Emisar D4 or FW3A.
I can’t decide which one but i’m happy with either option. There is always another place for a pocket-able hot rod light now and many years later.
LED and UI are better every few years.
If you have asked the same question 20 years ago, you would have to choose an incan flashlight for the rest of your life. 15 years ago, a blue low CRI LED flashlight with strobe and SOS, etc.
TBH, I’ve been pretty happy with a FW3A since late 2017. I haven’t really felt much need to use anything else, except for the times I need a headlamp. If I were to design an ideal EDC-style light, it wouldn’t be much different than what I already have.
Yeah, you could, you even can require Nasa to make a custom light from Moon or Mars rock. No one gonna stops you. But dont regret your choice :smiling_imp:
All of them are perfect as they all have their own characteristics that make them perfect for a certain situation. Maglites are great throwers. You can throw them against attackers, bringing darkness into light. Other flashlights are good at bringing light into the dark. Depends on what is needed.
LEPs are on the rise and have potential to replace the LEDs…but are not there yet.
I’m not sure if there is ever a good time to buy the last light but I’m sure it’s not now.
But if I had to - that would be a custom zoomie. Beryllium body, diamond shelf/PCB, custom optics, EAL7 UI…just all the usual high-end stuff.