that goes into high mode first? Any options there? I'd prefer it be on the cheaper side of things...so no customs or anything.
My sister has mentioned that she wants a light. She will only carry small, and the odds are that it will get lost. So any suggestions would be very helpful. I figure that going into high first is good just in case she needs to blind someone in self defense....
She is moving across the country from Ontario to B.C. so I thought it'd be nice to give her before she leaves.
AAA or smallest AA light...
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AAA or smallest AA light...
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Hey 'Snoo,
Check out the Fenix E05. It takes one AAA and features 85 lumens on the highest level. I've had mine about a year and use it nearly all the time. It's very handy and only weighs only 0.4 oz. I think I paid about $25 or $30 for it, which isn't bad considering the quality and exceptional brightness from such a small light.
Here's some info from the Fenix website:
Smaller doesn’t mean weaker with this durable, long-reaching flashlight. E05 takes compact on the road with reliable Fenix performance under extreme conditions.
*Max 85 lumen output from one AAA battery
*Three brightness levels
*Twist switch
*Broad beam lens
*Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting U.S.
*Size: 2.6" (Length) x 0.6" (Diameter)
*Weight: 0.4 ounce weight (excluding battery)
*Accessories: Key ring and spare O-ring
*Model #: E05E2BK
See more at: http://www.fenixlighting.com/products/f ... light.aspx
Check out the Fenix E05. It takes one AAA and features 85 lumens on the highest level. I've had mine about a year and use it nearly all the time. It's very handy and only weighs only 0.4 oz. I think I paid about $25 or $30 for it, which isn't bad considering the quality and exceptional brightness from such a small light.
Here's some info from the Fenix website:
Smaller doesn’t mean weaker with this durable, long-reaching flashlight. E05 takes compact on the road with reliable Fenix performance under extreme conditions.
*Max 85 lumen output from one AAA battery
*Three brightness levels
*Twist switch
*Broad beam lens
*Limited Lifetime Guarantee from Fenix Lighting U.S.
*Size: 2.6" (Length) x 0.6" (Diameter)
*Weight: 0.4 ounce weight (excluding battery)
*Accessories: Key ring and spare O-ring
*Model #: E05E2BK
See more at: http://www.fenixlighting.com/products/f ... light.aspx
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
Does the E05 come on in high? Or is it low,medium,high?
How about a maglite LED solitaire?
Always come on in high,cause its the only mode it has :)
But it's cheap ($10-$15) and 37 lumens ain't to bad for day to day use.
It's got a nice beam pattern and tint (not blue or greenish) due to it being a Luxeon c Led
Maybe you could find it in pink if she likes that color.
Small,cheap,bright and useful.
How about a maglite LED solitaire?
Always come on in high,cause its the only mode it has :)
But it's cheap ($10-$15) and 37 lumens ain't to bad for day to day use.
It's got a nice beam pattern and tint (not blue or greenish) due to it being a Luxeon c Led
Maybe you could find it in pink if she likes that color.
Small,cheap,bright and useful.
My favorite EDC AAA light is still the Arc-AAA. Its LED is a little outdated compared to the brightness of some of the newer offerings from Chinese manufacturers like Fenix, but it's plenty bright enough for its intended purpose as a keychain/purse light and the materials and machining quality are top notch. Another upside to the more conservative LED and circuitry used is that it runs FOREVER. I just used it the other day at work to illuminate a stairwell during a 4hr power outage, and it ran like a champ through the whole thing, no problem. Plus, I like that it's still made in the USA.
http://www.arcflashlight.com/arc-aaa.shtml
http://www.arcflashlight.com/arc-aaa.shtml
Tim
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Mine comes on at high and is actually brighter than my 3 D-cell Mag-Lite. It's a pretty sweet light for its size. The Fenix LD01 is another great light from what I hear.Jax wrote:Does the E05 come on in high? Or is it low,medium,high?
How about a maglite LED solitaire?
Always come on in high,cause its the only mode it has :)
But it's cheap ($10-$15) and 37 lumens ain't to bad for day to day use.
