Best 2xAA on the market today

[Vincent]

I am a fairly happy user of the Fenix PD30 which I got one year ago. Though I simply cannot afford the batteries for it, and already have a Maha MH-C9000 charger for my radios and camera. Id like to get a 2xAA LED light that offers good brightness and runtime comparable to the PD30 if possible.

I will mostly use this light to do maintenance on my bike, on trails when riding as well as in darker tunnels with no or few light sources. I will also use it in case of emergencies. It will not be a EDC, but will be in my camelbak for my bike or in my pocket when doing exploration.

I dont really have a price limit, but nothing insane like $300.

 

[duboost]

Since you like the fenix, you would probably like the Quark 2AA? Or Quark Turbo?

 

[pobox1475]

http://www.jetbeam.com.cn/links/pro/jet1proexv2.aspx

 

[jhc37013]

Fenix LD20+ or Quark 2AA

 

[Vincent]

I also care about warranty(longer the better), if the light brakes I dont want to spend $20 to send it back to China or some other international location.

 

[Vincent]

What are Quark, Fenix Rebranded lights?

 

[drmaxx]

What are Quark, Fenix Rebranded lights?

You find more info then you probably want to know with this link:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=233925

Bottom line: They are 4sevens.com own brand. Very similar to Fenix but with a few subtle touches that might make a difference for you.

 

[jhc37013]

Don't forget although the Fenix and Quarks operate similar (press switch to turn on light then half press to cycle through modes) the Quark has more modes a .02 lumen low mode which may or may not benefit you, I personally dont care for it just one more mode to cycle to get to next mode.

My point is the Quark Tactical lights are my favorite basically you can easily program two modes to whatever you want and always turn the light in one mode and switch to your next programed mode by twisting the head. They also have a momentary on forward switch.

Just thought i would try and explain that the best I can before you make a purchase because I dont like the regular Quark that much but the Tactical programmable Quark is now my favorite carry light. Good luck

Regular 2AA Quark - http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297&products_id=1620

Tactical 2AA Quark - http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1656

 

[Henk_Lu]

My absolute favorite in the 2xAA class is currently the Quark Turbo AA-2! :thumbsup:

Throwier as the normal Quark, extremely rugged, very bright and nice looking (in my opinion). The con couls be the UI, 2 brightnesses set with the tactical UI chosen out of 5 normal ones plus the disco modes...

 

[Vincent]

While Im sure the features are nice, I am a bit more of a fan of the keep is stupid simple principle. I really don't want the light to fail on me because it has a electrical hiccup. me buying the fenix was a big step from the Inova X5. I know I need regulation and modes are a must, but even systems like that on the NiteCore D20 scare me alot.

 

[LightCannon]

I'm actually a little surprised....

Come on, guys: there's a whole world beyond Quarks.

Eagletac P100A2 (really nice bang for the buck)
Solarforce L2R
Dereelight Javelin

Quarks are quite nice, but, depending on OP's purposes, one of the above may be more useful. It might be noted that the Solarforce has Type II anodization.

 

[jhc37013]

Yeh I know what you mean but If your referring to the Tactical Quark I don't see any problems in the future with it and I have not heard any problems so far either.

 

[Vincent]

whar effect would an EMP have on these fancy flashlights with the circuitry? id take it they would be done with

 

[amigafan2003]

ITP have launched a rather funky AA2 light:- http://www.itplight.com/product_show.asp?id=208 Retails at around $40 dollars. For the record, I think my Regular AA2 Quark is the danglies No issues with the UI and I love the ultra low mode.

 

[jhc37013]

whar effect would a EMP have on these fancy flashlights with the circuitry? id take it they would be done with

lol I don't know I have not considered that lately. :thinking:

 

[erlon]

I´ld recomend the Nitecore D20 R2.

 

[bladerunner]

check out the Fenix TK20

 

[glockboy]

Quark with XP-G R5's.

 

[LightCannon]

Keep in mind "best" doesn't always translate to "most output." Theres other factors involved, such as UI (does it suit your needs? Is it useful and intuitive?) and build quality (and, related, does the company have a reputation for good QC and durability?)

Keep looking around!

 

[NutSAK]

whar effect would an EMP have on these fancy flashlights with the circuitry? id take it they would be done with

Any LED light would be susceptible to an EMP, regardless of ciruitry. The LED itself is a semiconductor diode.