** BLF LT1M-Mini Project - The little Lantern! ( PM's sent today June 21, 2022)**

Using 3 AAA’s just doesnt make sense to me. If you are going to go to the trouble of taking 3 AAA’s ‘in case of emergency’ why not just go ahead and take spare 18650/21700s :question:

I think it makes sense from the standpoint of buyers other than those knowledgeable about flashlights. Don’t forget that Sofin wants to sell the mini to the mass market, many whom may think it’s a great feature to have or are afraid of li-ion batteries (I’m just speculating here and could be totally off base :stuck_out_tongue: ). Also in case of a true emergency (earthquake, floods, etc) the more option one has the better off one is. AAA’s are going to be much easier to scrounge than 18650/21700 batteries.

Naturally those using it for camping, etc will just bring extra batteries.

3xAAA flashlights are quite common. So lets say your Lithium Ion cell failed, you were unable to charge it for whatever reason, and you lost your spare. If someone in your group has a spare 3xAAA set, or you head into town and a cheap 3xAAA light is on the shelf — you’ve got a substitute.

The entire concept for this light originally was a small, backpacking oriented version of the LT1. If size isn’t a concern, use the LT1. The LT1 already has all the things you are looking for when size isn’t a factor. Heck, with a little ingenuity you could probably shoehorn a 3 AAA carrier into a LT1 if you wanted to. Where size is a factor though (the whole purpose of a mini version!?) the 26650 is unwelcome.

A "half a millimeter" (about 20 thousandths of an inch) larger in diameter 21700 battery tube could accept AAA battery cages:

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/-/60851/1225

I wouldn’t take AAA’s as an emergency, I would buy them anywhere, unlike lithium ion cells (of course I’d have several other lights with me as a backup too :smiley: )

Hmmmmm …………… Dont forget the backups for the backups :beer: :beer: :beer:

Interested for 2

This LT1M was intended to be more compact, (thinner) to better fill the need for campers, backers, canoeists, Kayakers, etc. The 26650 is an older format, & loosing popularity in favor of the newer 21700 thinner format. A base cap will likely be available for better stability.

21700/18650 seems better option

It would have been good to PM the waiting list about the poll?

Been waiting for LT1 mini for so long I don’t check the thread much and missed out on the poll, luckily for me the smaller option was selected because as dbsar says a few posts above I thought the intention was smaller and lighter for use where weight is a consideration.

As many have already said, if weight is not a consideration just take the LT1.

AA compatibility of no concern for me a in a light like this.

exactly!

Additions to the interest list since post number 1220

Post# / Added / User Name
1225 / 10/10/2021 / Lixivium
1226 / 10/10/2021 / leo l.
1228 / 10/10/2021 / tra192
1229 / 10/10/2021 / SebaZ74
1229 / 10/10/2021 / SebaZ74
1230 / 10/10/2021 / r3dfox
1232 / 10/11/2021 / raccoon city
1249 / 10/15/2021 / thslw8jg
1249 / 10/15/2021 / thslw8jg

Not sure if i am on the list myself. :stuck_out_tongue: if not, add me for 5.

You’re already down for 6, added back in Feb 5, 2020 :smiley:

ok awesome. i must be loosing my memory & mind LOL :person_facepalming:

Please put me down for 2.

Additions to the interest list since post number 1249

Post# / Added / User Name
1258 / 10/17/2021 / sleasys14
1258 / 10/17/2021 / sleasys14

Please add me to the list for 2

Add me to the list for 1 please.