MAGLITE AA Mini Flashlight and Holster Combo Pack

What sets the mini mag off from the other mag lites is its size (easy to hold with teeth while working under car, sink, etc) and one little known feature - "candle" mode. You adjust the beam focus by rotating the mini mag's head, but if you continue turning the head pops off; you are left with the handle and the exposed bulb, which is now throwing light in all directions - it is a "candle". Flip the head over, place it on the ground/table - it is now a "candle holder". Stick the candle into the candle holder. Instant candle for camping. (These directions are actually on the mini mag's packaging, but it wasn't until I had bought my third mini mag (one for car, kitchen, daypack) that I noticed. This is actually a great trick to show other mini mag owners... they also threw their packaging away without looking it. The larger mag lights don't have this feature.)

Two mini mags in the candle mode do a good job on a picnic table at night... so get two of them... they're cheap.


Perfection.   August 28, 2001
Walker (Wake Forest, NC USA)
14 out of 14 found this review helpful

I have been using these same lights for 12 years now. The AA ones are waterproof to about 30 feet or so (the O-rings keep the seal airtight). I don't know if maglite supports that use though :) I use them not only as lights, but to prop doors open, hammer small nails. These things are TOUGH! Keep one in the car. One in the kitchen. One in the bedroom. One in the toolbox. One at work. Helpful Hints: Lightly grease the O rings with vaseline or other petroleum jelly occasionally (wipe off excess). This keeps the seals watertight, and makes the light work like new. take off head of flashlight, and examine the bulb (not lit!) - after a while they get burnt on the inside - replace occasionally to maintain maximum illumination! Replacement bulbs are CHEAP! Get some! I use these a LOT! Consider using NiMH rechargeable batteries.


Best flashlight ever   October 17, 2001
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I can't reiterate enough what the other reviewers have said about the mini-mag Light. I own about 4 or 5 of these things and they are great. I have previously owned maybe 15 to 20 other plastic flashlights in the past and all have bit the dust. Broken case is the number 1 reason due to a drop or being stepped on. For some other reason, these others have crummy switches which fail easily. NOT THE MAG LIGHT. The switch is simple and tough (I know since I've taken it apart) The battery life is great, the case is highly durable. I love the candle mode (i.e. take the head off completely) I have also mixed and matched parts from different colors to make mine unique. My 3 year old son loves his and it is easy for him to turn on or off. He is really rough with his toys, but has never stopped the mini mag. (Warning - kids do like to take the head of the light off which exposes the lamp. If the lamp breaks, then it could be dangerous to them.) Finally, the spare bulb in the tail piece is awesome, very handy. When I replace the bulb (which is needed sometimes) I always make sure there is a good spare in the tail piece. I could go on and on. If you're looking for a cool gift, or need some extra light, buy a few of them. They are the best.


Universal Light   April 20, 2003
Exploration HSE Advisor
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

The first one I had was black, just like Model-T. Being dark and inside my dark overalls pocket, I forgot about it until it fell. It fell couple more times since. It is still working. It is a good size to go inside the tool box permanently. The size is also small enough to go inside where only your hand can reach. Sometimes in my line of work in seismic oil exploration I need to do come cabling, the Mini helps to get the connection right.

Bought a few more Mag lights since the first one, seeing as it is tough and rain proof. But when I travel it is the Mini that comes along instead of the Mag Solitaire because the AA size batteries is the most universally available battery you can find in most countries.

Torch (flashlight to you guys in US) is like penknives, tend to need it in an emergency. So one lives with the Leatherman, one in the car glove box, the old one still in the tool box.

Yeah, I have held the torch in my lips too in the past but now recommend a headband by Nite Ize to turn it into a headlamp. Another item worth considering if you go hiking a lot is the Nite Ize "Pock-its". This is a holster for Mini Mag Light and Leatherman, spare batteries.


Extraordinary Mini Flashlight!   July 27, 2000
7 out of 7 found this review helpful

Hey, for all you people reading this out there! If your looking for a Mini Flashlight, then there's no better product then this! I give this product 5 stars because of it's quality, size, durability, and it's Lightweight! It's great for lighting up those dark spots where you cant see. Also a great present for kids!