Side switch 2 AA light?

[RRR]

I am looking for a side-switch activated 2 AA size light, similar to my Streamlight ProTac AA.
I like the light, but the tailswitch activation is awkward when I am out running or walking at night.
I typically switch to High when there is traffic, and use Low when there is none, and have the light facing forward. I have it in my hand as I run, and it would be much simpler to just click the side switch, instead of activating with the tailswitch, and then flipping it around to face forward.
I've checked out a lot of brands, but most seem to activate with the tailswitch, and then switch modes with the side switch.
Any suggestions would be welcome! Thanks much.

 

[Toulouse42]

Olight S2A Baton if you can find one. Claimed 550 lumens on high.

 

[Lips]

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Acebeam Tac 2aa

Turbo Med Med-Low at the tail and works off the side switch independently with the caveat that you have to turn on the tail-switch first and then you can use the side switch (on, off, modes). The L35 2.0 does it without caveats. I think some thrunites will work like that but not aa.

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[LEDphile]

Streamlight Dualie series looks like it might meet your needs

 

[RRR]

Olight S2A Baton if you can find one. Claimed 550 lumens on high.

Thanks much for the reply! That looks perfect, but you're right, that it is going to be difficult to find. None on eBay, and not even any in the sold history, which is a bit unusual for eBay. I didn't realize, until I started looking, how difficult it was going to be to find a flashlight like this. I had assumed that the side buttons on all these flashlights I've seen were on/off, but it looks like that is how most cycle through settings.

 

[gurdygurds]

I used to have one of these. Side switch only operation. Fenix makes good lights.

Fenix E25, Max 260 Lumens, w/ 3 brightness levels, CLOSEOUT

Fenix E25, Max 260 Lumens, w/ 3 brightness levels

knifeworks.com

 

[RRR]

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I used to have one of these. Side switch only operation. Fenix makes good lights.

Fenix E25, Max 260 Lumens, w/ 3 brightness levels, CLOSEOUT

Fenix E25, Max 260 Lumens, w/ 3 brightness levels

knifeworks.com

That is SOO close, but a I think it might not be bright enough. I saw the E25UE as well, which has a little more oomph, but out of stock everywhere. Thanks very much for the response, and for the link.

 

[Monocrom]

Overall, I'd say stick with the Streamlight offerings.

 

[RRR]

Thx Monocrom- I've got a bunch of Streamlights that I love, but it is surprisingly difficult to find a side switch flashlight that is comparable in brightness and simplicity to the 2 AA Protac. Definitely a first world problem, but it would be very convenient to have the side switch easily accessible as I carry the light while running or walking. Olight Baton or Warrior might work, but I was leaning away from rechargables, which may not be realistic.

 

[aznsx]

I am looking for a side-switch activated 2 AA size light, similar to my Streamlight ProTac AA.
I like the light, but the tailswitch activation is awkward when I am out running or walking at night.
I typically switch to High when there is traffic, and use Low when there is none, and have the light facing forward. I have it in my hand as I run, and it would be much simpler to just click the side switch, instead of activating with the tailswitch, and then flipping it around to face forward.
I've checked out a lot of brands, but most seem to activate with the tailswitch, and then switch modes with the side switch.
Any suggestions would be welcome! Thanks much.

Have you already tried this? Just a thought...

Parametrek Flashlights

flashlights.parametrek.com

 

[jabe1]

Many retailers can filter their products by switch style/ location. Try Brightguy.

 

[RRR]

Have you already tried this? Just a thought...

Parametrek Flashlights

flashlights.parametrek.com

Thx much! I had seen a version of this list, and tried sorting through the 2AA lights, but didn't see that you could also include switch type as a parameter. The very next to last light is the Nitecore EA21, which looks like it fits the bill!! I found one on ebay from Canada, and just ordered it. Thanks much for sending this list. It is sort of funny that it opened for some reason on Photon Microlights, of which I have a bunch, and what started my flashlight mania. I use them as zipper pulls on a lot of my outdoor vests and coats. Thanks again!

 

[DaveTheDude]

Check out Exceed Designs, the Rampant R4 model.