Brinkmann Rebel L.E.D. 2AA Flashlight $17.95

ampdude · Dec 14, 2007

Found this on Brinkmann's website:

Rebel L.E.D. 2AA Flashlight $17.95

Does anyone know if this uses the Rebel LED now or if it is just named Rebel flashlight. I'm tempted to order one and try it out. They also have a version with accessories like beam filters for $3 more.

Sgt. LED · Dec 14, 2007

Just the name sadly.

willrx · Dec 14, 2007

Just the name.

Pellidon · Dec 14, 2007

Just an old 5mm led with a simple step up circuit. Lensed. It has been around for ages.

Lit Up · Dec 19, 2007

If you want to see how fast you can be disappointed...

Seriously, If you want a Brinkmann, the one I'd recommend buying is the little black 1watt, 2xAA (Minimag LED size) they currently have at Wal-Mart. I picked one up as I lost my Civictor awhile back and wanted something AA based besides my SMJLED hosts. I did have both versions of the MiniMag LEDs but don't care for trying to push 3 watts with 2xAA.

I must say, I really like this light even if it's an older technology. Really impressed with the beam; it's smooth and even. Not to mention far and away better than the Rebel you're looking at. I had that one a couple years ago and gave it away for free.

I'm going to have to do a test on this light and see if it has a moon mode or suffers the same problems as Mag's 2xAA LED version. They also run around 3-4 bucks cheaper than that Rebel light as well. About 10 bucks cheaper than the Mag and construction feels pretty similar although this Brinkmann feels slimmer which I like.

e2x2e · Dec 19, 2007

I've had the light with the filters, and I'm not impressed. Its not very bright, and there are many other lights that are more worth the money.

ampdude · Dec 20, 2007

Lit Up said:
If you want to see how fast you can be disappointed...

Seriously, If you want a Brinkmann, the one I'd recommend buying is the little black 1watt, 2xAA (Minimag LED size) they currently have at Wal-Mart. I picked one up as I lost my Civictor awhile back and wanted something AA based besides my SMJLED hosts. I did have both versions of the MiniMag LEDs but don't care for trying to push 3 watts with 2xAA.

I must say, I really like this light even if it's an older technology. Really impressed with the beam; it's smooth and even. Not to mention far and away better than the Rebel you're looking at. I had that one a couple years ago and gave it away for free.

I'm going to have to do a test on this light and see if it has a moon mode or suffers the same problems as Mag's 2xAA LED version. They also run around 3-4 bucks cheaper than that Rebel light as well. About 10 bucks cheaper than the Mag and construction feels pretty similar although this Brinkmann feels slimmer which I like.

I do like the looks of that light myself, but I don't like having to twist the head off and on.

Lit Up · Dec 31, 2007

Hey, guys. Anybody know if these lights Brinkmann's offering here on this page are LED based?
I'm seeing 1xAA, 1xAAA and liking it.

http://www.brinkmann.net/Shop/Series.aspx?category=Flashlights+%26+Spotlights&subcategory=Flashlights&series=FLA-2000-0&seriesname=Aluminum&id=0

Looks like they've been a lot more busier than Wal-Mart would have you believe. from 1AAA to a 5D offering.

These have to be LED. It has my 2xAA model listed along with them as being the same line and it's a '1 watt' Lux.
I'm getting ready to pull the trigger on a few of these.

ampdude · Dec 31, 2007

Yea, I noticed they have quite a few new lights now. Most of them look pretty decent.

Garand · Dec 31, 2007

Brinkmann and Dorcy are starting to make some really nice lights for the money.

You don't have to spend big bucks to get a good light.

Bror Jace · Jan 1, 2008

One thing to watch out for is that some of the Dorcy 1-watt lights use a Nichia LED with an optic. :crazy:

I got a 3AAA model at Wal-Mart for $9.99. I got it home, installed the batteries and unloaded on the nearest unsuspecting white wall.

Eeeewww ... :green: ... nasty blueish-with-corona beam. :shakehead

I gave it away the first chance I got.

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