Brinkmann Rebel L.E.D. 2AA Flashlight $17.95

[ampdude]

Found this on Brinkmann's website:

Rebel L.E.D. 2AA Flashlight $17.95

Does anyone know if this uses the Rebel LED now or if it is just named Rebel flashlight. I'm tempted to order one and try it out. They also have a version with accessories like beam filters for $3 more.

 

[Sgt. LED]

Just the name sadly.

 

[willrx]

Just the name.

 

[Pellidon]

Just an old 5mm led with a simple step up circuit. Lensed. It has been around for ages.

 

[Lit Up]

If you want to see how fast you can be disappointed...

Seriously, If you want a Brinkmann, the one I'd recommend buying is the little black 1watt, 2xAA (Minimag LED size) they currently have at Wal-Mart. I picked one up as I lost my Civictor awhile back and wanted something AA based besides my SMJLED hosts. I did have both versions of the MiniMag LEDs but don't care for trying to push 3 watts with 2xAA.

I must say, I really like this light even if it's an older technology. Really impressed with the beam; it's smooth and even. Not to mention far and away better than the Rebel you're looking at. I had that one a couple years ago and gave it away for free.

I'm going to have to do a test on this light and see if it has a moon mode or suffers the same problems as Mag's 2xAA LED version. They also run around 3-4 bucks cheaper than that Rebel light as well. About 10 bucks cheaper than the Mag and construction feels pretty similar although this Brinkmann feels slimmer which I like.

 

[e2x2e]

I've had the light with the filters, and I'm not impressed. Its not very bright, and there are many other lights that are more worth the money.

 

[ampdude]

If you want to see how fast you can be disappointed...

Seriously, If you want a Brinkmann, the one I'd recommend buying is the little black 1watt, 2xAA (Minimag LED size) they currently have at Wal-Mart. I picked one up as I lost my Civictor awhile back and wanted something AA based besides my SMJLED hosts. I did have both versions of the MiniMag LEDs but don't care for trying to push 3 watts with 2xAA.

I must say, I really like this light even if it's an older technology. Really impressed with the beam; it's smooth and even. Not to mention far and away better than the Rebel you're looking at. I had that one a couple years ago and gave it away for free.

I'm going to have to do a test on this light and see if it has a moon mode or suffers the same problems as Mag's 2xAA LED version. They also run around 3-4 bucks cheaper than that Rebel light as well. About 10 bucks cheaper than the Mag and construction feels pretty similar although this Brinkmann feels slimmer which I like.

I do like the looks of that light myself, but I don't like having to twist the head off and on.

 

[Lit Up]

Hey, guys. Anybody know if these lights Brinkmann's offering here on this page are LED based?
I'm seeing 1xAA, 1xAAA and liking it.

http://www.brinkmann.net/Shop/Series.aspx?category=Flashlights+%26+Spotlights&subcategory=Flashlights&series=FLA-2000-0&seriesname=Aluminum&id=0

Looks like they've been a lot more busier than Wal-Mart would have you believe. from 1AAA to a 5D offering.

These have to be LED. It has my 2xAA model listed along with them as being the same line and it's a '1 watt' Lux.
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a few of these.

 

[ampdude]

Yea, I noticed they have quite a few new lights now. Most of them look pretty decent.

 

[Garand]

Brinkmann and Dorcy are starting to make some really nice lights for the money.

You don't have to spend big bucks to get a good light.

 

[Bror Jace]

One thing to watch out for is that some of the Dorcy 1-watt lights use a Nichia LED with an optic.

I got a 3AAA model at Wal-Mart for $9.99. I got it home, installed the batteries and unloaded on the nearest unsuspecting white wall.

Eeeewww ... :green: ... nasty blueish-with-corona beam. :shakehead

I gave it away the first chance I got.