Suggestions for a small, light, and cheap light duty backup light?

[Matt S.]

I am looking for a very small, very light, and very affordable backup light for tropical, clear water OW use. It doesn't need to be supernova bright or have a very long run time.

This Sartek looks appealing... it seems to be quite small though I can't actually find dimensions or battery specs anywhere. (I wrote to DRIS to ask for more info.)

Sartek Industries EBL1 | Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

Does anyone have any other ideas?

EDIT: This is just the kind of thing I am looking for--2xAAA so it is very small, LED, bright enough to get you back to the cattle boat. Would love to see other options if anyone has a similar product they are in love with.

http://www.brightguy.com/Princeton+Tec/Princeton+Tec+Amp+1L

 

[Dsix36]

The small intova lights are great for my use as backups. Cheap, durable, dependable, small, and did I mention cheap?

 

[diversteve]

I have one of these. It's the kind that you screw the bezel closed to power it on. It has a plastic clip on the backside with a spot for a small ring also. $19



http://www.princetontec.com/attitude

5" long and 1" wide across the reflector - it tapers down to the width of 4 AAA batteries. 30 lumens. At about 15' the beam is about 3' wide with some spill closer so it's not a real focused light.

Princeton Tec Attitude 3 LED FlashLight (Green) : Amazon.com : Sports & Outdoors

 

[Matt S.]

The Intova compact looks pretty good:
Intova Compact Torch ICOM B&H Photo Video

Thanks!

 

[oldschool]

You might want to take a look at the Penetrator 220 sold by Piranha Dive Mfg. It's a 220 lumen led light powered by 6 AAA batteries which give approx 8 hrs. continuous use. I have one as a backup and really like it. I believe the price is $43.00. Check the "Hot Deals" thread. You'll find Piranha listed there.

 

[uncfnp]

+1 on the Intova Compact. I bought 2 through B&H and carry one on all my dives, as a safety day and back up nights. I like the on off switch and strobe function. Great little light.

 

[Matt S.]

Thanks again for the ideas, everyone.

I think I found a light that meets my needs. It's a tiny single-AAA powered model that looks great for a tropical travel backup.

Diving Backup Lights - Dive Gear Express
Scroll down to the $20 "Aquatec LED-1700."

I'll follow up with impressions when I get it, and if it sucks, I have time to pick a replacement from your suggestions.

 

[C P]

I agree on the Intovas, Great lights and they make on that runs on AAA batteries instead of the CR123 which are expensive and hard to come by in some places.

 

[miketsp]

Not branded products but some of these are good value for money.
Waterproof Led Diving Flashlights/ Torches for Sale with Cheap Price - DX

 

[scuba.mne]

h2oman in thailand 300 baht thats up to 10 usd had 100 dives on it and still works