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Posted: 3/27/2012 9:20:30 PM
[Last Edit: 3/27/2012 11:02:38 PM by THE_BUSHMAN]
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT http://www.ebay.com/itm/190604224200?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 or 24 for $48 http://www.ebay.com/itm/320621002561?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649 Also what AA batteries do you guy like better Duracell Copper top or Energizer Max. I just buy the cheap ones at sams when I head to town. What AA rechargeable batteries and chargers have you had good luck with. |
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Posted: 3/27/2012 9:27:40 PM
I have a few of the 3w, (
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Posted: 3/27/2012 9:35:48 PM
The black and decker 2AA at Walmart is decent. 40 lumens of good light. Not terribly robust.
The Fenix E11 is good for the price. I hope I got the model right..... |
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Justin-Kase
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Posted: 3/27/2012 9:41:06 PM
I am fond of the energizer 1w LED I picked up at target for around $15.
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adamtheduke
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Posted: 3/27/2012 9:55:36 PM
Streamlight ProTac 2AA is my EDC. Work provides free batteries, so it works out nicely. I also have a discontinued light branded by Sig Sauer that uses 1 AA battery; it's pretty bright (~80 lumens claimed if I remember right) and the battery lasts forever.
One of these days I may try upgrading a mini maglite with a terralux drop in. |
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Posted: 3/27/2012 10:03:36 PM
Originally Posted By Justin-Kase:
I am fond of the energizer 1w LED I picked up at target for around $15. http://images1.opticsplanet.com/755-405-ffffff/opplanet-energizer-tactical-metal-flashlight-mlt1waae.jpg Those are decent too. |
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Posted: 3/27/2012 10:11:28 PM
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Hillbilly69
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Posted: 3/27/2012 10:35:23 PM
They usually have some 1 AA lights at the checkout at AutoZone. 2 for $4.
PERFECT for keeping in the glove box or virtually anywhere you might need a light or to pass out in emergencies. Bad-ass little pieces and the price is right.  |
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Posted: 3/27/2012 10:57:16 PM
Originally Posted By DSRV:
I have a few of the 3w, ( ). And for cost, they're a good little light.
Thanks just looking at getting some cheap extras to have around and for 48$ for 24 delivered is dam cheap, if they work.  |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 12:02:28 AM
Originally Posted By Hillbilly69: They usually have some 1 AA lights at the checkout at AutoZone. 2 for $4. PERFECT for keeping in the glove box or virtually anywhere you might need a light or to pass out in emergencies. Bad-ass little pieces and the price is right. Saw those the other day. Didn't see a price. They looked identical to some I have. And yes, amazing light for the price. |
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Skibane
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Posted: 3/28/2012 12:34:10 AM
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The "Husky" single AA lights that Home Depot occasionally sells are pretty damned good, for the money...
Produce almost as much light as a cheap 2 D cell incandescent flashlight, and will run for 10+ hours on a single alkaline cell. I've bought 'em for as little as 3 bucks for a 2-pack. 
Originally Posted By THE_BUSHMAN:
What AA rechargeable batteries and chargers have you had good luck with. When it comes to rechargeable batteries, there is Sanyo Eneloops - and then there's everything else*. There is simply no good reason to buy anything other than Eneloops. *Technically, that's not quite correct - Eneloops are also sold under other brands, including the Duracell white-top pre-charged (available at Wal-Mart and Target). |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 1:31:44 AM
while a little more than the cheap lights, i like my streamlight microstream. for around $20 its size and output is pretty good. its a AAA light but is more than enough to nav dark rooms as well as going out for a walk. i keep it clipped in my front pocket for work now that i am working 24's. they also make a larger version that uses 2 AA's and has a LOT more output but is also a lot bigger and a little more money. the fit and finish is excellent as one would expect from a main stream maker.
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Posted: 3/28/2012 3:28:01 AM
It isn't the brightest or cheapest AA on the market, but probably the most durable AA flashlight I've ever used.
Pelican Mitylite I've had one for going on 8 years now and was used through one deployment and occasional use since then. Held up nicely. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 4:51:42 AM
I got a 4 pack of AA LED lights at Big Lots of all places for Christmas gifts, and they turned out to be pretty decent lights for $10/4 I went back and bought another 4 pack for myself. Can't have too many lights.
