EDC Single AA Flashlight Buyers Guide
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In today's world options are a double edged sword, in the past when dirt was new you found the product locally and bought it. It might have not been exactly what you wanted but you made due with what you had. Mag-lite ring a bell simple, effective, easy to find but dang they are huge. In comes something we take for granted everyday...the internet, with the ability to find and buy what YOU want but then came the options. Below is my list of quality EDC lights in the single AA variety a very simple buyers guide to help point you in the right direction. All of these Flashlights are made in Japan or China....I know I know those two = Junk.....Not So. My Guide is focused on 60 dollars and under, find a flashlight made in the good old USA for that price.
Fenix
First off fenix has been around for about 6 years and have come a long way sense the release of there L1 lights and are constantly upgrading there products to give you the best out there.
LD10
The LD10 takes more of a tactical approach to the edc flashlights in this article. The anti-roll bezel and bezel down belt clip is definitely a plus in my book with 100 lumens on turbo mode it is the least brightest flashlight in the guide but with all most 2 hr of run time on turbo mode this make it a strong candidate.
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
Turbo __100 __ 1 hr 48 min
High ___ 45 __ 4 hrs 40 min
Mid ____ 13 __ 11 hrs
Lo ______3 ___70 hr
Length 4 inches
Diameter 0.846 inches
Weight 54 grams
LD15
The LD15 bezel is completely rounded unlike the LD10 and smaller to boot. With out a belt clip the flashlight will get lost in your pocket but who said that was a bad thing with the size you won't even know its there. The Mode's are simple High and Low no Turbo, Mids, SOS or Beacon.
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
High ___117 __ 1 hr 30 min
Lo _____ 8 ___ 39 hrs
Length 3.19 inches
Diameter 0.654 inches
Weight 21 grams
LD10
The LD10 takes more of a tactical approach to the edc flashlights in this article. The anti-roll bezel and bezel down belt clip is definitely a plus in my book with 100 lumens on turbo mode it is the least brightest flashlight in the guide but with all most 2 hr of run time on turbo mode this make it a strong candidate.
Fenix LD10 100 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
Turbo __100 __ 1 hr 48 min
High ___ 45 __ 4 hrs 40 min
Mid ____ 13 __ 11 hrs
Lo ______3 ___70 hr
Length 4 inches
Diameter 0.846 inches
Weight 54 grams
LD15
The LD15 bezel is completely rounded unlike the LD10 and smaller to boot. With out a belt clip the flashlight will get lost in your pocket but who said that was a bad thing with the size you won't even know its there. The Mode's are simple High and Low no Turbo, Mids, SOS or Beacon.
Fenix LD15 High Performance LED Flashlight
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
High ___117 __ 1 hr 30 min
Lo _____ 8 ___ 39 hrs
Length 3.19 inches
Diameter 0.654 inches
Weight 21 grams
Nitecore
Second on the buyers guide is Nitecore. This flashlight company was established in 2007 and is one of my personal favorites. Having the D10 for about 3 years now its a workhorse period.
D11
The predecessor of my D10 is the D11...Kind of a Duh....anyway the D11 is considered in the Smart PD series of nitecore lights. With 145 lumens for 1.5 hrs it packs a punch, it also has the "Infinitely Variable controlled brightness system " that's a mouth full and I won't go into great details about it. Basically it ramps up or down the brightness stopping where you want the brightness at. This light is tough as nails and small need I say more.
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
Max___145___ 1 hr 30 min
Min ____3____ 100 hrs
Length 3.50 inches
Diameter 0.748 inches
Weight 46 grams
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EZ AA
This is nitecores answer to Fenix's LD15 , dimension wise there very close. But with 160 lumens at your disposal and a 1hr 1/2 run time this little light pack a bigger punch. It has the Infinitely Variable Brightness thingy like the D11. Hmm.....I'm sold.
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
Max ____160___ 1 hr 30 min
Min ______6____ 32 hrs
Length 3.27 inches
Diameter 0.748 inches
Weight 23g "Without Battery"
D11
The predecessor of my D10 is the D11...Kind of a Duh....anyway the D11 is considered in the Smart PD series of nitecore lights. With 145 lumens for 1.5 hrs it packs a punch, it also has the "Infinitely Variable controlled brightness system " that's a mouth full and I won't go into great details about it. Basically it ramps up or down the brightness stopping where you want the brightness at. This light is tough as nails and small need I say more.
