J-Vo
Contributor
I'm still using the DIRS 1000 lights. I don't even notice them on my shoulder straps. Even in sidemount.
Backup light recommendations
- Thread starter rddvet
- Start date
Please register or login
Welcome to ScubaBoard, the world's largest scuba diving community. Registration is not required to read the forums, but we encourage you to join. Joining has its benefits and enables you to participate in the discussions.
Benefits of registering include
- Ability to post and comment on topics and discussions.
- A Free photo gallery to share your dive photos with the world.
- You can make this box go away
Jack Hammer
Contributor
I typically carry both a DRIS 1000lumen (3c cell) and a much smaller Dive Rite BX? (Takes an 18650 or 3 aaa). Both are super reliable and put out a lot of light. The DRIS light lasts a lot longer but is over twice the size. I wouldn't hesitate to buy either again.
- Messages
- 469
- Reaction score
- 600
- # of dives
- I'm a Fish!
What are you waiting for. They (BX2s) are available.
Delivery
halocline
Contributor
I have two of the DGX600s, one button for my helmet and one twist on for the pouch. I also bring one of the old Piranha (probably Dorcy, I can't remember) 6 AAA lights. I had two of those, one died when the batteries leaked. Now I keep the cage out for storage.
The DGX lights are really bright, the problem with the twist on version is that it's full power only, maybe a 90 minute burn time if that. The old piranha/dorcy light is way less bright but advertises an 8 hour burn time. The nice thing about all these lights is that they're cheap and they work. The DGX lights are practically bright enough to be used as a primary. We're getting really spoiled by lights these days.
The DGX lights are really bright, the problem with the twist on version is that it's full power only, maybe a 90 minute burn time if that. The old piranha/dorcy light is way less bright but advertises an 8 hour burn time. The nice thing about all these lights is that they're cheap and they work. The DGX lights are practically bright enough to be used as a primary. We're getting really spoiled by lights these days.
Beau Holden
Contributor
Mine is the BX2. Why? Mission capable. Might be to much for some and not enough for others.
Another vote for BX2. I have pair of those and they are well build, sturdy and provides very good price, performance and quality ratio.
One of my buddies uses Orcatorch D520’s, they are more slimmer and lighter, also cheaper I believe but good lights as well.
One of my buddies uses Orcatorch D520’s, they are more slimmer and lighter, also cheaper I believe but good lights as well.
Ontwreckdiver
Contributor
Similar threads
