For the highest throw possible, I would go with the SST-20 5000k Convoy S2+.
30% more throw compared to the XP-L HI.
If you want comparable throw, but with much higher color quality, go with the SST-20 4000k 95CRI. Color will pop, and will make everything look amazing.
I was thinking the same thing.
Are there any better LEDs for throwers this size?
Not without modding, and paying quite the premium.
I’m don’t want a flooder but I would rather have 5m less throw for a significant flooding boost btw.
S2+ XPL Hi has more throw than SP31, but not a whole lot more.
Emisar D1 has notably more throw, but it’s more expensive, too.
There is also D4S, if you are Ok with a 26650 form factor.
With modding and still keeping the price under $100?
I thing the additional width from both D1 and D4S will bother me when I’m wearing jeans. I’m a sensitive guy 
If I did not take the price into account, then I can offer Zebralight SC64w Hi. The perfect compromise in every respect.
This actually has less throw than the XP-L HI and SST-20 Convoy S2+, and even the Sofirn SP31 V2.0.
The S2+ with sst-20… is that the grey one that Neal just came out with? Or was on Banggood I mean?
I think it’s 5000k… I cant remember… Anyway with the Vinh GT mini, the sst20 is on the block…lol
Edit: the link I checked says 4000k
And I know I went 7135*8 cause thats how I roll
For sale btw
convoy S2 has more throw than the Emisar D1?
No.
I’m carrying around a Folmov 18650s with a 4000K XP-L HI. Great light but comes with a bad emmiter imo. Modding will be in your near future if you hang out here long. A year ago I was in the dark but I feel I have come a long way since then. Find a light you like and make it better. You can get a lot of help here as well.
No.
The Emisar D1 absolutely crushes it.
Yoordie.
Get some “wrangler” jeans. then you can wear in comfort AND carry a C8+ or several other torches in there with room to spare.
I’d just grab the Convoy M2 with XP-L Hi in it. Has the biscotti driver already installed and a nice throwy emitter and SMO reflector. Pick your tint and shine on my friend.
MH20GT? One of the smallest 18650 lights I got, only slightly wider reflector than most tubelights, but emphasis is on throw even vs the regular MH20 (“GT” = “Greater Throw”).
If you don’t want a big-head light like a GTmini or P30, the MH20GT might suit ya.
+1 on the MH20GT or even the newer MH23 which I use as my EDC. Compact and good throw.
Where can one find a good deal on one of those now days? Always liked the size but never found a great deal on one. I had a SDMini that I guess was similar to the Nitecore. It found a new home. Still wish I had it. Oh well. I have a Manker U11 that is quite nice but with a OP reflector the throw suffers a bit but, that is okay by me. It’s a good little light.
I’ve only seen codes for the ’20, never for the ’20GT.
Wish I could pick up another one cheaper…