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12/4/2013 9:25:35 AM EDT
I want to buy a couple small, bright flashlights. Not expensive ones.
Don't know crap about them. Like brightness, batteries, etc.
12/4/2013 9:28:41 AM EDT
[#1]
I have a Nebo something, uses 1 AA battery, i like it.
12/4/2013 9:37:41 AM EDT
[#2]
Define Expensive

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12/4/2013 10:03:53 AM EDT
[#3]
Under $100.
12/4/2013 10:12:18 AM EDT
[#4]
Fenix is the best bang for your back. They are bright, very durable and reasonably priced.
12/4/2013 10:20:24 AM EDT
[#5]
Did anyone else read the title as "Need fleshlight schooling?"  Yes, I still clicked anyway.
12/4/2013 10:28:03 AM EDT
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Low end:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FC5A5Q/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  

Middle:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VLZPVW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  

High end:
http://www.amazon.com/Olight-Warrior-Lumen-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B00BUG0X6E/ref=dp_ob_title_sports  
12/4/2013 10:33:38 AM EDT
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Low end:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007FC5A5Q/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  





Middle:


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VLZPVW/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1  





High end:


http://www.amazon.com/Olight-Warrior-Lumen-Tactical-Flashlight/dp/B00BUG0X6E/ref=dp_ob_title_sports  


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Is that first one the flashlight everyone bought on here and everyone's CC was compromised?
12/4/2013 10:34:33 AM EDT
[#8]
Battery Junction

Thanksgiving Leftovers Sale
12/4/2013 10:44:24 AM EDT
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Is that first one the flashlight everyone bought on here and everyone's CC was compromised?
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That's just the infamous and generic Sipik-68 clone that you can usually get for $6, or less.  Don't know about the CC scam, but they're ubiquitous.

I don't know how small the OP wants his light to be, but those other two lights are kind of big.  Also, is the OP fine with running primary CR123As, or does he want to stick with AAs, or AAAs?  Finally, does the OP want to dive into the dark world of rechargeable Li-Ion batteries?

Chris
12/4/2013 12:13:33 PM EDT
[#10]
Probably AA or AAA batteries.
What are the advantages of the different battery types?
Something small and easy to carry.
12/4/2013 12:21:55 PM EDT
[#11]
Klarus P1C at goinggear.com is a crazy bright single-CR123 pocket light.



Around $33 with the BF1315 discount code.
12/4/2013 12:22:18 PM EDT
[#12]
I just recently purchased a Streamlight ProTac 1L for like $35 on Amazon and it's a great little compact light. It has a low light option as well as strobe function. It'll also blind then crap out of you
12/4/2013 12:28:12 PM EDT
[#13]
Streamlight microstream - 1AAA

Streamlight Protac 1AA or 2AA

Fenix LD12 or LD22

I use all of those at any given time.  I personally EDC the LD22 at work and the Protac 1AA when I'm out.  Protac 2AA is in the safe, replacing the LD12.

Streamlight has a new form of programming called ten tap programming.  It allows you to program the light to be either high/low/strobe, high only, or low only.  I keep them on high only and find that is very useful for my needs.  The tailcap on the streamlight is much easier to operate in momentary mode without inadvertantly clicking on as opposed to the fenix.
12/4/2013 12:36:11 PM EDT
[#14]
I own very expensive flashlights.  However I just bought this for my daughter and I use it more then she does now.  This thing is awesome.  Uses 3aa batteries, 55 lumens, has a nice large beam, is waterproof, and comes from a real company.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039PV1QK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1386192831&sr=8-2&pi=SY200
12/4/2013 12:52:55 PM EDT
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The lights above are weak. This tiny little sucker puts out 400 lumens on high, has strobe and moonlight mode, and a magnet on the tail cap. It rocks.

Olight

12/4/2013 1:02:24 PM EDT
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This. Jetbeam PA20 for $25.
12/4/2013 1:52:45 PM EDT
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How many Lumens needed to "blind" someone?
12/7/2013 11:01:30 AM EDT
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In real world testing I was blinded by a 50 lumen light when my daughter shined it in my face and yelled "SO BRIGHT SO BRIGHT SO BRIGHT!!!!!"