Reddit mentions of ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Cool White 500 Lumens AA LED Flashlight

Smaller 1x AA light: Thrunite T10 https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-flashlight-single-hand-operation-Flashlight/dp/B01B498P2U/

Bigger 2x AA light: Thrunite Archer 2A V3: https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/

Both of these are great alkaline/NiMH powered lights that are worth stretching your budget to get.

Fenix does make some great lights but IMHO they stumbled with the E12 - I had an E11 for years and it was the perfect pocket light. On the E11 the button did one thing - turned the light on and off (and momentary). Sadly my last E11 is deep beneath the ocean...
But they decided, with the E12, to use the same button for cycling through the different brightness modes, and got rid of the half-press momentary-on. That's rather annoying when you want to grab it and look inside a roadcase quick.
After a buncha searching, I didn't find any other lights quite as small as the E11, that take a AA battery, but started using this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K70NECE
I've been quite happy with it, and even more happy with its (substantially brighter) output when I realized I could put 14500 rechargeables in it.

For a larger one that still fits in the pouch where I used to have a Maglite, I've been using the larger version of that light, which works nicely - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLTAGZ0

And while it doesn't use the widely-available AA batteries, this little light that takes an 18650 rechargeable is nice and bright for the price:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G8E3T4K/

500 lumen while avoiding lithium, you’re looking at 2xAA. Something like the Archer 2A fits the bill. And we strongly recommend NiMH batteries or lithium primary. Alkaline batteries suck and leak, potentially destroying your device. Get some Eneloops!

>Size: I think a light that fits good in the hand is best.

So are you looking for like a 2xAA or something a little larger like a 4xAA? My vote is for the ThruNite® TN4A but make sure you pick up the Neutral White version. If it must be 2xAA then check out the ThruNite Archer 2A V2.

100 lumens for $30?
500 lumens for cheaper and lighter carry.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLTAGZ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

On the multi-tool I've been very happy with this...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDPT9K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-V2-CW/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449084819&sr=8-1&keywords=thrunite+archer+2a+v2 a tall light but fits alright in a pocket, not very easy to hide though.

Sorry and after finding it on Amazon I need to change my choice.

Thrunite archer 2A V3 cool white
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_200_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TSJ3P5WXD28YEHZZZHGE&th=1

Seriously, now is the time to get your house in order. While I question the credibility of the various leaks regarding BLM's intention to instigate martial law this summer, I wouldn't be surprised if things got a little "awkward" out in the world. That said, aside from the weapons and ammunition talked about it would be a good idea for everybody to have some basics on hand to make yourselves a bit more self-sufficient. Whether anything happens, it's good insurance for any sort of disruption however big or small.

Water: Every time you go to the grocery store, grab a couple of those 1 gallon water bottles. They are like 85 cents. Do this until you have about 12-15 of these. If you have the room, look into larger 5-10 gallon containers. I personally have about 72 gallons of water on hand.

Food: Pick up non-perishable foods that can be eaten with little to no preparation. Just last week they had Progresso Chicken Soup for $0.79 a can so I grabbed a case of 12. That's dinner for 12 days. Energy bars, oats, whatever.

Gasoline: Keep a full tank in your car and never let it get below half a tank. I also keep three 5-gallon containers of gas at my house just in case (which I rotate annually).

Flashlight: Get a couple good flashlights. This is an awesome light that runs on AA's. Stock up on batteries. https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B00OLTAGZ0

Cash: Have cash on hand locked up in a safe or some secure area. I keep about $500 cash in various bills.

I could go on and on. I'm always amazed at how ill-prepared most of my friends are. But if there was ever a problem (power outage, natural disaster, civil unrest) it's nice to have a buffer of water, food, lighting, etc so that you're not as reliant on the infrastructure as the next guy.

ThruNite Archer 2A V3 in cool white

Thanks for doing another giveaway!

I like this simple ThruNite Archer that runs on easy to find AA's

Archer 2A V3 CW

Cheers mate!

This is awesome! Thank you!

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-V3/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/?tag=0x5054-20

https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-V3/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/?tag=0x5054-20 thanks!

It's a Thrunite Archer series 2A V3

[Heres an Amazon link to it](ThruNite Archer 2A V3 Cool White 500 Lumens AA LED Flashlight https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uiBtyb4SQPKBH)

[Thrunite Archer A2 V3] (https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-Archer-2A-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B00OLTAGZ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492536347&sr=8-1&keywords=thrunite+archer+2a+v3)

It has:

• Hot-as-blazes 500 lumen turbo or strobe mode (90 minute run-time) for emergency use.
  
  
• Quite bright "low" that will last 4 days. This is what I use most often, and I keep it defaulted to this.
  
  
• My favorite: A "firefly" mode that will last an entire month, which is perfectly adequate illuminating maps, pitch black rooms, and the like. I've even used it to navigate in the woods.
  

I've been looking at this ThruNite 2xAA as an alternative to my T10.

I probably won't win with 500 entries, but I just want to say it's awesome of you to do this giveaway.