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Don't forget the Thrunite Archer 2A C. It has a rechargeable battery and can run on AA batteries. Walmart sells Ozark Trail flashlights that take AA batteries, also. If you're afraid of a solar flare , you might be able to find an old Maglite with a Xenon bulb.

@lapicker1010

2 ай бұрын

Got one! It’s my all around go to light.

I would argue the Fenix is the more "tactical" light because of the momentary on capability (whereas the Nitcore is a reverese clicky) as well as a lower "low" for more covert usage and available randomized strobe. It can used just as simply given the rear switch has only one function (turning the light on and off).

If the Nitecore had a firefly mode, it would be prepper perfection.

@watosmate8935

2 ай бұрын

Does on the mh12pro under 10lms I'm assuming your referring too

@LDR1100RS

2 ай бұрын

@@watosmate8935 Great example. The MH12 Pro has a one lumen level. If the MT2A did, I'd own one. Perfect for leaving on all night in a hotel room or during a power outage.

@watosmate8935

2 ай бұрын

@@LDR1100RS would be really nice, usually use my tini2 as edc and mh12 when travelling bit heavy in pants or shorts but unnoticeable in a jacket liner or pocket

I'll stick with 18650 lights for apocalypse situations. There's always a way recharge them

My pick is the night core. Currently rocking a pelican 2380R for work in the ambulance. It’s got 2 rolls of course flash light and possibly protection. We all know how dark the world is , lol. Thanks Aaron peace be with you and God bless .

Still like the Olight I3T EOS. Similar reasons. Simple low high, can use rechargeable or disposable batteries and bright enough for EDC. Small and can be used on a hat and cheap. Thanks for showcasing alternatives.

@cylentone

2 ай бұрын

Same here, don't need 1000 lumens in a survival scenario.

Dislike secondary buttons and multiple modes. Tail cap button is simple, an easy effective way to activate under any conditions. I use a light every night and fumble with the little fiddley button on some lights, especially with gloves on. Nitecore is the winner.

@336W

2 ай бұрын

Look into the Streamlight dual fuel lights.

Streamlight protac 1L-1AA Runs on 3 different types of batteries 1X CR123 Or 1X AA Or 1XAAA

@practicalguy973

2 ай бұрын

Streamlight protac 1L-1AA is what I carry most days, it's also perfect size for the pocket while still being big enough to strike with for self defense. It's got no moonlight mode but I still like it's simplicity and beam.

@atomicsmith

2 ай бұрын

I’ve got one, and it’s perfect for a thrower. It seems WAY brighter than it’s 300 lumen rating would suggest. Honestly, it’s not far behind most of the 18650 lights I have.

Thanks for bringing these up Aaron. It's refreshing to see practical, affordable flashlight reviews. I've been thinking along similar lines, and came across a dual fuel Rovyvon e30 which has a rechargeable lion battery on on half, and you can add 2 AAA batteries on the other side at the same time and can switch to either source on the fly. Thanks again!

I actually mostly use olights.. one i love the overall design of them but also I stock up on extra 18650s and 21700s.... that way no matter what I'll always have a fresh battery ready to go

@DarkKnight369

2 ай бұрын

I did too, until I had too many issues with olight to ignore. Their old designs were great, but many of their designs over the last decade have failed. I’ve have both lights and batteries crap out. Have had multiple of their lights melt my pockets and other things by the flaws in their magnetic tail switches. The issues pulse proprietary chargers and batteries made me go back to fenix.

@atomicsmith

2 ай бұрын

I ditched Olight after I found out there 18650 and 2170 lights will not accept standard batteries. Only Olight brand batteries will work in them. Plus they have 3-4 charging cables that look identical but won’t interoperate. And for that reason, I’m out.

I have and love the Nitecore. It has a good hotspot and throw so lower levels can be used. I edc mine because of using aa batteries as backup. Right now I have been using alkaline for couple weeks and still going strong. I carry lithium aa as backups. One thing not mentioned is it will also run on nimh batteries and I have quite a few. Pair this with edc35 or MH25Pro and you are well covered with lights. Thank you for another fine video.

After watching this video, I ordered two the Nitecores. They're awesome! I love that I can swap out the included battery for two AA batteries! Thanks!

@gideonstactical

Ай бұрын

Awesome!! Hope it serves you well!

