If you’re willing to try Aliexpress, Convoy offers a cheap twistable AAA light with a basic low CRI emitter in three color temps for under $10. It’s better than other twist lights I’ve used like because both “on” and “off” are tightly secured to the body so the light won’t fall apart or turn itself on.

Just to add to the other great response, the “D2” pictured above is configured with one ultraviolet emitter and one “deep” red emitter which is not an easy combination to find. And there is a wide range of emitters to choose from based on preference.

Toykeeper herself confirmed that the strobes have no thermal regulation.

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/wurkkos-ts10-ti-v2-much-more-aggressive-thermal-stepdown-compared-to-regular-ts10/220508/48

As of 2023-10, only the ramp mode has thermal regulation

Thanks for posting this. Additionally, I think highlighting some great posts in the sidebar like @containerfan@lemmy.world ’s Anduril diagrms https://lemmy.world/post/1038159 would be great since it shows what’s unique about this small community (on Lemmy).

Moisture could be a problem, found this manufacturer faq:

Energizer Non-Rechargeable Batteries: Frequently Asked Questions Is it a good idea to store batteries in a refrigerator or freezer? No, storage in a refrigerator or freezer is not required or recommended for batteries produced today. Cold temperature storage can in fact harm batteries if condensation results in corroded contacts or label or seal damage due to extreme temperature storage

Simon mentioned these represent 3 lights, hopefully including a single-cell mechanical switch light. There appears to be one e-switch single-cell with charging, and unclear if the 2-cell has tail, electronic, or both.

This s6 config is awesome value and I don’t think you’ll be disappointed, especially running in 18350 mode.

Found this beamshot on the other site but I can also say from personal experience that theres a nicely defined hotspot for a tube light.

A posthumous sequel to 1984? Sounds a bit dystopian to me!

Then again I enjoyed Grendel, a retelling of Beowulf from a different point-of-view, so perhaps Julia could be enjoyed in the same way.

I also still like the older Thrunite catapult v1 which preceded Wurkkos’s ts11. It has reasonable output and good runtime for its size, but ts11 can be found for cheaper and has anduril and aux with a possibly slightly worse driver.

How about Mankerlight MC13 II with SBT90.2 ($110 USD) emitter or sft40 ($65)?

http://mankerlight.com/mankerlight-mc13-ii-90-2/

It’s a larger 18350 light that twists open to 18650. The TIR is similar to Thrunite Catapult v1 and possibly Wurkkos ts11.

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A 21700 tube was also released as part of a bundle or here: https://www.killzoneflashlights.com/products/manker-21700-tube-for-mc13-ii-e14-iv.

I don’t have this light but it seems like OK value for the higher price (for very short bursts of throw, not sustained).