What SINGLE MODE AA lights do you know of?

You guys are awesome!!! I knew I could count on you… I’m already seeing a few really good contenders. The budget I forgot to mention is about $20 per light or so, less is always good.

Right now I am considering the Energizer the Streamlight and the tank 007. I will need some time to look over the other suggestions ( which are also much appreciated) because I am less familiar with those brands.

Parametrek I like your website. It’s very well laid out, easy to use, and provides the most useful info like price/modes/runtime right on the page.

Within the last year I have ordered single mode single AA lights from gearbest or banggood (can’t remember which) which looked like the regular old cheapie zoomies but were single mode. Paid between $1 and $3 depending on the sale. I’ve also bought some off ebay from the following two sellers:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/topoot?\_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
https://www.ebay.com/sch/bessky/m.html?\_nkw=&\_armrs=1&\_ipg=&\_from=

It will usually say in the description if it is only On-Off.

What about the good old Hugsby in 1 or 2 AA? The ones I bought are single mode for less than $5 each.

Ray o Vac Indestructible.
like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayovac-LED-Indestructible-flashlight-aa-battery/332542974603?hash=item4d6d1b1a8b:g:UFwAAOSwgkdadpte
The old Camo ones, I have a bunch. Great quality 2 x AA long run times.
They are 2 mode but are tricky timing to get into low, so they never will get it into low and if they do it’s still like 18 lumen on low.
Sent you a PM.

https://www.banggood.com/CREE-XPE-Q5-600-Lumen-7W-Zoomable-LED-Flashlight-1x14500-p-907006.html?cur_warehouse=USA

BLF-348

That one's a AAA light.

If you can get hold of one…

http://www.microcenter.com/product/486512/r22_1w_led_flashlight

My little bobofett light. Beat to Hell like bobofett’s helmet, still keeps on ticking,

Side-clicky, actual physical disconnect, not an e-switch. Big rubber wart on the side, easy to get by feel alone.

Just short of an 18650-sized light because of the midsection with switch, easier to grip vs a teeny AA-sized light.

1-mode, on/off, maybe 50-60lm with a new alkaleak. Wrings AAs absolutely dry, down to a fractional-volt.

Best of all, only 3bux!

Oooops…missed that!

OOH! They still sell those! I might need to get me some more…

If Banggood ever stops selling them, Gearbest has a similar product.

Thank you VoB :slight_smile:

Lumintop Tool AA. Simple, affordable, bright, highly praised by users. It’s not a single mode though.

For single modes, you can find the Sipik SK68. There are allot of clones out there so finding the single mode version will be a challenge.

Here’s where you can get a single mode sk68 Sipik.

I would suggest to see ultrafire C13! They are sold on AliExpress!
But I don’t know if on AA it will be “only” 50 lumens!
Still, it is just 1mode :wink:

I can recommend the SkyWolfEye FLY-320. Single AA, single mode, TIR (style?) lens. Cheap and cheerful. I put a section of 20mm(?) polypipe on as a bite-ring. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162455744914

I have one of these and I like it a lot. It is simple and useful. It has a relatively good throw.

http://www.dx.com/p/romisen-mxdl-rc-g2-cree-flashlight-gray-1xaa-3609#.WtiBsYjwYcA

It seems they don't have it available right now, though.

Bus as someone suggested, I guess it would be better to give a newer flashlight with modes that always starts in the same mode, that would be easy to use even for non-flashaholics.

coast hx5 at home depot. aa and zoomie for muggles. single aa, but takes 14500 if you want to.

Lots there.
That MECO AA. I bought 2 x for wife and bathroom.
Q5 and NOT very bright. 14500 Battery. Flash\Bang.
Whoopsy.

I have several Ultrafire 68. some are 3 way some are on\OFF.
Just a matter of looking. (That Sipic SK68 is same torch)
Great little torches.
I bought a JETBEAM Jet1 MK. around $17AUD on coupon.
MAGIC litttle light. Turn on. turn off.
It has 3 levels. Lo\Med\Hi. but with memory.
It will turn on same level EVERY time. as long as you hold it on that one, for a minimum of 2 seconds b4 turning off.
NO switches. just turn the head.
Basic\simple.

You’ll find MOST of us old farts will detest the rear switch.
Side, or turning head is so much easier. (I’m 76yrs)

Show them both types. and ask which they prefer. First.
The dual switches REALLY annoy me.

Yes, I have one of those lights. Nice light for the price. You get a little over 50 lumens from it on a AA. Seems fairly well constructed, considering the super-low price. Very cool tint, though, bordering on blue-ish.

It’s not worth using a good battery in it, since the battery would cost more than the light. Just use alkalines in it, if you’re giving it to someone. If they leak, no big loss.

UPDATE: I ended up finding a couple on sale at menards.

I got this single mode aluminum rayovac for 5 bucks.
https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/flashlights-work-lights-portable-lighting/handheld-flashlights/rayovac-reg-led-clip-flashlight/p-1472732991953-c-6314.htm?tid=–4921528974102328721&ipos=16

And also a cob light similar to this one for like 3 bucks.
https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/flashlights-work-lights-portable-lighting/work-lights/sontax-trouble-work-light-with-flashlight/88788/p-1497853422673-c-7546.htm?tid=8863968537662045182&ipos=73

Thanks so much for your awesome suggestions!.