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SureFire E2L LED Flashlight
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SureFire E2L LED Flashlight

Item # 778949

$149.00

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Sized to fit in a pocket, the deceptively small SureFire E2L flashlight features a two-stage LED that blasts a superbright beam of light.

  • Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body withstands regular use in the outdoors and around the house; O-rings seal out moisture
  • Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens focuses light into a smooth beam with maximum output
  • High and low settings let you choose the lighting level that works best for you; rear push-button on/off switch is simple to operate
  • Press button part way down for momentary on/off; press farther for constant use
  • Knurled handle and on/off button provide a sure grip
  • Clip on handle lets you attach the light to a hat brim, belt or pocket
  • Operates on 2 CR123 batteries (included); batteries provide up to 100 hrs. of operation on low and 11 hrs. on high

Made in USA.

Item 778949

SureFire E2L LED Flashlight Specs

Specification

Description

Bulb typeLED
Weight with batteries3.7 ounces
Dimensions1.1 x 5.4 inches
Light outputHigh: 60 / low 3 lumens
Brightness (lux @ 2 meters)Unavailable
Maximum beam distanceUnavailable
Brightness levels2
Beam typeSpot
StrobesNo
Regulated outputYes
Battery life at 70 degreesHigh: 11 hrs. / low: 100 hrs.
Batteries2 CR123 lithium
MaterialAluminum
RechargeableNo

SureFire E2L LED Flashlight Customer Reviews

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SureFire E2L LED Flashlight
 
5.0

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Bright (6)
  • Durable (6)
  • Good battery life (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backpacking (6)
    • Hiking (6)
    • Car camping (5)
    • Day trip (3)
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    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Nov

    25

    2008

    (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    amazing light

    By aph0gen

    from San Diego, CA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Bright
    • Durable
    • Reliable
    • Small and light
    • Textured grip
    • Two-level output

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Boating
      • Car Camping
      • Cycling back up light
      • Hiking
      • Home Use

      Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

      I bought this as a general use flashlight, and it has come in handy in so many situations I keep it with me at all times. On a mountain bike night ride my headlight died and this flashlight was more than bright enough to ride the trails back to camp. It was small/light enough to keep locked between two knuckles and still keep both hands on the handlebar. The low-level setting is good for reading, hiking, or camp tasks. The clip allows it to be mounted on the visor of a baseball hat.

      The high level setting helps me sweep the woods at night on rides and hikes. The power is enough to show a reflection off of animals' eyes from at least one hundred yards away.

      After numerous drops and crashes on my bike (the light was in my camelbak) it is still running strong with only cosmetic scuffs by way of damage. It survives rain and moisture just fine, although I have not submerged it.

      The bottom line: if you are looking for a tough-as-nails light that operates in all conditions, this light is well worth the cost.

      • Gift:
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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      19

      2008

      (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      pricey, but you get what you pay for

      By kemper6036

      from Fremont, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • 2 level light output
      • Bright
      • Durable
      • Long battery life

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • General purpose
        • Hiking

        Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

        if you are familiar at all with surefire products, then you know they make top of the line flashlights. for an LED light, i was impressed with the way this beam projects. also, for the size, the light output is very impressive. the lithium batteries aren't cheap, but hunt around on the internet for the best deal. you can also find a lanyard which is useful for securing it around your wrist or neck. highly recommended for those requiring a super bright, reliable light.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        11

        2009

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        "Built to last and very bright"

        By trentaluski

        from Long Island,NY

        About Me Casual Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Bright
        • Durable
        • Long battery life
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backpacking
          • Hiking

          Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

          If you need a flashlight that is very dependable, long lasting, and built to withstand drops and bangs, this is the one. I was a little hesitant to buy it because of the price but it well worth it.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          28

          2009

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          When only the best will do.

          By deltashadow76

          from Washington

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Bright
          • Durable
          • Long battery life
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Hiking

            Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

            [$] for a flashlight you say?? Well, this is no ordinary flashlight. This is an illumination tool. The first time you fire this up, you'll understand why it's worth a few extra bucks to go with a Surefire. How many times have you used "a flashlight", only to find out the batteries are dead, or the illumination provided just doesn't cut it? Well, not with a Surefire. Works every time. Highly recommended.

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Mar

            16

            2009

            (0 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            great flashlight-right for you?

            By stevedenver

            from Denver

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Best quality
            • Body clip
            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life

            Cons

            • Color not vivid
            • Limited cord attach
            • No Beam Adjustment
            • Price

            Best Uses

            • Backpacking
            • Car Camping
            • Day trip
            • Emergency critical use
            • Hiking

            Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

            Surefire is the premier maker of flashlights. This has output of 60 lumens and about 3 lumens-conservatively rated- light is not cold blue but a warmer natural white-no hot spots-even beam and its very very light-aluminum and light lithium batteries-much less than a minimag light or 2 AA plastic pelican using alkalines on high its brighter than a 4d cell maglite-far brighter than any headlamp-LED or incandescent-has a great lock out position twistable on off cap that will absolutely prevent accidental discharge, and when you twist it to operate mode -then the sturdy push button is all you need-(alone this button without the lock out would likely be 99 percent reliable)-end push button alternates between off and low and high--light starts in low mode-as bright as many LED headlamps in medium mode-bright is what makes this light unique-great and penetrates darkness better than many incandescent lights and most LEDs-this light has good 'spill' that is it is not a narrow spot beam-it gives good side lighting as wellit uses 123 batteries-which give almost 100% output until dead, with the light's internal micro processor (part of its price and performacne) -the 123 batteries are easy to find cheap on line $1-1.75-expensive in a retail store 2 for $10 or more -so plan on buying some on line-it has a non removable body clip-could be usd on a hat brim but not advisable -clip has a place where a very thin cord could be threaded as a lanyard-what this has that headlamps dont is a very good bright LED light-one that you might actually be able use for emergency downclimbing or route finding in the dark-not swallowed in the wild like other lights (no less this small)-but you need a hand free to hold it (or some other rig to secure it to your head)-even my petzl duo with multi leds and bright super incandescent doesnt come close to this -for around camp surefire may be overkill-if you need a really bright light occasionally-its great-absolutley weather proof and tough-each light is factory tested-so quality is part of what your paying for -not an issue-surefire is primarily military police gear-olive drab or black IMHO is not the best color for camping-hell to see if you drop it and then need to find it-easily blends with ground in the day and harder to see at night-remedied by bright plastic tape or, if you can bring yourself to do this to such a nice piece of gear, glow in the dark paint-fits in a pocket nicely (so its always with you) (btw the one cell version is identical in every respect with only minimal less run time-so if you like small, theres little tradeoff)the more you use them the more you understand why they are priceynote with prolonged burn on bright -these generate a lot of heat-so you dont leave unattended, standing on the lens, or leaning against a nylon wall or sleeping bag, etc.-however this is the true never fail piece of gear--this one doesnt require plan b -and the 123 batteries can sit for ten years - so a very good light for occasional but critical use as well

            • Gift:
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            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Mar

            15

            2009

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Best flashlight I have ever used

            By hard worker

            from Seattle, WA

            About Me Casual Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Bright
            • Durable
            • Long battery life

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backpacking
              • Car Camping
              • Day trip
              • Hiking

              Comments about SureFire E2L LED Flashlight:

              I use flashlights daily for my work every where from in the garage to dark closets, in attics and under the house it is great to have a flashlight that is reliably, bright and keeps working ever time it gets drop smashed and dirty It is about time someone has made a LED flashlight where the batteries dont run out in a couple of hours THIS IS WELL WORTH THE PRICE the last flashlight you will ever have to purchase

              • Gift:
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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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