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Looking for small flashlight
I'm starting look around for a small edc flashlight. I don't need anything too fancy, but here is what I'm looking for:
1. Thin and compact - hopefully 1"x4" or smaller 2. Only need one function on a tail button 3. Don't need a blinding light - I would probably be fine under 100 lumens. 4 Hoping for something durable, but under $50. I don't what something that cheap quality to keep the price low. I'd rather pay a little bit more than keep on paying. |
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My EDC is Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA. Barrel is .85" diam, head is .95" diameter, and length is 4.25"
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-8...dp/B01G75P1SC/ https://www.streamlight.com/en/produ.../protac-1l-1aa 150 lumens on high with AA battery, or 350 with CR123. https://www.streamlight.com/docs/def...ADataSheet.pdf Programmable for single function only high-mode, and other programs are available (high-strobe-low, high only, or low-high) The dual mode clip allows it to be used on a ball cap too. Last edited by SkyHawk; 06-25-2018 at 5:21 PM.. |
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My EDC is a Klarus mi7, It's been a great light. 330 lumens with AA, 700 lumens with a 14500.
https://www.batteryjunction.com/klar...lashlight.html http://www.klaruslight.com/index.php...tid=134&id=144
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Fenix E12. Uses a single AA battery. Tail switch. Less than $30.
[IMG]https://www.fenixlighting.com/product/e12-fenix-flashlight/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpcLZBRCnARIsAMPBgF1_r_QVSNIQahhe4GW twdyT-3aCBvL5DUinZshDQyBD4_SpkoxFDZ0aAqScEALw_wcB |
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go streamlight, they have quite a few nice options, durable, reliable.
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Thorfire TG06
Or Lumintop Tool AA Flashlight Magnetic Tail For around $20 these are great. Don’t break the bank and produce plenty of light of an AA. I’ve had the TG06 for I think 3 years now. It’s been through some tough times, no complaints. |
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Another vote for the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA.
I had one for a couple of years and it worked great with the AAA battery, but all of a sudden, it wouldn't work with the CR123. Sent it to Streamlight and had a brand new unit in about a week. Great light...great customer service.
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After losing several expensive ones I now carry the single AAA stream light. For work I carry a Lite For Life. No batteries, over an hour of run time, and recharges from dead to full in 90 seconds. A pity they're no longer made.
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Right now I am trying to narrow down between the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA and one of the Fenix E series (probably either the e12 or e15).
Last edited by pohorsky; 06-27-2018 at 12:50 PM.. |
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Well aside from back button I like this one it is my edc and really durable.https://www.feldfire.com/511-TPT-EDC...kaAo6CEALw_wcB
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Looking for small flashlight
Streamlight 66318 MicroStream Ultra-compact. Been carrying it over an year and it has been great! $15 on Amazon. Can’t beat it.
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-6.../dp/B00143JZ08 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Opposite of small, I just picked up this monster: Streamlight Stinger DS HPL 75882 |
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I started carrying this a couple years ago: https://lapolicegear.com/lapg-operat...laslhight.html
It’s small but not too small. Plenty bright. And needs a new battery every 3-4 weeks, which isn’t too bad. I think they run $30-something. |
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They have some really powerful lights that go onto your key ring they are so small. They work great. I had one for years. I never had to change the battery. It was diamond shaped and tough as nails. Never failed me. I just got tired of carrying it around.
Look at gearbest It looked like this: https://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_983834.html |
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Terralux 300.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s?k=terralux+300 Shop around, you can find them under 30 dollars. Come in different colors. 300 well distributed lumens. Also also 100 lumens with a light push on the back button. I have maybe 15 or more. Hanging on doorknobs, in drawers, in nightstands, hanging on safe, in vehicles, etc. super reliable and with two AA’s, they last longer than single AA lights. You won’t be disappointed. Buy one. You’ll then buy more.
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SureFire Tactician. Still the best, and the only one mentioned here that's made in the U.S.A. China is committed to eating our lunch, why help them if you have a choice.
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I've worked as a Construction Inspector at night on the freeway, and found my favorite flashlights are the ones that take C123. The main reason is because the batteries last a long time. I've heard many of the C123 flashlights will take AA's in a pinch. Stay away from the really small flashlights that take AAA's because the batteries just don't last long enough, unless your willing to chance dead batteries for picket carry.
Fry's Electronics has a great selection. |
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i like my fenix E25. I have the older version. It's been to Asia with me numerouse times where rolling blackouts are common. It's long enough i can use it as a small self defense tool and bright enough to navigate my way in dark alleyways.
I especially like that i can use AA's easy to find anywhere. I usually use a modded e2d to run a p60 led with 2xcr123 or a single 17670 or 16650 cell. But whenever i travel i take the fenix. If i lose it it's easy enough to replace. Did i mention it runs on a single AA. Last edited by snacks; 09-25-2018 at 11:07 AM.. |
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