GD, Totally agree about not being an operator, LOL. I'm closer to needing to be operated on, haha.
I can only think of one situation where I'd be outside with a light, and that's looking for a prowler. The light needed for that is a personal choice. When I'm checking my house (outside) I do so with a holstered handgun and handheld flashlight.
Otherwise the only way I see needing an outdoor light is:
A) if you have livestock and a predator issue; B) social breakdown.
The latter warrants a AA light since CR123 resupply could be tricky for us non-operators. A solar or handcrank AA charger can be found for $50...and will keep the night from being spooky until well after you've exhausted your ammo supply.
JYD #123 The great one formerly known as Architect.
I am now a fictional British television police officer (currently a Detective Sgt) at Thames Valley Station. My governor is Detective Inspector Fred Thursday and it’s 1969.