Hello All!
I bought a Fenix E05 titanium for someone and it seems to have failed (battery drains even when the light isn't on). I also have an E05 that I'm happy with, but I'm now looking for a better quality AAA to replace the gift that stopped working.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Online, to the UK
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
X Up to $100.
3) Format:
X I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
X MICRO - Keychain size.
5) Emitter/Light source:
X LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
X I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
X I intend to use "Primary"/Disposable Alkaline batteries based on the usual AAA sized cells common to most stores.
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
-
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
X I want to confidently walk around an unlit/unpaved rural area (60-150 lumens).
I also want a light with a good lower level or levels (L-M-H ideally.)
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
All purpose
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
1-20 yards
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
High can be short and a good low or medium is important.
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
X Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
I want a good quality light.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
X I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
2 or 3 light levels is good. No need for strobe, SOS, etc.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
X Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
X Stainless steel (durable, but much heavier than aluminum)
X Titanium (durable and nearly as lightweight as aluminum, but can be moderately to significantly more expensive).
Quality is important to me.
15) Water resistance
X IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
X IPX8 (Submersible to greater than 1 meter for 4 hours)
16) Storage conditions
On a keyring
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
keyring
I bought a Fenix E05 titanium for someone and it seems to have failed (battery drains even when the light isn't on). I also have an E05 that I'm happy with, but I'm now looking for a better quality AAA to replace the gift that stopped working.
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Online, to the UK
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
X Up to $100.
3) Format:
X I want a flashlight (hand held/self contained).
4) Size:
X MICRO - Keychain size.
5) Emitter/Light source:
X LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
6) Manufacturer:
X I want to buy a light from a large/traditional manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
7) What power source do you want to use?
X I intend to use "Primary"/Disposable Alkaline batteries based on the usual AAA sized cells common to most stores.
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
-
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
X I want to confidently walk around an unlit/unpaved rural area (60-150 lumens).
I also want a light with a good lower level or levels (L-M-H ideally.)
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
All purpose
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
1-20 yards
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
High can be short and a good low or medium is important.
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
X Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
I want a good quality light.
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
X I don't care.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
2 or 3 light levels is good. No need for strobe, SOS, etc.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
X Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (Hard Anodized) (Aluminum, specifically HA, is the most common material/finish for today's higher end flashlights).
X Stainless steel (durable, but much heavier than aluminum)
X Titanium (durable and nearly as lightweight as aluminum, but can be moderately to significantly more expensive).
Quality is important to me.
15) Water resistance
X IPX7 (Waterproof to 1 meter/30min)
X IPX8 (Submersible to greater than 1 meter for 4 hours)
16) Storage conditions
On a keyring
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
keyring
