Rayovac Sportsman Xtreme LEDs: What's the word on them? ...

[cmeisenzahl]

Saw a couple of these at Walmart over the weekend. They looked pretty solid.

Do we know how good they are? What LEDs they use?

They appear to be regulated:
"DC/DC regulated circuitry provides maximum light output throughout the life of the battery."

Thanks very much in advance!!

Rayovac - Sportsman Xtreme LED Flashlights
"Sportsman Xtreme™ 1W LED Flashlight A rugged line of high performance lights for the "Xtreme" Sportsman in everyone."
http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/selux2aa1w-b.shtml

Rayovac - Sportsman Xtreme LED Flashlights
"Sportsman Xtreme™ 3W LED Flashlight A rugged line of high performance lights for the "Xtreme" Sportsman in everyone."
http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/selux2aa3w-b.shtml

Rayovac - Sportsman Xtreme LED Flashlights
"Sportsman Xtreme™ 4W LED 3C Flashlight A rugged line of high performance lights for the "Xtreme" Sportsman in everyone."
http://www.rayovac.com/flashlight/se4w3c.shtml

 

[Yucca Patrol]

For an off-the-shelf flashlight, these are about as good as it gets. Pick the 1Watt for longer run time or the 3Watt for improved brightness.

Personally, I would avoid the bigger one that takes C batteries, but that is mostly because I use rechargeable AA's for most everything and don't like big heavy things when a smaller version might work better.

You can certainly get a better and brighter light from DealExtreme or other discount flashlight retailer, but these ray-o-vacs are great since you can just grab one off the shelf if you are not patient.

I haven't bought one because I paid a little more and got a brighter, better flashlight with Fenix or similar manufacturers.

 

[cmeisenzahl]

Thanks, Yucca! ;-)

What Fenix models would you recommend under $30, in say AAA or AA? I'm not familiar with the brand.

Thanks!

 

[streetmaster]

They are good for something local like Yucca Patrol said. I believe the 1W and 3W are made by Nuwai. Just pick through the shelf for one with a led that's centered. Some of them will be off center a little. The 3W is pretty bright, I would suggest that one.

 

[Gunner12]

The E01 is $15, but it won't be as bright as the Rayovac lights(AAA powered 5mm LED). But it will have a good runtime. I'd recommend the L2D-CE Q5, but it's twice your budget.

For $30, look Dealextreme for current gen LED lights getting good reviews.

I think the 3C one has a Cree XR-E(unknown bin though) so that might be a good choice for something you can buy at a store.

 

[Yucca Patrol]

For under $30, you should just grab that one off the shelf at Wal-Mart.

Fenix lights cost a bit more, but check out the AA models at www.fenix-store.com and use CPF8 for 8% off coupon

 

[kramer5150]

my impressions of this light here..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWt0w_ejkjI

 

[e2x2e]

Nice review Kramer5150. I love my R-O-V. Good machining quality, much better than DX lights(most).

 

[bitslammer]

I have the 3w 3C and it's the "under the car seat" light that I have as a backup for long runtime or when I want a beater light.

 

[GPB]

Is this the same as the Energizer 3W 2xAA light made by Nuwaii ?

 

[chaosmagnet]

I have two of the 3W versions. They've been solid. Great runtime, plenty bright, tough. I wouldn't immerse them in water, but mine have survived rain and splashes just fine. I keep one of them with my secondary handgun.

 

[kramer5150]

Is this the same as the Energizer 3W 2xAA light made by Nuwaii ?

Nope... they are different.