...If you are happy to change out batteries every 6 months then eneloops are a great choice. You can also get solar battery chargers for long term off-grid use....
Quote from: gregozedobe on July 15, 2014, 05:01:03 PM...If you are happy to change out batteries every 6 months then eneloops are a great choice. You can also get solar battery chargers for long term off-grid use....Why 6 months? Eneloops keep 70% of their charge even 5 years later.
Quote from: enki_ck on July 15, 2014, 06:17:36 PMQuote from: gregozedobe on July 15, 2014, 05:01:03 PM...If you are happy to change out batteries every 6 months then eneloops are a great choice. You can also get solar battery chargers for long term off-grid use....Why 6 months? Eneloops keep 70% of their charge even 5 years later.That might be with an unused eneloop fresh from the factory, but I find a few of my used eneloops self-discharge more than that (most are better). And yes, I use a good charger (Maha c9000) and don't abuse them. YMMV.I see the need for absolute reliability for a "survival light".
Preon P0 lumen 25/.24 run times 1.5 hours/120 hours
Quote from: Aloha007 on July 15, 2014, 04:29:36 PMPreon P0 lumen 25/.24 run times 1.5 hours/120 hoursAs far as I know, the Preon P0 is now known as the Atom A0 I listed just above your post. Same flashlight. I actually have the titanium version. T0? Something like that. I think it was a limited run.
Quote from: gregozedobe on July 15, 2014, 07:24:15 PMQuote from: enki_ck on July 15, 2014, 06:17:36 PMQuote from: gregozedobe on July 15, 2014, 05:01:03 PM...If you are happy to change out batteries every 6 months then eneloops are a great choice. You can also get solar battery chargers for long term off-grid use....Why 6 months? Eneloops keep 70% of their charge even 5 years later.That might be with an unused eneloop fresh from the factory, but I find a few of my used eneloops self-discharge more than that (most are better). And yes, I use a good charger (Maha c9000) and don't abuse them. YMMV.I see the need for absolute reliability for a "survival light".I have a set of eneloop AAs that I've been using since 2008 (I keep them dated) and just pulled them out of the 47s AA^2 I keep in my car. They were charged in November and just checked the charge on them. 1,37 and 1,36 I consider that good. Are the ones you experienced bigger discharges the regular ones or the Lite ones?
..... but take those numbers with a pinch of salt when comparing it to other flashlights.
Appreciate the info.I'm interested in something that can sit untouched in the car trunk for years and be ready to go when needed. Something bright enough to get down off a mountain after dark if need be. Sounds like lithium batteries are the way to go for power. As for the lights that's like asking people their favorite SAK or multitool. I'd prefer something under $25, if there's anything decent. Would also like it red or orange colored rather than black, if available.