Surefire E1B Backup

I've always been impressed by the innovation and quality of Surefire lighting products, but they've really outdone themselves this time!

I recently acquired a Surefire Backup, and am absolutely amazed at this little light. The maximum intensity is the same as their 6P light (a blazing 80 lumens), but the runtime is slightly longer. What makes this even more remarkable is the fact that the Backup only requires one CR123 battery as opposed to the two required for the 6P.

The greater runtime and smaller package is made possible by a high-efficiency Light Emitting Diode (LED). In addition to producing a much brighter, whiter light, the LED has an estimated life of over 50,000 hours. In other words, under normal usage, the LED should last a lifetime.

The Surefire Backup is a great tool for those who need to carry a flashlight on a regular basis. It is especially well suited for police officers or detectives who need a small, unobtrusive but powerful light. It is also a great tool for persons with concealed carry handgun licenses, allowing them to always have an effective light at hand without carrying another bulky item on their person.

I'm also impressed with the logic utilized in the switching circuit of the Backup. When you initially activate the Backup, it powers up in high power mode. If you hit the switch again within one second, it cuts back to lower power. But unless the switch is depressed twice within one second, it always activates in the high power mode. This is extremely important when using the Backup as a tactical tool, since you can always be sure that it will be in the brightest mode when you need it most.

In the low power mode, the Backup will produce five lumens of light for thirty seven hours. This mode is great for reading maps or documents, or navigating a dark hallway without overwhelming your night vision.

If you need a tactical flashlight that won't weigh you down, consider the Surefire Backup. You can view it at the Surefire web site at: http://www.surefire.com/maxexp/main.pl?pgm=co_disp&func=displ&strfnbr=6&prrfnbr=24511&sesent=0,0&search_id=1204917