Wendee
Enlightened
[...] I gotta think I'm missing something. [...] Since these are working for me maybe I shouldn't press for something better.
Hi Needmore,
I had never bought a "good" flashlight until 6 months ago. I have three $3.00 zoomies and three decent 1xAA lights. I can honestly say that for me to even consider comparing my $3.00 zoomies to any of my other AA lights, would just be silly. They're so different, in every way. It wouldn't be a fair comparison. I would have never known, or thought a "good" flashlight was worth the money, if I had never taken the plunge and bought one.
Since you've been on a flashlight forum for 5 years, it's pretty safe to say that you like flashlights. I'm reluctant to say this because it might lead you to be a crazy flashaholic...but...I really think you should save up and buy a good AA flashlight. Not a really expensive one. The ones I have were all under $40.00 (some on sale, some through group buys) so they aren't the fancy expensive kind but they're very good lights. I don't think you'll understand what you're missing unless you actually try one yourself.
Even better, if you're going to buy a decent light, buy a 2xAA (like the Thrunite Archer 2A). I don't think you'll look at your $3.00 zoomies the same way if you try this light.
I hope you do take the plunge and try a decent light because I'd love to hear your impression after using it.
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