, then hold the light up and turn until they tell you they see it! GREAT light. I won't leave home without it. I carry extra batteries in the glove box of my car and in my travel bag so I'm never stuck with having to buy a retail-priced CR123A.

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