Fenix CL20R looks like a great ridgeline lantern!

[Bubba]

I like the size of this new version. I have the older one and am very happy with it. I am a reformed flashaholic from Candle Power Forums and have a ton of CR123 batteries so the older one is great because it takes either 1 CR123 or 2 AA’s.

BTW, CPF It’s like HF, you end up with multiple lights you don’t really need but want. I’m also reformed from Blade Forums and ....never mind lol.

[MAD777]

I hear you Bubba. Over 50 high powerful flashlights, most modded by Vinh Nguyen. Sometimes I bring one on group outings and literally turn night into day. LOL
And yeah, let's not talk about Blade Forums.

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[curlymaple42]

What we need is a portable USB battery that uses standard replaceable batteries, that’s ALSO capable of charging the batteries inside if using rechargeable batteries. Which lets you save money by recharging if you find an outlet and have time, or you can quickly refuel at more places by buying some regular batteries when resupplying.


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Goal Zero has had this for a while if what you are saying is what I am thinking. I really like the AA platform but in a USB housing.

https://www.amazon.com/Goal-Zero-Gui...attery+charger

[ofuros]

Nitecore LA10 is pretty handy too...slightly larger than a chap stick, white section sucks back into the body, adjustable light intensity + strobe, single AA, hole for loop, magnetic base & waterproof.


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[HandyRandy]

Looks like that would work well enough, but I'm being picky here because I insist on one-handed operation and a level hang. The LA10 looks like it hangs on a corner. Finally, I like being able to place it on a table for social gatherings. A tube design would knock over too easily IMO.

Nitecore also makes a LR30 that's very similar to the Fenix CL20R, except it uses swappable batteries. Very nice, but it also hangs on a corner. I suppose you could modify it somehow to get a level hang, but Fenix is better in a few ways still, so I still like it best.

[appalachianwanderer]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing, I’ll definitely have to check it out.