hello. I am looking for a light to light up my backyard if I hear a noise or to light up the walkway when I walk with my dog. If I go biking and it is dark then I would want to light up the road. Looking for something that has 300+ lumens. Runtime isnt super important but I dont want something that cant last an hour. So far I have only stuck to buying lights that use AA batteries because they are the most common so if I travel I would be able to use alkaline in a pinch. I am looking at the Eagletac GX25A3 and Nitecore EA4. Between those two which do you think is better? Any other suggestions?
A general purpose super light
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cjmorris
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The Eagletac is the better light imo, but you can get the nitecore for half the price at fastteck. I would probably save the money and buy the EA4.
Trevtrain
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Armytek have just released the "Partner" AA lights.
I guess it would depend on how soon you want to buy - I'll be waiting for reviews first. The upcoming "Smart" AA lights are higher output again but are not due for release for another couple of months.
Armytek are known to make pretty well-regarded gear so it will be interesting to see some "hands-on" tests.
The EA4 is a nice light but do a search for switch cover issues and you will find a lot of unhappy owners. The rubber boot has a tendency to blow out or even melt and is a known weak spot. Not much information forthcoming from Nitecore on this topic except to advise owners to put pin-holes in the rubber boot to prevent pressure build-up. Pretty unsatisfactory "solution" IMO. I'll be concious of trying to avoid leaving mine anywhere too warm (like in a vehicle for instance).
A little higher-priced but apparently a nice light is the Fenix LD41.
The Jetbeam PA40 is reviewed by Selfbuilt here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ber-body)-Review-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-amp-more!
There are also comparisons with the Fenix LD40.
Realistically high output (over 300 lumens) coupled with runtimes of more than an hour are probably going to be found in 4AA lights rather than 2AA. 300 lumens for an hour seems to be about the upper limit for 2*AA cells. Luckily, there seems to be a bit of a push on to release 4*AA lights of late. I think it is smart to offer high-output lights that can safely be used by those who really don't want the care and handling concerns of Li-Ion cells.
I guess it would depend on how soon you want to buy - I'll be waiting for reviews first. The upcoming "Smart" AA lights are higher output again but are not due for release for another couple of months.
Armytek are known to make pretty well-regarded gear so it will be interesting to see some "hands-on" tests.
The EA4 is a nice light but do a search for switch cover issues and you will find a lot of unhappy owners. The rubber boot has a tendency to blow out or even melt and is a known weak spot. Not much information forthcoming from Nitecore on this topic except to advise owners to put pin-holes in the rubber boot to prevent pressure build-up. Pretty unsatisfactory "solution" IMO. I'll be concious of trying to avoid leaving mine anywhere too warm (like in a vehicle for instance).
A little higher-priced but apparently a nice light is the Fenix LD41.
The Jetbeam PA40 is reviewed by Selfbuilt here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...ber-body)-Review-RUNTIMES-BEAMSHOTS-amp-more!
There are also comparisons with the Fenix LD40.
Realistically high output (over 300 lumens) coupled with runtimes of more than an hour are probably going to be found in 4AA lights rather than 2AA. 300 lumens for an hour seems to be about the upper limit for 2*AA cells. Luckily, there seems to be a bit of a push on to release 4*AA lights of late. I think it is smart to offer high-output lights that can safely be used by those who really don't want the care and handling concerns of Li-Ion cells.
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