Best 2AA light out there

Do people actually believe in that zombie BS or are they just joking?

Truth!

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.

Price isn’t an issue. Thanks for all the suggestions! Will have to do my research

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.

Please keep asking!

Omega Man is a remake of The Last Man on Earth (Vincent Price) which was an adaptation of Richard Matheson’s novel…I Am Legend. :wink:

Wisconsin has several zombie outbreaks every year.

Best use of flashlights is to put them all in a pillowcase and swing wildly at their heads.

Are we talking women without make-up aimlessly walking the grocery store aisles at 2am. in a bathrobe, fuzzy slippers and curlers?

I like the Jaxman M2
and of course the old fenix e21 still rocks (but we all got them cheap too :slight_smile:

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!

I don’t own one but check out this video

Looks to me that turbo is in the general rotation.

Ahh, you’ve been to a Badgers football game.

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.

What ya think about the thrunite archer 1A or 2A?

Hi Lightbringer,
Why not use Nimh batteries?
That would solve the leakage problem??
Jerry

TK20 is my first pick also. It may seem dated to these whippersnappers but it’s a well made, reliable light. I’ve got the diffuser and it comes out every Halloween at a minimum.
Would be good for whacking zombies with also. Solid light.

I like the single 14500/AA flashlight form factor, but don't own a Thrunite Archer 1A because: (1) it has mode memory, (2) it would be cumbersome for me to turn it on with the tail switch and then change modes with the side switch, and (3) it is relatively expensive compared to say a Sofirn SF14 or Thorfire TGO6S. But this assessment mostly boils down to my personal preferences. I DO like the fact that the Archer 1A has a 0.1 lumen Firefly mode and a forward-clicky tail switch for momentary On. What do you think of the 1A? I have never seriously considered the 2A.

Ugh. That would drive me bonzo. Same reason I don’t use my Folomov, because of the high→low order with strobe in rotation. Other’n that, it’s a great light in every other way, just the UI kills it.