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    Practical Uses for Acebeam's E10 Mini-Thrower.

    I haven't used that light, but thanks for pointing it out. Very interesting form factor. Those woodland monsters can be terrifying indeed. After some sleepless nights camping deep in the Ozarks, I finally trained a light on some mysterious nocturnal stalkers rustling around and creeping ever...
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    The Forlorn and the Sublime

    Thank you for the report - I can relate! Keep your batteries charged, download all your manuals, and maintain strategic ready placement of all your light instruments!!
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    is there any benefits to gas or keroscenne laterns?.

    No not really, unless you want to burn down Chicago! 🤣
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    ok im a tad confused

    That's because AA batteries are only used for trash lights, for the most part. I do have a Niteye EC-A12 using Eneloops. It's not shabby. But generally, do yourself a favor and step up to lithium-ion 18650 or 2150 power source.
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    ok i finnaly have a flashlight brand im loyal to

    Never use the 3 Alkaline power source! That means there is no current drive circuitry, possibly a power-wasting resistor in series. And, not rechargeable unless you go Eneloop. Stick with the lithium-ion.
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    Very difficult NOT to love AAA's these days.

    OK, I guess someone has to love them. They are just so weak in terms of watt-hour capacity per dollar. But they do beat coin cells for the tiny lights.
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    UPDATE: Recommend a LED drop-in for this light

    Re: Recommend a LED drop-in for this light Man, that is a classic! I think it's been in production for about 50 years. You probably want something like https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Bright-Lumen-Maglite-Upgrade-Model/dp/B01N0LAR5R for only a bit more than you paid for the light. Yea, good for...
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    UPDATE: Recommend a LED drop-in for this light

    Re: Recommend a LED drop-in for this light Man, that is a classic! I think it's been in production for about 50 years. You probably want something like https://www.amazon.com/Ultra-Bright-Lumen-Maglite-Upgrade-Model/dp/B01N0LAR5R for only a bit more than you paid for the light. Yea, good for...
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    [REVIEW] Revtronic BT40S bike light

    Great review, thanks! Not sure about that indicator light staring back at you, wasting power and impairing your night vision. Dig the bike rig, but that computer wire snarled around the brake cable needs some love. Ride on, ride on, ride on! — Brock
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    Olight hex body design

    I have the R40, and I certainly noticed this issue, though I see it as minor. The button could be much more pronounced, with a much stronger force required to activate. I never use those nasty clip fangs, however! The R50 is right at the top of my list, but I'm not hoping for much different.
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    Armytek Partner A2 V2 - almost perfect?

    Oh dear it so uuuuuuugly.... :(
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    Looking for 2aaa penlight recommendation

    I also have the Stylus Pro and it's a decent light. You can get it under 20USD now. I stay away from AAA cells as power sources, but you do need a light for trimming nose hairs.:D I had also noticed the high force on the tail switch. Can anyone describe this tailcap mod?
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    Solarforce

    Got to give a thumbs up for Solarforce lights. I have two of the basic 18650 jobs (model L2P), one a pretty blue ano. I went for the 3-mode (without the exasperating epileptic strobe) and the brightness levels are perfectly calibrated. I have the lantern attachment kit on my wish list. The one...
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    Are coast lights that bad?

    Maybe they're not so "BAD", but I doubt many here will so they are "GOOD"; I would have to say they are definitely "SO-SO". For the money you may as well step up to a well-engineered light instrument. I scorn the use of AAA batteries for power. These cells cost the same as AA batteries with far...
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    Packing Efficiency of Three and Four Parallel Cells

    This post analyzes the packing efficiency of three parallel cylindrical cells in a tube, versus four of the same cells in a tube. Packing efficiency is defined as the percentage of total volume of the containing tube occupied by the cells. One might expect three cells in a triangular arrangement...
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