1xAA budget light with tailstand, modern LED, good low mode, and pocket clip?

We fully understand that. But we want to give you something nice.. :) (As "thank you" for running so great forum!)

We know .

But all of us would love to show our appreciation for your tireless efforts to keep this forum alive and well .

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Just wondering.. Maybe we could buy V10R Ti instead of Ti+ and mod it with Nichia 219 (Just did that for my V10A.. Wow! What a difference in tint!)

_the_, do you want to modify it/run this yourself?

SB, would you rather have a free trip to the spa? LMAO. :smiley:
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If SB decides to let us thank him for his work, I will also be in.
Maybe someone that knows his address can organize this without him knowing. :bigsmile:
It would be a honor for me to help give something back to you SB for the work you do.
Please reconsider the offer. You are not asking us for this we are gifting it to you as a way to say thank you.
Thanks for all you do. :wink:

Trustfire R5 A3 is a good classic light like you said.

I bought 6 of it over a year for my office mate and use one by myself, store in my backpack everyday. In the office, I don't really need a flashlight :D

the version is consistent so I doubt there is new lower low mode.

HD-1 is also nice look. but with XML U2, it's hard to have a really low mode.

the cheapest I can find is under Lighthound brand $25 something (not shipped) but they're out of stock.CNQ is the second cheapest shipped but again out of stock. the last one is from Hank, ready stock. that's where I got mine.

to add on your list:

Crelant V11A, Lumintop L1A, Nextorch K2.

To the contrary, I owe all of YOU a gift! Since starting BLF, I’ve learned a lot about web technology, I get to host and maintain a popular high-traffic site about my flashlight hobby, I make some money on the ads, I’m acquiring firsthand experience in my Linux / open-source software hobby, and I deal regularly with some of the most polite, thankful, and helpful people to be found anywhere on the Internet. So I’m not suffering at all by running BLF! Sincere thanks to all of you.

Sure. But that would mean some extra charges like Finnish VAT / customs.

Some modder near "The Dark" might be a better alternative?

Thanks! Nice options. Any international dealers for the Crelant V11A?

SB, no need to reconsider; OL has your address. ;)

try md-lightsource and edc+. AFAIK they ship internationally :)

else, you can look in ebay too :)

Cool, looks like eBay sellers like HKequipment have it for the normal price around $38. A bit pricey still, and I wish it had a lower “low” mode. Still a nice option, thanks for the tip.

It also looks like there are inexepensive clips that fit the Xeno E03. Again these are hard to find with cheap international shipping. and The Xeno E03 also has a low mode that isn’t terribly low. But it’s a nice option too.

:wink: What can I say?

So, What light do you like SB? Just pick! BLF members will handle the rest :wink:

you're welcome..

Xeno E03 is on the bright gank. Actually I never meet with person who intentionally find a real low light. you are the first one :D the best is the one with firefly mode or magnetic ring for infinite brightness control like the sunwayman. Guys, I think sunwayman is the best for our admin :)

MD-lightsource is in price reduction for V11A.

I have the Crelant V11A. Agree, low is not terribly low. Nice light though. As long as you don’t plan to mod it. I am still not sure how to completely disassemble the dang thing.

I’m a new guy here, but having owned many of the 1xAA lights that have been mentioned, I think you really owe it to yourself to try the ET D25A Clicky. It has a great UI (works like a 3-mode light, but has many more modes-including a nice low moon mode) and build quality better than most compact 1xAAs. Try the XM-L2 for bright/flood or the XP-G2 R4 for throw and a nice tint. Anyone in the US should be able to get one from Illumination Gear or Going Gear and mail it to you via USPS International Post.

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The open question is: Mr Admin, which one do you prefer more lumens or nice tint?

More lumens -> SWM V10R Ti+ w. XM-L U2 (up to 500lm, but cool white)

Nice tint -> SWM V10R Ti modded with Nichia 219 (up to 200lm, but great tint & high CRI)


Ti is (AFAIK) discontinued, but can still be purchased from couple of places.


Your call Mr. Admin. :)


Edit: Eagletac D25A Ti Clicky NW is also good. Maybe we should, following the tradition of BLF, buy both? ;)