Strong EDC thinking. I also agree with your thinking that power for a flashlight should be a minimum of 2 options. I watched your previous EDC pack video in which you featured the Nightcore and added one to my EDC. Nice light!

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Well said!

Yeah i agree, power options are great !

I've been EDCing the same Fenix LD22 for almost 15 years...but these are looking like strong reasons to upgrade...

This is great! I have a light I've been looking to replace for months now. My main issue has been size. The Nitecore should fit perfectly, and the price point should make my wife happy. Thank you, and I love what you do. I watch your videos all the time.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Alot of new light designs are implementing a rechargeable battery but also in a pinch you can use aa or aaa inside...

great Lights and I think you are correct about the options

I have the nite core, may have to get the Fenix. Another cool light is the thrunite ti pro. 1000 lumen rechargeable and also runs on a single AA. And only $20…..

Great review, Aaron. RoviVon makes a cool dual-power flashlight also.

Good information.

Wurkkos, thrunite, lumitop, acebeam and even olight have a 2aa light options. These types of lights are great edc options.

Nice lights 👍

I bought three LD21 mk2s. Not a huge fan of the dual switch. My M2 Warrior and pro share the same and I use them for the tail cap switch only as self defense carry. The side buttons are always awkward to find in the dark, when you need to find them. All three LD21s have a green tint too. What is it with Fenix and often zombie green tints?

G'day Aaron, one of each for different applications, though if you put my head on the chopp'n block. I'll find the extra 20 knicker for the Fenix. Cheers Duke.

Thrunite have recently released the latest archer with a similar battery configuration. Might be a more budget option?

Any flashlight that is intended for "survival" purposes needs to be able to run on normal batteries. The powerbank in my bugout pack is to charge my phone. With a bunch of batteries for the flashlight you can gauge the use and ration them specifically without worrying they will be suddenly depleted like a powerbank which you want for your phone. Question: do you see any uses for a laser pointer in survival scenarios?

@watosmate8935

2 ай бұрын

Unfortunate high end torch batteries are pricey, as they serve dual purpose in power banks ect and have great output

I have a lot of flashlights/chargers/batteries and I will give you a different perspective to consider. Recently, in January 2024, the son of my girlfriend was married. He lives in a two story home up in the hills, the last place any emergency services will go in a disaster. Previously, they had been given inexpensive single AA flashlights for their cars and 4 replacement batteries in a ziplock baggie. I proviided a flashlight for every room in the house, rechargers, rechargeable batteries - AA, AAA and 18650. It cost money. What good does it do a family to have just one, whiz bang flashlight for the whole family in an emergency? Survival is not always a matter of having "the best". Many times, it will be about having something functional that you can grab. What you know about operating a three mode flashlight, the expected life of battery a vs. battery b is completely meaningless when shtf and the person has never operated a flashlight in his or her life. I know the value of a moonlight mode, why you would have a red light at times, and the life expectancy of a functioning 4 battery AA communication unit being used repeatedly. Your 8 year old, your average houswife, or your CPA brother does not. KISS works.

Cool lights

I have the fenix, its a good light.

Nitecore P12GT was my hands down best EDC ever used. Unfortunately it quit working after a year with no real abuse. Hurricane kit is now a Mini Maglite and a pack of Energizer Lithium. EDC is an Olight Warrior Mini.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@BOOSTEDLASER

2 ай бұрын

U NEVER AGE..BE 100% HONEST. ARE U A VAMPIRE? SEMPER FI GUNNY@@gideonstactical

The night core resonates with me more.

I like my Fenix lights for EDUse their multi-battery capability, and ease of use. I got tired of trying to remember all the different operations between brand’s. That has to drive you reviewers nuts...lol. There is something to be said for the simple style lights for throwing in tool boxes and/or kits. I have multiple Streamlights you recommended years ago...still going strong.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Yes it is crazy when a light has ten settings and five modes

Record your volume LOUDER.

Nite core seems like my kind of flashlight

I see that Oknife there!

