Mag Lite Mini AA Maglite Blister Pack
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61 Customer Reviews Posted
- Mini Mag Lite Flashlight AA
- This is my 3rd or 4th purchase of this type of flashlight. When you loan it to someone or let them use it, somehow it never comes back. Amazon pricing allows for repurchases without pain. I like to try the LED version, although pricey, maybe next time.
- 2008-03-18, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Average, but reliable
- The AA Mini Mag is a reliable tool for everyday use. Here are the pro's:
It's compact size and the sheath allow you to carry it anywhere you go. If you drop it nothing will happen to it (unless of course you abuse it). The lenses scratch easily, but they are inexpensive to replace. The lightbulb is also inexpensive should the original blow out. The head quickly adjusts from spotlight to floodlight, and it's quick conversion to candle mode make it a unique tool, especially during a blackout or natural disaster. Its compact size also allows you to use it in tight spaces such as checking the back of the refrigerator, washing machine, or in your car's engine.
The con's:
The light is not too bright, it just doesn't hack it if you're picky about illumination. Of course the xenon bulb is better than the type you'll find on a $1 Dorcy light, and many other cheap flashlights. But if you've used Streamlight, Inova, Surefire, or even the new 3-watt LED Maglites, you'll be disappointed by its brightness. If you're willing to spend some bucks, you can upgrade your Mini Mag to a 1 Watt LED light, which will provide twice as much light. You can also buy the switch that allows you to turn it on at the bottom with a simple click. There are some pretty cool things out there that can turn this tough, reliable flashlight into something better! However, it is still not appropriate for law enforcement, military, security guards, etc. It would be more appropriate for everyday household use, walking the dog at night, or lighting up the room your in during a blackout.
This flashlight usually ranges between 8-15 bucks depending on where you get it from. If you spend about $25 bucks (which would be roughly the same amount you would spend to upgrade the mini mag), you can buy yourself a 2AA battery, 3-watt Mini-Mag Lite with a holster that will surely not leave you disappointed. It's light output is tremendous, and it is sure to blind you or anyone who looks directly onto it. It also travels further. It also saves battery life. It's not your average LED-light, it's better and at an affordable price. So you might want to give that other flashlight a try if you're picky about the brightness of your flashlights.
Hope this helps! - 2008-01-20, 2 of 2 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Great flashlight, only one problem.......
- The flashlight is very handy and utilitarian. I like the reliability. It's tough, water resistant, etc.. I must have dropped it several times on a concrete and no problems whatsoever. It's bright for the size, especially in total darkness and you can adjust the beam. Nice feature and so is the candle mode. Now, here's one problem that I have with it. I I usually carry this flashlight on my belt (under my clothes) in the nylon sheath it came with. Many, many times the head twisted making the light come on. It was after a few hours that I noticed. It's a waste of batteries. The head should not twist so easily as it does. If you don't plan on carrying it in the sheath then this shouldn't be an issue, still maglite should solve this problem. Other than that, this flashlight is excellent and the quality and materials are superb and it's made in usa. For the price, it's worth every penny.
- 2008-01-02, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- What can you say...
- Its a Maglite. Its a tough little bugger, and it will outlast all your other plastic flashlights. One problem is the bulb isn't very bright. They are good candidates for LED replacements. One problem I have found is that the battery tube is just large enough for 1600MAh NiMh AA cells, but the larger capacity cells of 2000-2650MAh are too "fat" and won't slide in.
Alkalines will work well of course, they're skinnier. Like other maglites you can take off the focuser and use it as a "candle". The tiny skinny bulb is fragile so it won't take much abuse. Its pretty heavy despite its size so you may have problems holding it in your teeth of you want to use it "handsfree". The rear cap has a hole for a lanyard strap and I suggest you use one, cylindrical flashlights have a bad habit of rolling away at inopportune times. - 2007-12-25, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
- Excellent little flashlite.
- For a reliable flashlite to have around the house or in the car, get a larger C cell Maglite. But for other uses this one is tops. Solidly well built, looks great, does produce a typical uneven beam (but that's OK with me), small, using AA batteries. Comes with an extra bulb in the base. Compared with dollar store junk which will not last, this one is worth the money. It should last many years.
- 2007-09-10, 0 of 0 people found this review helpful, Rated:
