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'''Catapult V3''' - 2x18650 or 1x18650/2xCR123A 2-mode Cree XM-L T6 forward clicky light with a large reflector and 900 lumens maximum output. Modes are selected by tightening or loosening the head. With the head loosened, the user can half-press the clicky to rotate between Low, Medium, High, and Strobe. Except for Strobe, the loosened mode will be remembered. Tightened is always at Maximum. Introduced in February 2011. A version with a neutral-tinted XM-L was introduced in April 2011. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?311102 Selfbuilt] | '''Catapult V3''' - 2x18650 or 1x18650/2xCR123A 2-mode Cree XM-L T6 forward clicky light with a large reflector and 900 lumens maximum output. Modes are selected by tightening or loosening the head. With the head loosened, the user can half-press the clicky to rotate between Low, Medium, High, and Strobe. Except for Strobe, the loosened mode will be remembered. Tightened is always at Maximum. Introduced in February 2011. A version with a neutral-tinted XM-L was introduced in April 2011. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?311102 Selfbuilt] | ||
'''Saber 1A''' - 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of | '''Saber 1A''' - 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of 0.09, 9, and 169 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is off for 2 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2013 as a successor to the T10 (in fact at least some lights says ThruNite T10 on one side and Saber 1A on the other). This light was available in March 2013 as a [[Terminology#BLF|BLF]] special edition, but the only difference is "BLF" is printed on the side. | ||
'''Saber 1C''' - 1xCR123A 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of 251, 22, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2013 as a successor to the T20. | '''Saber 1C''' - 1xCR123A 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of 251, 22, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2013 as a successor to the T20. | ||
'''Scorpion''' - 2xCR123A/1x18650 tactical light with a Cree XM-L T6. There are several different modes available through a 5-position tailcap, including a variable mode that is memorized. Lowest mode is a 0.2 lumen "firefly" mode. Maximum output is 750 lumens for one minute then dropping to 660 lumens. The upgraded version was announced in June 2011. A turbo head is in the works that will offer greater throw. A version with a neutral tint LED and optional turbo head was available directly from ThruNite in June 2011. The original version, introduced in January 2011, had maximum output of 460 ANSI lumens with a slightly different UI. Reviews (V1): [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?312498 Selfbuilt]. Reviews (V2): [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?316421 Selfbuilt], [http:// | '''Scorpion''' - 2xCR123A/1x18650 tactical light with a Cree XM-L T6. There are several different modes available through a 5-position tailcap, including a variable mode that is memorized. Lowest mode is a 0.2 lumen "firefly" mode. Maximum output is 750 lumens for one minute then dropping to 660 lumens. The upgraded version was announced in June 2011. A turbo head is in the works that will offer greater throw. A version with a neutral tint LED and optional turbo head was available directly from ThruNite in June 2011. The original version, introduced in January 2011, had maximum output of 460 ANSI lumens with a slightly different UI. Reviews (V1): [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?312498 Selfbuilt]. Reviews (V2): [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?316421 Selfbuilt], [http://archive.light-reviews.com/thrunite_scorpion_v2/ Light Reviews], [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?317085 HKJ] | ||
'''T10''' 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G R5 twisty with modes of 115, 9, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2012. | '''T10''' 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G R5 twisty with modes of 115, 9, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2012. | ||
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'''TN10''' 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 650 lumens (245m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326789 Selfbuilt] | '''TN10''' 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 650 lumens (245m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. Review: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326789 Selfbuilt] | ||
'''TN11''' 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 830 lumens (355m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. Review: [http://light-reviews.com/thrunite_tn11/ Light Reviews], [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326789 Selfbuilt] | '''TN11''' 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 830 lumens (355m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. '''TN11S''' has XM-L U2 LED. Review: [http://light-reviews.com/thrunite_tn11/ Light Reviews], [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326789 Selfbuilt] | ||
