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Surefire E1B Backup Review

Ultra compact (finger length), dual-output LED flashlight with extended runtime and tactical-level output. The E1B was developed as an everyday-carry flashlight for undercover officers and as a backup light for patrol officers but it’s also ideal for outdoor, self-defense, and everyday use by civilians. The Backup features a virtually indestructible, electronically regulated light emitting diode (LED) that, on its “high” setting, produces a smooth, tactical-level beam (enough light to temporarily overwhelm the night-adapted vision of an aggressor) with four times the output, of a two-D-cell flashlight. And it continues generating tactical-light levels for 1.3 hours on a single battery. On its “low” setting, the E1B generates five lumens of light that’s perfect for reading a map, checking an ID, or navigating a dark pathway, and generates useful light levels for 37 hours. And the E1B’s click-on/off tailcap is programmed to instantly deliver maximum output when its pushbutton is depressed, a critical feature in law enforcement and tactical applications where a lot of light is frequently needed immediately. Rounding out this flashlight’s features are its unique “melted” styling no knurling or sharp edges to catch on clothing and two-way pocket clip, which lets a user carry the Backup bezel up or down, whichever he or she prefers.

Surefire E1B Backup Features

* Virtually indestructible, dual-output light emitting diode has no filament to burn out or break; lasts for thousands of hours
* Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens creates a flawless, bright beam with plenty of reach and enough surround beam to accommodate peripheral vision
* Coated Pyrex® window protects the lens and LED and maximizes light transmission
* Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body, Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized in black
* Sleek, “melted” body has no knurling or sharp edges to catch on or wear out clothing
* O-ring sealed, weatherproof
* Two-way pocket clip allows light to be carried bezel up or down
* Two-stage tailcap switch: press for momentary-on at high setting, release and press again (within two seconds) for momentary-on at low setting; click for constant-on at high-setting, click off and on again (within two seconds) for constant-on at low setting
* Batteries included

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