Elzetta Bones Flashlight Review; Extreme Durability & It Takes 18650s! (HD)

Published on March 22, 2017
Duration: 8:11

This review of the Elzetta Bones flashlight highlights its extreme durability and compatibility with 18650 rechargeable batteries. The reviewer, with extensive experience, details its beam pattern, comparing it to other tactical lights, and discusses its construction, including the crenelated bezel and acrylic lens. Key features like its potted electronics and modularity (or lack thereof compared to other Elzetta models) are explained, along with battery options and the importance of using CR123s for defensive purposes.

Quick Summary

The Elzetta Bones flashlight is exceptionally durable due to its fully potted electronics, which are encased in resin to prevent impact damage. It also features a robust acrylic lens and a Type III hard anodized finish. While it accepts 18650 rechargeable batteries, CR123s are recommended for defensive use due to better dependability and low-battery warnings.

Chapters

  1. 00:27Introduction to Elzetta Bones Flashlight
  2. 01:23Beam Pattern Comparison
  3. 02:37Close-up Look at Construction
  4. 03:21Modularity Differences vs. Bravo Series
  5. 03:37Grip and Anodizing Details
  6. 04:08Tail Cap Switch Options
  7. 04:36Battery Compartment and Options
  8. 05:20Potted Electronics Explained
  9. 06:04Durability and Reliability Claims
  10. 06:13Price and Value Discussion
  11. 06:36Personal Endorsement and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Elzetta Bones flashlight exceptionally durable?

The Elzetta Bones flashlight is known for its extreme durability due to its fully potted electronics, which are encased in resin to prevent circuit damage from impact. It also features a robust acrylic lens and a Type III hard anodized finish.

Can the Elzetta Bones flashlight use rechargeable 18650 batteries?

Yes, a key feature of the Elzetta Bones is its compatibility with 18650 rechargeable batteries. However, for defensive applications, the reviewer recommends using CR123 batteries for their superior dependability and clear low-battery indication.

How does the Elzetta Bones flashlight's beam pattern compare to other tactical lights?

The Elzetta Bones offers a balanced beam pattern with a distinct hot spot and good throw and spill. It's compared to lights like the Surefire NT, which has a tighter hot spot, and the Fenix WMLX, noting that the Bones provides a more balanced illumination on the edges.

What are the key differences between the Elzetta Bones and Bravo series flashlights?

The Elzetta Bones has a fixed head, unlike the Bravo series where the head can be removed for modularity. Additionally, the Bones features coarser grip checkering compared to the finer checkering on the Bravo, and it is offered in a gray finish to reduce cost.

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