GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Well, I'm on a TIIIIGHT budget, but my friend would really want a light. I'm hoping it's something she will carry. How is the Dorcy AAA?
Flashlight for a Girl?
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JohnK
Flashlight Enthusiast
It's a NICE light for the price.
I have ARCs, and such, but it's a go to light.
No worry about it walking off, etc. It has a momentary clicky, the ARC AAA doesn't.
I have ARCs, and such, but it's a go to light.
No worry about it walking off, etc. It has a momentary clicky, the ARC AAA doesn't.
On a budget, a Dorcy from wallyworld can't be beat. I wonder about it knocking around in a purse and coming on in momentary and wearing down the batt. My wife carries an Arc AAA and loves it, but it certainly is pricier.
daloosh
daloosh
Doug S
Flashlight Enthusiast
I read the subject line and thought you were proposing a trade. I wasn't sure whether I needed to offer a flashlight or a girl.
BTW, the Dorcy AAA 1LED light is a very good value IMHO.
BTW, the Dorcy AAA 1LED light is a very good value IMHO.
Topper
Flashaholic*
I have 3 of them bought at wallyworld. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/happy14.gif
not bad for the price.For a girl or boy.
Topper /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
not bad for the price.For a girl or boy.
Topper /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
jayflash
Flashlight Enthusiast
Hey GB, if you consider yourself a real flashaholic then buy her TWO lights. Get the Dorcy and a small coin cell keyring light.
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GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Ahh, coin cell.. Thanks!
How about a coin cell and a Dorcy 2xAA?
How about a coin cell and a Dorcy 2xAA?
Coinlights are a nice idea, the Inova microlights can be found for reasonable cheap, sometimes I carry a PT Pulsar II. The Countycomm lites are only a buck, and make great backup illumination. Still, neither are tough enough to take the beating my keys offer.
The 2AA is too big, even the single AAs are quite a bit thicker in the pocket than AAAs, but in a purse, a woman may not care if it's AA or AAA, AA giving you longer runtime, but not necessarily more light.
daloosh
The 2AA is too big, even the single AAs are quite a bit thicker in the pocket than AAAs, but in a purse, a woman may not care if it's AA or AAA, AA giving you longer runtime, but not necessarily more light.
daloosh
Stanley
Flashlight Enthusiast
Uke eLed 2AAA is fairly reasonable, or maybe an Infinity or Ultra G... or even the Pelican L1 (IIRC) that is on sale at batterystation?
4x4Dragon
Flashlight Enthusiast
Mini LGI! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/yellowlaugh.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/evilgrin07.gif
sorry, just had to say it.
those who have one know what i mean.
sorry, just had to say it.
those who have one know what i mean.
flashlight_widow
Enlightened
I have both the Dorcy 1xAAA LED and the Pelican L1 and I like them both! (And I'm a girl!)
GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
Zippo, she's not my girlfriend (yet...)
KevinL
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'm in a similar situation, however on a not-so-tight budget. Also looking for something that will impress.. a lot. Guys are so much easier to buy for, just get them anything with a P61 and tell them to go knock themselves out (they WILL) /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon6.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/icon3.gif
Do girls prefer satin gray/GM or HA3? I always had the impression they prefer satin gray. I'm a guy, my field use lights are HA3, but the 6P that hangs around the house is a GM and it looks really good.
(edited to add) PS: I know of one girl with an E1e Exec in HA3.. I should know, I helped make that happen. No comments on the color but she likes the light. The E1e is available in satin gray as well, just that you have to hold the world back and move heaven and earth to find one..
Do girls prefer satin gray/GM or HA3? I always had the impression they prefer satin gray. I'm a guy, my field use lights are HA3, but the 6P that hangs around the house is a GM and it looks really good.
(edited to add) PS: I know of one girl with an E1e Exec in HA3.. I should know, I helped make that happen. No comments on the color but she likes the light. The E1e is available in satin gray as well, just that you have to hold the world back and move heaven and earth to find one..
GarageBoy
Flashlight Enthusiast
I dunno, but girls like shiny?
The_LED_Museum
*Retired*
If I remember correctly, you can get the E1e in pink as well as in the typical "masculine" colors, like gun metal grey and HA-III.
flashlight_widow
Enlightened
Look, as far as chicks go... MOST chicks are not going to be disappointed one way or the other on what flashlight you give them. I also carry a Surefire E1 and a Streamlight Keymate. They are both really small, and cute, but kinda expensive, which I know you said is a consideration. You might try to ask her what her favorite colors are, or what color car she drives. The Dorcy AAA is available in a limited variety of colors. (I have a red one to match my red Wrangler).
For the record, I don't generally like shiny stuff - I'd rather have a matte or brushed finish. But, like I said, I think whatever you choose will be great!
For the record, I don't generally like shiny stuff - I'd rather have a matte or brushed finish. But, like I said, I think whatever you choose will be great!
yellow1
Newly Enlightened
just make sure the light you get doesn't overwhelm her keyring. i gave my fiance a LED Lenser V1 that's already managed to find it's way back to me... because she wanted my coin cell photon instead.
