Any recommendations for a robust, waterproof single-AA light under $30? (Preferably under $15)

I have a galaxy and love it . Very solid!! Black with the clip they sell. Tint is nice and can run off a 3.7v if needed as a tactical light. It gets my vote .

Thanks to you and to Rojos for that suggestion.

I had seen the Xeno E03 on my searches, and really liked the look of it. However, the only stockist I found was EDCplus.com, which wants at least $27.90 for the torch, plus $8.80 shipping to Ireland. Customs would sting me for VAT on top of that, plus a €6 handling fee, so I’d end up paying over $50 in all. I looked on Wallbuys, but they don’t seem to stock the E03 :frowning:

Xeno E03, or a more budget option to look into is the Hugsby P31…

Have you considered the Balder SE-1 It has everything on your list but for the non-black colour.

And a really cheap 20cent-like clicky switch.

Just spotted that FastTech, who seem to have some stock of Fenix again, are selling the Fenix E11 for $24.72
That looks like an interesting possibility, because Fenix stuff has reputation for good build quality, and the E11 appears to be well-suited to running off alkalines. Black body, and no idea whether it is cool white or neutral, but otherwise an interesting possibility.

Yes, EDC+ no good for Ireland.

But what is HKE?

http://hkequipment.net/

Thanks. :slight_smile:

HKE does work out cheaper than EDC+, but still put still puts me over the customs limit, and I dunno if HKE is any good at fixing the labeling to avoid customs trouble. :frowning:

they are.

if you are interested in HKE and or E03 from them, then send them a message and test their service (email communication).

http://www.fasttech.com/product/1128007

I have no experience with this one but it might be worth considering.

http://www.amazon.com/Thrunite-Keychain-flashlight-lumens-waterproof/dp/B00A1ZUFSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376839175&sr=8-1&keywords=thrunite+t10

This one is a great light as well!

If you read the description, they are no longer selling that one.

I saw that’s what it says up top, but below that it says “in stock”. Some other Fenix models with the same blurb about the MAP issue are listed as “discontinued” (e.g. the E01 blue).

So it looks to me like they are selling old stock or have found another supplier.

Both of those are twistys, but the T10 is a very nice light with a lovely .09 lumen low. The X-Power Spirit in the OP appears identical to the T10.

I am unimpressed with my E11. It has a TIR lense which I usually like, but the body is a larger diameter than it needs to be, does not tailstand and has only two modes which are pretty close together. My copy also has a very poorly centred emitter.

My current AA work light:

http://dx.com/p/romisen-mxdl-rc-g2-cree-flashlight-black-1xaa-3607

Cheap, robust, and almost certainly waterproof (it’s been submerged in antifreeze a few times).

Thanks for all the input, folks.
In the end I bought the X-Power Galaxy Cree XP-G R5-4C at $27.56 from FT. I’ll try to report back on what I think of it when it arrives.

— L3 Illuminations L10
— JetBeam BA10 (just outside your range but absolutely bulletproof)

My purchase has already been made (our posts crossed), but thanks to Racer for the suggestions:

I love the look of the L3 Illuminations L10. The Nichia 219 version looks near perfect. But sadly, it’s out-of-reach due to the high cost of postage to Ireland :frowning:

Cost also rules out the JetBeam BA10 :frowning:

contact alice@supbeam.com

http://www.supbeam.com/en/120lums-cree-xp-g-led-l10#.UhKuCenAMUM

does not show colors, but would not hurt to ask. dont know what they would quote either

That L10 Nichia is as perfect as it looks. I have the 4 mode moonlight version with the natural finish. If it’s dark and I’m awake, it’s in my pocket. If it’s dark and I’m asleep, it’s on the night table next to me.