These are a little bit over $25, but a lot better in quality and reliability, beautiful packaging as a gift, better than no-name clones:
Crelant V11A can also be had for $25 with coupon here
http://www.md-lightsource.com/Crelant-V11A-450-Lumen-AA-powered-light-CREE-XML-U2-V11A.htm
Is there a coupon for md-lightsource? Can you tell me what it is?
I thought it was just BLF?
If that doesn’t work PM user madecov and ask
shiny flashlight is always a good gift especially for non flashaholic user :)
For AAA, I suggest Lumintop Worm Stainless Steel (there's anodized colorful version and also clone: Ultrafire SA R2) or Ultrafire T1.
For AA, I suggest Ultrafire C3 Stainless Steel.
I think the ThruNite Saber 1A T10 is the way to go personally. 169 lumens from a single AA, XP-G2 R5 LED, 3 modes including a very very low firefly mode, twisty interface, keychain ring attachment, HAIII anodizing, anti reflective coating ultra clear lens. 169 lumens, 9 lumens, .09 lumens.
I got mine for $20, but they usually go for $29
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Perfect gift for anyone. Easy to use, common battery, pocket size, good price. I have both.
Bought two of these.
XPG, nice and bright, quite floody, three mode, High,low, strobe. Love em.
Marc.
L3 Illumination L10 is $25, but has 3 (or optionally 4) modes. However, I think there's not much difference in usability between 2 and 3 mode lights. Once you learn to change mode, you can do it twice too..
Pros:
- Has Nichia 219 NW 4500K High CRI emitter for great color rendering
- Is compact, and very well built
- Available in multiple colors
- Doesn't have memory, starts always on low -> easier to use
- No hurry to change modes, about 5s time to turn on again for next mode
- No PWM
There's also a XP-G2 version for $5 less.
I am highly recommending the ThruNite Archer 1A.
178 lumens, 24 lumens, 0.1 lumens
Can be had for little money from ebay store. Also check out my kick-ass review.
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I have those. Really great. Over a year old still running great
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In gray too Romisen RC-G2 II Cree XP-G R5 Flashlight “Gray” (1xAA) : http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-223/Romisen-RC-dsh-G2-II/Detail
Check this out: http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-AA-Tactical-Flashlight-Cree-XML-U2-LED_p_3958.html (sent by Yahoo! Toolbar)
Check this out: http://www.lighthound.com/Lighthound-AA-Tactical-Flashlight-Cree-XPG-R5-LED_p_3959.html (sent by Yahoo! Toolbar)
I think adjust output by angle is nice as a gift (a bit different).
i second this i have bought 11 of the L3 Illuminations L10, 3 mode, sofar and all have been perfect. Gave 7 away as gifts to family and friends not one complaint .
Sunwayman R10A or R10R with xp-g2:s at fasttech for $22.80 after BLF coupon!
Haven’t got one myself but looks great with simple UI for the money…
+1 on the sunwayman R10A. Great simple light.
I saw some of these lights during my own search, but i knew this thread would yield many more excellent suggestions
I’m thinking of giving away my Romisen RC G2 R5 CW, and getting the replacement flashlight for myself, especially since some of the suggestions aren’t at all simple like i am looking for, but would be fun for me
+2 on the Sunwayman. Great light for nonflashaholic.
I’d go with the L10.