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SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight

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The compact, dual-output SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED flashlight fits easily in a pocket, ensuring you'll never be caught without a light.

Dual-output LED is controlled by a microprocessor for consistent performance
TIR lens produces a tightly focused beam with just enough light to accommodate peripheral vision
Flashlight produces a useful 3 lumens of output on low and a bright 45 lumens of output on high to satisfy your everyday needs
Coated, impact-resistant Pyrex® window protects lens and emitter and helps maximize light output
Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body is anodized and knurled for a sure grip
2-stage tailcap switch lets you navigate between high and low output settings; press switch part way down for momentary-on low beam
Patented lockout feature prevents accidental activation while the flashlight is in your pocket or pack
Sturdy stainless-steel clip lets you carry the light on a belt or clipped to the brim of a hat
Single 123A lithium battery (included) provides 48 hrs. of runtime on low; provides 8.5 hrs. on high

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SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight Customer Reviews

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SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight

4.8

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Bright (5)
Durable (5)
Long battery life (4)
Stable (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (6)
Backpacking (5)
Car camping (4)
Day trip (4)

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Dec

2008

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Highest of Quality, and U.S. Made!

By Camping Squirrel

from Anaheim, California

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Perfect

Cons

Expensive Batteries

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Easy Pocket Carry
Hiking

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

I currently own six Surefires. Three U-2's (2 for resale), the Military's M3, the no longer made Z3 Combatlight, and now the E1L.

About four years ago, I thought that the MagLight was top of the line, and expensive at twenty dollars! I saw the Surefire Z3 at the cost of a Century Note, and truly convinced myself to take a chance and spend that much on a flashlight.

By the number of Surefires I now own, you can see that I have no regrets from that first purchase.

Surefires are expensive and of such high quality, that they become addictive. They are made in the U.S.A., at Fountain Valley, California, which is about eight miles from my home, and are of top quality. The machine work is excellent, and the human engineering shows in each of the ones that I own.

Batteries can be aquired on the net for around one dollar apiece, if you look. I only use name brands.

I purchased the E1L for backpacking use, and was attracted to it after going to Surefire's website and reading it's specifications.

I wanted the dual output, and the corresponding "Run Times" at those output levels. I used to carry a Pelican M6 lithium as my high intensity light, but the batteries will last for only an hour...and it used two of the CR123's.

My Black Diamond Headlamp will always be my first use hiking and in camp light. The E1L will take the place of the Pelican M6. While not as bright as the M6, the E1l's batteries will last HOURS longer, and on high, is brighter than a 2 "D" cell MagLight.

I plan on going over to Surefire's facility, as both my wife and I each own the E1L, and I feel that on low, this light is WAY over the 3 lumens that it should be...My U2's are 2 lumens on low, and the E1L overwelms all three of my U2's when set on low by a very significant amount. On low, the E1L is rated for 3 lumens, and a "Run Time" of 48 hours.

If, as I suspect, both of our E1L's are outputing at a significantly higher rate on "low", then the "run time" will be negativly affected. And when backpacking in the wilderness, that lowering of the "Run Time", is not why I purchased the E1L.

If you can afford the Surefire products, they will last, and are guaranteed for a lifetime. You will not regret your purchase.

I will update the luminosity issue on "low" after I contact Surefire.

Sep

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great little flashlight

By Dillion Day

from Holly Springs, NC

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Stable

Cons

Low battery life

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

This is a really cool little flashlight. It great light output and is very durable. It has survived being dropped numerous times. I put it on my flak jacket and it gets bumped, pulled, snagged, and yanked and the clip still holds strong. It has somewhat low battery life like most hi output flashlights.

May

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent as-is. Superb w/F04 Diffuser

By GoodGearness

from Southern California

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

If only words could explain how well this light is worth the price. Out of the box, the E1L is a truly excellent light. It can save your life with its clean, powerful, and tight beam pattern. 45 lumens from a SureFire light are visibly brighter than "45 lumens" claimed by competing flashlight makers. SureFire rates its lights using real world numbers from its lab testing, so SureFire lumen ratings will tend to seem understated. The 45 lumens from my E1L are as effective as my other flashlights that are rated with higher, but theoretical, output numbers. Buy a $14 SureFire F04 Diffuser, and the added versatility makes the E1L a sublime tool. REI doesn't sell the F04, but REI should offer it because of how the diffuser adds so much value to the E1L.Pop on the rubber and polycarbonate diffuser, and the intense fiery beam is transformed into a smooth wall of almighty light. On High, the diffused wall of light is strong enough to walk a dark trail and see all around your path. On Low, the diffused light turns the E1L into perhaps the world's best reading light. If SureFire cross-marketed the E1L w/F04 Diffuser in this way, there may perhaps be only one booklight product enticing people in line at the local bookstore. Yeah, $140 for a booklight would be really pricey. But a booklight that could save your life in the wilderness? Priceless. :)

May

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The ONLY flashlights I use.

By sarge1967

from Illinois

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Pros

Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Day trip
Hiking

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

I only use Surefire lights. I have 3 of them. These things work PERIOD! I use mine everyday in my job. So obviously they come with me to the bush.
This particular model is nice and small easy to just throw in your pocket. When in the woods at night it lights up the entire area. So much so that you will completely loose any night vision you have. WARNING! Be careful not to shine it into your buddies face! He will not appreciate it, I promise!

Jan

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

SureFire saved my life!

By ELMALO

from Salem, Virginia

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Pros

Compact
Nearly Indestructable
Super Bright

Cons

Low battery life

Best Uses

Backpacking
Car Camping
Combat
Day trip
Hiking
Home security
Personal security

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

I have owned and been issued numerous SureFire lights. As an Infantryman, and having used them in combat, I can honestly be thankful to SureFire for me being alive today. There is no better tactical light on the market, and I've never seen a tougher light anywhere. Whether its blinding your enemy, self extracting from a mine field, or just checking out a noise behind your campsite, you can not go wrong with SureFire. The batteries are a little expensive though, and the price to pay for blinding bright light is short battery life. However, I still recommend everyone own a SureFire. There is absolutely nothing out there that even comes close.

Apr

2009

5.0

Must have

By rimsar

from Lake Arrowhead, Ca

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Adjustable Beam
Bright
Durable
Long battery life
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about SureFire E1L Outdoorsman LED Flashlight:

This small SureFire E1L Flashlight is a must have. I know it is very hard to spend over $100.00 for a small flashlight, but its great. I carry it in my pocket everyday and I could not ask for a better flashlight. I use this flashlight for SAR and you can't go wrong