I really wanted the P7, but was out of my budget. Then I went to Lowes looking for the Task Force but I could not find it. Then I saw the Mini Maglite, which I keep seeing everywhere (supermarkets, x-mart and here at lowes too). The thing is usually priced short of 20 bucks so I'll give it a try.



This is the 2 AA version. There's a 3 AA version that I think will give better battery life, but it was too long. Having it working with AA really works for me because I already have lots of rechargeable AA and a few chargers; almost all my gadgets use AA.

Mounting:

I used the cheapo hanger clamp trick described on other flash light threads. It works like a charm for less than a buck. I might paint it black later to make it look nicer:



A little closer...


Looking from above:


Front view:


1st test:

It's still day here around 1pm. But I kinda tested inside the garage:


I recognized there are other options with more bang for the buck but I needed something today (I'm impatient) and the whole thing was under $20 bucks. I will test ride it tonight (unless wife trows in a monkey wrench) and let you know how it worked out.

If it doesn't meet expectations, I already have somebody interested in it...