yes, I realize it’s been nearly a year since last post on this thread, but I just saw the EA45s on ILLUMN website while perusing their black friday (and other) specials. I have been kinda out of touch, so I don’t know if these are as hard to find as they were a while ago, but, if someone is still looking for a deal on a very nice 4xAA light that puts out a purported 1000 lumens…. here it is:
happy holidays everyone!
Good find raynman!!! 
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The EA 45S is my favorite Nitecores, as well as one of my favorite lights…… period. 
I have several of them in fact…. 
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I confess that I, too, own more than one - “just in case” you know….
I find it to be a nearly perfect light. And, if I am away from civilization (my lithium cells and charger) I can find AA cells literally ANYWHERE and can reload at will if needed.
Yep, definitely a great light. I love mine and have given several as gifts.
Now if we can only get a blowout on the EC4S or EC4SW. 
” “Just in case” “…. .
Oh yeah… trust me, I know exactly what you mean!! :money_mouth_face: . :money_mouth_face: