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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:32:16 AM EDT
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I guess GD is not a good place to ask this.lol
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:47:11 AM EDT
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trustfire Cree c8 1000 lumen, best $20 you'll ever spend in flashlights.
thank me later |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:47:37 AM EDT
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Quoted: trustfire Cree c8 1000 lumen, best $20 you'll ever spend in flashlights. thank me later lol 20 bucks. hhaha I'll check it out. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:48:19 AM EDT
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Why not another Fury? I just picked up a EB1 that is also really nice.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:51:48 AM EDT
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ive been holding off buying a feniex for my lid at work. they are fucking dumb stupid bright.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:52:40 AM EDT
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Jet beam raptor....
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:58:11 AM EDT
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Quoted: Why not another Fury? I just picked up a EB1 that is also really nice. Would like to have more battery life and at least 1000 lumens. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 8:58:32 AM EDT
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Quoted: ive been holding off buying a feniex for my lid at work. they are fucking dumb stupid bright. Which model? |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:00:42 AM EDT
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I just bought a fénix tk22
Max output 650lumens. Pretty nice light |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:05:22 AM EDT
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Check out 4Sevens.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:08:48 AM EDT
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I just bought a fénix tk22 Max output 650lumens. Pretty nice light I got one too recently. Nice little bedside light. Plus it's a nice "in between" since I have the PD32 and TK35. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:08:50 AM EDT
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Quoted: I just bought a fénix tk22 Max output 650lumens. Pretty nice light Looks nice i'll check it out. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:10:58 AM EDT
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The Fenix tk41 looks like the best bang for your buck deal.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:14:04 AM EDT
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I just bought a fénix tk22 Max output 650lumens. Pretty nice light Same here. Fenix E15 best EDC i came across so for. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:14:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:16:34 AM EDT
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The Fenix tk41 looks like the best bang for your buck deal. If you'd rather go the AA route, it does look like I nice light. Everything I have uses CR123's or the rechargeable 18650s, so I like to keep everything the same. Let us know how you like the TK41 if you end up going that route. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:17:37 AM EDT
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:20:37 AM EDT
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You can not go wrong with Fenix.
What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:22:17 AM EDT
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I guess GD is not a good place to ask this.lol That's a fact Jack -- try SF Discussions, and listen to BATMAN ACW and Skibane. 
And be carefull, you'll put your eye out. 
ETA: I EDC a Fenix |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:24:31 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: ive been holding off buying a feniex for my lid at work. they are fucking dumb stupid bright. Which model? PD32. 740 sum lumens. but what i like (need) is the lower profile and small optic on the lens. cant be having spotlights hanging off my shit getting caught in walls and wires. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:25:19 AM EDT
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nvm wrong light
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:25:35 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: The Fenix tk41 looks like the best bang for your buck deal. If you'd rather go the AA route, it does look like I nice light. Everything I have uses CR123's or the rechargeable 18650s, so I like to keep everything the same. Let us know how you like the TK41 if you end up going that route. I am now looking at the TK70. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:26:22 AM EDT
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OP
this is what im looking at for work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fenix-PD32-UE-Ultimate-Edition-Cree-XM-L-T6-LED-740-lms-Flashlight-Diffuser-/140913558335?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item20cf1a433f and to put it in perspective. buddy at the firehouse had to turn the light down (through the settings) bc its so bright and so white it reflects in a fire (smokey conditions ) and makes visibility more difficult i really wish there was more R&D in LED and lamp development for us FF's streamlight put out a light that had a blue tinge to it and could cut through smoke very well. unfortunately it wasnt very bright and the charge didnt last long |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:26:32 AM EDT
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Quoted: I have one of these get two 18650 batteries and a charger never have worry about batteries again Nice i'll check out klarus. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:28:03 AM EDT
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Quoted: Battery type does not matter to me, but the quality of light, spill, throw, and battery life does.You can not go wrong with Fenix. What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. thanks
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:28:39 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: ive been holding off buying a feniex for my lid at work. they are fucking dumb stupid bright. Which model? PD32. 740 sum lumens. but what i like (need) is the lower profile and small optic on the lens. cant be having spotlights hanging off my shit getting caught in walls and wires. thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:30:06 AM EDT
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Quoted: OP this is what im looking at for work http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fenix-PD32-UE-Ultimate-Edition-Cree-XM-L-T6-LED-740-lms-Flashlight-Diffuser-/140913558335?pt=US_Flashlights&hash=item20cf1a433f That is nice and battery life is not bad either. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:30:45 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: I guess GD is not a good place to ask this.lol That's a fact Jack -- try SF Discussions, and listen to BATMAN ACW and Skibane. And be carefull, you'll put your eye out. ETA: I EDC a Fenix I posted on candle power but no response yet. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:32:16 AM EDT
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trustfire Cree c8 1000 lumen, best $20 you'll ever spend in flashlights. thank me later $15 with amazon prime. One review indicated that some of he 18650 batteries stop working after 30 seconds or so on the highest setting. Anybody have a loud rechargeable battery recommendation? |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:34:46 AM EDT
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My edc is a sunwayman v11r adjustable light from 10-500 lumen tail stand capable and forward clicky
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:34:54 AM EDT
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I needed a cheap light to use at work while I was in Fla. a month or two back.
