tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post8674424307613451348..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Thrunite T10T Titanium: Functional, Elegant & AffordableFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-82505214058937004762014-11-22T14:50:22.073-08:002014-11-22T14:50:22.073-08:00The rechargeable lithium RCR123As sell for $3 each...The rechargeable lithium RCR123As sell for $3 each. Since they recharge up to 2000 times (yes, it may be hype, but if they get even 1/4 of that - 500 times - then they only cost pennies apiece) they are far cheaper than even the cheapest of rechargeable AA batteries, which won't last anywhere near as long. I can only vouch for 360 times, so far, but those LiFePO4 batteries are still going strong. <br /><br />These RCR123As are each cheaper to use than any Enloop AA rechargeable. I have bought and used both, so I know that for a fact. I buy Enloops for $2 each, and the LiFePO4 batteries for $3. The lithium batteries last over four times as long as the Enloops. <br /><br />If you buy 4 or 6 of these for each flash light that uses them, along with a couple of chargers, you'll never have to worry about "coming by them in an emergency". You'll already have all you need. And they will recharge from the 12 volt outlet in your car or truck, as well as some of the small solar chargers.<br /><br />So - a flashlight that puts out 960 lumen instead of 150 (over SIX times the brightness), uses batteries that cost less than a penny per charge ($3 divided by 500 charges = $.006 per charge, even less if they last as long as they are rated for), and costs $10 less. <br /><br />We can all agree that baloney is far more common than rib eye, but that doesn't mean we need to settle for baloney. Reg Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099612693763932005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-23550104826123806122014-11-22T05:40:03.224-08:002014-11-22T05:40:03.224-08:00First, I would point out that this is the titanium...First, I would point out that this is the titanium version. All titanium lights are more expensive. And, I think Ferfal is right. It's probably the least expensive titanium light you can buy. However, comparing it to the EC20 isn't really a fair comparison. In my opinion, if you're on a budget, tatanium is a colossal waste of money. It's looks nice and all, but any gains in durability are negligible. The anodized aluminum version is less than half the price with the exact same performance. At $25 it's very hard to find a light that performs that well.<br /><br />I have several 18650 and CR123 lights. They're great, and perform well. However, the advances in LED technology have made AA lights a formidable alternative. 18650 batteries are nearly impossible to come by in emergency situations. CR123 are a little easier, but very expensive. We can all agree that AA batteries are by far the most common battery in existence. The advantages of having a few AA lights for that reason alone outweigh many of the advantages of the other lights. Rechargable eneloops are cheap compared to the quality lithium rechargables. <br /><br />I like the Thrunite lights, because they seem to have better prices in relation to their competition. The T10 is a nice light to own, and I highly recommend it. There are three versions - anodized aluminum $25, stainless steel $35 and titanium $55. All thre perform exaclty the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-6521469004203387392014-11-20T00:28:55.242-08:002014-11-20T00:28:55.242-08:00That is a beautiful flash, but for $15 less, you c...That is a beautiful flash, but for $15 less, you could have a far superior device:<br /><br />960 lumens, with three levels, a strobe, SOS mode, and a beacon mode:<br /><br />http://www.batteryjunction.com/nitecore-ec20.html<br /><br />And it runs on safe, rechargeable batteries, which can be recharged up to 2000 times:<br /><br />http://www.batteryjunction.com/6rcr123a-combo.html<br /><br />I have both, and love them. I've been using the LiFePO4 batteries for years now.<br /><br />Reg Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099612693763932005noreply@blogger.com