Decent flashlight under $35, Help please

araneae · #1

I have decided to purchase a decent compact flashlight and I want to spend less than $35 bucks. I don't need anything amazing. I have a couple Fenix E01's and Maglites, but never really invested time or money in finding a better light. (I do have some nice LED headlamps for camping.) I want something compact and a standard battery size is preferred.

Suggest away.

sharpguitarist · #2

Hey Araneae,
If you want bottom dollar value, auto zone carries a Coast brand AA that puts out 60 lumens.
Cost: $12.99.
Walmart has an Ozark Trails 3x AAA that puts out 100 lumens.
Cost:$10.99
Just a suggestion.
Later,
Don

1623 · #3

The Streamlight Stylus Pro is a nice little light and falls well within your budget requirement...I've seen prices ranging from $17.99 to $30.00

http://www.streamlight.com/product/product.aspx?pid=133

A buddy at work picked one up about three weeks ago and with two Lithium AAA cells it puts out a nice, very usable beam. Good fit and finish on it as well.

Sequimite · #4

I just received this today per a tip on another thread. At $39 it's close. It maxes out at over 200 lumens. I added five bandannas to get up to the $49 free shipping.

http://goinggear.com/clearance/4sevens- ... light.html

Blerv · #5

Here is the Quark single CR123 at about half off (they are changing the name to "Foursevens"). http://goinggear.com/clearance/4sevens- ... white.html

I got one for my Dad who really likes it. Moonlight mode even which I really like and is hard to get on the really cheap lights.

Pinetreebbs · #6

If you are willing to care and feed rechargeable Lithium cells, see this thread: http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthre ... inetreebbs

Blerv · #7

I hear terrific things about this. 200 lumen clicky on AA, 400+ on Li-ion. Avail in 3 colors and tints starting at $29.

http://www.maxprotactical.com/XENO_E03_ ... v3-xml.htm

bdblue · #8

Fenix makes some models below or close to $35.
Mag even makes some better quality lights in that price range too- the XL50, XL100, etc.

farns · #9

A Streamlight was mentioned above, I have the Streamlight ProTac 1L. It has a nice small sheath that I attach to the outside of a backpack for easy access. It is fairly small as you can see from the picture for size reference. It runs $30 - $40 I believe and generates a good amount of light for a reasonable amount of time. It is also a plus to me that it is click operated and can be operated easily with one hand.

bh49 · #10

One of my friends recently bought Maglite XL200 LED and very happy with it. It is under $35 shipped at amazon. Made in US. Quite bright, 172 lumens I believe, running on 3 AAA batteries.

http://www.amazon.com/Maglite-XL200-LED ... ed+maglite