The Petzl Tikka is a great hands free headlamp. It is light
weight, comfortable and gives plenty of light. It is also easy
to hold in your hand if you don't want to use it as a headlamp.
http://www.rei.com/online/store/Search?stat=7889&langId=-1&storeId=8000&textQuery=LED
+lights&x=17&y=10
Rich
>Hi folks,
>
>I've been looking for well made, bright, useful white LED
>flashlights.
>
>The original CCrane LED lights have a problem with the button
>of solder on the back of the LED array denting the positive end
>of the battery causing the light to not want to stay on when it should.
>At least this is true for their original "C" cell LED light. It would be
>a simple fix put a flat cap on the solder button that is wider than the
>positive end of the battery. If Crane has done this in the last couple
>of years, great.
>
>The Inova X5 five is nice and compact although the LEDs tend
>to be more blue than white and the light is not as effective at
>lighting the ground, IMHO.
>
>The CMG Reactor LED lights have a more white LED. They are
>rugged and give a very bright, useful light. I prefer the longer 3 AAA
>version with a 20hr full brightness burn time and100hr burn time at
>reduced brightness.
>
>CMG website
>http://www.cmgequipment.com/Reactor.html
>
>A good source for CMG lights
>http://www.onestopknifeshop.com/store/cmg-flashlights.html
>
>Another good source for CMG lights
>http://store.knifecenter.com/pgi-CustomListProducts?CMG,2,16,=,cg
>
>Rich