Great video 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

The only thing I don't like about this nitecore flashlight is that doesn't have a momentary on/off by half pressing the switch button or I would have add it to my collection already. Does fenix has the same problem or can u send manually signals with it outside the pre made SOS mode? Thank u

@watosmate8935

2 ай бұрын

Mh12pro has a momentary tail switch but dunno about their other products

@izhmashbsa7305

2 ай бұрын

@@watosmate8935Yep, generally speaking almost every nitecore fleshlights are foward clicky and so with momentary on. I do not know why they used reverse clicky with this one which is one of latest released. I don't mind too much overall cause its use is mainly as backup light and not for tactical applications, but still, manual light signals are always something nice to have available on these kind of products

Last ditch survival light should be single aa. What are you going to do when you are out in the zone amd you can only find 1 aa?

Picked up 4 for me and gifts 35 a piece on Amazon through your affiliate link.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

Cant leave home without my edc flashlight

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Totally, what do you think about these?

@rafybassilious8390

2 ай бұрын

They’re awesome! Those rechargeable battery banks are a big plus for me

Yo me voy por la powertac Valor la puedo utilizar con dos baterías AA y o con una bateria 14500

Nightcore for me is a win thanks

Amazon currently has a limited time deal on the Nitecore for $35.95…

AA EDC and prep addict here. My AA faves are: Lumintop EDC AA: tiny, almost the size of a AAA light. Flood beam which is best for finding things in and around the house/vehicles. cheap. fave for EDC Streamlight 1L-1AA: dual fuel, runs on a CR123 or AA or 14500. Incredible throw, seems way brighter than its lumen rating would suggest. Streamlight dualie 3AA: Indistructable. simple. long run time. I leave these by my doors so they are always there to grab. the flood light is best for lighting a path, but the focused beam is there if you need to spot something.

I use the niteize band for my streamlight protac 90x been thinking about this nitecore but am partial to my wedge

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

The wedge is great! Just really like the backup aa idea!

@misfitlife3091

2 ай бұрын

@@gideonstactical yeah me too it’ll match the 90x for commonality of batteries

I like the different content

For that reason Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA

Great stuff, who makes a light similar to either of these with a RED light and a magnet? That's what we need in a boat.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Not sure on that one

@frankhunt5018

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, yeah that's really frustrating that nobody make this.@@gideonstactical

I always felt Streamlight missed a great opportunity by not adding firefly mod on ProTac 1L-1AA. It is my perfect flashlight if it has a long lasting mode, because it actually can be used with AA or AAA, which is the most common battery on the planet. I'm stuck with Fenix LD12, but it seems like Fenix replaced the LD12 V2.0 which has only rechargeable battery options. I'm always dreaming of a perfect 14500/AA/AAA flashlight.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

I love the protac but the power output is low and run times short. These both are superior in that way!

I have at least 4 flashlight with me at all times 😊

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Haha! Yes!!!

They make them useless like that in purpose. Fenix E20 v2 is my favorite. Aflashlight to be a good option for emergencies, has first to be a good edc light. That's one of the many reasons, I chose the E20. Runtimes are GREAT! I use it everyday and I forget when was the last time I recharged the Energisers 2000 mah I use. (They are actually higher than the 2000 mah they claim they are!) PS the Japanes version of those batteries, are noticably better, than the Chinese ones. Energiser makes 2 versions, beware.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

Fendi e20 v2 is the best

Went with the Nitecore because of the simplicity, its the best way to go. I think Fenix missed the mark with their light.

I really want to get a good single 14500 light. Pretty much all of those you can throw a AA alkaline in in an emergency.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Very cool!

@16ft2in

2 ай бұрын

Hard to find a "AA" that will admit they can use a 14500

@eyeofthetiger4184

2 ай бұрын

G'day mate, suggest a look at Lumintop EDC-05. Cheers Duke.

would it be safe to leave these in a car for extended periods? (with the included battery)

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

I would think so. Especially if you just back off the tension on the butt a little bit to relieve the actuation of the spring on the battery.

@frogturtle

2 ай бұрын

cool, appreciate it brother. thanks for the video

@DarkKnight369

2 ай бұрын

I have left all kinds of flashlights in cars for years, from led big mag lights to older Olights. They all keep a charge and still work and the temps here can range from below zero to above 100.

Wurkkos WK05 is superior to both of these. 900 lumens. Can take 2 AA, 2 NiMH, or even 2 li ion. No need for a single long 141000 like the Nitecore. Buck driver. $17-$24

I hate strobe and too many settings. Simple is king for me! Thrunite saber is my favorite edc. Great for the money

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Nice!!

