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

[xevious (Gary)]

@Coscar

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:

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.

[Perception]

@lionheart_2281

@raccoon city

@lionheart_2281

I thought 26650 form factor was a great idea for … extra capacity

Yeah, a 26650 is about 42% bigger than a 21700, and at most has 15% more capacity (in 2021.)

Not a good trade-off, in my opinion.

And the ability to use 3 AAA batteries?

You’re not going to get much runtime compared to a nice 21700 cell.

I do admit that a fatter lantern is more stable, but the 21700 lantern could come with a plastic anti-tipover disc that fits on the bottom of the lantern.

For me personally, it’s more about who wants a skinnier lantern that will tip over easier with less battery capacity?
Does it need to fit into a pocket? No.
Does it need high discharge that 21700 can deliver? No

It’s a lantern, runtime and stability is paramount (for me anyway)
It’s not important that it runs off 3 AAA’s but it’s a nice little bonus that you probably won’t need until you do.

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.

[roostre]

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

[lionheart_2281]

@Coscar

@lionheart_2281

It’s a lantern, runtime and stability is paramount (for me anyway)
It’s not important that it runs off 3 AAA’s but it’s a nice little bonus that you probably won’t need until you do.

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 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 )

[Coscar]

Hmmmmm …………… Dont forget the backups for the backups

[thslw8jg]

Interested for 2

[DBSAR]

@lionheart_2281

For me personally, it’s more about who wants a skinnier lantern that will tip over easier with less battery capacity?
Does it need to fit into a pocket? No.
Does it need high discharge that 21700 can deliver? No

It’s a lantern, runtime and stability is paramount (for me anyway)
It’s not important that it runs off 3 AAA’s but it’s a nice little bonus that you probably won’t need until you do.

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.

[rost333]

@Barry0892

21700/18650 seems better option

[whitecitadel]

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.

[DBSAR]

@whitecitadel

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!

[SIGShooter]

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

[DBSAR]

@SIGShooter

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. if not, add me for 5.

[SIGShooter]

@DBSAR

@SIGShooter

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. if not, add me for 5.

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

[DBSAR]

@SIGShooter

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

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

[sleasys14]

Please put me down for 2.

[SIGShooter]

Additions to the interest list since post number 1249

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

[echs]

Please add me to the list for 2

[defloyd77]

Add me to the list for 1 please.

[SIGShooter]

Additions to the interest list since post number 1258

Post# / Added / User Name
1260 / 10/24/2021 / echs
1260 / 10/24/2021 / echs
1261 / 10/27/2021 / defloyd77

[lightandmagic]

Interested.