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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @ikeyballs i have the same problem regarding only selling r5 heads - would love a XML Turbo head! And, thanks, I will have a look at those 14505s! @reppans Thanks, already done that; I use the 2xAA body as battery container on occasion. I did read about reversing the head/tailcap but I also use...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    For the record the ordered and received the fandyfire from DX. Although it turned out to be a nice light with everything I had wanted (except a pocket clip) it stopped working after 48 hrs! :'( In the end I went with a 4sevens Quark XML 2xAA; I threw out the 2xAA body for a single AA body...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @gregozedobe The Zebralight seems quite popular and nice. The main reason for beacon & sos requirement is to differentiate between a "marker" vs "need help". @aimxplode I don't know why I failed to see the RRT-0. As far as I can tell the new XM-L version only has strobe function, no beacon/SOS...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    @joe1512 The Jetbeam PA10 is a contender but at that price I am just surveying my other options. I went to goinggear and could not find one 18650 with either SOS/Beacon function? My main reason for 14500/AA combination is I have consolidated to only carry one time of spare battery = AA. So I can...
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    Need a compact, backup for Hiking/SAR (Completed Recommendation Checklist)

    Hope you flashoholics can help me!? I currently have a Fenix LD20 (R5) but think I can do better? And I would also prefer a single AA flashlight. I am looking for a flashlight that will be used in conjunction with my headlamp when the situation calls for it, typically when I need more...

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