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==Keychain Light==
==Keychain Light==


'''[[iTP]] A3 EOS''' 1xAAA light with twisty switch. Available in different colors and as a 3-mode or a simple 1-mode. 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=index&cPath=14_19 GoingGear] is as good a place as any. The newer R5 version is brighter than the older Q5.
'''[[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 This light is a newer version of the iTP A3 EOS, so if you find that one, it is basically the same thing, though the iTP was also available as a simple 1-mode light.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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==Pocket Light==
==Pocket Light==


'''[[4Sevens|Quark]] AA''' 1xAA 8-mode light with a Cree XP-G S2 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_416&products_id=2498 4Sevens] $67.  
'''[[Fenix]] LD12''' 1xAA 6-mode light with a Cree XP-G R5 and a forward tail clicky for momentary On. Side switch at the head controls modes. [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007DMS1JU?ie=UTF8&tag=tedsbatterpac-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007DMS1JU Amazon] $52.  


'''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 or [http://www.manafont.com/product_info.php/trustfire-r5a3-3mode-memory-led-flashlight-1aa-p-5498 $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.
'''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]).


==Bigger Light==
'''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].
'''[[Solarforce]] L2-i''' - This 3xAAA light lets you get started in [[P60]] drop-ins without worrying about lithium-ion batteries. It isn't a great power source, but it works. You can get this light including a 3-mode low voltage Cree XP-G drop-in for about $25 on a decent sale at [http://www.solarforce-sales.com Solarforce Sales]. These lights are little too big for a pants pocket, but fit well in a holster or coat pocket. They also have the L2r which takes 2 AA batteries. There aren't many budget choices in this size that don't require lithium-ion or CR123A batteries, but the Solarforce is pretty inexpensive.


==Large Light to Impress Your Friends==
==Large Light to Impress Your Friends==


'''[[Fenix]] TK45''' 8xAA light with 3 Cree XP-G R5's bundled like a Gatling Gun for 760 lumens of maximum output. $150 at [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003URQEBO?ie=UTF8&tag=tedsbatterpac-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B003URQEBO Amazon].
'''[[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].
'''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.
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