For me, that's the Sipik SK-68 flashlight. I'd gotten this months ago (according to my order history, March 2012) from Meritline when they had it featured in their "Daily Deals" tab for $6.99 shipped. I'd gotten it at the recommendation of the guys over at BLF.
The Sipik SK-68 is one of the most highly recommended lights (for modders and amateurs alike) over there and I can see why. It's a great light to start out with; small and compact, and definitely bright for what you pay for.
And it can sure as heck take a beating:
This was the result of getting tossed into traffic and fair patrons kicking it about after accidentally dropping it.
Even after that ordeal, the SK-68 still pulls through. It's just as bright as its ever been and functions well. I'd used it for over 2 hours straight at work when the lights went out and it didn't get hot or even flicker. It didn't even go through the batteries as I had expected it to (Energizer NiMH used).
For a small, single AA flashlight, I was expecting no more than 1 hours' straight use, considering that it boasts an enormous lumen output. The website description claims 260 lumens. I think it's closer to 180-200 lumens, since it's about as bright as the $7.00 3x AAA Costco ones, and comparable to my $30 Maglite XL200.
Overall, I'm happy and I would definitely recommend this light. There are also colorful ones (red/blue/green) available, as well as another with 3 modes (low, high, strobe).
Sure, there are others to try out in the same price range and great build quality, like the Romisen, but it's all good! I still love my little light.
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