Best 2AA light out there

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.

Acto the OP, he wanted AA lights because:

As for me, I unearthed over a hunnert alkaleaks that I’m loathe to throw out, even if they are hateful little batteries.

The best 2xAA flashlight I’ve used is the Thrunite Archer 2A v3. I found out about it reading the best flashlight article by theWireCutter
It is very bright and their lumen rating is legit and not exaggerated.

The brightest 2xAA is the Armytek Partner A2 Pro, which I measured 630 lumens for the WW version with my TA lumen sphere. The tint is beautiful if you like WW/NW. The Prime A2 Pro for some reason measures significantly less probably because of the optics. The only thing I don’t like about the Partner A2 Pro is that it lacks tail standing ability whereas the Archer 2A does.

They already do exist…… I see them every day walking the streets with their faces glued to a phone screen whilst walking in to me, or out in front of cars etc with completely blank emotionless faces.
They may not be trying to eat me yet, but they are out there in their millions! :wink:

I just purchased an UltraTac A1 off of Amazon for 10.75 using the 10% discount code of SS6TRV2E. There are not many Amazon reviews for this flashlight, but the couple I read are pretty in-depth.Also check out this BLF thread, and also these two YouTube videos: (1) UltrTac A1 Flashlight Kit Review!, (2) Ultratac A1 Flashlight Review.

This flashlight is very similar to the Lumintop Tool in size, construction, performance, modes, and it even comes with a diffuser. Here are the outputs::

Lumens
Battery Low Med Med
14500 20 280 600
AA 1 30 220

This would be a great bug out single AA light IMHO because it provides a battery conserving and discrete 1 lumen Low mode as well as a very robust 220 lumen High mode, if needed. Additionally, it would be very easy to carry because of its size and weight. It has no mode memory and always starts up in Low mode.

Zombies among us now...............the newer generation with their smartphones......duuuuuuuuhhhhhhh..... must load app............duuuuhhhhh....press..press...click.click (tongue-and-cheek )

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RIGHT!