What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlights

[Ford850]

Re: What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlig

It's hard to beat a Maglite. I still have several models from 35 years ago, but they don't get used much since they are old school tech. I also have some Maglite LED models that are maybe 5 - 10 years old? They are 10 times better than the originals as far as light quality, lumens, pattern, distance, etc. But now Maglite has much more advanced LED options which are, in my opinion, 10 times better yet.

 

[CNC Dan]

Re: What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlig

While you folks are thinking flashlights in another thread ( I didn't want to hijack it), I carry a pocket torch and use all the time, especially looking at tractor or mechanical things. I need a long beam, SINGLE AA alkaline torch, (prefer single mode, ON/OFF) it needs to last at least 1 hour, prefer 2. It must not turn on in your pocket, so needs a well shrouded switch. I don't want a $2 thing that will fall apart. If you have come across a good one, please let me know. I don't want a rechargeable battery, when the AA dies I will throw a new one in. I have other rechargable torches and equipment, but this one needs to be standard single AA alkaline.
Thanks in advance

You might try over at candlepower forums.

 

[user.69169]

Re: What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlig

Got a whole box of flashlights and hand lanterns including the custom built Teledyne Big Beam in the Dodge Power wagon that'll recharge when I remember to plug it into the cigar lighter. Got a genuine Chinee made LED flashlight that takes a rechargeable AA battery always in my pants pocket. It has a glass lens that zooms from distance to close up and with a fresh battery can reach out 300 feet. Says Cree on one side and UltraFire on the other. Been dropped more times than I can count and keeps working. I've had this one a couple years, and the lens is kind of scratched up but still works fine. Last year for Christmas I bought a dozwn and gave em out to friends. Had to buy another dozen when people found out (removed) was givin out flashlights and told me they was my friends. Last bunch were less than 4 bucks a piece on ebay shipped right to my mailbox from China.

 

[NoTrespassing]

Re: What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlig

Not a single "A" battery but 3 AAAA penlight single LED "Streamlight Stylus". Very close to the size of a pen. Carry it everyday and very happy with them. Bought another for a spare even . $15 ish at our electric supply house or online. Other mechanics are impressed with it too. Long battery life, very bright, and durable.
Upgraded to these after years of a 2 AA style and these are 10X better.
Streamlight Stylus LED Penlight Flashlights from SWPS.com

Might try one of these AAAA penlights. Only downside I see is battery cost looks significantly higher, almost double that of AAA.

Kevin

 

[RepairsNeeded]

Re: What's the best single "AA" pocket torch, long beam while folk are think flashlig

I have enjoyed this one, but the switch is not shrouded. With the clip, I haven稚 had an issue. Photon Proton PRO flashlight | PhotonLight.com