Would appreciate your help finding a light that meets some specific criteria……I have found lots of lights which are close, but none which meet them all. Perhaps I will need to pick the one which is closest……but for now, still looking for 100%…
I am looking for a light which will live in my backpack (I don’t want to carry a dedicated battery charger), and want to be able to charge with a USB power supply.
- USB charging in flashlight with standard plug. Probably USB micro or USB-C. I don’t want to have to carry around a proprietary cord or charger. USB-C that can charge with PD would be awesome….but not required.
- 18650 battery. I am standardized on that battery type…and might want to charge additional 18650’s with this light. I don’t want to rely on a battery with built-in charging plug.
- Size/weight/illumination similar to Convoy S2+. That is my go-to light now. I like how it lights up and easily fits in a pocket.
- Tail switch. I like a tail switch for on/off. I would be perfectly happy with a tail switch and a mode-switching side switch.
- Instant high/turbo access. When I turn it on, I want high or turbo immediately. Doing this with memory mode is fine.
- Neutral to cool white. I like that tint.
- Durability/reliability. I want something that works…unlikely to flake out or break while I am traveling. IPx7 or IPx8 waterproof. I have had excellent luck with Convoy S2+ and C8….that level of reliability has been great.
- Price. Hoping to find the neighborhood of $50 or less.
Any recommendations?