Hi:
I live near the location of a number of forest fires (https://prc68.com/I/Ukiah.shtml#9_Oct_2017_Fire) and as part of the Firewise community preparedness program am looking into battery powered lights to put into a Bug Out Bag and also to use around the house for the times where the AC mains are off. For me the L91 AA is the only battery choice because of the 20 year shelf life. That's twice the primary CR123A shelf lift and far better than any rechargeable battery. I got a bunch of lights that run on AA cells as a first try (https://prc68.com/I/FlashlightPat.shtml#BL-Table).
I think this is a new application, or maybe I just don't know the correct name to search for? For example an EDC light can have exotic mode control because you learn how to use it, but for Bug Out Bag or power fail use the light may not have been touched for years and when it's needed is not the time to read the fine print to how to use it, so an simple user interface is mandatory. "Back Up" light turned up lights a skin diver might use or automatic night lights that turn on when the power fails. Is there a name for this?
Another consideration is battery life where a switching mode power supply would be much better than a resistor. But manufactures don't talk about this and so far I haven't come up with a way to test for it. There is a need for room lighting where something like the Fenix CL23 looks like a good choice. Also for general flashlight use the Olight S1A looks very good, but it's out of production. The Stgreamlight Sidewinder Compact II also looks very versatile. I'm looking for suggestions.
Have Fun, Brooke
I live near the location of a number of forest fires (https://prc68.com/I/Ukiah.shtml#9_Oct_2017_Fire) and as part of the Firewise community preparedness program am looking into battery powered lights to put into a Bug Out Bag and also to use around the house for the times where the AC mains are off. For me the L91 AA is the only battery choice because of the 20 year shelf life. That's twice the primary CR123A shelf lift and far better than any rechargeable battery. I got a bunch of lights that run on AA cells as a first try (https://prc68.com/I/FlashlightPat.shtml#BL-Table).
I think this is a new application, or maybe I just don't know the correct name to search for? For example an EDC light can have exotic mode control because you learn how to use it, but for Bug Out Bag or power fail use the light may not have been touched for years and when it's needed is not the time to read the fine print to how to use it, so an simple user interface is mandatory. "Back Up" light turned up lights a skin diver might use or automatic night lights that turn on when the power fails. Is there a name for this?
Another consideration is battery life where a switching mode power supply would be much better than a resistor. But manufactures don't talk about this and so far I haven't come up with a way to test for it. There is a need for room lighting where something like the Fenix CL23 looks like a good choice. Also for general flashlight use the Olight S1A looks very good, but it's out of production. The Stgreamlight Sidewinder Compact II also looks very versatile. I'm looking for suggestions.
Have Fun, Brooke
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