mburkstrand
Newly Enlightened
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2011
- Messages
- 4
Hi,
After reading a number of threads on Candlepowerforums over the last two weeks, and finding a great deal of information, I am like a lot of new posters and am ready to purchase a new, higher-end flashlight than the typical Walmart brand model.
As the poster Selfbuilt described my preference in one of his reviews, I am looking for a low-end flashaholic/high end budget flashlight. That proably has different meanings to different people, but what I am looking for is:
-not necessarily an EDC (see part 2 below), but would like to keep it in my breifcase and take with me on hikes and camping trips with the kids
-mulitple light modes (low to hi; don't need highest out; unsure on lowest mode as I've never tried/seen <1 lumen output on a flashlight
-don't need beacon or SOS
-runs AA/Eneloops or other higher end recharagables
-either 1xAA or 2xAA, but would prefer 2xAA as my wife will most likely use the flashlight also and is used to larger flashlights
-Decent mix between beam and flood
-Good manufacturer reliability history
-Price? <$40 would be great, <$50 is upper limit
1) Was looking at the ITP SA2 R2 (on sale at Goinggear). Are there major differences between that and the R5 model for the price difference? I also like the specs of the 4Sevens Quark 2xAA XP-G R5, but am not sure if it is worth the significant difference in price to the ITP (plus above my budget)-any feedback from someone who has used any of these models? I also saw that the Zebralight SC50+ and SC30W are on sale for $50- these look nice also, and may be considerations as the UI looks simple (though the ITP UI looks simple also).
2) I am also looking for a keychain light I will carry every day. The LRI Photon Freedom model looks nice and cheap (plus a recharable version)- any other recommendations in this range or type?
Again, this a great forum, and hoping to have some good discussion.
Thanks,
Mike
After reading a number of threads on Candlepowerforums over the last two weeks, and finding a great deal of information, I am like a lot of new posters and am ready to purchase a new, higher-end flashlight than the typical Walmart brand model.
As the poster Selfbuilt described my preference in one of his reviews, I am looking for a low-end flashaholic/high end budget flashlight. That proably has different meanings to different people, but what I am looking for is:
-not necessarily an EDC (see part 2 below), but would like to keep it in my breifcase and take with me on hikes and camping trips with the kids
-mulitple light modes (low to hi; don't need highest out; unsure on lowest mode as I've never tried/seen <1 lumen output on a flashlight
-don't need beacon or SOS
-runs AA/Eneloops or other higher end recharagables
-either 1xAA or 2xAA, but would prefer 2xAA as my wife will most likely use the flashlight also and is used to larger flashlights
-Decent mix between beam and flood
-Good manufacturer reliability history
-Price? <$40 would be great, <$50 is upper limit
1) Was looking at the ITP SA2 R2 (on sale at Goinggear). Are there major differences between that and the R5 model for the price difference? I also like the specs of the 4Sevens Quark 2xAA XP-G R5, but am not sure if it is worth the significant difference in price to the ITP (plus above my budget)-any feedback from someone who has used any of these models? I also saw that the Zebralight SC50+ and SC30W are on sale for $50- these look nice also, and may be considerations as the UI looks simple (though the ITP UI looks simple also).
2) I am also looking for a keychain light I will carry every day. The LRI Photon Freedom model looks nice and cheap (plus a recharable version)- any other recommendations in this range or type?
Again, this a great forum, and hoping to have some good discussion.
Thanks,
Mike