Cheap recommendations on AA LED.

[LightGiver]

I just want something I can stock the house/garage/backroom/shed with so anyone can use anytime (or emergencies) w/o me worrying about a valuable flashlight being misplaced, damaged or completely "walking off" for good. 😳 So brightness doesn't have to be spectacular.

I searched around and came up with this:
http://www.flashlightreviews.info/nichia/energizer-hard-case-work-tuf2aa1e
It can be found as cheap as 7$ online and uses a 5mm Nichia. So this would be about as bright or maybe brighter (since it has some sort of reflector) than a Fenix E01?

Any better (cheaper) suggestions for me?😕

 

[ab1ht]

I suggest looking around at Deal Extreme. They have a decent selection. I got a Cree Ultrafire A10 for about $15 or so. I really like it.

Target is also a good place to look. I got a Life Gear light from there that is really good. Runs around $20.

Both lights put out around 60-80 Lm.

 

[Yucca Patrol]

Deal Extreme sku#28546 is probably the best cheap AA light around for $14

 

[sol-leks]

I really like this guy:
http://www.goldengadgets.com/led-li...shlights/cj-1-watt-pocket-led-flashlight.html

I've bought 3 of these and they are very nice. Good runtime, about 35-50 lumens. Direct driven. The tints I have received have all been pretty decent. I got one that had a gorgeous tint, one that was a little blue and the last was a little bluer. Still for 4 bucks it is a really nice light, it has a pretty nice beam profile too.

Of course you can always get a tank AA or a romisen AA but those will run you higher in the 10 dollar range:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3607

this tank looks pretty nice but a little pricier too:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.24125

both of these will be very bright probably more than you need though.

 

[OfficerCamp]

Why not go AAA and get the single mode ITP A3 for around $20? It's $5 more than the Fenix E01, but much brighter (due to a Cree led and good reflector). AAA batts are about as inexpensive as you can get, so that should make up for the higher cost of the A3 versus a AA size light (or any other battery format). There are cheaper alternatives, but I wouldn't trust the quality of the DX/KD lights for completing any task, even just knocking around the house. I'd say that Energizer is a great deal though. Especially for 7 presidents. Stick with a reputable brand, and you will not be dissapointed.
-OC

 

[vali]

When someone ask about a flashlight for use in emergencies I allways think in 2xAA lights.

AA instead AAA adds more runtime (2xAA will add even more) and instead of CR123A will add "convenience" and "easy to find".

Try a Romisen RC-N3. You can use 2xAA or 1xCR123A and it is one of the most "reputed" cheap brands here in CPF. There is even a warm tint version now.

 

[LightGiver]

A lot of great suggestions, ty. But which to buy I still haven't decided yet. :thinking:

The 4$ LED is looking real tempting, I can buy about 4 of those for less than 16$ incl the 10% discount. But I was hoping for something that has a longer life (at least 8-10hrs or more) that also doesn't cost too much.

 

[sol-leks]

It is tougher to find lights with long run time for cheap than it is to find bright lights for cheap. Maybe a fenix E01 might be good for you or if you can go a little higher a 2 mode romisen rc-n3 from shiningbeam:
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-122/Romisen-RC-dsh-N3-II-Cree/Detail

12 hours on medium mode, 3 on high and has a lot of versatility, however it is like 25 bucks. Still quite cheap but maybe more than what you want to spend.

 

[dealgrabber2002]

You should try shiningbeam. They have some of DX models but with better upgrades. Fast shipping, great services, and it's not that much more in price.

 

[daytec]

+1 on shinning beam.....quick service, Bryans the man

marty

 

[BlueBeam22]

I recommend the Duracell DayLite Tough 4xAA LED flashlight for around $15, which surprisingly can be found at the grocery stores Kroger and Publix. It has pretty good output (seems around 50 lumens) and a uniformly bright, wide beam. It should have a very long runtime. I made a short introductory review post of the light here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=3096328&postcount=100

 

[sabre7]

Here you go, with a lithium AA, all your specs are met with a Gerber Infinity Ultra...

http://www.rogueoutdoors.com/servlet/the-91907/Infinity-UltraTask-Light,-Wht/Detail

Check out the detailed description

 

[hyperloop]

I just want something I can stock the house/garage/backroom/shed with so anyone can use anytime (or emergencies) w/o me worrying about a valuable flashlight being misplaced, damaged or completely "walking off" for good. 😳 So brightness doesn't have to be spectacular.

I searched around and came up with this:
http://www.flashlightreviews.info/nichia/energizer-hard-case-work-tuf2aa1e
It can be found as cheap as 7$ online and uses a 5mm Nichia. So this would be about as bright or maybe brighter (since it has some sort of reflector) than a Fenix E01?

