Good LED flashlight $35 and under.

[xdamage518]

Hi, I just wanted to know if there are any good flashlight and kind of have the looks and size of the Fenix L1D that works good and is only under $35? And only requires 1 AA battery. Thanks!

 

[tbenedict]

How bright do you want it and how long do you want it to run? I like the MTE C2-1 for $20. It runs about an hour, but is too bright for close up work. The Ese AZ2 from shiningbeam is a nice multimode if you don't mind a little extra weight (stainless).

 

[s.c.]

The MTE C2-1 is a very nice light, it is similar in size and feel of a AA fenix. For $35, you could get both the C2-1 and a Romisen RC-G2 and swap tailcaps. This will make the C2-1 a forward clicky and smaller, and you'll have the RC-G2 as a nice backup light for the car or home.

However, I personally think the best ~$35 you could spend for a budget AA light is the Akoray 106 ($20), with a pair of 14500 batteries ($5), and an appropriate charger ($10). The Akoray has 3 programmable modes (the fenix L1D has more modes, but are factory set) and is very nice on the 14500 batteries. But it also works very well on AA if needed.

 

[tbenedict]

The MTE C2-1 is a very nice light, it is similar in size and feel of a AA fenix. For $35, you could get both the C2-1 and a Romisen RC-G2 and swap tailcaps. This will make the C2-1 a forward clicky and smaller, and you'll have the RC-G2 as a nice backup light for the car or home.


The RC-G2 cap does work well on the C2-1, but the C2-1 cap will not fit the RC-G2 without machining. (too long)

 

[s.c.]

The MTE C2-1 is a very nice light, it is similar in size and feel of a AA fenix. For $35, you could get both the C2-1 and a Romisen RC-G2 and swap tailcaps. This will make the C2-1 a forward clicky and smaller, and you'll have the RC-G2 as a nice backup light for the car or home.


The RC-G2 cap does work well on the C2-1, but the C2-1 cap will not fit the RC-G2 without machining. (too long)

I just put a thin ring of aluminium foil in the MTE tailcap so it'll make contact with the RC-G2. Mine works fine.

 

[Gunner12]

I've heard good things about this light. Could be a good choice.

:welcome:

 

[GPB]

everyone has a different definition of "good" but you might want to look at the Engergizer AA with a cree led ( look for the textured reflector ) there is a pretty long thread on it elsewhere on here. Its a very solid light, good brightness, less than $20 and available at Target.

 

[Onuris]

You might also want to consider an Inova X1, it is also available at Target for $20, and is a great little light. Unlike most other lights in its price range it is made in the US, has a glass window, aluminum reflector, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

While it might not put out quite as much light as some of the others, imho, I think that it has just the right amount of output for general day to day use for most tasks. While I always have a high output light on me, I also always carry something similar to the X1 that gets used much more often.

 

[Flying Turtle]

The old style Photon Proton can be had for $35 at www.cfrlights.com. Also, from the same place and ten bucks more you can get a Proton Pro.

Geoff

 

[loanshark]

Go to your nearest costco and get the leatherman tool/ flashlight combo. The light is actually a re branded fenix L1T. They are selling them for $40. If you don't want the tool, sell it for $5 and poof 35 dolla fenix!

 

[sol-leks]

Go to your nearest costco and get the leatherman tool/ flashlight combo. The light is actually a re branded fenix L1T. They are selling them for $40. If you don't want the tool, sell it for $5 and poof 35 dolla fenix!

I couldnt find this at my costco :-(

 

[jhc37013]

You could try this one I like my Lumapower lights. http://www.batteryjunction.com/lumapowerf1.html

 

[loanshark]

I couldnt find this at my costco :-(

I might be willing to pick one up for you.

 

[yellow]

1 AA is a too high con, why want one?

* light is considerably bigger than a good EDC light
* no chance for high output and even then
* a joke of a runtime

if it has to be small
--> E01 for runtime,
--> 1*CR123 for power
--> 2*AA (1*18650) for bigger and Power

 

[old4570]

Solarforce L2 , check them out $25USD shipped .

 

[BigBluefish]

You could try this one I like my Lumapower lights. http://www.batteryjunction.com/lumapowerf1.html

Another good LumaPower light is the LM31, if you can still find one anywhere; they've sadly been discontinued.

 

[loanshark]

Solarforce L2 , check them out $25USD shipped .

Where do you get these? Oh and by the way long live the 45/70!