What SINGLE MODE AA lights do you know of?

I need some good lights for an elderly couple. They will mostly be used inside, so anything over 50 lumens would do I think. Need to be single mode ON/Off with either a clicky tail switch or a twisty head. e-switches are too hard to find :slight_smile:

Thanks in advance gang!!!
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UPDATE: I ended up finding a couple on sale at menards.

I got this single mode aluminum rayovac for 5 bucks.
https://www.menards.com/main/lighting-ceiling-fans/flashlights-work-lights-portable-lighting/handheld-flashlights/rayovac-reg-led-clip-flashlight/p-1472732991953-c-6314.htm?tid=–4921528974102328721&ipos=16

And also a cob light similar to this one for like 3 bucks.

Thanks so much for your awesome suggestions!

It is not a true single mode but it kind of operates like one since it always turns on in high no matter what : Thorfire TG06S
I suppose they could accidently switch modes while on but all they would have to do is turn it off to rest it.

Energizer

AA mag lite.

I have 59 single mode AA lights with tail or twist switches in my database. Be aware that some have mode groups and one of the groups is single mode. Tightening the head to enable single-mode is common.

I think the Streamlight 2AA ProPolymer would probably work well for you.

Something cheap……https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000598/1057113-ultrafire-c3-led-flashlight
Not real cheap but reasonable……https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10000983/1082400-akoray-k-106-cree-q5-wc-220-lumen-led-flashlight
More expensive……https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10002363/3959709-tank007-m20-led-flashlight
Whats your price limit?

I have a couple of FILZER I-BEAM X4’s. Double AA single click

I-BEAM X4.V2 LED FLASHLIGHT - Products - Filzer (not sure how to make a hyperlink, sorry if a direct link is not allowed)

and on the budget end, Police Security Stealth single AA single click

Maglites are easy to obtain, good dollar value and tough. I think an important thing you could for them is to outfit with lithum primaries. The worst thing is to have the batteries corrode, when they need it. I gave my elderly MIL a nice 1xAA Fenix and years later learned that she’d let Alkalines leak and ruined the light. My next light for her got primary lithiums.

A favorite from my collection would be the Streamlight Protac 1L-AA. Rated at a brighter 150 Lumen using 1xAA alkaline (probably slightly more using a preferable Lithium Primary) and with the Tappie-10 can be programmed to operate as single mode high only.

I have found that people who don’t know anything about “expensive” batteries tend to treat them like the cheap throw-aways they replace them with. I’ve given lights to step-family loaded with Eneloop Pro Black and a Nitecore D4 charger, only to find the light is later loaded with cheap alkies (not even brand name) and the Eneloops nowhere in sight, and the charger collecting dust. I guess what I’m saying is don’t assume those Lithium Primaries will still be there the next time you visit the MIL. :person_facepalming:

You guys are awesome!!! I knew I could count on you… I’m already seeing a few really good contenders. The budget I forgot to mention is about $20 per light or so, less is always good.

Right now I am considering the Energizer the Streamlight and the tank 007. I will need some time to look over the other suggestions ( which are also much appreciated) because I am less familiar with those brands.

Parametrek I like your website. It’s very well laid out, easy to use, and provides the most useful info like price/modes/runtime right on the page.

Within the last year I have ordered single mode single AA lights from gearbest or banggood (can’t remember which) which looked like the regular old cheapie zoomies but were single mode. Paid between $1 and $3 depending on the sale. I’ve also bought some off ebay from the following two sellers:

http://www.ebay.com/usr/topoot?\_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
https://www.ebay.com/sch/bessky/m.html?\_nkw=&\_armrs=1&\_ipg=&\_from=

It will usually say in the description if it is only On-Off.

What about the good old Hugsby in 1 or 2 AA? The ones I bought are single mode for less than $5 each.

Ray o Vac Indestructible.
like this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rayovac-LED-Indestructible-flashlight-aa-battery/332542974603?hash=item4d6d1b1a8b:g:UFwAAOSwgkdadpte
The old Camo ones, I have a bunch. Great quality 2 x AA long run times.
They are 2 mode but are tricky timing to get into low, so they never will get it into low and if they do it’s still like 18 lumen on low.
Sent you a PM.

https://www.banggood.com/CREE-XPE-Q5-600-Lumen-7W-Zoomable-LED-Flashlight-1x14500-p-907006.html?cur_warehouse=USA

BLF-348

That one's a AAA light.

If you can get hold of one…

http://www.microcenter.com/product/486512/r22_1w_led_flashlight

My little bobofett light. Beat to Hell like bobofett’s helmet, still keeps on ticking,

Side-clicky, actual physical disconnect, not an e-switch. Big rubber wart on the side, easy to get by feel alone.

Just short of an 18650-sized light because of the midsection with switch, easier to grip vs a teeny AA-sized light.

1-mode, on/off, maybe 50-60lm with a new alkaleak. Wrings AAs absolutely dry, down to a fractional-volt.

Best of all, only 3bux!

Oooops…missed that!

OOH! They still sell those! I might need to get me some more…

If Banggood ever stops selling them, Gearbest has a similar product.