> On Jun 11, 7:13 am, t_gibso...@yahoo.com wrote:

>> I'm looking for a small LED flashlight to carry with me:
>>
>> - Short and thin enough to fit in my pocket (around 4" length)
>>
>> - Uses AA or AAA batteries (easy to find, not lithium)
>>
>> - Has decent brightness (enough to read a house number)
>>
>> - Lasts longer than 2 hours
>>
>> - Reliable switch
>>
>> - Should be able to withstand sweaty hand or occasional water splash
>>
>> The closest thing I've seen is an Inova at Target, but the light is a
>> bit dim and the runtime is only 2 hours.
>>
>> Thanks in advance -

>
> I use a Petzl Tikka in my hand. I occasionally use it on my head.
> It's rated for up to 130 hours on AAA alkalines, but the manufacturer
> says that rechargeable AAAs are acceptable. It's not going to be
> terribly bright with maybe 1/3 of runtime left, but with rechargeables
> you can charge it up before you need it. The brightness is
> considerably higher with freshly charged batteries. It's not
> ridiculously bright, but perfectly fine for getting around the house
> without turning every light on or making myself noticeable on a late
> night walk.
>
> Another option would be an LED bicycle headlamp. Cateye pretty much
> sets the standard for quality, although there might be other brands
> that could serve you well. Some of the less bright ones are under
> $30, and sometimes you can find ones for $12-20 on sale. Most of the
> ones I see advertise anywhere from 30 to 240 hour runtimes depending
> on settings. Some come with velcro straps which you could slip a
> finger or two through.