AA or AAA Single mode for EDC

I am going to semi retire my faithful Microstream as my daily work EDC.I would like to replace it with a single mode AAA or AA cell throwing out between 35 and 80 lumens (bright enough for my work needs).

I have ITP A1 and A3 but have I missed a single mode light in all the threads I have looked at?

Do not mind if it is a click or a twisty as long as it is AAA or AA single cell as they fit my shirt pocket better.

Any ideas please?

There is the iTP A3 standard edition that is single mode 80 lumens.

mcnair55 said:

I am going to semi retire my faithful Microstream as my daily work EDC.I would like to replace it with a single mode AAA or AA cell throwing out between 35 and 80 lumens (bright enough for my work needs).
I have ITP A1 and A3 but have I missed a single mode light in all the threads I have looked at?

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Just FYI, the A1 is a CR123 powered light, not AA or AAA.

Do not mind if it is a click or a twisty as long as it is AAA or AA single cell as they fit my shirt pocket better.
Any ideas please?

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Have you looked at the Quark AA Tactical model? I know you're looking for single modes but the AA remembers your settings and if left with a tight bezel it effectively becomes a single mode with the option of adjusting light output to one of 5 levels to suit your needs and runtimes. It can be set at 70 lumens for the R2 and 85 lumens for the R5 edition. With higher and lower settings available as well.

It may be too pricey compared to the ITP A3 series if you want a basic light though. But you can always look.
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Well, you have your basic Romisen RC G2 II , straightforward single mode clicky, decent quality and ships quickly too. Don't forget "CPFuser" discount code when checking out.

Somthing a bit fancier is the Romisen RC 29 II NW neutral white tinted 1xAA light which has the ability to focus from flood to spot.

Decent lights at a decent price.

Fenix L1T v2

1xAA Quark Tactical or iTP A3 EOS standard.


The quark is like a single mode, but better, IMO. One mode whenever the bezel is tight, one mode when the bezel is loose. That kind of UI is like two single mode lights in one. Or I suppose you could program loose/tight bezel to the same output/mode, but what's the fun in that?