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Tuesday, October 31, 2017

BEST 2x AA Flashlight - Nitecore MT22A

The latest 2x AA Flashlight in my pocket at all time, with proof, is the Nitecore MT22A. This little guy is ALWAYS in my pocket from now on! What's the deal with this and why it is so good? First of all, as an emergency tool, it is compact in size and you have 180 hours of light to use, isn't that crazy? All you need is 2x AA battery, and of course we know that we should only use Eneloop PRO AA (rechargeable NiMH). The light itself is light weight, waterproof, and smallest size for this kind of flashlight. Usually, a 2x AA light is long and bulky with the tube style, and they don't fit in most pockets. This light will fight my jacket's chest pocket, which shows you why it is so good already. The plastic body is not "cheap" but sturdy and strong built. I cannot say enough good things about this light, read, watch and buy one!

Max at 260 lumens - runs for over 2.25 hours, insane!

Buy Nitecore MT22A - http://tidd.ly/8907623f
Coupon: GB17LED ( 12% off discount from the full price when not at sales for led lights and flashlights http://tidd.ly/25feb1d4 )

Here goes the light, it looks very simple, but is very practical and useful. Trust me, this is not a cheapo light at all.

The head is metal and the body is plastic. I like the yellow color which actually do react to my UV light nicely in the dark!

One button operation, waterproof and you can put a landyard loop there if you like.

Look at the grip, it's so comfortable and just the right size for your palm! Lovely! I also find that this light does not get hot much!

The metal / steel button there is the release button for the head, which you need to take off to put in your 2 batteries. I thought that was the mode switch at first place!

Look at that pretty electronics inside!

Here goes my 2x Eneloops!

When you take it out, you can see the springs inside and they really made the design to the most simplistic and minimal form. I love how simple it is, and how they utilize the space!

A clip on this side, but i wish the clip can be rotatable, yet it is not. So I cannot use this light as a cap light, but it is more meant for clipping to pockets and such.

Here goes the Nitecore MT22A on turbo, 260 lumens with some good throw power. I have to say that as a 2x AA light, this light is very amazing with the amount of light it can produce along with the runtime for the turbo and the lowest mode. It's a true survival light, a must have for EDC and emergency kit!

Buy Nitecore MT22A - http://tidd.ly/8907623f
Coupon: GB17LED ( 12% off discount from the full price when not at sales for led lights and flashlights http://tidd.ly/25feb1d4 )

Here is my YouTube review of the Nitecore MT22A!

Friday, September 8, 2017

JETBeam JET 1 MK - EDC Flashlight with 450 Lumens!

The JETBeam Jet 1 MK is a nice little AA powered flashlight, with max runtime of 100 hour, which is actually very decent for a AA battery flashlight. Using 14500 gives you the claimed 450 lumens, but using one AA NiMH will get you asomewhat around 150 lumens, which is still brighter than the Thrunite Ti3 or similar AA or AAA keychain lights that runs on 1.5v battery. The light comes with pocket clip, tripod mount hole - which is for the self defense attaschment. Not sure how well it will do for self defense, but breaking glass windows should be okay with the "cone" attachments as linked below..!

Buy JETBeam Jet 1 MK - http://tidd.ly/5196ae1c

CODE : JMKdeal ($10.99!!!)

coupon: GB17LED ( 12% off discount from the full price when not at sales for led lights and flashlights http://tidd.ly/25feb1d4 )

The JETBeam Jet 1 MK also offers you a tripod hole, which I see no point of having for this kind of light, BUT, who knows? Maybe you can buy a attacking attachment like this one below:

https://www.amazon.com/JETBeam-Broken...

Not sure how much more of these are online, but they seems to be out of stock almost everywhere!

Lovely manual, big font for my old man eyes!

Size of the JETBeam JET 1 MK is very good, just like my index finger, but a bit chubbier...!

Use eneloop pro AA for best result, but it also accepts normal AA cells and even the lithium cells. Well lubed threads, just like all JETBeam lights.

There is a spring at the back-end of the tube, but not on the head. I doubt the "attachment" that you can put on the light is for smashing on "people", but rather just for tapping onto class.

Pocket clip is sturdy, and the tripod mount actually can be mounted to an attachment and make this your camera light for adventure's filmming..!

Smooth reflector, giving you a throwy beam for a single AA light?

Twisty setup, 3 modes, powerful and compact size. Simply said, it's a great EDC if you like more runtime than those AAA powered ones. (AA have more juice!)

I have tried the light using 14500 after the review is done (scared of burning the led on review making process!) and yes, the 14500 worked better, and still offers you the normal modes, so I would like to use this light with 14500 instead of AA now. More power, more throw, and now I need something to make use of the tripod hole!

Buy JETBeam Jet 1 MK - http://tidd.ly/5196ae1c

CODE : JMKdeal ($10.99!!!)

coupon: GB17LED ( 12% off discount from the full price when not at sales for led lights and flashlights http://tidd.ly/25feb1d4 )

The truth is, the JETBeam Jet 1 MK is not going to give you the 450 lumens with a single AA Battery, but rather with the 14500 3.7v li-ion battery instead. However, it's still a nice EDC Flashlight, and with a single AA cell, pumping out 150 lumens at max, is pretty impressive, given how the AAA can only give about 120-130 lumens with the keychain lights like Thrunite Ti3, Olight EOS etc....

