Looking for a new 1AAA keychain light

[Face]

Hi,

I've not been around these parts for quite some time and have gotten a little out of touch with what's new and great.

Right now I have an original Fenix L0D on my keychain running on 10440s. Now, I know it's not recommended, potentially poofable and voids any warranty but in my very little experience it has worked flawlessy and with no issues.

I'd like to give this L0D to my wife (with Eneloops, don't worry ) and get something new for my keychain.

I'm looking for sheer out-and-out brightness/output from the new light - not worried about runtime as I always have 2 spare AAA Eneloops and 2 10440s in my bag with me. I'm happy to keep using 10440s if it will give me more output.

What should I be looking at? I see there are Fenix L0D Q4s, LD01 Q5s and a new LiteFlux 'T' available nowadays. Will the 2 Fenix lights still run on 10440s without instapoofing?

Any advice would be great.

Many thanks,

Face

 

[Oddjob]

Maybe a stainless steel LD01 if they are still available? They look really cool and don't show wear as much as HA.

 

[Face]

Thanks Oddjob,

I've seen the LD01's and can get them locally (well, in the UK I mean). Will the LD01 work with 10440s or will it just poof?

Cheers,

Face

 

[qip]

just like your old LOD its not really recommended but can be done ...only lighthound will say its doable and will back you if it has issues

 

[Zeruel]

A Candle That Burns Twice As Bright Burns Half As Long could be applied here...

Will work but with risks.

 

[Dances with Flashlight]

Consider the Peak Baltics & Pacifics - superior boards and heatsinking.

 

[Barrie]

Hi face did you get your 14400s in the UK

 

[sjalbrec]

hi,

i recommend the arc Ti as a good aaa torch. pics here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=225178

order here: http://www.arcflashlight.com/accessories.shtml

while not a pocket rocket, imho it has the coolest design. the 3mm led has a beautifully smooth all-flood beam.

this post has a great size comparison to your L0D (the Ti sapphire is the same as the arc Ti): http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2881454&postcount=309



if you are willing to go beyond the aaa requirement, one of these four seem to me to be the top contenders for best small keychain light: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showpost.php?p=2655600&postcount=27


thanks

 

[Flying Turtle]

I think I'd definitely wait a few weeks for the upcoming LF2XT. Sounds like a real winner, especially if you want to use 10440s.

Geoff

 

[hyperloop]

Thanks Oddjob,

I've seen the LD01's and can get them locally (well, in the UK I mean). Will the LD01 work with 10440s or will it just poof?

Cheers,

Face

LD01s work perfectly with 10440s, all 3 modes are still available and on high its simply amazing! However runtime is 10 minutes on high IIRC. On AAA primaries its still respectably bright.

I carry mine everyday in my coin pocket of my business wear (Lummi Raw NS is on my keychain )

 

[JBorneu]

Wait for the new Liteflux LF2XT.