[Jamesconn]

Preferably slim as possible. I wear shorts all the time it's hot down here, and my price range is $20-30.

I've tried those $5 LED lights in the store they suck they always shut off and flicker when you smack it.

I hate those flashlights like sure fire that use proprietary batteries that are about $40 a piece

 

[warhawk-77]

I carry a Guidesman flashlight. Mine is 175 lumens so it's very bright. it takes two AA batterys. I have been using it for a few months and I'm very happy with it.

I got mine for $18 at menards.

 

[Tac Medic]

Try the StreamLight MicroStream (1AAA) or the StreamLight Stylus Pro (2AAA)

 

[skeptic_always]

I'm happy with my Maratac AA, I'd buy another if mine was lost/stolen. For an even smaller size, they have a AAA version. Different material options (aluminum, stainless, copper), most are under the $30 price, but County Comm charges $10 for shipping.. Not sure if you can get it cheaper elsewhere.

 

[Wombat]

Whats wrong with a mini mag light with and LED? Its just an EDC light, and not some tactical job at the end of your weapon.

 

[BOBtheBUTCHER]

Fenix LD10 single AA battery

 

[OregonKevin]

I like the mini mag as well! LED bulb for it on free bay for ten bucks and you have a really bright flashlight for cheap.

 

[stephpd]

Ultrafire 502b is a fairly good knockoff of the Surefire G2.

Cost is less then $20.
https://www.google.com/search?q=ult...H0u8i5CQ&sqi=2&ved=0CIYBEK0E&biw=1680&bih=986

 

[andyhuk]

Fenix EO5, great little light

 

[libertyforall]

I own several 123A flashlights but I'm moving away from them for some very good AA and AAA flashlights. 123A batteries will be less available in a SHTF situation and then it's a pain to recharge them. People may laugh at mag lights but they have been coming out with some pretty darn good lights lately. That will be the direction I'm heading in.

 

[SomeChump]

Just a reminder that most LED lights have circutboards on them and could be disbabled in a EMP situation. I also re-recommend AA and AAA rechargeables as opposed to 123A's because of availablilty and recharging.

 

[farley]

I recommend the Fenix L1T for its reliability.

I lost mine last spring at the lake, but found it come fall.

The finish is a tad faded from the sun in one spot, but works like it did when it was brand new.

 

[fire65]

I also carry the Maratac AAA, great light, standard battery, LED, 3 light levels, super small and in your price range.

 

[dirtyape]

Surefire Z2 combat light.

My only issue with it is the $10/ pair of batteries. I cant find em much cheaper Other than that its a great light.

 

[still]

Olight i2.

small, uses 1 AA, deep pocket clip, and within your price range.

 

[ww1military]

Inova X1, 4 in x .75 in, 1 AA battery, 2 mode light, about $23. Very durable

 

[CarlMc]

Just a reminder that most LED lights have circutboards on them and could be disbabled in a EMP situation. I also re-recommend AA and AAA rechargeables as opposed to 123A's because of availablilty and recharging.

If the body if the flashlight is aluminum, and the circuit boards are very small, as I'm sure they are, EMP is not going to be a problem. I'm not going into any details here, but I've beaten the EMP topic to death in other threads. For the record, I "play" in that field at work, and have blown up equipment, but never a flashlight that sometimes winds up left in the test fixture for lighting purposes.

My current EDC light is a $10 Nebo I picked up when I visited a gun shop. I've yet to find that price is a predictor of quality when dealing with such a light duty application (light duty is anything that's not weapons mounted) and I use it constantly at work. I buy inexpensive lights because I tear up more expensive ones at work and this one has held up marvelously.
http://www.nebotools.com/prod_details.php?id=31&cid=16
I got two at the same time, and suspect I need to go back and get some more, since they're the best bang for my buck ever. My kids and wife don't do so well with keeping their flashlights at hand, and I like lights I can throw at them cheaply and yet still be decently reliable. Oh, and it's an AA light.

 

[Kipper]

Olight i2.

small, uses 1 AA, deep pocket clip, and within your price range.

+1

Best light i can think of given your price range.

 

[Flex]

Another vote for Inova X1.

Go to Target- Pay $20- Live happily ever after.

 

[cchardwick]

Just a reminder that most LED lights have circutboards on them and could be disbabled in a EMP situation. I also re-recommend AA and AAA rechargeables as opposed to 123A's because of availablilty and recharging.

Keep in mind that rechargables lose about 1% of their charge per day, so in 100 days all your batteries will be dead. Get some really good lithiums that will last 10 years plus and you'll be set, plus they will last longer in your flashlight.

I'd recommend spending about double that and getting a tactical light such as a Fenix or 4Sevens. I've seen nearly everyone drop their LED light and break it. That won't happen with a high end light, it will last a lifetime. Buy a good flashlight once or buy cheap ones every year, it's up to you.