Pretty overwhelming to try and pick one from the hundreds and hundreds of options out there. What I’m looking for:
- Reliablility
- Not an EDC light per se, but I’d like it to fit in a pocket when needed
- USB-C charging and removable battery
- Good battery life
- 1000 - 1500 lumens is plenty for my use.
- A tool, not a toy
- The simpler the UI, the better - all I basically need is moonlight mode and around three brightness settings
- Adjustable beam would be nice
- Bonus: one-click turbo mode (for self-defense)
So basically, something that’s not too bulky to carry around, but something I’d be glad to have with me if I were stranded in a dark forest and kept hearing scary noises around me. ChatGPT recommended the Fenix PD35 V3.0, though it doesn’t have an adjustable beam.
Thanks, but I have multiple headlamps already. I’m looking for a handheld device.
Hmm, well, I’ll defer to others then. You could look at Zak’s buyers’ guide, https://zakreviews.com/arbitrary-list.html
I tend to only want Anduril lights to have consistent UI. TS10 Max seems nice but it doesn’t have USB charging:
https://wurkkos.com/products/ts10-max-18650-version
It looks like the battery it comes with has its own USB charging port though, so that’s almost as good. I find it annoying to have to find my external charger for lights and batteries without that.