I’m looking for a reliable, AA Twisty light with L-M-H interface, with an emphasis on long runtimes in L-M, and no mode memory (light always comes on in low.)
The current Maratac AA does:
Low Mode, 5 lumen output for 75 Hours
Medium Mode, 50 lumen output for 4.5 Hours
High Mode, 235 lumen output for 75 Minutes
Are there any AA Twisties out there with longer L-M runtimes?
I do not consider Maratac output and runtime specs accurate, by any stretch of the imagination… that is to say, they are notoriously overstated
try not to waste too much time comparing specs… buy a light and use it, and if you dont think its close enough to your dream, buy another one, and compare it
you will know more about lights by using them, than by reading online specs
I did that too, when I first started out here… it can be exhausting, frustrating, and essentially like spinning my wheels and going nowhere
imo, there is no magic flashlight that can run longer than any other, given they use the same battery and LED
it comes down to how bright the light is
therefore, the light with the lowest output will run the longest
that is why I suggested the 4 mode
plus, the light Im suggesting is High CRI
and that does not shorten the runtime, it only lowers the output
good luck with your search
and hang on to your wallet… the longer you hang around here, the more lights you will try
I suggest you clarify what sort of minimum output level you want, and find a light that has it… forget about runtime… thats what spare batteries are for…
I really like this as well as the L08 AAA version. I run the 4 mode for emergent long moon mode if needed but otherwise I prefer the functionality of the 3 modes better.