AA or AAx2 with longest runtime on a low setting

[JeffInChi]

Been searching for the last day or so for a durable light that runs on a single AA battery or 2 AA batteries for a long time. I'm looking for some recommendations for a light that'll last. I'd like:

Something that has a low setting of around 1 or 2 lumens and can last for days, preferably weeks.

I'd prefer to stay away from headlamps for now.

Size isn't a huge concern, but I'd prefer it to fit in a large pocket.

Waterproof is a must, something in the "dunkable" catagorey should suffice.

As far as beam goes, I'd prefer a floody beam over a thrower although its not that important.

Absolutely no parasitic drain, I would like to turn the light on and know that it'll turn on.

I would also like the light to tailstand, to use in cases of power outages or lack of electricity.

A warmer or neutral tint over a cooler one would be perfered

Any suggestions?

 

[vali]

Quark 2xAA from 4sevens.

 

[qip]

Quark 2aa 30 days

Typical Output Levels and Runtimes + (LED drive current)
Moonlight: 0.2 lumens for 30 days (1ma)
Low: 3.5 lumens for 5 days (10ma)
Medium: 18 lumens for 24 hours (50ma)
High: 70 lumens for 5 hours (250ma)
Max: 170 lumens for 1.3 hours (700ma)

 

[dealgrabber2002]

I think proton pro lasted about ~200hrs on white led and ~500hrs on red led. Single AA.

 

[hyperloop]

zebralight h501 min is 3.4 lumens for 3 days IIRC

 

[JeffInChi]

thanks for the help, luckily I have a 2 AA ti quark on the way. So is Quark the leader in this low light/long runtime catagory with the "moonlight mode"?

 

[JBorneu]

The Proton Pro has parasitic drain, not a good choice. The Quark is probably your best choice right now.

 

[fineshot1]

Thank you folks for the info in this thread. Because of the helpful info here I just
ordered the Quark 2AA. This is a great informative thread for newbies like me.

Keep it coming......dan

 

[Mr. Tone]

I think you guys will be very satisfied with the Quark lights. I have 2 and they are my main lights over the 2 Fenix L series that I had prior to the Quarks. I use the moon mode on my regular Quark the most. It is still plenty bright to dark adapted eyes and of course has crazy runtime.

 

[pseudoblue]

thanks for the help, luckily I have a 2 AA ti quark on the way. So is Quark the leader in this low light/long runtime catagory with the "moonlight mode"?

Not sure abt it as the leader of the low lights. But it has gained popularity in that category.

...
A warmer or neutral tint over a cooler one would be perfered

The Quark AA^2 seems to fit what you are looking for in your first post. Except that the Ti's XPG R4s are expected to be cool whites. Not a bad thing though, don't know if it fits your preference.

EDIT:
Just to note, the regular tailcaps allows tailstanding over the tactical tailcaps which does not.

 

[JeffInChi]

Not a big deal, I think i'm starting to prefer the diamond white/warm white tints more and more. Thanks for all the info

 

[Flying Turtle]

Sounds like a Zebralight H50 might be suitable. I hardly think of it as a headlamp, and have actually never used it as one. But, it's a great floody pocket light or clip-on light with serious runtime.

Geoff

 

[fineshot1]

Thank you folks for the info in this thread. Because of the helpful info here I just
ordered the Quark 2AA. This is a great informative thread for newbies like me.

Keep it coming......dan

Well - I never did get my Quark 2AA from 4Sevens - the package got lost in the usps mail
and I did not opt for insurance. The worst part is the fact that I can't even get trevor at 4Sevens to communicate with me. As per the usps personel I requested Trevor initiate a trace with the Atlanta GA post office it was shipped from but he seems to refuse to communicate with me. First and last time I do business with 4Sevens.

 

[NoFair]

Well - I never did get my Quark 2AA from 4Sevens - the package got lost in the usps mail
and I did not opt for insurance. The worst part is the fact that I can't even get trevor at 4Sevens to communicate with me. As per the usps personel I requested Trevor initiate a trace with the Atlanta GA post office it was shipped from but he seems to refuse to communicate with me. First and last time I do business with 4Sevens.

It might be worth another shot, they are usually fast and helpful

 

[Tremendo]

It might be worth another shot, they are usually fast and helpful

I've never had anything but great service from 4Sevens. I just ordered a couple more lights this morning.

 

[Marduke]

Why are you attempting to contact a specific person? Call their CS.

 

[yalskey]

It might be worth another shot, they are usually fast and helpful

+1

Give it another go... 4sevens has some of the BEST service I've seen.

 

[jcw122]

Well - I never did get my Quark 2AA from 4Sevens - the package got lost in the usps mail
and I did not opt for insurance. The worst part is the fact that I can't even get trevor at 4Sevens to communicate with me. As per the usps personel I requested Trevor initiate a trace with the Atlanta GA post office it was shipped from but he seems to refuse to communicate with me. First and last time I do business with 4Sevens.

Phones are useful.

 

[fineshot1]

Phones are useful.

It never fails - there is always one wise axx answer.

I have called many times and the phone goes un-answered.

I have left messages on their online message utility and the
messages go un-answered. I got one email reply from Trevor
who told me to contact the post office but I have done that
and the po personnel told me that the shipper must initiate
a trace from the originating post office and I have tried conveying
that info to 4Sevens only to get silence back from them.

Order went in online on 9/27/09 and I seem to be spinning my wheels
trying to communicate with them by voice or any other means.

The post office online tracking utility has shown the package in
transit since 9/28/09 but it stopped at a po facility up in nnj on
9/29/09 and has not moved since. That's why I tried getting them
to do a trace but can not seem to get them to communicate with me.

 

[chaosmagnet]

I have called many times and the phone goes un-answered.

I'm shocked to read this. I've placed a bunch of orders with 4sevens / fenix-store.com with uniformly excellent communication and order fulfillment. The one time I had a warranty issue they dealt with it promptly and professionally. Every time I've called they've either answered the phone or called me back.

If they've been showing you a pattern of poor customer service then I suggest that you PM 4Sevens here on CPF. Whatever's gone wrong I would expect that David will make it right.