I've been reading the forums for a while, but I think I'm ready to buy a flashlight now... the thing is I don't know very many flashlights, and this one seem to have caught my eye.
The thing is, is that the Fenix-Store.com seems to be out of them, and I was looking for other places that might have them and I found one a site that is $113.82. I'm just wondering if I should wait until Fenix-Store gets them in since you guys recommend them and I'm just wary of buying things online.
Is there any other flashlight that is just as good or better that takes AA eneloops and a recommended site to purchase? Thank you in advance!
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
I am in North America. More precisely I am in the US.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
I am willing to spend $0-$200.
2) Format:
I want a flashlight.
3) Length:
I don't care.
4) Width:
I don't care.
5) What batteries do you want to use? Alkaline batteries are easier to find and less expensive but don't pack as much stored energy and are don't work well in cold temperatures. Lithium batteries have long shelf life (10+ years, great for stored emergency lights) and are not as affected by cold but must be kept dry and are more expensive. Rechargeable start expensive, but if used frequently pay off quickly.
I want to use eneloops AAA or AA only.
6) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
__X_I want to light an entire campground or dazzle an intruder. (100+ lumens)
7) Throw vs Flood: Which do you prefer, lights that flood an area with a wide beam, or lights that "throw" with a tightly focused beam? Place an "X" on the line below.
Throw (distance)-----------------x----|----------------------Flood/close-up
8) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries.
____20 min. (I want the brightest light for brief periods)
_X__60-240 min. (1-2 hours)
____240-360 min. (4-6 hours)
____360+ min. (More than 6 hours)
9) Durability: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
_X__Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)
8) Switch Type:
_X__I would perfer a "clickie" switch. (Stays on until pressed again.)
9) Switch Location:
I would perfer a push or sliding switch on the body near the head like a maglite.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
_X__A simple on-off is fine for me.
If it has other modes, that's fine as well.
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
_X__I want a metal-bodied light.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
No special needs
The thing is, is that the Fenix-Store.com seems to be out of them, and I was looking for other places that might have them and I found one a site that is $113.82. I'm just wondering if I should wait until Fenix-Store gets them in since you guys recommend them and I'm just wary of buying things online.
Is there any other flashlight that is just as good or better that takes AA eneloops and a recommended site to purchase? Thank you in advance!
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
I am in North America. More precisely I am in the US.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
I am willing to spend $0-$200.
2) Format:
I want a flashlight.
3) Length:
I don't care.
4) Width:
I don't care.
5) What batteries do you want to use? Alkaline batteries are easier to find and less expensive but don't pack as much stored energy and are don't work well in cold temperatures. Lithium batteries have long shelf life (10+ years, great for stored emergency lights) and are not as affected by cold but must be kept dry and are more expensive. Rechargeable start expensive, but if used frequently pay off quickly.
I want to use eneloops AAA or AA only.
6) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
__X_I want to light an entire campground or dazzle an intruder. (100+ lumens)
7) Throw vs Flood: Which do you prefer, lights that flood an area with a wide beam, or lights that "throw" with a tightly focused beam? Place an "X" on the line below.
Throw (distance)-----------------x----|----------------------Flood/close-up
8) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries.
____20 min. (I want the brightest light for brief periods)
_X__60-240 min. (1-2 hours)
____240-360 min. (4-6 hours)
____360+ min. (More than 6 hours)
9) Durability: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
_X__Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)
8) Switch Type:
_X__I would perfer a "clickie" switch. (Stays on until pressed again.)
9) Switch Location:
I would perfer a push or sliding switch on the body near the head like a maglite.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
_X__A simple on-off is fine for me.
If it has other modes, that's fine as well.
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
_X__I want a metal-bodied light.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
No special needs
it still comes to 125 cuz of shipping and best bet its probably still their first batch with likely K bin ...and did the 2nd batch have a fix with lockout in less rotations or does that vary even first batch , i remember people saying it took 3 turns and some reporting 1.5-2 turns
