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I need new EDC flashlight
on: April 18, 2018, 11:47:57 AM
I lost my klarus mi5. Not that long ago I was asking you if there are any similar AAAA lights but the answer turned out to be that there are none. Now I am left with either one of the rechargeable keychain lights, which I don't like, or selecting a bigger aaa flashlight.

If I find a way how to carry one (lately there is less and less room left inside my jeans), I am left with the decision which light to buy.

Quick googling for best aaa light left me with the impression that a couple of years ago surefire titan plus was the bees knees of aaa flashlights. Is that still the case? Is there any way of getting one inside of EU without paying double what our overseas brethren would?

If someone has any better ideas please let me know as I don't. I liked the klarus mi5, it was exactly the light I want, so I didn't really keep up with what was going on in the flashlight tech. And now that I am forced to do so, there is just too much of everything.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #1 on: April 18, 2018, 11:59:59 AM
I like the Thrunite Ti3.  :tu:
Heard good things about the Olight i3e.
There are lots of cool aaa lights for under 30 bucks. 30-40 will buy brass, copper, Ti, that sort of thing.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #2 on: April 18, 2018, 12:06:40 PM
That's exactly the problem I have, there are so many to choose from...  :ahhh

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #3 on: April 18, 2018, 12:13:03 PM
Eagletac D25AAA is nice - robust plastic lens, good shape to the body and a magnet in the tail cap.  Have one on my keys at the moment.
I've broken both the Fenix E01 and E05.
Olight I3E is single mode only, I'd go for the I3S.
Customer service from Thrunite has been amazing so I'm going to try the Ti3 next.  It's a shame they don't seem to make it in titanium any more.


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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #4 on: April 18, 2018, 03:29:04 PM
The more I look the more I know that I am going to spend a long time deciding what to buy and the moment I have the chosen flashlight in my hands I'll regret the day I was born. I hate having so many choices!!!!!!  :twak:

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #5 on: April 18, 2018, 04:10:13 PM
Whichever you buy, you can sell it if you don’t like it.  ;)
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #6 on: April 19, 2018, 12:45:21 AM
I haven't looked but have you looked at flea bay?  If you have then I'd suggest finding something mode wise thats similar to the light you lost.  There are lots of great AAA lights on the market.  The real differences are brightness and disco modes or not.  Run times are relatively the same.  Id suggest finding one very similar to what you are used to.  I am not familiar with any AAAA lights. 

My suggestions would be taking a look at the suggestions given to Pablo when he was searching for a AA light.  Lots of great suggestions on AAA lights as it turns out.  Sorry if I was no help. 
« Last Edit: April 19, 2018, 12:57:01 AM by Aloha007 »
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #7 on: April 19, 2018, 09:34:01 AM
Well, I found a flashlight I like.

Manker E02.

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #8 on: April 19, 2018, 09:48:39 AM
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I have two Manker E03H’s, which are basically the bigger aa version of the E02, and I love them!
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #9 on: April 19, 2018, 03:33:34 PM
Well, I found a flashlight I like.

Manker E02.

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #10 on: April 19, 2018, 04:30:38 PM
If you like the UI and the button, the E02 should be great.  :cheers:

I’ve heard of two MTO members getting E02’s with bad finish, but that’s about it.  :think:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76744.0.html

I would recommend the Nichia LED version.  :tu: I have it on my E03, and I love it. I can see the different colours really well with it, it’s well worth the decrease in lumen output.  :like: The Nichia LED just makes very nice light in general.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #11 on: April 19, 2018, 06:30:16 PM
My Manker E02 was fine in terms of build. I also have Thrunite Ti3.  You got the E02 already?

If not, or for anyone else, check out the mode cycle of prospective lights.  I like low-middle-high, and not fussed with strobe or other fancy stuff. But if you have other preferences that may affect your decision on make/ manufacturer.

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #12 on: April 19, 2018, 06:41:29 PM
One nice thing about the Mankers is that the blinky modes are hidden.  :tu:
Another thing is that you can program the brightness of the moonlight mode to your preference. :tu:
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #13 on: April 19, 2018, 07:44:37 PM
Eagletac D25AAA is nice - robust plastic lens, good shape to the body and a magnet in the tail cap.  Have one on my keys at the moment.