It's got a nice beam pattern and tint (not blue or greenish) due to it being a Luxeon c Led
Maybe you could find it in pink if she likes that color.
Small,cheap,bright and useful.
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
Cool Spydernut!
Deathbysnoosnoo,I forgot to mention that the Solitaire Led will certainly blind someone like you mentioned.
It has a higher beam intensity than alot of lights twice it's power in lumens.
In fact it's the most intense blinding beam mentioned so far (unless the maratac mentioned is the new xpg-2 version)
Deathbysnoosnoo,I forgot to mention that the Solitaire Led will certainly blind someone like you mentioned.
It has a higher beam intensity than alot of lights twice it's power in lumens.
In fact it's the most intense blinding beam mentioned so far (unless the maratac mentioned is the new xpg-2 version)
AAA's are very small but unless you go lithium battery none are going to temporarily disorient someone (more accurate than "blind"). Best small clicky for a single AA would probably be a Zebralight SC52. 280 lumens on an alkaline, 500 on a 14500. Should be 300-350 with an Energizer Lithium Ultimate disposable since those are about 1.7v instead of 1.0-1.2v under load. I think those are about $65.
Great lights, but neither comes on in high. The Beta cycles L-M-H with three twists and the Maratac (depending on version) either comes on in Low of Medium.M80 wrote:Prometheus Beta-QR or maybe a Maratac AAA
My favorite AAA is a Peak Eiger. While technically it ramps up as you tighten the head, giving it a full twist gets you there very quickly. Still, I wouldn't consider it "tactical"
+1 on this suggestion, Blake. And a single quick click comes on in high. A slower click comes on in low. Double click gives you Medium. I love having all three modes directly available from off. My favorite UI (at the moment.)Blerv wrote: Best small clicky for a single AA would probably be a Zebralight SC52.
Ken
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Yep Ken :D !
For a flashlight AFI I might suggest a Peak Eiger Ultra X without the QTC and a momentary switch. That's an easy to click 400ish lumens from a very small light. The Zebralight would be MUCH more useful and user friendly though, load it with Li primaries and never think twice about it :) . (Plus...runtime on high isn't 6 mins :p )
For a flashlight AFI I might suggest a Peak Eiger Ultra X without the QTC and a momentary switch. That's an easy to click 400ish lumens from a very small light. The Zebralight would be MUCH more useful and user friendly though, load it with Li primaries and never think twice about it :) . (Plus...runtime on high isn't 6 mins :p )
Lol, I've been nauseated by the purple tint :) .
Well, anything will be bothersome if your eyes are fully adjusted to the pitch black. Most situations though there is some ambient lighting (streetlamps, signs, bounce, scatter, etc) so you need more than a diffused 10-30 lumens. Imo 200 lumens with decent lux (2000-5000) will mess with your adjusted vision for at least a head start or preemptive hit or five.
Well, anything will be bothersome if your eyes are fully adjusted to the pitch black. Most situations though there is some ambient lighting (streetlamps, signs, bounce, scatter, etc) so you need more than a diffused 10-30 lumens. Imo 200 lumens with decent lux (2000-5000) will mess with your adjusted vision for at least a head start or preemptive hit or five.
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Thanks for the advice guys...I was thinking a keyhain type light because it is less likely to be lost if it is attached to her keys. And I was thinking that something around 100 lumens would probably be a temporary help to get away at least....but it is also useful as a light when needed.
On the hunt for...
A Foursevens ML-X would be a great keychain light. Tiny, light, 250 lumens off a cr123. She would have to quickly cycle (two twist-counter twist) from low to go to high but that's easy. If you throw an IMR16340 in it I would expect 500 lumens (not suggested by Foursevens) for very short bursts on high. The prob is charging it of course.
The light on lithium primaries makes a great gift. On high it's dang bright and of the ones in consideration it won't weigh down a keychain like a 3" light.
The light on lithium primaries makes a great gift. On high it's dang bright and of the ones in consideration it won't weigh down a keychain like a 3" light.