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No idea on those but I use Ultrafire 2400s ![Stick Out Tongue :p :p](/styles/default/xenforo/vbSmilies/Normal/tongue.gif)
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No idea on those but I use Ultrafire 2400s![]()
it depends how small you want it and what batteries you're willing to use.
you can get torches which use ultra-tiny lithium-rechargeables that are as bright as a full-sized torch (albeit not for very long)
for something that runs on standard AAAs, the Fenix LD01 and the iTP A3 EOS are pretty damn bright.
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The A3 is also available in Stainless-Steel and Titanium![]()
Hmm they're a few quid dearer but these are going to be used as backups anyway so no reall bother![]()
Just lifted this from page 10
http://goo.gl/MtekQ
I get it, so Cree make the LEDs and other people (China?) put them in torch bodies.
yes but;
1. the parts will cost you more than the retail of a pre-made torch
2. an XM-L at anywhere near its full power will suck a AAA-sized LiIon dry in about 5 minutes
3. an XM-L at anywhere near full power in a tiny package will get HOT. this is detrimental to the LED, the battery and possibly you.
80-90 lumens is a crapload considering that a 2 D-cell maglite produces less than 30.
There are AAA-sized lights that will accomodate a 10440-size Li-Ion cell and produce as much light as a full-size torch, but battery life is meagre at best and overheating is always an issue.
That's the reason why almost all of the major flashlight manufacturers don't make their flashlights to work with 10440 cells. some of them do but they aren't warrantied and overheating is frequent.
Out of interest, what are you comparing your brightness estimate to?
I have that exact torch, it was the first torch I bought and while it was bright and cool at the time it really isn't as good as non zoomable ones although it will do the kind of stuff you might be using it for just fine![]()
I figured, since it was your post i got the link from
What comparable 'prime' torch would you recommend?