Finally someone that’s not shilling for Olight

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Ya I went and spent $270 on the olight arkfeld series, that is a fun review with a lot of torture tests.

@scottcarter4388

2 ай бұрын

Olights are great but are too expensive in my opinion.

@Kypreparedness

2 ай бұрын

@@scottcarter4388 if I’m spending over $50 on a light, it’s going to be a surefire. Anything below that is a streamlight

Nice comparison and review... I'm with ya, keep it simple. I'm all about the MT2A

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Cloud Defensive makes amazing American made flashlights with rechargeable batteries. They're the brightest, highest candela and lumen, edc size lights I've found. Only catch is they ain't cheap. On sale, sometimes you can find them for around $140, but they're usually about $240. However, they carry a lifetime warranty and come with 2 rechargeable batteries and sweet charger.

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

I will look into those!

I allways carry a 18650, double aa and an aaa on my keys. You never know... Regards from Germany 👍🏻👋🏻

Nitecore simple, cheap and smaller 👍

Out of the two light reviewed, I’d take the Fenix, more feature, and I’m familiar with the brand. But……. I own Surefire, Streamlight, Fenix, Olights, and some el cheapos. Sorry, but I’ll keep my Olights. I use, and sometimes abuse, the crap out of my Olights daily!! They hold a charge for a long time, have better spec than most lights, and have held up very well for me, my family members, friends, and coworkers. Using a separate battery bank or solar charger will work for me. Also I have a few that are dual fuel too, 18650 or CR123, and one that uses AA’s.

I’m of the mindset that any flashlight you want to rely on needs to have common replaceable fuel and charging. Why buy into something from Olight when there’s competing products that perform better and don’t use proprietary batteries and charging?

@frostriver4547

2 ай бұрын

Every rechargeable light uses USB. The mag charge is what I like most about Olight. I also have back up batteries in storage for all of them.

@roguegeek

2 ай бұрын

@@frostriver4547 Alright, but why lock yourself into Olight when they offer no advantage? Why purposely buy a less flexible product?

@frostriver4547

2 ай бұрын

@@roguegeek I never said I was locked in to Olight. I do have Olight products and I believe they are good quality and good value and they work well for me. Do you have any of their lights?

@roguegeek

2 ай бұрын

@@frostriver4547 Yes, several throughout the years. Unfortunately, they’ve all been relegated back to their boxes because I’ve just found things that work better for me. Actually, that’s not true. I use their i3T (and now the i3T 2) almost daily. That flashlight is an absolute winner and their best product, IMO.

@DarkKnight369

2 ай бұрын

@@frostriver4547I thought olight was good quality too. Then I had too many of their lights fail. Their batteries crap out, and poorly thought out designs that melt pockets. Their finnicky proprietary charges are obnoxious as well.

The red and black rings are really distracting

This has nothing to do with this review and I apologize. Your opinion matters to me and this is the most recent video. Here goes....blue collar budget hard use small fixed blade or modern pocket knife....your (and any viewer's) suggestions

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

I really like the boker Bronco mini, Demko Armiger, or some of the mini lionsteel knives!

@craigwagner3791

2 ай бұрын

@@gideonstactical awesome thank you very much!

@DarkKnight369

2 ай бұрын

Some of the civivi stuff in nitro V is pretty good and sub-$100. It depends what you mean by hard use though. The knife steel itself is tough, but the ceramic bearing construction is said to be less tough than washer construction.

Sorry, but having CR123 primaries on hand is not that hard. You can buy them in bulk, and I will use those over an alkaline or NiMh battery any day of the week. And that is just for the prepper part. Dual fuel lights that take CR123s are head and shoulders above anything that takes AA or AAA batteries. And you don't have to worry about battery leakage.

Nightcore wins

Nitecore is not very durable and prone to failure at a higher rate than other brands

@gideonstactical

2 ай бұрын

Really!? Interesting 🤔

@izhmashbsa7305

2 ай бұрын

To be fair I've found quite the opposite by using them on daily basis for year, they literally never failed me. What was wrong with yours? And which models have you tested?

@renexwing1546

2 ай бұрын

Bla bla bla

I love my fenix one. I buy a lot of them for presents and I use mine every day.