Another single AA light question but different, for a person with arthritis.

[cernobila]

Need a bit of help to pick a single AA LED light for my mother in-law. She has arthritis in her hands and needs a light with the following points......

has to have a switch that is easy to press.
has one or two levels only.
runs well on a primary AA.
has a warm or neutral white tint.
can change the battery easily.
can survive a drop.

 

[Marduke]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

Fenix E20.

Protruding clicky switch, solid regulation on primary AA's, single mode, decent knurling for grip.


Edit:
Sorry, that's 2xAA. But still a good option for a household light.

 

[PhantomPhoton]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

Changing the battery easily is not likely on a lot of the popular 1AA lights around here. They're small and that is what makes them difficult to operate. I'd recommend a 2AA light. The Fenix TK20 may be a good idea as it has a grip on it.

 

[nekomane]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

I have the same need right now for an elderly family member.

Thinking single AA light with a side switch.
Any out there?

I can only find a few using multiple AAA batteries and a battery 'cartridge',
which would be confusing to change.

 

[Marduke]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

I have the same need right now for an elderly family member.

Thinking single AA light with a side switch.
Any out there?

I can only find a few using multiple AAA batteries and a battery 'cartridge',
which would be confusing to change.

Photon Proton, but changing batteries would be a little trick for someone elderly, and although it's simple to operate, it's not that simple to operate.

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

L.R.I. Proton Pro.

 

[nekomane]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

Forgot about the Proton Pro. Another thing though..
I hope cernobila agrees, but the light should not be too small that it's
difficult to locate when needed.

There are a couple of 123 lights which might fit the bill.
Batteries are not as common but better than finding an alkaline oozing goo.
Warm tint is good too.
http://www.holkin.com/superjupina-sjd123.html

 

[LED_Thrift]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

My elderly MIL loved the Dorcy Super 1 Watt. It does use a CR123 battery, not an AA, but since it lasts so long on a single battery it was not an issue. She loved the easy clicky, one mode, brightness [she had macular degeneration and needed light], and great tint. I just bought her eight batteries from a well known dealer that supports CPF < $1.50 each with shipping. They have a great shelf life so you can buy a bunch and not worry. The clicky on it has a very light feel. The Super 1 Watt is a great value.

 

[Gunner12]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

Would a 2 AA light be easier to hold?

There's the RiverRock 1AA light with the optic. But it has a narrow beam, cool tint, and low output(comparably).

 

[cernobila]

Re: Another single AA light question, but different.

Internet was not working in our building since last night till now.......this light will be carried in a handbag and the availability of CR123 is out of the question where my mother in-law lives, so the AA is a must......got to go out now, will read in detail later......thanks.

 

[cernobila]

Does anybody have this light "Fenix L1T V2.0 Q2", sounds quite simple and close to what I am looking for........is the tint warm?

 

[Wyeast]

Not a single AA, but one of my faves is the Inova Bolt 2AA. It's not as "warm" as some of the cree's, but it's a pretty straight up snow-white color w/ the K2. The twisty tail should be pretty easy to manipulate w/ arthritic hands compared to any pushbutton switch, and the rubberized sleeve gives you lots of grip as well.

Pretty much bombproof. I've yet to have it fail on me or my wife who rides w/ it mounted on her bike daily.

 

[Gunner12]

Does anubody have this light "Fenix L1T V2.0 Q2", sounds quite simple and close to what I am looking for........is the tint warm?

The L1T V2.0 first used a Rebel 80, which usually has a warmer tint then the Crees. Now they use the Cree Q2 so tint is still on the cool side unless you get lucky.

It has a switch at the end which might not tbe the best choice. But it should be pretty easy to use.

 

[Black Rose]

Speaking as someone that is afflicted by arthritis in the hands, I'd say go with a 2xAA light simply because it's a bit bigger.

The arthritis in my hands is not that bad compared to my spine, but there are times when I have a hell of a time holding my smaller lights.

My "go to" lights change based on how my hands are working.

As Marduke recommended initially, I think something like a Fenix E20 would fit the bill.

 

[TooManyGizmos]

NightCore D-10

Easy push piston

Variable output w/memory

Single AA

Big enough to hold

Grippy knurling / not slippery

Easy to use and understand UI
.

 

[Monocrom]

Need a bit of help to pick a single AA LED light for my mother in-law. She has arthritis in her hands and needs a light with the following points......

has to have a switch that is easy to press.
has one or two levels only.
runs well on a primary AA.
has a warm or neutral white tint.
can change the battery easily.
can survive a drop.

Energizer 1 watt model.

Forward clickie that is rather soft.
1 level.
No complaints about how my sample runs on a single AA cell.
Tint is closer to white.
Tailcap unscrews easily. (Extra lube would make it even easier still).
Light is aluminum. Should survive a drop.

Available at Target. Comes with a nice carry-clip. Not slippery in hand.

 

[LEDninja]

I would go for a 2AA GEL BRITE with SMJLED drop in.
It is fat for a AA light making it easier to hold. Rubber grip.
Soft side clicky switch.
If the batteries leak, it is only $3 for another body.

If she needs a smaller light for purse/EDC Fenix L1T. 2 handed operation but I can not find a side switch 1 cell that is not a multimode clicky. The Streamlight Microstream is even smaller 1 mode clicky.

 

[cernobila]

Just to update a bit more info,......my mother in-law (83 years old) can operate one of my lights that has a Leef clickie switch on it, she holds the light in one hand and presses the switch with the thumb of the other hand, so as long as the switch is softer than this, it would be ok.

The size is important because she has to carry it everywhere in one of her handbags, small and large.....perhaps a 2x AA size may be an option but no bigger than that. (she lives in central Europe with long winters and uses public transport)

Got to keep it fool proof, no chance of getting stuck with a very low level and not sure how to get out of it. I would like to keep away from the double click, hold and click etc.....a straight forward two levels would be about maximum complexity while remaining practical. Mostly she would use it on low level but also needs to light up a large back yard.

Have to stick with the AA format because of cost and availability.

 

[cheetokhan]

Of all my lights, the closets I have to meeting your needs is my Romisen RC-G2-Q5 from shiningbeam.com.
Small, bright, single AA battery, simple on-off, indestructible, but the tail clickie on mine is a little bit hard to push.
The lightest, easiest to operate flashlight I have is an older Streamlight 4AA plastic body with a really soft tailswitch. It's a lot bigger than a single AA light, though. We use it as our pantry light cuz it runs forever on a set of batteries and gives a very floody beam.

 

[EngrPaul]

There are a lot of complicated lights out there, and frequently recessed buttons. The nitecores would definitely not be my recommendation. Especially since it's easy to go into full low mode, and more difficult to get it back to a brighter setting.

I've thought about it, and here is what I would do.

The Lumapower LM31 1-AA is simple to operate OFF-LO-HI in rotation from the rear clicky. It would be great if the button wasn't so recessed, which is the only difficult thing about operation. You can put a small spacer shim between the switch and the button on it which stands up taller and makes it easier to push, you just won't be able to do tailstands. I tried it and it works well. The light can also be used as a twisty since the threads are anodized.

I'd also suggest going to a local retailer and check out different models from energizer, dorcy, duracell, everready, etc. Many of these are made to be simple and easy to operate. Lately they have been blessed with cree and ssc emitters.