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    AA/AAA NiMh Charger and Power Bank/Phone Charger?

    Trying to build a lightweight travel all Eneloop system for both power and charging other devices. Is there a truly good NiMh recharger which can recharge the Eneloops for lights and such with the ability to externally power cell phones and iPads with the charged Eneloops (acting as a power...
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    How About A Charger/Power Source?

    Is there an option for a AA charger (Eneloops) which can also be used as a power out source for iPhones and such? Seems like a valid idea to be able to use the stored power in the batteries (after recharging in the charger from an outside power source- 110, USB) and then using them as a power...
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    Help for a unique situation.

    I've never lived in Guatemala, but spent time in similar places, both in the cities and rural areas (two this past week, in fact). Too much technology tends to not go over well in places, both for lack of understanding and durability. There's a reason older basic Toyota LandCruisers are used in...
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    Top 3 Single Cell AA lights

    Newb here, following closely... Thanks to recommendations on CPF, I picked up the NiteCore SRT3. Very pleased. Takes AA or 123s. 550 Lms. Super easy twist UI to set it how you want it and simple to change. No 'twist 3 times, then ½ twist back, rub belly, turn to the right, raise left leg' to...
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    to XT-1C or not to XT-1C, that is the question

    NiteCore SRT3- super easy interface, good light characteristics, and takes AA or 123.
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Interesting solution and the weight angle isn't one I've put a whole lot of extra thought into, just mostly size. This is pretty much what I was doing with SFs and 2x spare CR123s but the abrupt failure of three SFs in one month, put me on the path to enlightenment(!). I'm comfortable going the...
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    Overview: All eneloop batteries; 2005-2025

    Re: Overview: All eneloop batteries; 2005-2013 So, what's the practical difference between the white regulars and the black XX?? From the posted guide here, I picked up a 4pack of the black XX 2nd Gen AAs and AAAs. I'm topping them off in my Sanyo Eneloop charger that came with two 'crowned'...
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Uhhh, okay, thanks for the geo-political, strategic resources forecast….. If I understand what I'm reading (wrt orig topic), carrying a 14500 in my SRT3 is good to go for air travel, I don't have to go through any special safety precautions, and I'll get a good uptick in highest setting power...
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    Compact, Lightweight Single AA For a Versatile Back-up

    Funny you mention that. I ordered another one today! The SRT3 is a bit bulky and what I call a primary use light- one that I carry in my bags wherever I go. I picked up a LumaPower LM21, for a lightweight backup that offers some more versatility (AAA) with the SRT3 (2 lights, 3 sizes of...
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    Compact, Lightweight Single AA For a Versatile Back-up

    Actually, the D25A twisty is a contender. Shorter. Under $50 is a lot longer than under $20 for the ThruNite T10, though!
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Now, that is intriguing to me. Is there a one stop, "Battery Comparo for Dummies" just so I understand what compares to what as far as Lithium AA/Eneloops AA/14500/CR123/R123R/18650?? Its easy to read I'm going to get XXX power out of a BJ696900 but if it only lasts for 10 minutes and I could...
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    Compact, Lightweight Single AA For a Versatile Back-up

    Liking the looks of that. Can only use AA alkys, Ni-Mh, Enloops, but not 14500s. Not feeling the Zebra, it looks kinda big. The Thrunite is in the current lead, anything else? (Wow, you guys snuck up on me, while writing above!!)
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Disciple, thanks for stopping by, I was just reading your thread about multiple AAs vs Li-Ion. Appreciate your honest questioning there and comments here.
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Interesting. These are 1AA lights for ease of use, so...
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    Do I Want To Go Li-Ion???

    Nice! Just FYI- I plan to steal and use this, in variation, when future conversation permits!! ;) …..life was so much easier with incandescent SureFires and SureFire lithium CR123s he thought as the cool water from the babbling brook ran across his toes and the sun warmed his upturned...
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