Also a fan, that thing is bomb proof. I tortured that thing and it never faltered once. My wife still has it on her keychain. I would have kept with it if it wasn't for wanting a clicky solution due to finger disability.
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I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #14 on: April 19, 2018, 11:24:22 PM
Eagletac D25AAA is nice - robust plastic lens, good shape to the body and a magnet in the tail cap.  Have one on my keys at the moment.


Also a fan, that thing is bomb proof. I tortured that thing and it never faltered once. My wife still has it on her keychain. I would have kept with it if it wasn't for wanting a clicky solution due to finger disability.

I love mine too and it is another that yo can get with a Nichia 219 emitter!


Its the middle one
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #15 on: April 21, 2018, 07:33:47 AM
I had many flashlights with AAA batteries, different modes and in different price ranges. They were always at the bunch of keys for the daily carring. At the end of the day, the Fenix E05 is the only one that has never failed. I have very very very bad experiences with thrunite.


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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #16 on: April 21, 2018, 08:04:19 AM
I had many flashlights with AAA batteries, different modes and in different price ranges. They were always at the bunch of keys for the daily carring. At the end of the day, the Fenix E05 is the only one that has never failed. I have very very very bad experiences with thrunite.

My SS Fenix 05 is my only light that gives me troubles.  I don't know whats wrong with it.  Sometimes it works and sometimes not.  My Thrunites have not failed yet. 
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #17 on: April 21, 2018, 10:42:10 AM
I had many flashlights with AAA batteries, different modes and in different price ranges. They were always at the bunch of keys for the daily carring. At the end of the day, the Fenix E05 is the only one that has never failed. I have very very very bad experiences with thrunite.

My SS Fenix 05 is my only light that gives me troubles.  I don't know whats wrong with it.  Sometimes it works and sometimes not.  My Thrunites have not failed yet.
As with most things, “your mileage may vary”.
My experience with Thrunite has been positive, and I have never had a Fenix.  :think:
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Reply #18 on: April 21, 2018, 01:59:51 PM
Fenix LD01 flawless for maybe 5 years?
It has been there so long I forget how long we have really known each other?



Same though with the ET,Streamlight,Thrunite and E05 so far and it has been pretty far!

On the other hand,Preon,Atom,Olight,CountyComm,Peak not so much.

I have also had maybe a dozen Inova XS which would maybe be my favorite AAA of all time if they had only lived??????
Every one of them croaked in short order,I got new ones at REI and repeated the cycle again.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #19 on: April 22, 2018, 04:19:35 PM
I had many flashlights with AAA batteries, different modes and in different price ranges. They were always at the bunch of keys for the daily carring. At the end of the day, the Fenix E05 is the only one that has never failed. I have very very very bad experiences with thrunite.

My SS Fenix 05 is my only light that gives me troubles.  I don't know whats wrong with it.  Sometimes it works and sometimes not.  My Thrunites have not failed yet.
As with most things, “your mileage may vary”.
My experience with Thrunite has been positive, and I have never had a Fenix.  :think:

For sure. 

My Fenix LD02 however.   :tu:
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #20 on: May 18, 2018, 08:37:06 AM
Hi Don Pablo,

I am looking for a USED but in Good wotking condition ThruNite Ti edc  mini Christmas Limited Edition.
Any idea where I can buy one.

Anyone else who  knows  or has one to sell would appreciate.
Thank you.


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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #21 on: May 18, 2018, 10:08:06 AM
Try the buy and sell section of a flashlight forum like candlepowerforums or budgetlightforums?   :think: That’s all that comes to mind.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #22 on: May 18, 2018, 11:14:44 AM

Thank you Do Pablo.

Appreciate the info.

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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #23 on: May 23, 2018, 03:47:56 PM
So I've got the manker E02 and while it is quite a lot bigger than what I had it seems to be a good light. No problems so far (3 weeks).  :tu:
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #24 on: May 23, 2018, 04:41:00 PM
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I’ve been using my E03 exclusively. They seem like good lights.
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Re: I need new EDC flashlight
Reply #25 on: June 11, 2018, 04:28:16 AM
I thought I saw AAAA streamlight on amazon the other day, so that format may still exist, but I cant find it now  :think:
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