I am new to the flashlight scene. The gateway into my torch addiction was a Harbor Freight Quantum 588 lumen flashlight. I paid around $12 for it with a coupon. The Quantum was so bright for its size it blew my mind, having used Maglites for decades. On a side note; a Harbor Freight EDC folding knife was my gate way into EDC knives, too.
In the past few months I have purchased:
Wowtac BSS V3
Sofirn SP33
Sofirn C8f
Fenix PD36R
Sofirn SP32A V2.0
Quantum 588 Lumens
It looks like itâs time for you to explore higher realms⌠The SP36 BLF and Astrolux EC01 are good places to start. Or, you could go the other way with BLF A6 / Astrolux S1 and Convoy S2+âŚ.
All you have to do is learn to love forgetting that you ordered something by the time it shows up.
The budget thing is different for everyone
I admit, iâm a cheapass as well, but it seems that every new light is more expensive.
I remember the groupbuy price of the BLF Q8, man, iâm getting old :person_facepalming:
I will look into these torches on AlieExpressâ 11-11 sale. LOL the shipping time from AlieExpress, worst is Drop,com, though. Thank you for the suggestions.