Another vote for L3 L10 with nichia.
Fantastic light. Will make anyone a tintwhore. Simple enough for a monkey. If they can’t handle that they don’t deserve a decent light.
Gotta say though, that xpg2 Romi from SBeam looks pretty nice for the price.
Edit: crap. They need a NW version in xpg2. Gonna wait on that.
fenix E11 2013 model $24.72
excellent 2 mode light i EDC this one myself
Nitecore SENS AA R5 3-Mode 120-Lumen Flashlight $22.65
good light mode switching is interesting
UltraFire SHLD15 Cree XP-G R5 120lm 3-Mode White Light Mini Flashlight $13.70
cheap and cheerful
UltraFire C3 Q5 5-Mode LED Flashlight with Extension Tube 1 x AA / 2 x AA $12.57
have several of these in 2 x AA config around the house as FUBAR lights
The only thing I can add is that, having gifted both 1xAA twisties and clickies to people who don’t know much about lights, the clickies seem more popular.
I'm a bit late to the game here, but my vote would be for the RC-G2. It's a great light for non-flashaholics, with great throw, which is how most non-flashaholics would judge a light. Nice light, good throw, single AA for alkaline users, reliable forward-clicky switch like most consumer lights.
It's a light that runs from a single AA, can easily drop into your pocket, but still outperforms a full-sized incan Mag...
I’ve given away a bunch of the Ultrafire K10 as gifts. Simple, one mode clicky for about $15.
Thanks! I was confused about what the story was behind these lights… makes sense now though.
There’s still only one place to actually buy them, though.
I gave away my Shiningbeam RC G2, and am looking for a replacement for myself instead, so i can be more creative and find something that better suits my needs, and there have been some good suggestions in this thread but i have not decided on its replacement yet, though i am liking the same light in XPG2 so far
i’d like to upgrade my request to more lumens, modes don’t matter and 2AA or more is fine
Same budget or new budget?
Nitecore EA4W Cree XM-L U2 HA-III 8-Mode 860-Lumen Waterproof LED Flashlight
$53.78 excluding any discount codes
go on spoil yourself
$30 or less, i would like under $25 if realistic, i like lots and lots of lumens, runtime is inconsequential, but modes are nice if lumens are high
if its a hollow pill like the EA8 then no thanks, i seriously considered it until hearing about its shortcomings
i’m considering the costco 250 lumen specials, or a sipik sk-68, i’m not a fan of zoomies anymore and i like AA not AAA lights (i have lots of AA rechargeables and a smart charger)
You could get a Nitecore MT1A from FT for around $26. Forward clicky, superb build quality- I have one and it’s a solid light.
I’d still go with a maglite pro plus.
Or if you want more power, how about a Jetbeam PA40? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/181055102416?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&\_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648