TruNite knows how to build a well made light, you will remember fondly this decision. I was pleasantly surprised a few years ago, when I acquired one of their lights. For the price point on ALL of their lights, I cannot say enough good things about them.
As far as AAAs are concerned. I used to believe that I needed to carry a light that would work with off the shelf batteries. The reasoning was that during an emergency, once the my light runs out, I can get more batteries practically anywhere. Then an actual emergency happen and all the store where either closed or bare… NO regular batteries anywhere. My light ran out and I had to borrow a single 18650 powered light. I used it for around two days, somewhat heavily and it still had plenty of charge. Only then did it dawn on me, that it is preferable to bring a spare 18650, than rely on the possibility of finding spare batts.
18650 or other lithium powered lights all the way!
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