The BEST AA torch

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korvin karbon

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Jul 12, 2008
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Hi Guys

Right, i am treating myself to a damn good 2 x AA torch. AA as i have tons, multi beam modes too

What do you recommend? (and i have the tesco torch already LOL)
 

helixpteron

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I use the Maglite 'AA' as a loan torch, were I to buy another 'AA' torch, it would be the Fenix LD20, here, which (to me) offers the best output and utility in an 'AA' torch.

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mjk123

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I've got a Fenix TK20 and a Zebra. The Zebra is very light and can run on "dead" batteries that won't drive a camera any more. For reading, or as a nightlight it's very good because of it's low consumption and very dim low power setting.

The TK20 throws a good beam about 50 metres. Sturdy, and comes with a nice carry sheath. Only two modes; bright, and brighter. On the lower setting you get about 2 hours from a set of batteries.
 

Chainsaw

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I picked up a 2nd hand nitecore D10 recently and very impressed with it too. Infintely variable between ooya! and nice and dim, single A can run from '80 minutes to 60 hours'... hmm. You can go pretty nuts with torches (as in all things I suppose!)

Cheers,

Alan
 

Nice65

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Nitecore D20 is 2 x AA and gives you infinitely variable light output. It's a very good torch especially with the R2 emitter option. You'll be impressed by it's max output but mainly it's versatility, just a button press ramps the level up or down to exactly how you want it, no twisting or running through the modes.

http://flashaholics.co.uk/nitecore/nitecore-d20.html

If you want to do some research into 2AA lights have a browse of Selfbuilts reviews,

http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=214890
 

Shewie

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I picked up a Fenix L2D from the forum, very happy with it and much brighter than the usual petzl headlamps I use around camp.
 

Minotaur

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I must admit to being a maglite fan.

I am in the process of changing over to LED's bulb replacements.

The big plus for them is lots of stuff fits them.
 

Bigman

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Hi Guys

Right, i am treating myself to a damn good 2 x AA torch. AA as i have tons, multi beam modes too

What do you recommend? (and i have the tesco torch already LOL)

Hi korvin karbon,

It all boils down to, How much do you want to spend?

My torch collection is getting almost a bad as my knife collection, I have loads of them, from cheap torches that cost a couple of pounds through to Surefires, Maglites etc, etc.

Give us an idea of price then we can give you better assistance because we all have our own ideas of what is a decent torch.

:)
 

korvin karbon

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Hi korvin karbon,

It all boils down to, How much do you want to spend?

My torch collection is getting almost a bad as my knife collection, I have loads of them, from cheap torches that cost a couple of pounds through to Surefires, Maglites etc, etc.

Give us an idea of price then we can give you better assistance because we all have our own ideas of what is a decent torch.

:)


Hi

Looking at the 50-70 quid range. I am probably going for the fenix LD20 :)
 

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