Surefire M300 Mini Scout Light
N/A, $N/A
Details are admittedly sketchy on this one. Surefire gave us a look at this little burner while we were at the ADS Warrior Expo in July. It's half the size of the popular M600 Scout Light, runs at about 80 lumens for 1.3 hours on a single CR123. That's enough light for tactical use and a more-than-respectable runtime. But the reduced weight may not be worth half the performance of the already svelte M600. We're sure this is an issue Surefire is investigating as they gauge reaction to the light at military industry shows. The M300 could be out within a year, or that prototype could just as easily end up a paperweight on Dr. John Matthews' desk.
Leupold RX1000
Summer 2009, $429
At 4" long, Leupold's newest compact rangefinder delivers 6x magnification with 1000 yard max range and a trick variable brightness OLED display that you can adjust like an Aimpoint to prevent the display from overpowering the predawn light. The unit offers a choice of three reticles and has a continuous measure mode that displays the distance as you scan a scene. It's also pretty tough, as it's made from a single block of billet aluminum. The only downside, and it's minor, is the battery. It uses a CR2, which is a little harder to find than CR123 or AA/AAA cells.
Fall 2009, $79.95
BD's smaller lanterns racked up a few accolades from the backpacking magazines last year with their personal sized Orbit and Apollo lanterns. So, their latest battery lantern should rate a strong buy if you are in the market for a camp lantern that reaches a 45 ft diameter area.
- 250 lumens (max setting) and frosted globe produces a bright, ambient light
- Dual reflector system captures and maximizes light output
- Power meter displays battery level of 4D alkalines
- adjustable brightness
- Folds to 200mm (7.9 in)
- extended height is 250mm (9.8 in)
- Collapsible hang loop
