Let me just recommend the two lights I like to take hiking
AAA lights are my lowest weight option.
I like Lumintop Tool. It can meet my needs at camp.
Maximum lumens is 80, but I generally avoid using maximum on any light. The 20 lumen medium is fine to see the trail, and the 3 lumen low is fine to see the toilet paper.
When I need to step out in the dark for a toilet run, I like to use a CR123 size light.
I like Jetbeam RRT-01. It can show me the bear, before he eats me.
Maximum lumens is 350, and again I dont use it, I seldom need more than 150 lumens, and this light can go down dimmer than I can see, so it does every situation, from inside the tent, to checking the perimeter, and anything inbetween.
red light can be used for hiking, I dont like it
if I dont use white light, I especially prefer Green light.
Think about what your goals are, it will help you decide what light to buy.
or
Think about buying the two lights Im recommending, and learn how they work, when and where. So you have a better idea what to buy after that.
bet you cant buy just one
example
two knives, two fire sources, two lights, two spare batteries… 400 grams.
This was the
“just in case I get stuck out there overnight kit”
I took it day hiking up to the ski area recently.
I did not hike in the dark, but would have been comfortable with my lighting choices, had I needed or wanted to hike in the dark, or camp overnight.
Both for spotting large predators or prey, or just to see the trail or camp.