Somebody did an LED one of these, I did an incan one, but the venerable budget light also deserves it's own top 3 thread.
This is the top 3 even bad lights aint bad these days thread.
My 3 are mentioned based on how often they get used.
1) the $8 wooden Menards light. A lightweight 2 double A number with 2 settings... off and on. A throwey 80 lumen beam with a respectable tint and beam texture that looks pretty cool sitting on a coffee table.
2) the 300 lumen Rayovac Indestructable 2 double A. They up'd the lumens and lengthened the throw. They warmed up the tint and raised low to an ideal 60 lumens for lots of light with good fuel mileage.
3) tie between the Energizer polished alluminum 1 double A and 2 double A. Solid built, looks like an expensive light and has pretty good output and tint(s). For working on cars I use the 1 double A. For outdoor general purpose the 2 double A.
My Chris Kyle Frog Foundation edition of the LuxPro 480 gets the honorable mention for it's adjustable 200 lumen front, the pure flood side light, red beacon, strong tail magnet and side switch.
All mentioned were $25 or less.
This is the top 3 even bad lights aint bad these days thread.
My 3 are mentioned based on how often they get used.
1) the $8 wooden Menards light. A lightweight 2 double A number with 2 settings... off and on. A throwey 80 lumen beam with a respectable tint and beam texture that looks pretty cool sitting on a coffee table.
2) the 300 lumen Rayovac Indestructable 2 double A. They up'd the lumens and lengthened the throw. They warmed up the tint and raised low to an ideal 60 lumens for lots of light with good fuel mileage.
3) tie between the Energizer polished alluminum 1 double A and 2 double A. Solid built, looks like an expensive light and has pretty good output and tint(s). For working on cars I use the 1 double A. For outdoor general purpose the 2 double A.
My Chris Kyle Frog Foundation edition of the LuxPro 480 gets the honorable mention for it's adjustable 200 lumen front, the pure flood side light, red beacon, strong tail magnet and side switch.
All mentioned were $25 or less.