Coleman Max Cree, 3xAAA, 85 lm

[Misterbean]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

so has anybody actually bought the 115 lumen version, i can't shell out 25$ for a unknown light to test it. i'm in college and about to get married and my flashlight budget has gone down quite a bit because of it. i hate the triple AAA format but if my non flashlight enthusiast friends ask what light to buy at wal-mart i need to know what to tell them to get.

 

[BlueBeam22]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

so has anybody actually bought the 115 lumen version, i can't shell out 25$ for a unknown light to test it. i'm in college and about to get married and my flashlight budget has gone down quite a bit because of it. i hate the triple AAA format but if my non flashlight enthusiast friends ask what light to buy at wal-mart i need to know what to tell them to get.

I have it (the silver aluminum Coleman MAX 115 lumen, same as in the picture) and it is an amazing light. IMO it is unbelievably bright, it has a very nice bright hotspot with a large spill around it. It throws very far EDIT: (about 100 yards) and puts out enough light to illuminate my whole yard. I use Energizer rechargeable AAAs with it, because it does eat up batteries very fast, but not as fast as my Coast. I would highly recommend this light to anyone!

 

[OpticalSerenity]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Yup, that's the light. Actually, mine, with fresh batteries in both lights, is just as bright as my Fenix P3D-Q5 on the medium mode, and actually a bit more like the P3D-Q5 on high (not turbo).

The build quality is no where near the Fenix lights, but certainly way better than a $25 light typically is.

This is most likely going to be one of my Christmas gifts this year to people without lights. Well, on second thought, I really do prefer spending money at fenix-store.com than walmart, but anyway.

Excellent light, well worth the $25 I think.

 

[Fizz753]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Got around to finding this light so I took a few quick photos of it for all of you. No beam shots I just got home from work and am dead tired.

Ok the quick and dirty:
Lens is plastic
The head wont budge at all on this one.
The LED in this one is a little off center but it does not seem to affect the beam much. I forgot to check it or any of the others on the shelf before I left the store so I have no idea how common it might or might not be.
Switch is a FORWARD clicky.
Battery holder seems like it might be a weak spot. But I have only had the light for about an hour now so time will tell.

 

[Pellidon]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Some Wal Marts have the $25 single LED Max and Some have the red-blue-white version for $30. The tri-color one I picked up today has a decent red and blue beam without odd or streaky ringy output. Round red/blue and boring. . The white light was good on the triple but the single LED didn't fare as well in the Cree lottery. It may have to go back or get mutilated (er, modded).

Overall a pretty hefty seemingly solid light.

Not all Wal Marts stock both versions and some have them both pegged together so watch what you buy, the package label is a bit subtle on the difference at least to a goober like me. :laughing:

 

[Silviron]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Just thought I'd check in and let y'all know that the 115 lumen 3AAA Coleman Max is on clearance at Walmart for $8.00. (Not the multi color... they are still $25).

First time I've even seen them at all, and they are on clearance... . I may not check in here at CPF often anymore, but I still look at the flashlights in every store I walk through, so I was kind of surprised to see them on clearance.

Don't know if all the Walmarts have the same deal, or just my local one.

Bought two; The first one I tried was the best cheap retail 'retina searer' that I have ever seen. The second was less impressive and kind of a greenish tint, but still bright.

Wonder what they will be like when I run them on Lithium.

 

[Blacklight]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Just thought I'd check in and let y'all know that the 115 lumen 3AAA Coleman Max is on clearance at Walmart for $8.00. (Not the multi color... they are still $25).

First time I've even seen them at all, and they are on clearance... . I may not check in here at CPF often anymore, but I still look at the flashlights in every store I walk through, so I was kind of surprised to see them on clearance.

Don't know if all the Walmarts have the same deal, or just my local one.

Bought two; The first one I tried was the best cheap retail 'retina searer' that I have ever seen. The second was less impressive and kind of a greenish tint, but still bright.

Wonder what they will be like when I run them on Lithium.

Not possible, they literally just arrived in stores (first production shipped into wal-Mart in the last couple of weeks). what store do you think you saw them in (address)? Can you PM me a copy of your receipt?

 

[Blacklight]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

this light is also available at Sports Authority stores for $25

This is not the same light as at Sports Authority, it just uses the same body style.

 

[frankiej]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Has anyone bought the Coleman Max Cree with the 2xCR2 battery configuration yet? I just seen it at my local WalMart. It states 115 lumens also. Didn't have a price on it, and I didn't scan it either. No experience with CR2 batteries yet, so I didn't get it.

 

[nbp]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Has anyone bought the Coleman Max Cree with the 2xCR2 battery configuration yet? I just seen it at my local WalMart. It states 115 lumens also. Didn't have a price on it, and I didn't scan it either. No experience with CR2 batteries yet, so I didn't get it.

