What I'm looking for in a light?
Small-fits in my pocket with looking like I'm happy to see you
Battery-single 16340 or 18350(similar size to a cr123)
Real 500+ OTF Lumens-not LED lumens
Hours of runtime from 500 lumens instead of minutes or seconds
Programmability to 2 or 3 modes- I prefer Moon light low, low, blind you high
Must tail stand
Color 3500- 4000K (HICri 98 or better)
Clicky
Momentary
Knurling on the light body which is grippy, but won't cut you
Water proof
Survives 20 ft drop x 100-or equal ruggedness
Here's what I've tried:
Started with Surefires, went to modded Foursevens, Eagletacs, Jetbeams, Olights, Sunywaymans and other "imports" Hope I don't offend anyone, but a modded turd is still a turd. Got into customs from McGizmo, Prometheus, Malkoff, Lenslight, Oveready. Had my Surefires modded. Got a bunch from HDS and one from Elzetta.
My unicorn light has still not been found.
What is in my rotation:
Surefire modded with Nichia 219b
McGizmo Haiku HiCri
HDS 170 219b
If I could only own one:
HDS 250 Rotary ( I own 2 and don't carry one)- makes total sense right?