Gj1
May 16, 2014, 9:38pm
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chenko:
Well, if you ask me, you should FIRST decide what form factor you want: 1xAA, 2xAA, 3xAA or 4xAA. There also are 6xAA and 8xAA flashlights but those are all out of your budget. 1xAA is small, pocketable, runs on one cell only which is an advantage since you don’t have to worry about matching voltage and capacity. 2xAA is an average sized flashlight which can be put in cargo pants pockets, a fanny pack or a purse, gives double runtime than 1xAA of course. 3xAA I wouldn’t bother with since I hate odd number of batteries required which is not 1, but you decide. It starts to get bulky here. 4xAA definitely is a medium sized flashlight which has its PROs when you operate it with gloves, but needs to be carried differently and won’t fit in your pockets . Gives both more runtime and visibly more power than a 2xAA, obviously. Tint is matter of personal preference, but neutral option is a premium quality which I always favor since it renders colors and depth much better at the trade of very little brightness. In the end, get one you also like the looks of, or you will never be 100% happy of your purchase. For a first flashlight, I would go for a 1xAA you can tuck in your pants, you will enter the fascinating world of EDC gear as well as entering the flashlight craze. Since by no mean this will be your last purchase, your next light will probably be more expensive and powerful, so save yourself a few bucks now and get a small one which completes the couple.
Won't fit in tiny Italian pockets.
Depends if you're talking pants, jacket, coat? I used to carry a 5D Brinkmann incandescent in my winter coat pocket (modded). (I just found it online, surprised they still sell these old models.)
http://www.brinkmann.net/products/flashlights_and_spotlights/flashlights/details.aspx?item=800-1055-C
