> bradsch...@prontomail.com wrote:

>> On Jun 11, 9:13 am, t_gibso...@yahoo.com wrote:

>>> I'm looking for a small LED flashlight to carry with me:

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>>> - Short and thin enough to fit in my pocket (around 4" length)

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>>> - Uses AA or AAA batteries (easy to find, not lithium)

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>>> - Has decent brightness (enough to read a house number)

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>>> - Lasts longer than 2 hours

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>>> - Reliable switch

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>>> - Should be able to withstand sweaty hand or occasional water splash

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>>> 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.

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>>> Thanks in advance -

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>> Suggestions - these are newer, long lasting, well-reviewed products
>> that produce a good throw on 1 AA battery

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>> Fenix L1T - various stores online - click switch for one hand
>> operation

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> Agree on the Fenix. They are the absolute best flashlights I have ever
> owned, period.  They beat Surefires all to heck.  I have sworn off both
> rechargeable battery and CR123 battery based lights forever. AA or AAA
> is the way to go for cost and convenience, if you use your light heavily.
>
> I'm a firefighter, paramedic, and federal disaster responder, as well as
> an avid backpacker, and I've tried A LOT of flashlights in my day, from
> incredibly expensive to rather inexpensive.  My life may depend on my light.
>
> I bought a Fenix L1D - with the high end Cree LED.  It is an amazingly
> bright flashlight!  1xAA, six light levels, a fast strobe mode, a rather
> lame (too slow) self operating SOS flash mode.  I also bought the
> diffuser wand, which makes it both a good area/reading light and a
> traffic wand.
>
> I also bought the L2D 2xAA body tube and holster only, since it uses the
> exact same head and tail assemblies as the L1D.
>
> Lastly, I bought the LOD same features as the L1D, but in 1xAAA size.  I
> got it the "natural" finish, which I find very pleasing.
>
> Both will accept Lithium batteries, for long term storage purposes.
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