i went to Walmart and picked up a Rayovac Sportsmen. $15 and came with batteries (3 AAA). 120 lumens on high, 19 lumens on low. 5 hour run time on high, 40 hours on low. Throws a good beam. and takes a beating. Advertised as being drop tested to 30 ft. I dropped mine from 12 ft onto a concrete floor and it still works like a champ. I like it well enough, that I bought 4 of them. Let the flames begin.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:35:23 AM EDT
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Quoted: What you said about the CR 123 type lights not dying till the end have me confused, cause the Sufire Fury I have dims after 1 hour then stays on for another hour then dies.You can not go wrong with Fenix. What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:37:26 AM EDT
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The Fenix tk41 looks like the best bang for your buck deal. I have a Fenix TK40 ... Don't think they make that one anymore, but it's a great light. Has lasted for years with eneloops. I like their stuff. BRIGHT. I like rechargable AAs. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:39:01 AM EDT
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Fenix PD32, compact light with good power. Fenix are high quality lights.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:41:09 AM EDT
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All the lights you guys have recommend are nice, but would they be considered a torch light?
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:41:18 AM EDT
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Jetbeam PA40 ...
Produces 468 lumens, with plenty of run-time from 4 ordinary AA cells (alkaline, lithium or NiMH rechargeable) - Costs 70 bucks. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:46:16 AM EDT
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Streamlight 4AA Lux
Should be able to find these online for <$40. Very bright, decent battery life and uses AA batteries. We use the heck out of these at work. For the price, I haven't seen a brighter, more durable flashlight. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:51:49 AM EDT
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I guess GD is not a good place to ask this.lol That's a fact Jack -- try SF Discussions, and listen to BATMAN ACW and Skibane.
And be carefull, you'll put your eye out.
ETA: I EDC a Fenix my new favorite light |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:53:33 AM EDT
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Jetbeam PA40 ... http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/8510/jetbeampa402.jpg Produces 468 lumens, with plenty of run-time from 4 ordinary AA cells (alkaline, lithium or NiMH rechargeable) - Costs 70 bucks. This is another great light, but the button interface needs a little practice. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:55:07 AM EDT
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check out budgetlightforum.com
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:56:27 AM EDT
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(Camping + desert) * needing a light = Kerosene lantern.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:57:09 AM EDT
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I bought a Surefire m952 off the EE, it's kind of on the big side, but the thing's nice.
