The thing is, I don’t really need a flashlight! I mean I can get by with the light on my phone. :innocent: I just want something really cool and nice looking. That’s why I was leaning towards the SR Mini even though it didn’t seem like much of a deal.
Well, I’m not an expert to say that your initial options are good or bad, but I guess that almost all the suggestions give try to make a compromise between price (not so expensive as you proposed), usability (how do they work, the user interface, getting hot or not, draining too much power or not, ….) and functionality of the light (what do you need it for).
I guess that Jack Kellar placed some important questions, about how are your walks like, where, etc. The suggestions we may give depend on lots of factors, then.
When walking at dark night in my village I normally carry a 15€ (/- 17 USD) light or a 23€ (/- 25 USD) flashlight and that gives me plenty of brightness. I carry a Sofirn SP32 or a Zanflare F1, that produce enough light for my walks.
However, that may not suit you, because of the places where you are may need more light.
Almost every suggestions here (mine is an exception and was given due to the characteristics of those you presented) walks the “budget” path but extremely reliable flashlights.
If you want an expensive powerhouse in your hands, sure, you can buy those and illuminate the whole place 
But I guess there may be other options, in terms of budget, characteristics and so on that may bring light to your night!
I don’t own any Olight light, and they seem to be pretty good! But there are others, and those have been suggested here And zillions other lights could have been suggested.
Take a look at those on youtube, here on BLF reviews and find your match :+1:
This sounds amazing? Where would I find it?
Here
EDIT: Oops, says “under restocking” :person_facepalming:
Are these lights affiliated with this forum? I was told that most brands from China are built with questionable quality with over-inflated rated lumens.
The BLF A6, with a really well-suited battery, at that price is an incredible deal! A6 has been my edc since it came out, and I’ve not been tempted by any other everyday light since. I have quite a few other flashlights, but the A6 gets 99% of my use. Only exception being when I need to light up something FAR away.
Here;
Eagle Eyes X6R CREE XM-L2 U3 1000LM USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight self defense,camping light, lamp,for bicycle
http://s.aliexpress.com/IFJfE73E
(from AliExpress Android)
Olight is also a Chinese company. Funny, do you think it is a USA company?
Most flashlights are produced in Chinese. There are really good flashlights from Chinese.
This easy to resolve
and I think folks will agree
D4 = $40 cant be beat PERIOD
Check review for details
Yeah but there’s a difference between one who distributes in networks around the world versus one that is sold at “bang good”!
Looks great but how is it better than the other lights that were mentioned? For example the Zanflare F1, the Mecarmy PT16, or the BLF A6?
I’m now considering the following:
1. Emisar D4 (out of stock, $40+shipping)
http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=80&product_id=855
2. Zanflare F1 ($30)
http://www.gearbest.com/led-flashlights/pp_466743.html
3. Mecarmy PT16 ($55)
http://www.illumn.com/mecarmy-pt16-3-x-xp-g2-1000-lumens-usb-rechargeable-new-ui-battery-included.html
4. BLF A6 (out of stock, $30+shipping, sale at $21+shipping will be over before it restocks)
5. Olight SR Mini II ($134)
6. Olight R50 Seeker ($79)
https://olightworld.com/led-flashlights/safety-and-self-defense/olight-r50-seeker
Read through multiple reviews of each light but I still can’t pick 1! I’d prefer for it to be durable, waterproof, and be rechargeable.
Can anyone find a cheaper price than what I’ve listed? Thanks.
Can someone explain to me why the R50 Seeker (2500 lumens) appears brighter than the SR Mini II (3200 lumens)? Plus the Seeker is more green and is supposed to have more throw but it looks like it’s the other way around.
R50 Seeker
SR Mini II
Using the code: 2017FNL at Banggood gives you 30% discount on the BLFA6 which is even available in non anodized
The code shows in the banner on top of blf (flashlight clearance) so seems legit
It appears the SR is running a warmer white than the R50. Cool white always looks brighter than warm white. Or atleast that’s what I’ve read… :+1:
Why is it $6 more and it doesn’t even include a battery? Is there anything else that’s different from the anodized one? The HAIII should be more durable correct? :question:
That’s what I’ve read too but it looks very similar in the BLF A6.
After all the good things I’ve heard about the BLF A6 I’m gonna buy one. Now to find the best deal….
Because it was in clearance 
You have an anodized as well, without battery. (Which is the same price as the non-anodized)
The non anodized is nice in that it won't show wear as much as black anodized. When abraded enough, the black anodization comes off and exposes the raw aluminum underneath. Not sure why it's more expensive. Others here probably can tell you. One other consideration beyond just the light is service after the sale. I've bought from Gearbest and had no problems (except the wait from China to US) but if the light came defective or damaged and I had to return/exchange it, another long wait. Mountain Elect. and Illumn.com sell lights that are mostly sourced from China but stocked in US. Returns are usually easier/ faster. No experience with Banggood.
When you say you want rechargeable, do you plan to charge the battery on an external charger or on board via USB? If external, a decent charger will run you another $20 or more.