Reddit mentions of ThruNite Archer 1A V3 200 Lumens Reliable AA Flashlight,Neutral White

This isn't an uncommon request, and it's often seen because of those awful cheap flashlights that you click to turn on, then keep clicking through low, medium, high, strobe, and then finally off. Pretty much everyone here hates that as well. I can see the desire for simplicity, but the options for variable brightness levels can be extremely valuable, provided they are set up properly. A two-button light that has mode memory is often recommended in this situation. You use the tail button to turn it on and off, it always comes back on in your selected mode, and the brightness level never changes unless you click the front button. Should you want to look at something closer and conserve power, or light something up in the distance, you will have those options, but will never be forced to use them unless you choose to.

A solid contender for this, and quite possibly the most-recommended light on this sub is the $30 Wowtac A1s. It uses our favorite battery, the 18650, which is between a AA and a C in diameter, and just a touch longer. Don't worry about the Amazon reviews, the company changed their name recently and it was relisted. This is a great size, within your requested length, and will do everything you want and more. It includes a custom battery that has a micro-USB charger built directly into the cell.

If this is more size and power than you feel like fooling with (I carry one that size daily in a rear pocket with my wallet with no issues) you might do well with a 1 AA size light. The Thrunite Archer 1A has the exact same control scheme, two button and mode memory. It's recommended to use rechargeable batteries, like the Panasonic Eneloop or Ikea Ladda.

Moving on, I will admit that all of these are beyond the minimum use case that you were requesting a light for. If nothing else. a single-AAA Olight i3e eos would do what you want, if you're willing to tolerate a twist switch. At $8 it has a tremendous value for the money, has one 90 lumen mode, and you'd likely find it satisfactory.

Thrunite T10: https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-flashlight-single-hand-operation-Flashlight/dp/B01B498P2U/

Thrunite Archer 1A v3: https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-Reliable-Flashlight/dp/B00FB8P4N4/

No need to spend any more than that unless a more expensive light has a specific feature you need.

What are your shelters for? Can you give us any more details on your situation?

Without knowing much about what you really need, I would recommend you look at the Thrunite Archer 1A. You can get it on Amazon for about $30. It runs on 1 AA battery, it's bright, small, easy to use, and it has a very low mode that can provide a small amount of light for 1-2 weeks.

One more thing: do NOT rely on alkaline batteries for your emergency kits. They tend to leak after a while and may damage other items in the process. Invest in some Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA (L91) cells for your kits. Yes, they're more expensive, but they won't leak and they have a great shelf life.

If you are okay sticking with AA that won't accept 14500's, then Zebralight's SC53c or SC5c Mk II are excellent choices.

Lights (according to Parametrek's site that accept both AA and 14500 that might be worth looking into:

Thrunite Archer 1A V3 Neutral White

Fenix LD09 (2015)

Fenix LD11

Olight S1A

Fenix LD12 (2017)

Fenix RC05

Rofis TR15

That should get you started. I don't own any of those suggested lights (though I do own a Zebralight and quite like it). I recommend a neutral white tint (4000-5000K) and ideally high CRI (shows colors better, could be important as an ele-chicken...is that a black or green wire?!)

Thanks for keeping this going! Here's my choice (ThruNite Archer 1A V3, NW): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=twister_B07BL49SX1

I had similar issues, but in the IT field (squeezing through server racks, etc). For your specific situation, I would recommend a combination of:

• Any single-AA light from a reputable company, that comes with a pocket clip: Thrunite, Fenix, Zebralight, etc. Ditch the lanyard, it will snag.
  
• A super-sturdy tool pouch that is made for abuse. Your light will clip into the pouch, instead of your pocket. Ripoffs brand is my favorite, for reasons below. You can buy their stuff on Amazon, but use their main website to look up the model numbers. CO- is clip-on, and BL- is belt loop.
  
   
  
  A good tool pouch is critical here. Your problem is that the pocket-sized AA lights are designed to clip into a pocket or pouch, not directly to your belt. If clipping directly to a belt, the clip will get bent out of shape, or else it will squeeze itself off of your belt when the light snags on something.
  
   
  
  I like Ripoffs brand because they are super rugged, and designed for daily use in your conditions. The belt clip actually surrounds the belt, so it cannot be pulled off accidentally. I recommend getting a flat, open-ended tool pouch or electrician pouch, for easy reholstering. You don't specifically need a flashlight pouch- it can be anything with the right dimensions. Be wary of 'mini maglite' size, as it may be too skinny.
  
  Models that will likely fit your needs would be:
  
  
• CO-64 or CO-32, for just the light
  
• CO-7, If you want things covered and also have some space for wire cutters / pliers
  

Argh, ChiefPockets beat me to the Thrunite T10 suggestion. If you need more modes than the T10, check out the Thrunite Archer 1A.

I've never seen a flashlight that recharges nimh AAA or AA, and CR123 batteries aren't rechargeable anyway.

If you have an extra $10 or so, grab a Nitecore Tube for your keychain.

Olight S1A or ThuNite Archer 1A NW if the olight isn't $40 at the time.

