Favorite Buget light.

[ven]

Found an older pic of 4 budget lights that have all been flawless over the years.
Roche F8, very solid light, dropped and beaten many times in work and still works great,convoy m2 which is still one of my glove box lights in 4c flavour, convoy s8 which is the bosses edc and the x2. All have mode memory and of course both convoys have the 2 mode options.


Also this clone zoomy, believe or not this has been issue free too, it's been ultra OK......



Not sure what I paid for it as going back a good few years now, was more than the $3 you can find some clones for. Sure around $10 ish at the time......

 

[tleek]

I really like maglites.
I use a Solitaire LED every day and it was like 12 dollars at target.

 

[bykfixer]

Solitaire LED was quite the surprise when used to the incan. WOW!

First time I turned one on, being used to the 2 candle power like beam of the incan...I made the mistake of having it aimed somewhat towards my face.
Bad idea.

 

[thumper36]

Subscribed. I am in the same boat. I want to figure out the light that is most likely to get me hooked on this hobby

 

[dogotter]

Ive been using a Thrunite tn12 2014 for about a year and I think its pretty damn good. Really bright and I am into having a separate button to select the modes. I am sure there are cheaper lights that do the same but its not that expensive at £35.

 

[bestellen]

Olight S15R for $22.99 at GearBest

 

[bykfixer]

I'm having a hard time getting my mind wrapped around olight as a budget light. They certainly fit the price range...but they make some pretty solid items.

Budget lights are getting good!!!

 

[ozzie_c_cobblepot]

If you define "budget" as "anything under 50$", then the SWM V11R from IS at $39.99 fits the bill.

 

[KeepingItLight]

Introducing the BLF X5 and X6 Special Edition flashlights.

The TWO stainless-steel and copper lights in the photos below are projected to sell as a set for only $80. At $40 each, that sneaks underneath the $50 threshold.

Some nice gifs taken by Dale (DB Custom):

Signups are open now, but this run will probably be shorter than that of the recent BLF A6. Each flashlight has a serial number. It is expected that supplies will be limited.

Is $80, too much for you? How about $45 for the same two flashlights in anodized aluminum? Yup. That's $22.50 each. You can learn more in the the CPF discussion thread for these lights.

 

[Crazyeddiethefirst]

I just joined BLF to be able to take advantage of this deal. I am forever loyal to CPF but Mick has me hooked on copper now...

 

[akhyar]

There are many budget lights designed by the members there.
I already bought the A6 and have my name in the list for the X5 and X6

 

[On Edge]

OK, self proclaimed light noob … (some real transposition danger there) …

Favorite budget light(s)?, easy because all I own are budget lights by enthusiast standards … Fenix E05 (SS), Fenix E12.

 

[Impossible lumens]

How about those little screwhead interfaced lights with the xpe emitters that can go for $2.99 . Those have a little bit of throwy kick to them.

 

[FLfrk]

Any brand or model these sell under? What battery do they use? Price isn't a very defining factor. They sound interesting.

 

[ozzie_c_cobblepot]

What about favorite budget light for kids? Any favorites for that? What's a good UI? I'm thinking reverse clickies are bad, ZL UI a nonstarter, and a mini mag might be best?

 

[Tre_Asay]

By Far my most trusty light is this energizer 3 LED headlamp.

My dad bought it a few years ago from a sporting goods store. It puts out 30 lumens on fresh batteries and the red LED makes a good moonlight mode. This was my only light during a three week trip to peru in july of 2014, I remember using it while walking the dark streets of peru and wishing that it was brighter, at least one girl was relieved that I had a flashlight though.
I still have the same batteries in it that were in it before the trip to peru, a few years, 4 plane trips, and a cold winter later I am afraid to open it and see if any of the alkaline batteries leaked.
It still puts out about 20 lumens and I now keep it in my backpack.
Now I have the much nicer Thrunite T10 I am not worried about not having enough lumen 99% of the time but I am also going to get an Archer 2C to edc and blast that darned darkness away.

 

[Swedpat]

My favorite budget light has been Solarforce L2T with XM-L2 LED. Simple and with good hold comfort. But since some week I think it's Manker BLF A6 Special edition. I really like this Manker. It's now my favorite EDC-light.

 

[TheShadowGuy]

I have to say that even though I don't think zooming is very practical, I picked up a Cree XPE Q5 light for under $3 that is fun to play with. It even takes a 14500 and is a bit smaller/less chunky than a Sipik SK68. I'd buy another over many of the cheap lights in stores.

@Tre_Asay: I have a pair of an older version I think. They both still work and I'm also scared to open up the battery compartment considering I don't know the last time I changed the batteries...

 

[bykfixer]

By Far my most trusty light is this energizer 3 LED headlamp.

My dad bought it a few years ago from a sporting goods store. It puts out 30 lumens on fresh batteries and the red LED makes a good moonlight mode. This was my only light during a three week trip to peru in july of 2014, I remember using it while walking the dark streets of peru and wishing that it was brighter, at least one girl was relieved that I had a flashlight though.
I still have the same batteries in it that were in it before the trip to peru, a few years, 4 plane trips, and a cold winter later I am afraid to open it and see if any of the alkaline batteries leaked.
It still puts out about 20 lumens and I now keep it in my backpack.
Now I have the much nicer Thrunite T10 I am not worried about not having enough lumen 99% of the time but I am also going to get an Archer 2C to edc and blast that darned darkness away.

I've used those energizer head lamps on my hard hat a whole summer during night work without changing batteries. The 30 lumens lights my path just fine without the other fellows I talk to going "holy crap dude...turn off the light".
It's pretty dull by September.

Great fishing light as well. Bright enough to tie knots with.
And like you said, the red is great for low light.

 

[Tre_Asay]

I just saw them in wal-mart 2 for $10.