Hi All,
What's everyone's opinion on the mini explorer? It's not cheap for starters, but I do like the compactness and the retractable handle. Being able to have almost full use of both hands while holding the light is an important factor.
Am looking for a primary like that's travel friendly, robust, good battery run times and ease of replacement. I don't cave dive but do plan to dive the wrecks, and maybe a trip to Truk when the time comes. Good quality rechargeable AA are easy to come by and have many other uses, bringing a bunch of them and a charger to a trip is light and easy.
So is the mini explorer too expensive for what it offers and I should look elsewhere? Or is it perfect for my use? I've looked at various online prices, and they tend to go for around US$350, which I could probably justify if it's quality gear and is not likely to break down in a couple of years time.
Thanks in advance for any tips and opinions.
What's everyone's opinion on the mini explorer? It's not cheap for starters, but I do like the compactness and the retractable handle. Being able to have almost full use of both hands while holding the light is an important factor.
Am looking for a primary like that's travel friendly, robust, good battery run times and ease of replacement. I don't cave dive but do plan to dive the wrecks, and maybe a trip to Truk when the time comes. Good quality rechargeable AA are easy to come by and have many other uses, bringing a bunch of them and a charger to a trip is light and easy.
So is the mini explorer too expensive for what it offers and I should look elsewhere? Or is it perfect for my use? I've looked at various online prices, and they tend to go for around US$350, which I could probably justify if it's quality gear and is not likely to break down in a couple of years time.
Thanks in advance for any tips and opinions.