Hi,
I bought a Quark AA² for about 5 years ago with the help from you and its still a vary impressive flashlight! There is however a couple of things I don´t like about it :
- Turn the head to enter more modes
- Strobe is within the regular modes(how often do you really use this mode?)
- I always needs to go thought the modes twice to find the correct one
- Strong hotspot, not spreading the light as much
There is a tactical version that might be a better model for me but they are all discontinued.
For a year ago I was looking for yet another and I ended up with 2 Olight O'Pen P20(180ml), this seemde to be a good light in the beginning but after some use I found several problems :
- The qulity is not in level with the Quark, for example, the head needs to be tighten REALLY hard to work at all(first thought I got a faulted unit).
- It eats the battery like no one else. The Quark starts to tell me when its time to switch battery by flashing but the Olight just dies so often when I need it from the pocket it is dead.
So Im now looking for a new flashlight in the same level as the Quark AA2. Fourseven do not seem to sell these flashlights anymore so I have looked at other brands. One that stands out is the Fenix LD22 2015, would this be a good replacement for the Quark?
I bought a Quark AA² for about 5 years ago with the help from you and its still a vary impressive flashlight! There is however a couple of things I don´t like about it :
- Turn the head to enter more modes
- Strobe is within the regular modes(how often do you really use this mode?)
- I always needs to go thought the modes twice to find the correct one
- Strong hotspot, not spreading the light as much
There is a tactical version that might be a better model for me but they are all discontinued.
For a year ago I was looking for yet another and I ended up with 2 Olight O'Pen P20(180ml), this seemde to be a good light in the beginning but after some use I found several problems :
- The qulity is not in level with the Quark, for example, the head needs to be tighten REALLY hard to work at all(first thought I got a faulted unit).
- It eats the battery like no one else. The Quark starts to tell me when its time to switch battery by flashing but the Olight just dies so often when I need it from the pocket it is dead.
So Im now looking for a new flashlight in the same level as the Quark AA2. Fourseven do not seem to sell these flashlights anymore so I have looked at other brands. One that stands out is the Fenix LD22 2015, would this be a good replacement for the Quark?
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
Local store in Sweden but I could also order online
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Up to $100
3) Format:
Pocket friendly, something like the Quark AA2
4) Size:
Small like Quark AA2
5) Emitter/Light source:
Dont know
6) Manufacturer:
As long as I could get it to Sweden and its a good qulity brand its okay.
7) What power source do you want to use?
AA batteries
7a) If you have selected a rechargeable option
no
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).
I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300 lumens).
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
Wide Flood: I want a defined flood area for semi-close tasks like after-dark campsite tasks or working on a car.
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
30-50 yards/meters (I have a big backyard)
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).
90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box).
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
I don't know.
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)
I want a programmable light.
14)Material/Finish/Coating
I don't know.
15) Water resistance
IPX4 (Splash resistant)
16) Storage conditions
In house (temperature/climate controlled environment)
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
None
