Are there any AA lights that can pump out more than 30 lumens for more than 4 to 5 hours? Preferably single mode or mode cycling by pressing the button. No programmable functionality, no memory. 1xAA if possible. Throw is not important. I haven't seen a light like that so far. Any recommendations?
AA light, > 30 Lumens for > 5 hours
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The Quark AA gives 18 out-the-front lumens for 6 hours off a single AAon its Medium setting. If you put a 14500 in there, you'll probably get 10+ hours off a single charge.
With the tight hot spot and OTF lumen rating, I'm sure the QAA would be plenty bright on Medium.
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With the tight hot spot and OTF lumen rating, I'm sure the QAA would be plenty bright on Medium.
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Neither the tactical nor regular Quark appeal to me. Regular's UI is too complicated for the person I'm giving the light to and tactical is overpriced for an effectively 2 mode light. I also prefer not to deal with 4sevens (for reasons that won't be discussed on this forum as it's against the rules).
Marduke
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It's not 6 hours. That is a typo.
To get a single mode light like desired, you'll have to give Peak a call.
To get a single mode light like desired, you'll have to give Peak a call.
Yeah, I had a look at Peak, but I had a hard time figuring out how to match power levels to lumens on their website.
If I were buying it for myself, I'd take an LD10. However, this is for someone else and the UI on the Fenix is too complicated.
I've heard the shipping is quite slow from DX; and the multi-LED lights don't seem to last very long.
Marduke
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I said CALL Peak their website is useless.
EagleTac P10A. It does have 2 setting but the low setting boasts >30 lumens for 8 hours...
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For the price it might be worth a try. For example, they have a 12 LED single AA regulated light with 6 hours to 50% output, 8 hours to regulator dropoff (runtime from Flashlight Reviews with alkaline). Twisty so no switch that can break. $4.48
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Fenix TK20:
-General Mode: Constant 45 Lumens 11 hours
(Ni-MH,2500mAh)
It is 2xAA, but a great light.
-General Mode: Constant 45 Lumens 11 hours
(Ni-MH,2500mAh)
It is 2xAA, but a great light.
grunscga
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Just FYI, according to selfbuilt's 1xAA roundup, the P10A runs a little over 6 hours on an Eneloop. This is better than what the OP asked for, but not the 8 hours claimed by EagleTac.
I did notice, though, that it ran for over 5 hours even on a lowly Duracell alkaline, and I'm guessing that is probably what it's going to end up eating most of the time, based on the "simplicity" requirements.
Looking at the other lights in that roundup, it looks like the P10A is the only one that even comes close to the stated brightness & runtime requirements.
OfficerCamp
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The EagleTac would be a great choice. The interface is VERY simple (tighten bezel for high, loosen for low, anybody could figure that out).
Exactly why I used "boasts' in my reply. I was only going off of the website. Either was it's still a pretty cool light! I always have one in my pocket.
shark_za
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Set the iTP C7T to 30-40 lumens and you will get close, maybe 4 hours.
Adjust the brightness to score runtime and vice versa.
Adjust the brightness to score runtime and vice versa.
FlashInThePan
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I'll second McJagger's recommendation of the Fenix TK20. It's definitely larger than a 1xAA, but it runs on standard batteries, has a simple UI, and is built like a tank. You should be able to get 8 hours or more off of your set of AAs. Great for beginners, it's exactly what I got my father when he needed a light...
Hope this helps!
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Hope this helps!
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The JetBeam Jet 1 Pro goes down to 2 lumens, lasting for 50 hours. Although I can't tell you how long it will run at 30 lumens, I have a feeling that it would do a bit over 30 lumens for five hours. It uses one AA, so it meets that requirement. It has three modes that you cycle through by pressing the button at the back end, and you can pre-set each of the three modes to the output level you want. It does not memorize the last setting, so it meets that requirement as well. Might be worth your time to investigate...
