Looking for advice - single cell clicky

z_Hodaka · Dec 19, 2010

Hi all! I'm looking to get a small, single cell clicky for EDC. I currently am carrying a PD20 R2, and have been kind of spoiled by it's max brightness, but would like something a little smaller. So, I've been exploring 1X AA and 1X AAA units, with an interest specifically in units that play nicely with Li-Ion.

I already have an ITP EOS A3 Ti and a Fenix LD01 SS, but neither seems to fill my need for output - not to mention they will not play well with 3.7v batts and are not clickys.

hodaka · Mar 22, 2011

I ended up getting a TLR Titanium, in case anyone is interested in the outcome. Nice light, hardly notice it in my pocket.

Outdoorsman5 · Mar 22, 2011

My EDC light is a Quark AA, and it is built to run on a Li-ion 14500 producing 200 lumens. You can get either the regular UI (where you cycle through each output setting) or you can get the tactical UI (where you program the two settings - head tight & head loose - from 5 outputs & 3 blinky outputs.) Also, you can get a deep carry pocket clip for it as well. - ClickHere

A great AAA keychain light that many run on Li-ion 10440s is the ITP A3 EOS - ClickHere

Flying Turtle · Mar 22, 2011

Check out the Zebralights. You won't be disappointed.

Geoff

srfreddy · Mar 22, 2011

The Zebralights are good, the Thrunite Neutrons have a worse UI, but floodier output.

datiLED · Mar 22, 2011

Flying Turtle said:
Check out the Zebralights. You won't be disappointed.

Geoff

+1

CarpentryHero · Mar 22, 2011

I was thinking about a neutron, how's the ui compared to a Quark?
I miss my Fenix LD10 with a 14500 battery in it it's as bright as the LD20.
Don't like the smooth reflectors on the new ones though

Anyone know were they still sell the Q5 wth OP reflector?

bedazzLED · Mar 22, 2011

Lumapower Trust Model-1 is pretty good too. 350 lumens and the UI is pretty good.
There's also the new JetBeam BC10 at 270 lumens and the ThruNite Neutron 1C at 255 lumens. All nice lights, single cell lights, bright and clickys.

srfreddy · Mar 22, 2011

Selfbuilt tested the Thrunite 1C at 310 lumens on CR123-and 450 on RCR !

(Thats the turbo) Their high mode is just as bright as the Norm XPG lights and runs much longer too.... awesome.

Kyle K · Mar 22, 2011

The current PD20 R5 version is just a hair over 3 inches. Quite a bit smaller than most 1AA lights.

pageyjim · Mar 22, 2011

bedazzLED said:
Lumapower Trust Model-1 is pretty good too. 350 lumens and the UI is pretty good.
There's also the new JetBeam BC10 at 270 lumens and the ThruNite Neutron 1C at 255 lumens. All nice lights, single cell lights, bright and clickys.

Just checked out the Lumapower Trust Model-1 and ordered one. I think I'll like the UI also.

bedazzLED · Mar 22, 2011

Have to admit, I really liked the Trust Model-1 when it came out and it's still a favorite. You won't be disappointed with it.

Fluffy Ops · Mar 22, 2011

Why didn't you like your Fenix LD01? If it was a brightness problem, try the LD10 R5.

I also recomment the Quark AA by 4Sevens. You can power it with one alkaline, lithium, NiMH or Li-ion AA cell.

Regular version: http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_305&products_id=2498
Tactical version: http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=2503

The difference in these versions is the UI.

Deal4 · Mar 22, 2011

+1 for the ZL SC51!
I just ordered this light. It has an awesome UI and 200 lumens out of a single AA? What more can you ask for?
Just thought I would share my 2 cents!

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