Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets - Flashlight

I noticed a couple people on here own this light:

Coleman Cree XLamp XR-E LED Flashlight
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10196613

I'm thinking about getting the
Dorcy - 220 Lumen CREE XRE LED Rechargeable Flashligh
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10828654&findingMethod=rr

in addition with the Coleman Cree XLamp XR-E LED Headlamp, 3 "AAA"
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10196615.

My question is should I get two Coleman Crees or the Dorcy?

Have you had a look on DX ?

You can get a nice Cree XR-E 2 x AA torch there for 1/2 that price inc. p&p.

If you want rechargeable and are prepared to spend $50 why not consider going to lithium ion batteries - you can pick up a high power torch, batteries and charger for about that price on DX that would blow the 220 lumen darcy clear out of the water.

And you can get a much better headlight for much less money, I'd recommend going for one that has the batteries in a pack at the rear of the strap as they are less cumbersome and better balanced.

:)

I have the WalMart Coleman and it is a bright light for the money and convenience. I use it as a backup light on my bars for my P7, or as a helmet light. It would be okay as a stand alone light if riding slowly, etc. Not really good enough to be a primary light. Battery life is good, as I do not recall changing the batteries in mine and I have used it quite a bit.

I use it as a hand carry light for scouting camp outs, evening walks, around the house as well. I have found it to be durable and dependable.

My only complaint is about the machined grooves that run the length of the battery tube on the outside of the light have sharp edges. While they have never cut me or one of my boys, they are not comfortable, esp. when removing the tail cap, etc.

For the money and convenience, I say it is a decent light. Not a great light, but a decent light. You can do better for the money, as suggested above. A single P7 will blow two of either of those lights out of the water.

which p7 light would you recommend?

i'm thinking of getting two of these (one for handlebars, one for helmet, set one for flood, the other for spot)
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-136/**NEW**-MG-PLI-Cree/Detail

I have the $36 two mode MTE SSC P7 from Deal Extreme. I have no real need for a flashing, etc. I like that it turns on in high mode, one click dims it to low mode, and then next click turns it off. Easy to dim and then turn back on in high. Runs about an hour on a blue trustfire 18650. I carry a spare 18650 in my seat bag just in case and run the Walmart Coleman on the bars as a backup.

which p7 light would you recommend?

i'm thinking of getting two of these (one for handlebars, one for helmet, set one for flood, the other for spot)
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-136/**NEW**-MG-PLI-Cree/Detail

If you want a light to blink or strobe, this is not the one for you. I like a light that strobes as I run with it on in the daylight as well as at night. (Newer model automobiles will turn their lights on when the key is engaged. That, so others will notice the car better. Why should cyclists not do the same?)