I also saw that and was tempted, but since I have no other CR2 lights, I didn't get it. I don't want to buy specialty batteries for one walmart light when I have plenty of 123 lights to feed. I really wanted to give it a try. Hmmmm.

 

[prime77]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

I picked on up at Walmart a couple of days ago. I like it. It has a nice beam with a warm tint.

 

[stinky]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

Just thought I'd check in and let y'all know that the 115 lumen 3AAA Coleman Max is on clearance at Walmart for $8.00. (Not the multi color... they are still $25).

First time I've even seen them at all, and they are on clearance... . I may not check in here at CPF often anymore, but I still look at the flashlights in every store I walk through, so I was kind of surprised to see them on clearance.

Don't know if all the Walmarts have the same deal, or just my local one.

Bought two; The first one I tried was the best cheap retail 'retina searer' that I have ever seen. The second was less impressive and kind of a greenish tint, but still bright.

Wonder what they will be like when I run them on Lithium.

Walmart outside Philadelphia they are still $25

 

[tron1974]

Re: Coleman Max Cree at walmart

I bought one of the 2 CR2 versions. The o-ring inside the head is not straight and I would like to open it up and fix it. Does anyone know if I can take the head apart and fix it? I would rather just fix it instead of returning it and getting another one.

 

[parawolfe]

I bought one of the 2xCR2 Coleman Max today. I actually wasn't even paying that close attention and thought that it was 2xCR123A's. It's a nice light for $25. I posted some pictures of it next to the Coleman Max 3xAAA and a P1D to give a sense of scale.

http://cid-0dd82a14b57635ba.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Pictures/Coleman Max 2xCr123A.jpg

http://cid-0dd82a14b57635ba.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Pictures/Coleman Max 2xCR123A-b.jpg

 

[Hooked on Fenix]

The Coleman lights at Walmart that I was interested in recently were the 2AA 115 lumen Cree XR-E light for $25 and the 3AAA 85 lumen Cree XR-E light with a crenelated bezel. Also, the 105 lumen 3AAA headlight. That one was a nice surprise for $25. Next, I'd like to see the 4AAA Cree light with the built in knife (I've only seen it on Coleman's website). It's nice to see the market flooded with efficient, bright, decent quality lights at reasonable prices. I'm sure some of us paid ten times the amount for dimmer, less efficient lights within the last 5 years.

 

[Fizz753]

I bought one of the 2xCR2 Coleman Max today. I actually wasn't even paying that close attention and thought that it was 2xCR123A's. It's a nice light for $25. I posted some pictures of it next to the Coleman Max 3xAAA and a P1D to give a sense of scale.

http://cid-0dd82a14b57635ba.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Pictures/Coleman Max 2xCr123A.jpg

http://cid-0dd82a14b57635ba.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Pictures/Coleman Max 2xCR123A-b.jpg

Just how many different "versions" of this light are there?

I have bought the normal 3xAAA and the normal 2xAA versions. Down at my local Walmart I saw the 3xAAA white with red and green led's. At my local Meijer store I saw a 3xAAA white with red and blue led's. At least I am pretty sure it was red and blue. And with the 2xCR2 thats what 5 diffrent versions..

 

[Wyeast]

Wait, what? There's a 2AA version? I only saw White and Red/White/Blue 3AAA versions at my local Walmart?

Inquiring minds want to know! A 3AAA I'm not so keen on. A 2AA is another matter entirely. :huh:

 

[Fizz753]

Wait, what? There's a 2AA version? I only saw White and Red/White/Blue 3AAA versions at my local Walmart?

Inquiring minds want to know! A 3AAA I'm not so keen on. A 2AA is another matter entirely. :huh:

Here ya go, a couple of photos (a bit smaller this time though ). You cant see it in the photo but it is also labeled "Coleman MAX" on the 2xAA. It is also a bit taller and thinner than the 3XAA. Price was $24.88.

Edit: Forgot to mention, this is also a forward clicky light.

3xAAA standing up and 2xAA on its side.

Back of box, I ripped the top and front geting the light out

 

[Wyeast]

Dammit! Now I have to wait for them to make it to my area. *grumbles impatiently*

Thanks for the confirmation, Fizz! :thumbsup:

 

[parawolfe]

Just how many different "versions" of this light are there?

I have bought the normal 3xAAA and the normal 2xAA versions. Down at my local Walmart I saw the 3xAAA white with red and green led's. At my local Meijer store I saw a 3xAAA white with red and blue led's. At least I am pretty sure it was red and blue. And with the 2xCR2 thats what 5 diffrent versions..

I've only seen, and bought, the 2xCR2 and 3AAA Cree models. I haven't seen the 2AA Cree model at my local Walmart yet. I'm going to have to keep my eye's open for it. I've seen the multi colored lights but don't have any interest in them. The 2AA Cree sounds interesting though. What is the output of the 2AA Cree, 115 lumens too?