'''TN12''' compact 1x18650/2xCR123A 5-mode forward clicky light with Cree XM-L U2 LED and maximum output of 705 lumens (205m throw, with 2 cells). Change modes by loosening and tightening the head. Introduced in November 2011. Reviews: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326790 Selfbuilt] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?323879 HKJ], [http://light-reviews.com/thrunite_tn12/ Light Reviews] | '''TN12''' compact 1x18650/2xCR123A 5-mode forward clicky light with Cree XM-L U2 LED and maximum output of 705 lumens (205m throw, with 2 cells). Change modes by loosening and tightening the head. Introduced in November 2011. Reviews: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?326790 Selfbuilt] [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?323879 HKJ], [http://light-reviews.com/thrunite_tn12/ Light Reviews] | ||
'''TN30''' 3x18650 6-mode forward clicky light with three Cree XM-L U2 LEDs. Use a control ring at the head to select 6 modes: 1, 38, 352, 932, 1580, 2780 lumens (370m throw) and Strobe. XM-L2 version has output of 1.2, 45, 422, 1118, 1580, 3338 lumens, and Strobe. | |||
'''TN31''' 3x18650 6-mode forward clicky light with a Cree XM-L U2 LED. Use a control ring at the head to select 6 modes: 0.5, 21, 146, 366, 620, 1147 lumens (700m throw), and Strobe. Cree XM-L2 U2 version has output of 0.6, 23, 175, 439, 744, 1376 lumens (840m throw), and Strobe. | |||
===Archer Series=== | ===Archer Series=== | ||
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===Neutron Flood EDC Series=== | ===Neutron Flood EDC Series=== | ||
The Neutron Flood series of lights feature Cree XM-L | The Neutron Flood series of lights feature Cree XM-L LEDs and a reverse clicky. There are 7 modes total with Turbo and Strobe available with the head tightened. With the head loosened, the modes are a 0.1 lumen "firefly" mode, Low, Medium, High, and SOS. The last mode on loose is memorized, while on tight the light always comes on in Turbo. Introduced in January 2011. Limited editions with neutral-tinted XM-L's were released in April 2011. Review of entire series: [http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?311559 Selfbuilt] | ||
'''Neutron 1A''' - 1xAA version with maximum output of 145 lumens. | '''Neutron 1A''' - 1xAA version with maximum output of 145 lumens. | ||
Latest revision as of 18:50, 25 January 2014
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Lights
Catapult V2 - 2x18650 or 1x18650/2xCR123A 2-mode Luminus SST-50 forward clicky light with large reflector and 1000 lumens maximum output. Modes are selected by tightening or loosening the head. "Low" is 250 lumens. A Catapult V2 with Cree XM-L was the first XM-L light sold with a High of 700 lumens and a Low of 150 lumens. Reviews: Selfbuilt (SST), HKJ (SST), Selfbuilt (XML), HKJ (XML)
Catapult V3 - 2x18650 or 1x18650/2xCR123A 2-mode Cree XM-L T6 forward clicky light with a large reflector and 900 lumens maximum output. Modes are selected by tightening or loosening the head. With the head loosened, the user can half-press the clicky to rotate between Low, Medium, High, and Strobe. Except for Strobe, the loosened mode will be remembered. Tightened is always at Maximum. Introduced in February 2011. A version with a neutral-tinted XM-L was introduced in April 2011. Review: Selfbuilt
Saber 1A - 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of 0.09, 9, and 169 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is off for 2 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2013 as a successor to the T10 (in fact at least some lights says ThruNite T10 on one side and Saber 1A on the other). This light was available in March 2013 as a BLF special edition, but the only difference is "BLF" is printed on the side.
Saber 1C - 1xCR123A 3-mode Cree XP-G2 R5 twisty with modes of 251, 22, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2013 as a successor to the T20.
Scorpion - 2xCR123A/1x18650 tactical light with a Cree XM-L T6. There are several different modes available through a 5-position tailcap, including a variable mode that is memorized. Lowest mode is a 0.2 lumen "firefly" mode. Maximum output is 750 lumens for one minute then dropping to 660 lumens. The upgraded version was announced in June 2011. A turbo head is in the works that will offer greater throw. A version with a neutral tint LED and optional turbo head was available directly from ThruNite in June 2011. The original version, introduced in January 2011, had maximum output of 460 ANSI lumens with a slightly different UI. Reviews (V1): Selfbuilt. Reviews (V2): Selfbuilt, Light Reviews, HKJ
T10 1xAA 3-mode Cree XP-G R5 twisty with modes of 115, 9, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 14500 due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2012.
