#121827 - 01/29/08 02:35 AM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: Sam_Quint]
|
Newbie
Registered: 01/10/08
Posts: 26
|
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#121828 - 01/29/08 02:37 AM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: ]
|
Newbie
Registered: 01/10/08
Posts: 26
|
There are flashlights where you can program them with very low lows , very high highs, and any where in between, but they are much more expensive than the $20 limit in the original post in this thread.
This is the best $20 light I've found.
For more expensive programmable lights look up Novatac and Liteflux.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#121897 - 01/29/08 06:01 PM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: kilgor]
|
Enthusiast
Registered: 12/01/04
Posts: 329
Loc: Michigan
|
I love my River Rock 1AA LED. I've had it for a couple years now and it's very dependable and the light is good.
_________________________
"2+2=4 is not life, but the beginning of death." Dostoyevsky
Bona Na Croin
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#121972 - 01/30/08 05:23 AM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: wolf]
|
Newbie
Registered: 01/10/08
Posts: 26
|
The runtime test for both the Gerber and the MTE light are done. See the link above for more info.
Verdict: the Gerber lasted 14 to 21 hours and dimmed significantly before it died. The MTE lasted 23 to 27.5 hours, stayed at peak brightness the whole time due to it's electronic regulation, and is MUCH brighter on high.
They both go for $20-$25 delivered. Your choice.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#122042 - 01/30/08 09:54 PM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: kilgor]
|
Addict
Registered: 04/21/05
Posts: 484
Loc: Anthem, AZ USA
|
Kilgor -
Regarding the MTE ... didn't spot this info in your CPF review or on DX site ... can it handle primary lithium AA? Want as gift for brother in Montana; likes lithiums for their cold weather capabilities.
Thanks
_________________________
"Things that have never happened before happen all the time." — Scott Sagan, The Limits of Safety
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#122051 - 01/30/08 11:03 PM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: Sam_Quint]
|
INTERCEPTOR
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 07/15/02
Posts: 3760
Loc: TX
|
Hey Sam, welcome to the fire newguy! Um, interesting profile pic. I'll try not to take it personally  -Blast
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#122054 - 01/30/08 11:29 PM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: Sam_Quint]
|
Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/01/07
Posts: 2432
|
Teacher, I use this 2 aaa pocket led light. Tiny, waterproof, long running and tough. Uke link That's a cool little light. Reading this thread it occurs to me that perhaps recommending a particular make and model may not be the best way to go. Maybe it would be better to define what makes a good light for a particular situation. I might start a new thread.
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#122082 - 01/31/08 01:44 AM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: xbanker]
|
Newbie
Registered: 01/10/08
Posts: 26
|
Yes, lithiums work just fine in it. I hear you on the cold weather. I got poor runtimes on all of the lights. I think this was due to the cold in my garage (15 to 40 degrees F) sapping the NiMH rechargeables. I am rerunning the runtime test inside where it is warmer.
I will keep you guys updated.
Edited by kilgor (01/31/08 01:46 AM)
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
#124010 - 02/16/08 01:41 AM
Re: A good, basic LED flashlight around $20?
[Re: bmo]
|
Journeyman
Registered: 12/09/05
Posts: 54
|
 dude, that's funny. i was hoping you were going to post back instead and tell me where i could get a arc for $20. Sure :-) http://www.arcflashlight.com/accessories.shtmlOn sale for $17.95 while stocks last, if you don't mind non-matching head and body finishes (natural and camo). I don't know how much shipping will be. eeph
|
|
Top
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1
|
2
|
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
|
|
0 registered (),
652
Guests and
15
Spiders online. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Previous Topic
Index
