#245617 - 05/05/12 02:22 AM
AAA Led Light
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Stranger
Registered: 05/04/12
Posts: 10
Loc: GA
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What is the best bang for your $ for a decent AAA led light for my EDC? Long battery life and decent cost?
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#245618 - 05/05/12 02:26 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: billn]
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Geezer
Registered: 06/02/06
Posts: 5357
Loc: SOCAL
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Welcome to ETS -- Fenix E01
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#245619 - 05/05/12 03:54 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 07/11/10
Posts: 1680
Loc: New Port Richey, Fla
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welcome....+1 to recommendation by Russ on the E01... I relocated the hole for the split ring so there is more metal...very light weight with lithium cell... the E01 is on my key ring.. I carry a larger single cr123 LED in a belt pouch with a Leatherman Juice S2...I have a perception of need for a good light over the Bic that was in that position previously
Edited by LesSnyder (05/05/12 03:57 AM)
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#245624 - 05/05/12 04:41 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: billn]
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Pooh-Bah
Registered: 09/15/05
Posts: 2485
Loc: California
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For long battery life over light output, then I'd vote for the Fenix E01, too. Basically bulletproof light at a good price.
I personally EDC a Fenix E05 in my pocket. Won't last anywhere near as long as the E01, but it produces a very useful, bright, soft beam of light courtesy of its flood optic. I think it was recently discontinued, but can still be found for sale.
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#245625 - 05/05/12 04:50 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: billn]
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Addict
Registered: 01/09/09
Posts: 631
Loc: Calgary, AB
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Fenix E01 ... I see a pattern forming here It is a great little light; I've had one on my keyring for a couple years now and I throw it onto a lanyard when I'm out in the woods.
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#245626 - 05/05/12 05:26 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: Denis]
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Stranger
Registered: 05/04/12
Posts: 10
Loc: GA
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Someone recommended the THRUNITE TI 3-60. Any better than the Fenix E01?
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#245630 - 05/05/12 06:09 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: billn]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 04/28/10
Posts: 3160
Loc: Big Sky Country
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I also really like my Streamlight MicroStream. But the one I tend to carry is this Black Cat light from DealExtreme.com. It's vastly brighter than the Streamlight and seems to be pretty bombproof. I have half a dozen of them, mostly black but a couple red, and my oldest one has been heavily used for about 2 years with no issues. Not bad for $8 shipped.
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#245632 - 05/05/12 06:30 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: billn]
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Crazy Canuck
Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 02/03/07
Posts: 3235
Loc: Alberta, Canada
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Mine is the contrarian vote: anything but Fenix.
I have owned five. Different models, different runs. Each one has developed problems, despite being treated as shelf queens. Never again.
On the other hand, my old-fashioned, low-tech, non-sexy Streamlights seem to be indestructible. I hit the switch and there is light, not drama. Guess where my vote lies.
YMMV.
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#245633 - 05/05/12 06:32 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
[Re: Phaedrus]
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Enthusiast
Registered: 11/19/09
Posts: 295
Loc: New Jersey
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My fav's are the Maratac AAA from Countycomm and the Fenix LD01. I like having the low mode for most things but still have the option for a bright light when needed, such as searching for small, misplaced items at camp.
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#245634 - 05/05/12 11:17 AM
Re: AAA Led Light
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Addict
Registered: 11/24/05
Posts: 478
Loc: Orange Beach, AL
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My sons bought a couple of Olight I3 flashlights. They have a nice range of output (2.5, 20 & 70 lumens) and seem reasonably durable. They are just over $20 most places.
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