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Posted: 2/16/2013 9:57:51 AM EDT
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I guess GD is not a good place to ask this.lol I have a Nitecore MT26 that aint too bad, although I suspect it isn't particularly durable, and I don't have any particular reason as to why. It goes up to 600 lumens (I think?) I use rechargeable batteries in this one although cr123's are fine. You should also check out 4sevens lights, I have a 2xAA light from them, but I wish I would have purchased a 2xcr123 light isntead. It's 200 lumens and pretty compact even for a 2xAA light. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 10:22:53 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: What you said about the CR 123 type lights not dying till the end have me confused, cause the Sufire Fury I have dims after 1 hour then stays on for another hour then dies.You can not go wrong with Fenix. What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. The type of battery that you have in your flashlight is one of the most important factors to consider for many different reasons. If your life may be dependent on whether or not your flash light works then you should strongly consider a flashlight that uses lithium CR123 batteries. The life of one of these batteries in a high lumen flashlight may be double that of a standard alkaline AA battery. A CR123 Lithium will also provide virtually full power/lumen right up to the point that the battery dies .......versus an Alkaline AA becoming dimmer and dimmer over the last so many hours that the battery dies. The only downside to CR123 batteries is that they are not available for sell everywhere that other batteries are sold......but you should buy your batteries over the net anyway to get your best price. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 11:08:24 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: What you said about the CR 123 type lights not dying till the end have me confused, cause the Sufire Fury I have dims after 1 hour then stays on for another hour then dies.You can not go wrong with Fenix. What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. The type of battery that you have in your flashlight is one of the most important factors to consider for many different reasons. If your life may be dependent on whether or not your flash light works then you should strongly consider a flashlight that uses lithium CR123 batteries. The life of one of these batteries in a high lumen flashlight may be double that of a standard alkaline AA battery. A CR123 Lithium will also provide virtually full power/lumen right up to the point that the battery dies .......versus an Alkaline AA becoming dimmer and dimmer over the last so many hours that the battery dies. The only downside to CR123 batteries is that they are not available for sell everywhere that other batteries are sold......but you should buy your batteries over the net anyway to get your best price. Thanks for the info. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 12:15:50 PM EDT
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best flashlight I've ever owned and yes I've owned a few in my life
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Posted: 2/16/2013 12:28:48 PM EDT
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http://www.fenixlight.com/viewproduct.asp?id=171
Fenix TK35. I have one. It's a great light. 860 lumens max. The 860 compares with a high beam headlight. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 12:30:34 PM EDT
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I have this light and really love it!
Only down side is the only mode that works with the 14500 battery is high output. But if you're looking or a wicked bright single cell battery that can run on AA or 14500... Hard to beat! |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 12:36:17 PM EDT
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What you said about the CR 123 type lights not dying till the end have me confused, cause the Sufire Fury I have dims after 1 hour then stays on for another hour then dies.
You can not go wrong with Fenix. What type of a battery do you want to use? AAA, AA, CR123 CR 123 will give you the best battery life and the best performance (It doesn't go dimmer as the battery runs down ...it stays bright right up to the end and then flickers before dying) but they are a bit more expensive. Then pick your lumens. Go a minimum of 200 with a two or three way dimming option on the light. You do not need full power all the time and at the lowest power the batteries can last a long time. The type of battery that you have in your flashlight is one of the most important factors to consider for many different reasons. If your life may be dependent on whether or not your flash light works then you should strongly consider a flashlight that uses lithium CR123 batteries. The life of one of these batteries in a high lumen flashlight may be double that of a standard alkaline AA battery. A CR123 Lithium will also provide virtually full power/lumen right up to the point that the battery dies .......versus an Alkaline AA becoming dimmer and dimmer over the last so many hours that the battery dies. The only downside to CR123 batteries is that they are not available for sell everywhere that other batteries are sold......but you should buy your batteries over the net anyway to get your best price. UM, wat? totally not the case. you should really do more reading before posting old info. how the the light works depends on the circuitry inside it. some lights are "direct drive" and NO MATTER which type cell it uses it will diminish in brightness as the batteries get weaker. then there are "regulated circuits" these lights will keep a constant level of brightness until the battery hits the lowest voltage the circuitry is designed to work at. 123A's provide no more or less light in a regulated light than a AA battery. OP if you really want light output look into 18650 powered lights. be warned, in order to get higher output and longer battery life you will have to have a flashlight that is pretty big. high output comes with the cost of shorter run times. the key is to find where they equal out in light output, size, and battery life. |
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Posted: 2/16/2013 12:43:36 PM EDT
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make sure to get a $5 UV flashlight from dealextreme so you can check your boots for scorpions at night
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