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Reddit mentions of Fenix UC30 New Edition 1000 Lumens USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight with Fenix Charging Cable, LumenTac Organizer and Adapter
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Reddit mentions: 3
We found 3 Reddit mentions of Fenix UC30 New Edition 1000 Lumens USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight with Fenix Charging Cable, LumenTac Organizer and Adapter. Here are the top ones.
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SUPER BRIGHT - Brighter than the original UC30, this 2017 edition features an upgraded CREE XP-L HI V3 LED. With a max output of 1000 lumens and up to 276 yards throw, this flashlight provides ample light to target objects near and far.BUILT-IN USB RECHARGEABLE - Recharge easily no matter where you are with included Rechargeable battery and built-in Micro-USB charging port. A low-voltage indicator will blink red when power is low, so you never have to worry about running out of battery.DURABLE SINGLE BUTTON CONTROLS - An intuitive all-in-one control switch located near the bezel of the light controls on/off and adjustment through 5 brightness levels plus strobe. You can even double press the switch to lockout the light and prevent accidental activation.ULTRA COMPACT - The slim and compact profile of the UC30 2017 allows for comfortable one-handed operation and can fit easily into pockets, bags or backpacks without weighing you down.PACKAGE CONTENTS - Fenix UC30 2017 Flashlight, Lanyard, Holster, Spare O-Ring, Micro-USB Charging Cable, 1x 2600mAh Rechargeable Batteries, Spare Rubber Switch Boot, Lumen Tactical Battery Organizer and Charging Adapter
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 12 Inches |
| Length | 61.2 Inches |
| Size | pocket size |
| Weight | 0.16875 Pounds |
| Width | 12 Inches |
I'll recommend two lights for ya. Both are around $60 shipped, so I hope that will do if you don't find any other options. Both have multiple modes but a separate button to sort through them so you can turn it on and off with a single click in whatever mode you left it in.
Nitecore P12
and the
Fenix UC30
Both have the capability of about 1000 lumens, take 18650s or cr123s, have great runtimes, and are middle of the road in size.
I don't think either light would let you down if you needed it to work.
You've come here for help, but you've brought along some false preconceptions and don't seem willing to revisit those. This limits how much we can help you.
Alkaline batteries have high internal resistance, which means they can produce a limited amount of power. They're great for TV remote controls and wireless mice, but can't come anywhere near what a good flashlight will require. At best, this means you won't be getting the full performance you've paid for, and at worst it means the batteries will leak and ruin the light. If you absolutely can't reconsider this, go buy a Streamlight Stylus Pro (2x AAA) or Maglite ML25LT (2x C). Both are carefully designed to the limitations of alkaline batteries and perform well on them. I don't have a AA recommendation for alkalines, because nobody makes one with good enough real-world performance to fit between those two.
If you need more performance than that, you need more powerful batteries. Without exception, that means lithium or rechargeable chemistries. Fortunately, modern rechargeable batteries are not as hopeless as they used to be. Eneloop low-self-discharge NiMH cells can hold charge for a year or two, and lithium-ion cells offer far more performance for even longer. I promise, the modern stuff isn't like old NiCd or early NiMH where it'll go dead on the shelf before the next time you use it.
If neither of those is acceptable, you can also get flashlights which run on very powerful, shelf-stable CR123 disposable lithium batteries. These are ruinously expensive in stores, but only about $1 each online.
Between your prejudices and your needs, I believe the best option for you will be something which can run on an 18650 lithium-ion cell and recharge from a cell phone charger, while also accepting CR123 as a backup if you forget to charge. CR123 have a 10-year shelf life, so you could easily keep a pack around for emergencies while using the cheaper rechargeable most of the time.
Please consider the Fenix UC30 or the Nitecore MH10.
18650 lights with built in USB charging:
Nitecore MH10 1x18650, builtin USB charging - $65
Fenix UC30 1x18650, builtin USB charging - $60
18650 flashlights, battery and charger required:
Convoy S2+ 1x18650 - $17
Thrunite TN12 (2014) 1x18650 - $30
Chargers:
Nitecore UM10 single bay 18650, charges via micro-USB cable - $10
NiteCore i2 2 bay 18650, standard outlet plug - $12