NiteCore D11 Cree XP-G R5 145 Lumens Flashlight with Slotted Piston
single AA battery
Specs
Mode: Lumens: Run Time:
Max___145___ 1 hr 30 min
Min ____3____ 100 hrs
Length 3.50 inches
Diameter 0.748 inches
Weight 46 grams
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EZ AA
This is nitecores answer to Fenix's LD15 , dimension wise there very close. But with 160 lumens at your disposal and a 1hr 1/2 run time this little light pack a bigger punch. It has the Infinitely Variable Brightness thingy like the D11. Hmm.....I'm sold.
new nitecore EZAA 160 lumens flashlight on sale,"Infinite brightness" AA battery
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
Max ____160___ 1 hr 30 min
Min ______6____ 32 hrs
Length 3.27 inches
Diameter 0.748 inches
Weight 23g "Without Battery"
4Sevens
Man this company came right up and did a BIG Cannon Ball in the Flashlight community pool in 2009. 4Sevens is actually a USA based company, where they manufacture there light from,
I have no idea. Just like the others listed they are quality products with outstanding customer support.
Quark MiNi AA
This little light is another one on my list,and for good reason. 90 lumens "OTF" out the front, now your thinking wait a minute you said the fenix LD10 was the least brightest. Yes I did.... one thing about 4sevens is what the spec say is what YOU get. I have read comparison reviews and the quark was brighter, Fenix has been known to stretch there lumens a little bit.
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___90_____1 hr 20 min
Mid____25_____8 hrs
Lo ____ 2.7____ 60 hrs
Length 3 inches
Diameter 0.70 inches
Weight 0.67 ounces or 19 grams
I have no idea. Just like the others listed they are quality products with outstanding customer support.
Quark MiNi AA
This little light is another one on my list,and for good reason. 90 lumens "OTF" out the front, now your thinking wait a minute you said the fenix LD10 was the least brightest. Yes I did.... one thing about 4sevens is what the spec say is what YOU get. I have read comparison reviews and the quark was brighter, Fenix has been known to stretch there lumens a little bit.
4Sevens Quark MiNi AA, R5, Flashlight; Black; 90 OTF lumens; 1xAA
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___90_____1 hr 20 min
Mid____25_____8 hrs
Lo ____ 2.7____ 60 hrs
Length 3 inches
Diameter 0.70 inches
Weight 0.67 ounces or 19 grams
Jetbeam
Being in Business for 7 years its the oldest company in the guide and wouldn't be around if the quality wasn't there. Jetbeams approach is more on the tactical side of thing, hey I'm not complaining, but they offer a mixed bag of goodies for the EDC crowd to.
Element E3S
One thing really stands out about this light....It's 304 Stainless Steel. That will add weight but it will be tougher than a pine knot. Run time is descent and the size is good but being in stainless is just cool especially when everything else is aluminum.
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___155____1 hr
Daily___23_____15 hrs
Length 3.62 inches
Diameter 0.708 inches
Weight 75 grams
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BA10
One nice looking flashlight and with 160 lumens it rivals the EZ AA. This light is in the LD10 territory on size and to those who look at size and weight might want to look else where. To those where it doesn't matter this is a excellent light and looks to be over built.
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___160____1 hr 15 min
Lo_____12_____30 hrs
Length 4.13 inches
Diameter 0.906 inches
Weight 60 grams
Element E3S
One thing really stands out about this light....It's 304 Stainless Steel. That will add weight but it will be tougher than a pine knot. Run time is descent and the size is good but being in stainless is just cool especially when everything else is aluminum.
JETBeam E3S Cree R4 Stainless Steel Compact Flashlight
Single AA
155 Lumens
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___155____1 hr
Daily___23_____15 hrs
Length 3.62 inches
Diameter 0.708 inches
Weight 75 grams
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BA10
One nice looking flashlight and with 160 lumens it rivals the EZ AA. This light is in the LD10 territory on size and to those who look at size and weight might want to look else where. To those where it doesn't matter this is a excellent light and looks to be over built.
JETBeam BA10 Cree R5 EDC Flashlight
1 X AA
160 Lumens
Specs
Modes: Lumens: Run Time:
High___160____1 hr 15 min
Lo_____12_____30 hrs
Length 4.13 inches
Diameter 0.906 inches
Weight 60 grams
This is just the start for my EDC Single AA Flashlight Buyers Guide I will be updating the article as new product arrive or I find lights I may have missed. So please check back periodically for updates and thanks for taking the time to read this.Also Check out one of my other lens on the Preon 1 & Preon 2 two great EDC AAA flashlights. Cya
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