Trying to decide between the Coleman 2aa 115lm with Cree XR-E (http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10196613) and the new multimode Maglite 2aa with Rebel. Thoughts, opinions?
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Thanks for the info on your experience with the Coleman. I like the fact that has a cree in it and that is does seem like solid construction. In my city the Maglite multimode is readily available at the local Target store and the price is the same as the Coleman.
Can someone that owns the Maglite tell me if the brightness is good/great and the switch works well?
Like GPB says, I would consider that Energizer at Target. They have the 2aa that says 21 times brighter on it. I have the 2aa River Rock Camo version and it's a very solid torch. The Energizer lights are usually rebranded Nuwai's and are made of really thick aluminum. Also the 1aa Energizer Cree at Target is a pretty darn good light with nice throw.
Yeah, some of the Energizers are pretty nice too. The main issue with the 1xAA is the VERY sensitive tailswitch, but I think someone posted instructions on a simple mod for the switch, just involves cutting part of the rubber part inside the switch. The newest version is a Cree XR-C, not XR-E, but people have still reported improved output over the Luxeon version.
The 2xAA "1 watt" and "3 watt" Energizers originally used Lux I's and III's, and have started using Rebels, though presumably low-binned. I have the "3 watt" Rebel version, and it seems to put out more light than the Rebel Minimag. The Energizer has a better combination of wider spill and a powerful hotspot. Although not as sensitive as the 1xAA tail switch, its reverse clicky is still pretty easy to activate. However, I'm guessing you could trim the inside of the rubber button the same way if you wanted to. Also, If you have a spare River Rock 1xAA 1 Watt tailcap lying around, it will fit the Energizer 2xAA and allow it to tail stand (although the Energizer tailcap won't fit the River Rock).