Archer A1 NW! Thanks for the giveaway!
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-Reliable-Flashlight/dp/B00FB8P4N4?th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-V3-Neutral-White/dp/B00FB8P4N4/?tag=parametrek-20

Would make an excellent upgrade to my EDC T10! Thanks for the chance to win!

Archer 1A V3 NW.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=twister_B07BL49SX1

Glad to be apart of this sub! Recently found and plan to stick around.

If you want another one that has a dedicated mode switch, try a ThruNite Archer 1A V3: $30, 200lm (more with a 14500), forward clicky tail switch for power, side switch for mode. Has a sub lumen mode. Comes in cool or neutral white.

The WOWTAC is a great light, and the cool white is frankly not horrendous (I have an A1S BSS v2 and its awesome). However, a good neutral will make distinguishing between colors much easier, which is handy for IT work. Thrunite makes good lights for reasonable prices, and I second /u/thesoulless78 for the Neutron. If you feel that an 18650 light is too big for you and you want something closer to your G25, they also make the Archer line that can run off AA's or 14500 cells.

Thrunite Archer 1A V3. Got it for my groomsmen and they love it and still carry them. I got them that flashlight and a Kershaw cqc-6k. Them fellas couldn't have been happier.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FB8P4N4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524360046&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=thrunite+archer+1a+v3&dpPl=1&dpID=41w9x6ErEaL&ref=plSrch

The Thrunite Archer 1A is a nice light with great mode spacing, its high is bright enough for auxilliary lighting under the stairs for sheetrocking. The 2x AA model suffers from a huge gap between 75 and 500 lumens, which imo is unsuitable for a light of this caliber.

No, please don't look at maglite.

Instead look at the Atactical A1, Thrunite T10 neutral white or the Thrunite Archer 1A V3

Edit: or the Thrunite Archer 2A v3 for a little more baton for " beating on the kids"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q9EkybZ6C38NN

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Q9EkybZ6C38NN

Thanks for the giveaway

Thrunite Archer 1A in neutral white

Thanks!

ThruNite Archer 1A V3 Neutral White

This one for me. Thank you for the chance! [Thrunite archer] (https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-CREE-linterna-t%C3%A1ctica/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=thrunite+archer+1a&qid=1570001428&sr=8-3)

Here's to hoping I win!

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-V3-Neutral-White/dp/B00FB8P4N4/?tag=parametrek-20

ThruNite Archer https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-1A-Reliable-Flashlight/dp/B00FB8P4N4 and thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=twister_B07BL49SX1

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Thanks !

ThruNite Archer 1A V3, NW please!

How loose/tight-fitting is your clothing, and how much do your pockets show beneath your shirt? That's going to affect how large the light can be before you or others notice it. For some people and their style of dress, a light that runs on an 18650 battery wouldn't be noticeable, while others would need a AA or even AAA sized light.

AAA/10440 Lights

If you're interested in not having the light visibly print in your pocket at all, like I was in choosing an EDC, and your clothes are relatively slim fitting, you're probably going to want a AAA/10440 sized light (10440 is the lithium ion version of a AAA sized battery, and produces brighter output but less runtime than a typical AAA alkaline, NiMH, or lithium primary battery).

I went with the Folomov EDC C1. It's got a coated brass body, warm light, and very high CRI (meaning it helps show colors better than low CRI lights). It clips tightly inside the front pocket or coin pocket and takes up very little space. I've been very much enjoying mine without issue, though others have had quality control issues where the emitter burnt out or developed a dead spot, so unless those issues are sorted out, your mileage may vary.

If you want something in the AAA size specifically from Amazon, the Ultratac K18 would probably serve you quite well.

AA/14500 Lights

If you're willing to go up to AA/14500 sized light, the Thrunite Archer 1A V3 might be a good choice. Runs on either AA or 14500 battery. Has a sub-lumen firefly mode for preserving night vision, and goes up to 200 lumens with a AA battery. I don't know how much brighter it would be with a 14500 battery, but you can typically expect two to three times brighter, though with shorter run times. 200 lumens is typically enough for most tasks, though you might appreciate the extra brightness if you were looking around outdoors.

18650 Lights

If you're willing to go up to an 18650 sized light, the Thrunite TC15 would likely be a great choice. It gets incredibly bright for a 1x 18650 light, at up to 2300 lumens, but has well spaced lower modes for everyday use as well. It looks like currently only the cool white version is available on Amazon it. Most people, myself included, prefer neutral to warm white because it looks better, and produces less backscatter in particulates in the air.

I think a little more information about your intended use of the light and how you'd like to carry it would help us make good recommendations. Good luck on the search!

EDIT: Also, another user asked a good question about what you mean by "rechargeable." Do you mean that you just plug the light in without taking the battery out, or do you mean the battery is rechargeable and you can put it in a charger? There are plenty of excellent chargers at places like illumn.com that will open up a whole new realm of possibilities for flashlights, so the small up-front investment is usually worth it.

Thanks!

ThruNite Archer 1A V3 200 Lumens Reliable AA Flashlight,Neutral White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/

Awesome! Thanks for the dope giveaway!

Archer 1A-V3-Neutral-White

New to this sub, and this seems like a cool starting flashlight after looking at the recommendation thread! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00FB8P4N4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Pi6CCbNTK8P1J