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change iTP A3 to Olight i3; change Fenix TK45 to TK70 and TK60
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==Keychain Light== | ==Keychain Light== | ||
'''[[ | '''[[Olight]] I3 EOS''' 1xAAA 3-mode light with twisty switch. This is just a very well-made compact light and not very expensive. It is available from a number of dealers, but [http://goinggear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=14_23&products_id=3312 GoingGear] is as good a place as any. This light is a newer version of the iTP A3 EOS, so if you find that one, it is basically the same thing, though the iTP came in more color variations as well as a simple 1-mode light. | ||
'''Tank007 TK-703''' 1xAAA 1-mode light with a tail clicky. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26988~r.72863811 DealExtreme] $11 shipped. | '''Tank007 TK-703''' 1xAAA 1-mode light with a tail clicky. [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26988~r.72863811 DealExtreme] $11 shipped. | ||
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==Pocket Light== | ==Pocket Light== | ||
'''[[4Sevens|Quark]] AA''' 1xAA 8-mode light with a Cree XP-G | '''[[4Sevens|Quark]] AA''' 1xAA 8-mode light with a Cree XP-G R5 and a tail clicky. Different modes available depending on whether the head is tightened or loosened. Quarks come in all shapes and sizes so if you want a different battery or a programmable light (their tactical version), just look around. [http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=1597 4Sevens] $57. | ||
'''TrustFire R5-A3''' 1xAA 3-mode light with a Cree XP-G R5 and tail clicky, [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.39062~r.72863811 $18.11] at DealExtreme, [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10582&AffiliateId=1890 $14.70] at KaiDomain, or [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/trustfire-r5a3-3mode-memory-led-flashlight-1aa-p-5498?rp=75393 $17.60] at Manafont. Modes are High, Low (early versions had more of a Medium than Low), and Strobe. Also works with lithium-ion batteries, but the R5 should be quite bright on a single AA NiMH. Though not for a beginner, some soldering on the driver can convert this light to 3 non-flashing modes (described [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/2418 here]). | '''TrustFire R5-A3''' 1xAA 3-mode light with a Cree XP-G R5 and tail clicky, [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.39062~r.72863811 $18.11] at DealExtreme, [http://www.kaidomain.com/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=10582&AffiliateId=1890 $14.70] at KaiDomain, or [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/trustfire-r5a3-3mode-memory-led-flashlight-1aa-p-5498?rp=75393 $17.60] at Manafont. Modes are High, Low (early versions had more of a Medium than Low), and Strobe. Also works with lithium-ion batteries, but the R5 should be quite bright on a single AA NiMH. Though not for a beginner, some soldering on the driver can convert this light to 3 non-flashing modes (described [http://budgetlightforum.com/node/2418 here]). | ||
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==Large Light to Impress Your Friends== | ==Large Light to Impress Your Friends== | ||
'''[[Fenix]] | '''[[Fenix]] TK70''' 4xD cell light with 3 Cree XM-L's in the reflector has 2200 lumens of maximum output. $230 at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CW45MU?ie=UTF8&tag=tedsbatterpac-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B005CW45MU Amazon]. The more understated '''TK60''' is half the price but only has one XM-L LED for 800 lumens of output, $120 at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055OD0PI?ie=UTF8&tag=tedsbatterpac-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0055OD0PI Amazon]. | ||
'''Lambdalights Varapower 2000''' [[Luminus]] Phlatlight SST-90 driven at 9A in a 3 D-cell Maglite shell (NiMH batteries only). More than 2000 lumens at full power. $233 with all options at [http://www.lambdalights.com/varapower.html Lambdalights]. | '''Lambdalights Varapower 2000''' [[Luminus]] Phlatlight SST-90 driven at 9A in a 3 D-cell Maglite shell (NiMH batteries only). More than 2000 lumens at full power. $233 with all options at [http://www.lambdalights.com/varapower.html Lambdalights]. | ||