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[megadork]

Alright- I'm really new to LED Flashlights. I'm wanting to get an LED flashlight for my father in law. The brighter the better. I have about a $100 budget on this. Only requirement is AA or AAA batteries for power source. What are your recommendations?

:twothumbs Thanks!

 

[ZRXBILL]

Start here.
2 AA round-up http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=214890
1 AA round-up http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=224932
AAA http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=229430
Here are a couple more.
http://www.sliderule.ca/cpf.htm
http://www.sliderule.ca/flashlight.htm
And :welcome:

 

[pobox1475]

Jet I Pro v3.0 warm tint OP reflector. About $75 and a very good value IMHO; http://store.bugoutgearusa.com/jetipro.html

Or; http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?t=203520

If you want a light that is easy for him carry every day (EDC).

 

[StarHalo]

If your father-in-law is not a technical person, a simpler light would be a better choice. Something along the lines of a Jetbeam Element, Quark Mini, or Nitecore EZ..

 

[sol-leks]

ITP A6 polestar sounds like it might fit the bill. Super bright and uses AA's and under 100 bucks.

 

[burntoshine]

:welcome: megadork

love your name!

 

[Gunner12]

How technical is your father-in-law? Would he like a light which he can program everything or has many modes, or would he prefer a simple on/off or 2 mode light?

The Nitecore EZAA could be a nice light if you want something small for him.

:welcome:

 

[sol-leks]

The brighter the better

I think the OP has to get a bit more specific. If this is the only criteria we have to go by besides AA's, than an MC-E light would seem to fit the bill.

However, maybe he does want an EDC, who knows.

 

[jhc37013]

I'd look at a Fenix LD10 or LD20 or maybe a Quark model.

 

[carrot]

I think he will love the new 4sevens Preon 2AAA Ti. Everyone loves titanium, and the penlight form factor will make its 160 lumens even more impressive. The pocket clip and slim size will mean he will carry it all the time, and even better, it's under $65.