Help me decide on a new EDC.

As mentioned earlier my beloved LOP CE died and I need a new EDC light. I have a love for AAA lights on my keychain but I am willing to go a AA in my pocket.

I also carry a L1S, TK40 and headlight in my EDC bag so a AAA makes the most sense, if there can be any found in my reasoning.

I have been considering the below lights, any suggestions or recommendations?

Peak Eiger - Power 6 medium beam
Fenix E01 - $12 bargain
Fenix LD01 - is this worth
Martac SU - beautiful copper

LD15
Nitecore D10 SP
Quark Mini AA

As always Thank You for the help..

I've been looking to pick up a little aaa myself. So far, it looks like the Maratac or ITP EOS. I kinda like the looks of the Maratac a little better.

I love my Maratac AAA and ITP A3 EOS Stainless Steel! Great little lights!:thumbsup:

May I also recommend the JetBeam Jet 1 Pro v3 or RRT-0? THe RRT-0 is a bit longer than other 1xAA lights but I love the control ring and the ability to use various AA and 123 sized cells (w/AA extender).

I like the itp A1 with an RCR123. Over 200 lumens of output, 3 modes, doesn't come on in my pocket. Shorter but fatter than a AA.

Also check out the illuminaTi. Its about 50 bucks for a titanium AAA with an XP-G for more brightness and efficiency at very low weight.

I carry my IlluminaTi everyday as a backup to my Jet-1 Pro. Good runtime and brightness with lithiums or rechargeables.

Barry

Fenix LD01 R2

fishx65 said:

I've been looking to pick up a little aaa myself. So far, it looks like the Maratac or ITP EOS. I kinda like the looks of the Maratac a little better.

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i don't think these can be beat for price/ feature set.

check out the preon line also. it's a great little light but nearly twice the price of the ITP's

My vote is for the Q Mini AA. It fits in the front pocket perfectly as well as in the hand. I found the EOS A3 too small for changing modes with one hand, and the Q Mini AA just right. Throw a 14500 in it and it's tough to beat.

I don't know if you're in a hurry to get your new EDC, but I'll be posting a review on the LD15 (final production model) sometime next week. You might want to consult it before making a final decision.

If you're looking for a AAA EDC, I highly recommend a Quark Preon - just bought a Preon 2 for my Dad - 160 lumen.

Love my Nitecore D10 SP R2.

+1

I still keep L0D CE's on all of our key chains. I have an LD01 as well, and it will go on a key chain if one of the older ones ever dies. They haven't changed much over the years, and they've served their purpose well. Other than needing a cleaning occasionally (failed to light for my wife once because of this), they've been rock solid.

The price/performance of the MaraTac and iTP are tough to pass up, but I don't trust the lanyard ring on the MaraTac and don't like the attachment point on the iTP.

The Fenix E01 is decent for what it is, but I don't think I could justify buying another given the price of the MaraTac and iTP.

I love the extra features of the LiteFlux LF2XT, and I carry one frequently, but mine have been a little flaky (nothing I couldn't fix, but issues pop up more often than I like), and I've never felt comfortable enough with it to replace the Fenix light on my key chain.

I'm not impressed with Preon. It puts out a nice beam but it feels cheap - much more so than even the MaraTac.

I don't really see the point of moving to a AA for key chain duty. The current crop of AAA lights is more than adequate.

andylondon said:

Fenix LD01 R2

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+1 I love my LD01 on eneloops and always have a 10440 ready to go for pure sunshine in my palm!

The new Ray S20 just came out and has received good words in the market place (which is down now of course) . It might replace my EDC when i get it!

http://www.rayn60.com/product.asp?pid=15

If you try this one, you may never look back.
CR123 though. Size of your thumb. :thumbsup:

http://www.zebralight.com/SC30-Flashlight-CR123-193Lm_p_18.html

DavyCrockett said:

If you try this one, you may never look back.
CR123 though. Size of your thumb. :thumbsup:

http://www.zebralight.com/SC30-Flashlight-CR123-193Lm_p_18.html

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I guess I just don't see how this one is better than a 20 dollar itp A1. It looks a bit cooler I suppose, but it has the same modes, same output, same size, same emitter, etc. I prefer twisty myself for a keychain since it is not near as likely to come on accidently.

Peak.

Hands down for simplicity, qualityfor dollar, and a great light 4sevens I do not think can be beat. I own a very differnt style light than you want. I have their Quark Mini CR2. So small but when you put it on high and shine it in the trees you would swear you have a search light in your hands.

For your AAA I do not think their preon can be beat.I do not know if they make a mini in AAA but for the AA I know they make a Quark Mini AA which I know would serve you well. But as far as your fenix you mentioned, the EO1 that is a very nice light I have one. Good for general camping and walking around in the dark but not very bright. Depends on what you want. I would be careful of the 12 what ever price. Check the shipping cost. When you buy direct from Fenix they ship for free. And I believe that light is still about fifteen or exactly fifteen on the Fenix site. And they ship for free. So I would sugest comparing if you have to pay shipping on the 12 dollar one.

Of course there are many great lights in AA and AAA. I own a Maratac AAA in stainless. I own a 4sevens preon AAA in yellow. I would highly suggest the preon. I like it way more than the Maratac. The preon opens on default low and the maratac opens on default medium. I prefer the low med high much better then the other. The Preon is Extreemly bright on high and of course you have three setting to choose from. I think it is the best quality light in that price range that can be bought. I love my yellow one. Beautiful dressy type clip or you can take that off and replace it with the supplied o-ring type device that has a hole on the outside so you can put a small ring on it and attach it to your keys. Again I am very very impressed with its feel and quality. That surface may look slippery in the photo with no knurling but I can assure you what ever it is they have on their it almost has a rubbery type feel and is not slippery at all.

My two cents.