Need a cheap Thrower/battery/charger combo

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Hi Everyone,

I already posted this on another forum, but want to ask the experts here as well.

I am looking for a high lumen output (800+) thrower/charger/battery combo. I would like to delve into the 18650/14500/26650 rechargeable battery world as the AA/AAA world seems to be comparatively under powered. I don’t want to spend a lot of cash but welcome any and all recommendations. Size doesn’t matter, but throw does.

I’m sure that this has been addressed before, but some of the links I researched were way outdated.

If anyone knows of a good deal where I can get a thrower/charger/battery combo with 2 or more batteries, as a set from a single distributor, please let me know or post a link.

Looking forward to your help and thanks in advance!

Thanks!

-Bill

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What’s your budget ?
Edit: -Here’s a decent c8 and battery charger combo
Here’s a decent c8 and mediocre battery and mediocre charger combo
around $30
I have several C8s and one from this seller is nearly the best. (Xintd is better)

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But it won’t be long before you buy a better charger (xtar, soshine, hobbycharger etc) and better batteries (protected panasonic NCR18650A).
And better lights (UF980L, King etc)

Trust me.

:wink:

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You can get all from one dealer.. but whats your budget?

Stay away from Ultrafire cells. Most are just crap.

Also, whats your definition of a thrower? Do you already have any comparable light?

There is throw from small lights that give you a tight hotspot with almost no spill. Those will always appear brighter at large distances.. and there are throwers with a nice hotspot and some spill.

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This is a nice combo - decent throw (~1000') and everyone I've bought it for loves it...

C8 flashlight XM-L - $21.95: http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/c8-xml-t6-900lumen-5modes-led-flashlight-118650-p-6402

Trustfire charger - $9.42 (can be had cheaply elsewhere, but since you want to order from a single source...): http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/trustfire-multifuctional-charger-fir-10430-10440-16340-17670-18650-cr123a-us-plug-p-1205

Decent Trustfire protected 18650 cells - $11.70/pair: http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/protected-trustfire-18650-37v-3000mah-rechargeable-batteries-2pcsset-p-7941

Holster $1.99 (if you want one): http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-flashlight-holster-for-c8-p-7510

Total package price: $45.06 shipped. Plus, you have good cells and a decent charger for future light purchases... I have bought several of these packages for co-workers and family members and everyone loves the flashlight. It's extremely bright, throws far, is compact, and is a very usable light.

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Thanks all for the replies!!! The prices seem right around what I wanted to pay ($30-50).

Nightcrawl asked:
“Also, whats your definition of a thrower? Do you already have any comparable light?”
I have a TK41 that throws like crazy, but I wanted to get something with other than AA batteries.

Thanks again, all!!! I guess I’ll go shopping now!!!

-Bill

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Welcome to the BLF !

As others have mentioned, it’s worth a few bucks to get better cells - preferably protected for those starting out.

Anything with a Panasonic or Sanyo core is a great start, and please practice safe Lithium-Ion handling procedures.