These are the same ones that are in another thread. Despite there being mixed reviews, I like them a lot. They aren't good for like...if you need a SUPER-BRIGHT light, though. Not that, I ever do.

I love the functions on them because I use both a lot. xD The flood mode is what I use for light painting a lot, either to paint something or to light something up, they are great. I carry other lights too, mind you. Due to the fact they only require one battery, I tend to use it more often, because I can't afford to replace the 3+ that my others ones use quickly.

They aren't entirely waterproof, as I went in a sewer in August, and moisture definitely got into it, but the light still works, so I suppose I can't be too upset.


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I picked up one of these via amazon. Took forever, but when I finally tried it out, I was surprised. It's really bright for it's size, and good if you need some proximity lighting (say in a drain). You could carry 20 of these and use them as ambient lights. I ordered a few more $5. Treat them as disposable, bright torches, get a decent waterproof light for exploring/everyday use.

More like 80 lumens on one AA, but that was enough for cave search and rescue in the 1980s.

Posted by Astro These are the same ones that are in another thread. Despite there being mixed reviews, I like them a lot. They aren't good for like...if you need a SUPER-BRIGHT light, though. Not that, I ever do. I love the functions on them because I use both a lot. xD The flood mode is what I use for light painting a lot, either to paint something or to light something up, they are great. I carry other lights too, mind you. Due to the fact they only require one battery, I tend to use it more often, because I can't afford to replace the 3+ that my others ones use quickly. They aren't entirely waterproof, as I went in a sewer in August, and moisture definitely got into it, but the light still works, so I suppose I can't be too upset.

Yeah, I had the same experience with another one of those zoomy-type ones - they aren't waterproof like the non-zoomy cheap ones are I like them for light painting, though, the zoomed-wide mode is pretty smooth.

life's too short to buy cheap rubbish. I've owned a few of those discount lights and they're good for a couple of weeks/months and then die. Personally, I'd rather just spend a bit more upfront and buy light from Fenix, LED Lenser, Quark or other reputable brands that will last for years.