I was in Target today and saw several new lights! It has been awile since I have seen new lights in a brick and mortar store, but I figured that Target was getting ready to get some new ones in judging by how many of the old ones they had on closeout over the last several weeks. I saw four new Energizer lights that I believe have been mentioned here a few times already. The three that caught me eye though had the Life Gear name brand on them. One ran on one AA, and boasted 80 lumens using a Cree LED. One other ran on 2 C cells 
thumbsup and it also had a Cree, boasting 210 lumens. The last one I did not pay too much attention to since it ran on 3 AAA's. Both of these lights seem very well made. One thing that is surprising, is the quality of the finish on them in relation to their price. The anodization on both seems really nice. However, the big question remained...how well did they perform??? I tried the single AA model first, and I was impressed! This little jewel may actually come close to its 80 lumen claim. It is a bit brighter than the upgraded single AA Energizer. The next test was the one I was looking forward to, the "C" cell model!! Thuis is one of my fav form factors in a light. I put the two batteries in, took it out back tonight...and WOW!!!!:thumbsup: The light blew me away!! I compared to my Tiablo A9. It beats the Tiablo when it is on low, in every way! When the Tiablo is on high, the Life Gear still beats it in flood, the Tiablo just out throws it a bit. This thing just may be 210 lumens. It is the brightest C light I have ever owned! The beam is a great combo of flood and throw, and is just slightly ringy. You do not notice the rings at all in real world use. I also like the switch near the head! I will try to post some photos tomorrow!
Mike
thumbsup and it also had a Cree, boasting 210 lumens. The last one I did not pay too much attention to since it ran on 3 AAA's. Both of these lights seem very well made. One thing that is surprising, is the quality of the finish on them in relation to their price. The anodization on both seems really nice. However, the big question remained...how well did they perform??? I tried the single AA model first, and I was impressed! This little jewel may actually come close to its 80 lumen claim. It is a bit brighter than the upgraded single AA Energizer. The next test was the one I was looking forward to, the "C" cell model!! Thuis is one of my fav form factors in a light. I put the two batteries in, took it out back tonight...and WOW!!!!:thumbsup: The light blew me away!! I compared to my Tiablo A9. It beats the Tiablo when it is on low, in every way! When the Tiablo is on high, the Life Gear still beats it in flood, the Tiablo just out throws it a bit. This thing just may be 210 lumens. It is the brightest C light I have ever owned! The beam is a great combo of flood and throw, and is just slightly ringy. You do not notice the rings at all in real world use. I also like the switch near the head! I will try to post some photos tomorrow!Mike
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