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'''[[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 This light is a newer version of the iTP A3 EOS, so if you find that one, it is basically the same thing, though the iTP was available as a simple 1-mode light.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 This light is a newer version of the iTP A3 EOS, so if you find that one, it is basically the same thing, though the iTP was also available as a simple 1-mode light.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. For a 3-mode twisty, try the '''Tank007 E09''' from [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/tank007-e09-cree-r2-3mode-led-flashlight-complete-box-set-aaa-p-8040?rp=75393 Manafont] for $14.30 or [http://www.dinodirect.com/flashlight-led-flashlight-power-flashlight-mini-flashlight-battery.html?d=00289566 DinoDirect] for $12.99 (also in [http://www.dinodirect.com/flashlight-super-mini-tank007-e09-cree-r2-lumen-led.html?d=00289566 gray]). | ||
'''Keychain 10-pack''' Never run out of lights. Just a simple keychain light with a 5mm LED connected to a couple of button cels, but for $4.47 you get 10 of them so you can give them away and will never run out. Plenty of light to see where you are walking or light up your door when you get your keys out. Available at [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1253~r.72863811 DealExtreme] in black, but if you look around you can find lots of other colors. | '''Keychain 10-pack''' Never run out of lights. Just a simple keychain light with a 5mm LED connected to a couple of button cels, but for $4.47 you get 10 of them so you can give them away and will never run out. Plenty of light to see where you are walking or light up your door when you get your keys out. Available at [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.1253~r.72863811 DealExtreme] in black, but if you look around you can find lots of other colors. | ||
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'''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 $14.90] 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 $14.90] 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]). | ||
'''Sipik SK68''' 1xAA focusing light with a Cree XR-E LED and tail clicky. Has a convex lens and the head slides back and forth to adjust the focus from an even floodlight to a tightly focused image of the LED for maximum throw. Can be found for around $7 from dealers and on eBay, under different brands or no brand at all. [http://www.tomtop.com/7w-300lm-mini-cree-led-flashlight-torch-adjustable-focus-zoom-light-lamp.html TomTop], [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-floodto-throwing-zooming-cree-q5-flashlight-aa14500black-p-7586 Manafont]. | '''Sipik SK68''' 1xAA focusing light with a Cree XR-E LED and tail clicky. Has a convex lens and the head slides back and forth to adjust the focus from an even floodlight to a tightly focused image of the LED for maximum throw. Can be found for around $7 from dealers and on eBay, under different brands or no brand at all. [http://www.tomtop.com/7w-300lm-mini-cree-led-flashlight-torch-adjustable-focus-zoom-light-lamp.html TomTop], [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/ultrafire-floodto-throwing-zooming-cree-q5-flashlight-aa14500black-p-7586?rp=75393 Manafont]. | ||
==Large Light to Impress Your Friends== | ==Large Light to Impress Your Friends== | ||
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'''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]. | ||
'''Cyclone C88''' A 3xAA light with a Cree XM-L LED. Can also be run using lithium-ion batteries. If using AA, it is probably better to use high quality NiMH batteries due to the high current. $45 at [http://www.intl-outdoor.com/cyclone-c88-xml-u2-910lm-flashlight-p-349.html International Outdoor] in either cool white or neutral (cool white is brighter, but many people prefer neutral tints) and in either 3 or 5 modes. | |||