Approximately a year after the initial release of the Cree LED emitter for the Pila GL2/3 models, they followed it up with updated versions.  The P4 edition has upped the ante to 180 lumens and is the direct replacement for the original 120 lumen one.  This optional Q5 emitter however is rocking a whopping 250 lumens and takes top billing in Pila’s line as far as LED modules go.

Pila Cree Q5 module

The Rayovac Sportsman Extreme brand of lights is a new low end line of lights that begin to bring some of the higher end features and qualities to a wider variety of customers.  There were some very surprising moments that were experienced during this review.

Rayovac Sportsman Extreme 3C

The Fenix L2D is the 2xAA version of the P2D.  Electronically speaking the two lights are identical, just using the two 1.5v batteries to make up the correct voltage.  This allows for use of a more common cell with much simpler manufacturing costs.  In all, a very prudent use of resources making use of the available power supplies and creating 2 lights for little more than the price of one.
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The Fenix P2D is the first single celled light powered by CR123A batteries that I have had the pleasure of using. Because of this light I have developed a real affinity for this compact style of powerhouse. One cell lights are no longer required to be viewed as simply pocketlights, useful only for merely locating a keyhole in the dark or reading a menu in a dimly lit restaurant. These lights show real capabilities in a variety of venues.
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I recently was afforded the opportunity to test and review the Nitecore EX10. I know this comes a little late in the game since it appears almost 80% of the active posters on Candlepower forums already own either an EX10 or a D10, but for what it’s worth, here are my observations.

Nitecore EX10

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