Which Pocket LED for around $20 should I get?

Darkcobra

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I'm pretty sure this has been brought up in the past, but I guess the search words I'm using is wrong as I can't find a similar post...
So here's mines:
Which pocket LED out there comes close to being the best?!?
1) Nice-bright LED
2) Rugged
3) Easy to find batteries
4) Rates high on the cool factor
5) In the range of $20
I've been searching and searching and with the wide array of $20 ranged pocket LED flashlights out there, which do I buy?
Any tips, information and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 

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Arc AAA (may have to do some looking to find it for $20)
Palight

For around $20 each, that's all I can think of off the top of my head for good quality LED lights.

If you don't mind spending up to $30 you'll have a lot more options.
 

Dave Wright

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It depends on what you mean by "pocket light". If it's really a keychain light then I recommend the Arc AAA for a little over your budget. If it will go loose in your pocket then the Infinity Ultra would be a good choice. Super durable, well made, attractive green color, and good battery value.

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Arc AAA here for $19.75 is the best bet.

Otherwise, Infintity Ultra-G here for $15 uses AA. This is a real good one too.

The main difference is size here (which relates to runtime, the bigger one obviously runs longer), but I think the Arc is the better made product, and fits better on the keychain. These are probably the best prices on these two lights you'll find anywhere!

Also, the Inova Microlight is a must have for it's size, coolness, and form factor.

Hope this helps!
 

BuddTX

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3 Choices:

Really small, but uses expensive coin cell batteries:

Inova Microlight

Best bet for a cool light to put on your keychain:

ARC AAA

My personal choice, for a pocket sized light:

Streamlight Clipmate, but remove the clip!

However, this is more expensive (70.00) , but this is what I am waiting for!:

http://home.mchsi.com/~lambda/microil.htm
 

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Ah, you're a quick learner... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Already following the CPF motto: GET BOTH! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 

Darkcobra

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Thanks All!
Trying to convince my wife that spending all my allowance on flashlights is NOT unusual? Hehehe.
Already trying to scrounge up some funs for a Bad Boy, but that'll be part of my slow growing collection. The pocketlights will be everyday workhorses : )
 

FlameOn

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Just tell her they are gifts from some secret admirerer...women are natural competitors...she will start buying you everything you point at....
 

Minjin

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On the other hand, women are naturally irrational and unpredicatable and might just beat you over the head instead... /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

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