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    Thumbs up Streamlight Nano flashlight

    I recently bought one of these and have used it a few times and it appears to be the BOMB ! It's really small .36oz in weight and appears to be about as bright as an older 2 cell AA Maglight was. It has a small spring clip that if removed and replaced with #40 spectra would get it even lighter (you could also scrape the paint off too if you like) the whole thing is about .375 by 2.25" and costs ~$10

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    powered by 4 IEC LR41 batteries (hearing aid size)
    Lasts 8 hours per set of batteries
    Weighs .36 oz. / 10.2g
    Twist on/off/battery replacement
    Has a small clip capable of clipping to a hammock ridge line
    or a clothing zipper
    Waterproof, 10 Lumens brightness, 100k LED life
    If all else fails eBay's full of them!
    I'm switching over to this as my main source of light with a headlamp as backup for awhile.

    I was wondering if anyone else has used this and what your results were.
    Miracles; they are by nature unbelievable so the mind must rationalize them or justify God is real.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MikenSalem View Post
    powered by 4 IEC LR41 batteries (hearing aid size)
    Lasts 8 hours per set of batteries
    Weighs .36 oz. / 10.2g
    Twist on/off/battery replacement
    Has a small clip capable of clipping to a hammock ridge line
    or a clothing zipper
    Waterproof, 10 Lumens brightness, 100k LED life
    If all else fails eBay's full of them!
    I'm switching over to this as my main source of light with a headlamp as backup for awhile.

    I was wondering if anyone else has used this and what your results were.
    Light and cheap, but:

    4 LR41 batteries for 8 hours can get expensive after a while and they won't be at every gas station or small town store. If you only use lights sparinly, it could be good.

    I consider 10 Lumens to be plenty bright for night hiking, others may not find it bright enough.
    10 lumens may be overly bight for reading and around camp use.
    "If we had to pay to walk... we'd all be crazy about it."
    --Edward Payson Weston

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    Default Novelty or Emg backup

    Used it and the biggest problem is keeping up with it. It's so small it gets lots pretty easy, don't drop it. It's not going to blaze up 100 yards of trail but it'll get 50 feet which is fine with me. As far as finding replacement batteries you might as well carry them or put them in a bounce box. For me being a section hiker it'll work fine but I still wouldn't completely sideline my headlight.
    I set up camp in the rain after dark and I had to get out my headlamp... just not enough light.
    The truth....
    Nice novelty belongs on a keychain or use as a tent or ridgeline light.
    Miracles; they are by nature unbelievable so the mind must rationalize them or justify God is real.

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