Hi,
I am a hiker--sometimes a long hike means coming down off the trail after dark. I have a Black Diamond headlamp that has served me well over the past several years, but I want a lightweight flashlight as a backup in case the headlamp gives out completely or in case someone else has forgotten to bring a headlamp. Ideal characteristics
1) definitely under $100, preferably under $50
2) lightweight--no more than 2 oz.
3) durable and water resistant
4) Bright enough to come down a rough trail at night at a good clip--e.g. around 50 lumens for several hours of runtime
5) takes AAA batteries so I can use the spares I have for my headlamp
6) has a clip so it can be put on a hat brim as an emergency headlamp (this is not so critical).
I don't mind mail ordering. So far the Fenix LDO2 seems to meet all the qualifications except the mid-level setting is not very bright--only about 26 lumens. The Fenix E12 meets the brightness and runtime characteristics, but is a bit heavy and takes AA cells. Thanks.
I am a hiker--sometimes a long hike means coming down off the trail after dark. I have a Black Diamond headlamp that has served me well over the past several years, but I want a lightweight flashlight as a backup in case the headlamp gives out completely or in case someone else has forgotten to bring a headlamp. Ideal characteristics
1) definitely under $100, preferably under $50
2) lightweight--no more than 2 oz.
3) durable and water resistant
4) Bright enough to come down a rough trail at night at a good clip--e.g. around 50 lumens for several hours of runtime
5) takes AAA batteries so I can use the spares I have for my headlamp
6) has a clip so it can be put on a hat brim as an emergency headlamp (this is not so critical).
I don't mind mail ordering. So far the Fenix LDO2 seems to meet all the qualifications except the mid-level setting is not very bright--only about 26 lumens. The Fenix E12 meets the brightness and runtime characteristics, but is a bit heavy and takes AA cells. Thanks.