The JETBeam Jet 1 MK also offers you a tripod hole, which I see no point of having for this kind of light, BUT, who knows? Maybe you can buy a attacking attachment like this one below:

https://www.amazon.com/JETBeam-Broken...

Not sure how much more of these are online, but they seems to be out of stock almost everywhere!

more beamshots!

Friday, July 29, 2016

Thrunite TH20 Headlamp, Best Single AA Headlamp Ever!

This is the Thrunite TH20 Headlamp, 520 lumens max output with a 14500 battery and 250 lumens from a NiMH AA cell! Very crazy deal for a $30 range headlamp. Have you handled some average joe grade headlamp from the big box store before? Ugly beam, low lumens, and very crappy plastic. This one is made from good metal, runs on both AA and 14500 cells, powerful, durable, and reliable, with a good company that backs you up in case of anything. What's better than a Thrunite TH20? I just put the Thrunite T01 beside the box as a reference, so you know how small the package is!! Before I get into the review, let's give you all the links for purchasing this flashlight!

Buy Thrunite TH20 here!

Official Webstie: http://www.thrunite.com

5% Coupon code "THRUNITE"

Amazon.com

(Cool White) - http://amzn.to/2ajsrC1

Amazon.ca

(Cool White) - http://amzn.to/2aQqQ8X

(Neutral White) - http://amzn.to/2agpgep

Battery and Chargers

Buy best rechargeable AA battery, Eneloop brand!

Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/2a7HVcW

Amazon.ca: http://amzn.to/2a2QASp

USA - Amazon.com

Buy Olight 14500 Li-ion 3.7v Battery - http://amzn.to/2amV7hd

Charger recommended for battery - http://amzn.to/2amV9pt

Canada - Amazon.ca

Buy Olight 14500 Li-ion 3.7v Battery - http://amzn.to/2aiyltz

Charger recommended for battery - http://amzn.to/2aiy6OW

The bottom of the box

Open up the box, and there goes a well packaged headlamp. It's so small and so nicely packed, like as if it is jewelry out of a box! I like how Thrunite package their products, it's a nice presentation!

There is a spare rubber holder piece below the light, and also the manual and such.

These are all the goodies inside the box. 2 spare o-rings, one spare holder, manual, welcome card, the light with head strap, and air from Thrunite's factory.

The light! Thrunite TH20 is slim, slick and sexy!

Of course, the LED here, with a pretty unique look. Not sure how that orange peel rim works, but I am sure the light is more of a diffused beam than a focused beam. This headlamp is going to be a practical light for those who needs to work with medium range to close range, such as fishing, boating, camping, BBQ, and such. It's not a long range headlamp - but we have got their TH10 for that job!

The Thrunite TH20 from the top.

The bottom.

One side of the light is the camp that you opens up - gosh this is small! Look at the cap compared to a Canadian quarter. The light is even smaller than the quarter! I think the TH20 and TH10 is kind of similar, while the TH10 is smaller and meant for a closer range purpose.

Notice the gold plated spring and thick wall of the flashlight itself? There is also a plastic piece that lowers your battery to one side, which I think is because of the LED sticking out the front, so the battery got to be pushed to one side to fit.

Take a close look at the inside.

The button is very unique, you can click it once to turn it on, hold for it to gradually dims down or brighten up to infinity. Then after it reaches the highest point, it will blink and you will know it has stopped. Then when you double click, you get your highest mode. When the light is off, and you hold the button for a few seconds, you get your firefly mode. I love this UI, it's so unique and so practical! The Nitecore HC90 used to be cool with this gradual-dimming and brightening feature, but the HC90 just love to be accidentally turned on, the switch is too lose and too easy to click over by accident when carried in a bag. I prefer the Thrunite TH20 for sure. Not forget that this light runs on AA or 14500, which is super friendly for all audience!

The more you use it, the more you like it! The light is bright and offers you a good spready beam. The light is also very slim in size, it's like a smaller brother of the TH10 when put side by side!

I put an Olight 14500 in the light and boom! There goes 520 lumens! It's a very nice beam profile and brightness. The 520 lumens seems legit, and has a similar beam color as the TH10 too. The best mode on this light is the FIREFLY MODE! I cannot explain it, but you need a firefly mode for these lights! When it's pitch black out there, a firefly mode really helps without using up all your battery juice!

Thrunite TH20 vs TH10 side by side, you can see the TH10 is larger and heavier, but it uses a 18650 battery, with a longer beam distance, which is meant for longer range. If you are hiking and such, the TH10 is for you. If you want a light for close up or mid range, the TH20 is definitely the best headlamp I have owned so far. I am proud of this product! It beats all the headlamp I have here as of today!

The top is the TH10, bottom is Thrunite TH20. Much smaller in size!

The Nitecore HC30 used to be my favorite light for headlamp back then, because it is so small and uses a single 18650 cell for 1000 lumens. At the same time, it's has a 90 degree head, which is pretty unique and useful. I use the HC30 as a clip-on light on my messenger bag so it can help me brighten the road while I walk outside at night. Um.. To be honest, the Thurnite TH20 is better. Smaller in size, can use AA or 14500, plus, it has a more diffused beam, which makes it better for walking at night.

Thrunite TH20 beside Thrunite T01 keychain light. Wow, they are about the same length!

Thrunite TH20 beside a Canadian quarter. Small head and small bezel, I think this is so far the best headlamp I have owned and used. Looking forward to report how it works when I have used it at night for an extended period of time. Exciting!