1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
Astrolux A01, high CR, NW, affordable
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
Runs on primary, NiMH and lithium-ion
Astrolux A01
No moonlight
1. Lumintop tool AAA
2. + Moonlight mode
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
Astrolux A01
Pros:
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
I like the Manker A01. It’s small, fits in a pocket and has no sharp edges to catch in your pocket. I can put it in my mouth when I need both hands, and direct it easily with my lips and tongue exactly where I need the light.
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
I don’t think that a light this small needs a strobe function, though in the A01 it is fairly well ‘hidden’ since it requires cycling through L-M-H, L-M-H before you get to it.
Tail stand ability.
An add on accessory that would be useful is a clip that would hold it to a hard hat. Extra points if it holds it securely, and allows aiming, yet can be removed one handed when you need to point the light exactly ‘here’.
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
It’s the LUMINTOP Tool AAA - edition with double replaceable (clicky and magnet that tailstands 
) tailcap (bought 2pcs for $8.19/pc :money_mouth_face: ).
Pros: Cheap and very handy for everyday use.
Cons: No memory mode.
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
A smaller AAA FL (like Astrolux A01), over 100lm, with side switch and memory mode, priced <10$. :partying_face:
1. Astrolux A01
2. Moonlight mode and mode > 150 lumens
1. UltraTac K18, lightweight and powerful.
2. More lights with high CRI.
Lumintop Tool - Clicky or twisty w/ magnet and tactical push, very small, very bright.
Always, more lumens!
1. Jet-u. Cheap, looks good, light weight, very small.
2. Neutral white high CRI would be nice.
My favorite this year is my new Ultratac K18. Sooo bright. Just wish it had a lower moonlight mode (.5 lumens is ideal) and a warmer tint or at least a higher CRI tint.
On a daily use AAA it helps to have an undetachable clip. Mine pops off too often just like my old Ti3’s did.
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
JetBeam JET-u
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
Moonlight mode and mode memory. All in in JET-u :+1:
I agree with this here. The ascending mode ordering makes this vastly superior to the not very useful default M-L-H order of the regular tool. I regret not ordering one when I had the chance. :person_facepalming:
1. I only have the JetBeam Jet-u running on AAA. I really like it, the tint is good, runtime good, shape and size and design good as well. Price was awesome. The tailstand is not very good though.
2. For 2017, would love to see AAA with magnetic tail cap and usb-rechargability AND budget price. So many cool functions available and possible but if price goes through the roof, then not so interesting to me.
- Astrolux A01
- moonlight mode
I love the JetBeam Jet u because it isn’t too bright and has a good optical lens.
I would like more color options and a beefier Keychain lug.
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
Lumintop Tool Ti
- No mode memory.
- Always starts on medium.
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
Ability to run on AAA or NiMH or 10440 Li-ion.
1. My favorite AAA flashlight in 2016 is the Lumintop Tool Ti.
2. No memory mode.
1. what’s best or your favorite aaa flashlight in 2016, what’s the advantages and disadvantages about it
Thrunite T01 is my choice:
the advantages -> only one level, available in NW and CW
the disadvantages -> no clip
2. what are the new features that you are looking forward to see for 2017 aaa flashlight
almost all AAA flashlights not officially allowed the 10440, it would be nice if it changed
1. Best 2016 AAA: Ultratac K18
Pro:
- Support 10440 and regular AAA
- Very bright with 10440
- Well spaced modes with memory
- Side switch
- Reversible clip
- Sleek and compact design (does not rip your pockets or damage other objects)
Con:
- No physical lockout on SS version
- Does not tail stand
- CW only
2. Wish list for 2017
- NW and high CRI led choice
- No blink modes
- Side switch