Zanflare F2 because IMHO it’s the only easily buildable 2AA host / light you can get right now (the SA22 is another good multi-AA host but getting harder to find).
I also really like the Olight S1 baton with an extender on it so the more UTD S2A (mentioned above) would be my choice if I just wanted a turn-key light ready to use without building…
I think its just used to describe a really bad situation without being political due to the international nature of this community.(TEOTWAWKI)??
I would use natural disasters with extended power outrages, but that’s long.
In my location it would be hurricanes and tornadoes that I would be concerned about, not zombies.
I buy a lot of cheap AA lights and batteries to trade it the USA goes tits up.
If price isn’t an issue then I would go with the Nitecore. If it is a “survival” light then the less switches the better; less to fail. Brands like Fenix and Nitecore have some QA around their products so you can be assured that you are getting a quality light. I have 15 year old Fenix and Nitecore lights that still work well. The cheaper “brand” lights are great if you get a good one but you might not due to lack of QA.
Batteries are as much of a concern as the lights themselves if you plan on storing them in the lights.
Pennzy, how does one activate turbo and strobe modes in this pen light? I assume that there is no mode memory. Right? I am a big fan of Sofirn, and the $9.79 price of this piece shipped induces me to give it a try. Thanks!
Why not a AA headlamp and a AAA to AA adapter. A headlamp is just a flashlight and is fine for holding in the hand for short tasks, and if you are using a flashlight long enough to get annoyed at holding it, then a headlamp makes great sense.
I would also throw in a super long running moonlight mode AAA light for use as a nightlight, etc. for a situation where the electricity is not working.
If you get the AA light then be sure and throw a dummy cell AA and 2 AAA to AA adapters into the bag.
I own a Zanflare F2 but never use it because the strobe mode is in the normal rotation - not hidden. The modes are Low→Med→High→Strobe. So going from High to Low requires a dose of self-inflict strobe. It also has mode memory which I don't care for.
For those that carry mucho EDC items, it makes sense to carry a flashlight in a belt holster. That leaves the pockets for other EDC items that you may want to keep immediately at hand. But for comfort sake, you need a flashlight that is light enough that you do not notice and that will not poke you in the ribs when you sit down. For me, a single 14500/AA flashlight is the best choice. For outdoor use, I prefer a single 14500/AA flashlight that always comes on in High (like the Thorfire TGO6S). For indoor use, I prefer a flashlight that always comes on in Low (like the Sofirn SF14 or Lumintop Tool AA).
Glad I saw the video before I made my purchase. The Sofirn SF13 has mode memory which I don't care for. I am a trigger-happy user and always forget to reset the flashlight to the preferred startup mode before I shut it off. Hate to be surprised, lost, and not feel in control when I turn a flashlight on. Otherwise, it looks like a decent flashlight, and a good value.
I agree that a headlamp is arguably the most useful flashlight that you can have for many circumstances. For example, changing a car tire. If I could only own one flashlight, it would have to be a headlamp. However, they can be awkward to keep with you on a belt or in a pocket. If you EDC a small tube flashlight like a single 14500/AA, then you can put it in your mouth if you need both hands free for a few minutes.