Klarus XT1C Torch Passaround

[TallNHairyDave]

It is an absolute belter of a torch mate.

Only three downsides for me (2 of them minor)

(1) no pocket clip... Whyever not? It's perfect size for a pocket clip!
(2) cannot "lockout" to prevent accidental activation in a bag.
(3) according to the manual, primary CR123 cells only. (but OK with 3V rechargeables and Lee was able to run it on an AW16340 without killing it)

[j3bnl]

It is an absolute belter of a torch mate.

Only three downsides for me (2 of them minor)

(1) no pocket clip... Why ever not? It's perfect size for a pocket clip!
(2) cannot "lockout" to prevent accidental activation in a bag.
(3) according to the manual, primary CR123 cells only. (but OK with 3V rechargeables and Lee was able to run it on an AW16340 without killing it)

No clip I agree Dave, such a small thing makes a big difference.
Lock out no biggy for me but I do see where your coming from.
16340 ability is my one issue with it really. I did say this to Tony when we were discussing the torch.
However it is a cracking light and the U/I makes up for the the first 2 things for me.
It would be reassuring to know you were not going to screw it by using 16340's.

[TallNHairyDave]

I shall post this off tomorrow with a bit of luck

Just PM'd Brian to get the address of the next in line.

D.

[j3bnl]

I shall post this off tomorrow with a bit of luck

Just PM'd Brian to get the address of the next in line.

D.

PM replied to Dave.

[screaming skull]

OOOOOOOOOO I am getting all excited (next in line me )

[TallNHairyDave]

I'll get it to the post office on Monday and ping it off by RMSD.

Dave

[TallNHairyDave]

Posted off today by RMSD.

Dave

[screaming skull]

Posted off today by RMSD.

Dave

Chair positioned behind front door

[TallNHairyDave]

Chair positioned behind front door

You're going to like it. It's a real cracker of a wee torch this one.

D.

[Fizzy]

You're going to like it.

D.

The missus might not agree

[screaming skull]

Got here even though I am nightshift and was wakened about 11-30 IT'S WORTH IT ! .What a cracker more in depth thoughts to follow

[screaming skull]

The missus might not agree

SSSSHHHHHHHHH in her case ignorance is bliss !

[j3bnl]

Ricky I have replied to your PM with Essexmans postal address.

[screaming skull]

Got the address mate I have sent the chap a pm regarding dispatch.
Report to follow

[screaming skull]

Now for the report or rambling nonsense which ever you prefer !
First size wise it is ideal for pocket carry and if clipped to a uniform it would hardly be noticed .I have given it to a few of my colleagues from the 5ft 2 inch delicate types to a 6ft 5 inch Conan the Barbarian body double all found it useable though Conan did say he wouldn't want to be reaching for it in a hurry

Secondly the UI top marks all round from my 13 year old techy son to my 61 year old technophobic mum everybody could operate it with ease

Third the overall performance of this tiny torch is impressive I could easily light up objects a 35yds away

The only downside I could see is the cost of the cells and the limited runtime on high if you were to be using for extended periods eg searching big areas and as Conan pointed out it may get a bit awkward if you are reaching for it in a hurry

For me I see this torch as similar in function to the SF back up but a damn site more varied and brighter too

Thanks Again Brian for taking the time to do this for us