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[richieb]

My Fenix LD20 R5 just bit the dust for reasons unknown. I`m looking for a suitable replacement. I need something which resembles the design of a mini maglite. Takes 2XAA batteries. Tail button would be best. Water resistant.

I want something SIMPLE. No need for strobe or SOS. I would like a low mode (10-50 lumen) and a high mode (150-200 lumen). If possible I would like the batteries to die at once like the Fenix and not lose their brightness over time.


Any help would be appreciated....

[CarpentryHero]

Sudden die out at the end? Not sure if that's flat regulation or what driver does that.
But Id suggest the Quark Xaa2 or the Sunwayman V20a because I love the magnetic control ring

[Gunner12]

The Jetbeam BA20 has a low of 30 lumen and a high of 200+. Like the Fenix, loosen for low, tighten for high, but unlike it, there are only those two modes. It also has a forward clickie for momentary activation. Here's selfbuilt's review. Looking at the runtime charts, it seems to provide the regulation you like.

Shiningbeam also has their Caveman, 3 mode with 8 lumen low, 130 lumen medium, and 250+ high. Loosen and tighten the head to switch modes. The output levels might not suit you though.

You could also look at the Fenix E21. It's similar to the Jetbeam BA20, low of 40+ lumen, and high of 150 lumen. Loosen head for low, tighten for high, forward clickie. The LD series (LD20+ and LD22 for 2 AA) are still a good choice as well.

[bbb74]

Fenix LD25 is simple. Head loose for low and head tight for high. With some hidden modes you can use trickery to get to.

Why did the LD20 die? Have you made sure the locking ring in the tailcap is tight? You'll need needlenose pliers or similar to get in there and tighten it up. Its a common cause of problems.

[richieb]

Fenix LD25 is simple. Head loose for low and head tight for high. With some hidden modes you can use trickery to get to.

Why did the LD20 die? Have you made sure the locking ring in the tailcap is tight? You'll need needlenose pliers or similar to get in there and tighten it up. Its a common cause of problems.

I know the problem is in the tail cap, as I`ve checked the torch with a multimeter. However the threading is clean, O-ring is fine. The washer surrounding the button seems fine... I don`t know what the issue could be. But I`d rather get something more reliable if this could be a common problem...

[richieb]

The Jetbeam BA20 has a low of 30 lumen and a high of 200+. Like the Fenix, loosen for low, tighten for high, but unlike it, there are only those two modes. It also has a forward clickie for momentary activation. Here's selfbuilt's review. Looking at the runtime charts, it seems to provide the regulation you like.

Shiningbeam also has their Caveman, 3 mode with 8 lumen low, 130 lumen medium, and 250+ high. Loosen and tighten the head to switch modes. The output levels might not suit you though.

You could also look at the Fenix E21. It's similar to the Jetbeam BA20, low of 40+ lumen, and high of 150 lumen. Loosen head for low, tighten for high, forward clickie. The LD series (LD20+ and LD22 for 2 AA) are still a good choice as well.

I really like the jetbeam. Fits what I`m looking for. However, low runtime is only 35 hours compared to 100+ on the fenix?

[Gunner12]

The low on the Fenix LD22 is 3 lumen while the low on the Jetbeam is 30 lumen. At a similar output, medium on the Fenix ~40 lumen, the Fenix runs for 15 hours. The Jetbeam is a 2 mode light, while the LD22 is a two group light (tighten = group 1, loosen = group 2) and each group has many modes in it.

[rambo180]

[QUOTE=Gunner12;3996302]
Shiningbeam also has their Caveman, 3 mode with 8 lumen low, 130 lumen medium, and 250+ high.

+1

[DaveTheDude]

[QUOTE=rambo180;3997164]

Shiningbeam also has their Caveman, 3 mode with 8 lumen low, 130 lumen medium, and 250+ high.

+1

The Shiningbeam "Spark" -- similar in performance to the Caveman light, but presenting a pure cylinder shape -- also comes in neutral and cool tints. The Spark comes with an optional 1xAA body tube, giving you a fair amount of flexibility if you ever find yourself one cell short.

[CMAG]

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