Any better (cheaper) suggestions for me?😕

i just ordered this light for $9.99 just to try out, 160 lumens (haha, yeah right) and it looks like a single mode Akoray

 

[bluepilgrim]

Dorcy has some nice lights http://www.dorcydirect.com/c-1-led-flashlights.aspx

the 41-4239 AA is a cell vampire -- it's gets very dim but doesn't seem to go completely out until the cell is virtually dead. The second page has a 2AA light for only $4 (and there 15% off now on Dorcy light with free shipping for orders of $20.

They don't make the best lights but the quality is pretty decent for the prices.

 

[M@elstrom]

If size & output aren't factors for consideration the Dorcy 41-4239 (as suggested above) looks hard to beat, even better it's not a plastic casing & at $7.99 USD a pop (free AA energizer & shipping) you wouldn't miss it if it grew legs and walked

 

[kramer5150]

I just want something I can stock the house/garage/backroom/shed with so anyone can use anytime (or emergencies) w/o me worrying about a valuable flashlight being misplaced, damaged or completely "walking off" for good. 😳 So brightness doesn't have to be spectacular.

I searched around and came up with this:
http://www.flashlightreviews.info/nichia/energizer-hard-case-work-tuf2aa1e
It can be found as cheap as 7$ online and uses a 5mm Nichia. So this would be about as bright or maybe brighter (since it has some sort of reflector) than a Fenix E01?

Any better (cheaper) suggestions for me?😕

My local target has this light for $9. Its really solid and hefty feeling. You should be aware that it has a fish-eye optic (aspheric) so its going to cast a round spot of light, as opposed to a smooth flood like the E-01. The Dorcy 1AAA shown above also has a similar beam.

For $7, IMHO you are lucky to just have something that is reliable and doesn't break. At that price point even the Ultra Infinity, E01, RC-G2, and Akoray lights are too $$. FWIW the energizer hard case 2AAA I own has proven to be very durable as an around the house kind of light. I have dropped it several times and it is water splash resistant. Its about 25L and uses a cree XR-C. I got it for $9 at home depot. I like your 2AA version better though, it should run a LOT longer with the Nichia emitter. That fish eye optic however is going to limit its lumen output.

 

[AndrewZorn]

Deal Extreme sku#28546 is probably the best cheap AA light around for $14

i am not qualified enough to say there is not better but came in to suggest this, i love mine

i just ordered this light for $9.99 just to try out, 160 lumens (haha, yeah right) and it looks like a single mode Akoray

but yeah this looks like the same thing with a different LED
EDIT single-mode too!

 

[fstuff]

But I was hoping for something that has a longer life (at least 8-10hrs or more) that also doesn't cost too much.

8-10hrs?!

dude, i dont think even a 6cell MagLight lasts that long.

if you want something cheap and you can have in every room in the house, go with the GoldenGadgets for $4


edit:
ok, something with low light output might last > 10hrs.

but whats the point of a flashlight that doesnt produce much light?

 

[Jason_Tx]

Get any of those lights recommended -- your choice --
then

Costco 48 pack AA = $12.35

 

[bluepilgrim]

I went to Walmart today and got the two-pack of Eveready "Brilliant Solutions) 3aaa lights. BRLED3AAA-B2, for $8.88. (the '2' meaning 2-pack)
http://www.rayovacindustrial.com/products_flash_brilliant.shtml

They put out what looks abut 30 or 35 lumens, in a spot. They have a bright halo around the spot which is very annoying -- looks like the LED on one is misaligned with heavy lead artifacts and off center oval shaped spot. Cheap plastic -- but they are cheap, and will do for an emergency light in a pinch. Package says it will run for 40 hours using the heavy duty (zinc chloride) cells (included in package).

I have a few of that pen light on the linked page BRSLEDPEN-B and they ae not bad, and Walmart sells one similar but of heavy aluminum with a twisty switch and chain for keyring *which I always have in a pocket) -- about $3 each. These are dimmer -- maybe 5 lumens(?). But again they aaa, not aa.

You could also get one of those drop-in LED bulbs they sell for about $8 or $9 http://www.niteize.com/productdetail.php?category_id=28&product_id=127 and use it a cheap 2-D or 2-aa light from a dollar-store. (Maybe cheaper on line -- and http://www.dorcydirect.com/p-86-41-1642-15-v-8-volt-1-watt-led-module.aspx sells a 1-watt one for $10).

It depends on what sort of use and how bright and the kind of 'emergency' you are thinking of.