Been favorably inclined to use Panasonic alkaline batteries, seem to have a high performance to cost ratio, if you can find them. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 6:32:51 AM
Originally Posted By Justin-Kase:
I am fond of the energizer 1w LED I picked up at target for around $15. http://images1.opticsplanet.com/755-405-ffffff/opplanet-energizer-tactical-metal-flashlight-mlt1waae.jpg I have some of these and they are good...well built for the price. Some co-workers even had me pick some up for them. I did find a better deal with the "Gun Shack" branded Cree P2 LED flashlight that was featured on Gearhog.com. It is much brighter than the Energizer light, has a high low and strobe setting, and is convertible to take either one CR123 or one AA, which is convenient. Keep an eye on gearhog and if they pop up again I suggest buying as many as they will allow. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 12:32:47 PM
Originally Posted By Skibane:
The "Husky" single AA lights that Home Depot occasionally sells are pretty damned good, for the money... http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/9910/husky1aacell.jpg Produce almost as much light as a cheap 2 D cell incandescent flashlight, and will run for 10+ hours on a single alkaline cell. I picked up 16 of those (4 X 4 pack) few years ago from Home Depot for about $1.25 each on clearance. I keep them together with 3 AA batteries each in my hurricane pack. I figured I can give them away to neighbors if electricity goes out. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 7:36:20 PM
I had a bought a bunch of the husky lights a while back. couple of 'em were bad out of the box, so I went back to the store and after finding quite a few similarly defective lights in the process, managed to get squared away. One went bad later on (with little use) on account of a bad switch. Another one's originally supplied battery went bad, so i mixed and matched and got one good light from the two bad ones.
Package specifically says water-resistant, and not water-proof. The batts supplied with these lights are NOT suitable for anything but quick destruction in kids toys. Long story short; OK little lites, pretty bright, buy a bunch, but try 'em out in the store and demand replacements for bad units on the spot. throw the supplied batts away before they damage anything, or use 'em up––won't take long, LOL |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 9:41:44 PM
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Went to Auto Zone today and pick up a couple of the AA "tactical lights" they had on the counter display. Nice little light for $3.98. Like the side power button. We'll see how it holds up.
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Posted: 3/28/2012 10:42:05 PM
Originally Posted By DSRV:
Went to Auto Zone today and pick up a couple of the AA "tactical lights" they had on the counter display. Nice little light for $3.98. Like the side power button. We'll see how it holds up. Did they charge $4 for 1 light? I got mine 2 for $4. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 11:06:17 PM
fenix ld 20, icon link. these are both sweet lights the link stays clipped to my pack so when I travel and the hotel in india loses power I can always find it. the fenix is the best light under 50 bucks I have ever seen, 4sevens quark makes some nice ones but I have yet to make another purchase and for a little more cash zebralights is the 400lbs gorrila on the market right now.
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Posted: 3/28/2012 11:30:40 PM
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Posted: 3/28/2012 11:41:47 PM
Originally Posted By Hillbilly69: Originally Posted By DSRV: Went to Auto Zone today and pick up a couple of the AA "tactical lights" they had on the counter display. Nice little light for $3.98. Like the side power button. We'll see how it holds up. Did they charge $4 for 1 light? I got mine 2 for $4. Yeah. $3.98 ea. Thought I remembered your post @ 2 for $4. But it wasn't to be. You got an awesome deal. Go back and get more. |
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Posted: 3/28/2012 11:58:08 PM
Originally Posted By DSRV:
Originally Posted By Hillbilly69:
Originally Posted By DSRV:
Went to Auto Zone today and pick up a couple of the AA "tactical lights" they had on the counter display. Nice little light for $3.98. Like the side power button. We'll see how it holds up. Did they charge $4 for 1 light? I got mine 2 for $4. Yeah. $3.98 ea. Thought I remembered your post @ 2 for $4. But it wasn't to be. You got an awesome deal. Go back and get more. Checked mine this evening - They don't carry that model here. |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 4:26:43 AM
Originally Posted By DSRV:
Originally Posted By Hillbilly69:
Originally Posted By DSRV:
Went to Auto Zone today and pick up a couple of the AA "tactical lights" they had on the counter display. Nice little light for $3.98. Like the side power button. We'll see how it holds up. Did they charge $4 for 1 light? I got mine 2 for $4. Yeah. $3.98 ea. Thought I remembered your post @ 2 for $4. But it wasn't to be. You got an awesome deal. Go back and get more. I got mine probably 8 months ago. Maybe they were on sale or something. Don't need any more. Got 8 of 'em.
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Posted: 3/29/2012 5:58:50 AM
I bought a couple of Cree Q5 flashlights on ebay.
They cost eight dollars and change apiece. Nice flashlights for the money |
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Posted: 3/29/2012 11:52:52 AM
I have been using t he TerraLux Light Star 100 and 200 for the past year or so for work. I got them at Battery Junction. They are very bright and rugged. I got them on sale. $15 and change for the 1 AA and $20 and change for the 2 AA.
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