T20 1xCR123A 3-mode Cree XP-G R5 twisty with modes of 185, 22, and 0.09 lumens. Not recommended with 16340 li-ion batteries due to overheating. Last mode is memorized after light is on for 3 seconds or longer. Introduced in January 2012.
T30 1x18650/2xCR123A 3-mode Cree XM-L forward clicky light. Modes of firefly, medium, and 530 lumens are selected by loosening and tightening the head. Review: HKJ
Ti - 1xAAA 2-mode Cree XP-E R4 twisty with modes of 3 or 60 lumens when fully tightened. The Firefly version of the light has a Low of 0.04 lumens. Comes in black, red, green, gold, and blue. This light is not titanium, despite the name. Introduced in November 2011. Reviews: Light Reviews, HKJ.
Ti2 1xAAA 2-mode Cree XP-G2 twisty with modes of 3 or 80 lumens, available in black, red, green, gold, and blue. Introduced in December 2012.
Tikey - Titanium keychain light with a Nichia 5mm LED using 3 button cells. ThruNite's first light.
TN10 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 650 lumens (245m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. Review: Selfbuilt
TN11 1x18650/2xCR123A forward clicky light with Cree XM-L T6 LED and maximum output of 830 lumens (355m throw, with 2 cells). Infinitely variable brightness is available. Optional extension tube allows a second 18650 or two more CR123A's. Introduced in August 2011. TN11S has XM-L U2 LED. Review: Light Reviews, Selfbuilt
TN12 compact 1x18650/2xCR123A 5-mode forward clicky light with Cree XM-L U2 LED and maximum output of 705 lumens (205m throw, with 2 cells). Change modes by loosening and tightening the head. Introduced in November 2011. Reviews: Selfbuilt HKJ, Light Reviews
TN30 3x18650 6-mode forward clicky light with three Cree XM-L U2 LEDs. Use a control ring at the head to select 6 modes: 1, 38, 352, 932, 1580, 2780 lumens (370m throw) and Strobe. XM-L2 version has output of 1.2, 45, 422, 1118, 1580, 3338 lumens, and Strobe.
TN31 3x18650 6-mode forward clicky light with a Cree XM-L U2 LED. Use a control ring at the head to select 6 modes: 0.5, 21, 146, 366, 620, 1147 lumens (700m throw), and Strobe. Cree XM-L2 U2 version has output of 0.6, 23, 175, 439, 744, 1376 lumens (840m throw), and Strobe.
Archer Series
The Archer lights are 1-mode compact lights with a forward clicky, using a Cree XP-G2 LED. The light can be set to one of 5 modes by loosening and tightening the head to change modes. The mode is then memorized. Modes are firefly, low, medium, high, and strobe. Introduced in December 2012.
Archer 1A - 1xAA version with output of 0.2, 24, 80, and 178 lumens (184m throw) as well as strobe. Accepts lithium-ion 14400 battery.
Archer 2A - 2xAA version with output of 0.2, 24, 90, and 272 lumens (251m throw) as well as strobe.
Archer 1C - 1xCR123A version with output of 0.2, 24, 90, and 281 lumens (296m throw) as well as strobe.
Neutron Flood EDC Series
The Neutron Flood series of lights feature Cree XM-L LEDs and a reverse clicky. There are 7 modes total with Turbo and Strobe available with the head tightened. With the head loosened, the modes are a 0.1 lumen "firefly" mode, Low, Medium, High, and SOS. The last mode on loose is memorized, while on tight the light always comes on in Turbo. Introduced in January 2011. Limited editions with neutral-tinted XM-L's were released in April 2011. Review of entire series: Selfbuilt
Neutron 1A - 1xAA version with maximum output of 145 lumens.
Neutron 2A - 2xAA version with maximum output of 255 lumens. Review: Light Reviews
Neutron 1C - 1xCR123A version with maximum output of 255 lumens. This is the only light in the series that does not have a pocket clip.
Neutron 2C - 2xCR123A/18650 version with maximum output of 330 lumens.
Popular Dealers
GoingGear stocks ThruNite products and has demonstration videos of many of their lights. Discount available in CPF Good Deals (requires registration).
Battery Junction has an extensive ThruNite catalog in addition to many other brands of flashlights. Discount available in the CPF Good Deals thread.
Thrunite Store should have everything you want.