Yep, and I guess the eventual winners deserve it too. They’ll only be images, I won’t link to the product at any particular seller, just as it is currently. The links we are adding to the brainstorm are only for reference purposes.
We need to keep the heritage of the BUDGET Light Forum alive, so I think we should include a very-budget oriented light, then maybe some staples of the community such as the Black King (distinctive, popular, looks good, and Black shows up better on a light-colored background), a C8 (I think about everybody has one), or a P60 host such as the SolarForce L2m as it is such a quality host. Maybe the Small-Sun ZY-T08 (unique style, good performer) or the Small Sun ZY-T13 as it's a good super-budget thrower...
I'm trying to think of a unique budget light of <$10 as an option. The SK-68 would be an option, but that's not a pretty enough light for the banner. Maybe use a 501b for the P60 host instead of the SolarForce as that light embodies the Cheap-Yet-Functional aspect of the Budget Light mindset.
I created an entry for the awesome Convoy S2 (1x18650) lineup and specifically the 1.4A/5C option for ~$16. The true essence of "budget" or "bang-for-the-buck".
Pros:
Emitter options XM-L 1B,5C,7C tint
1, 1.4, 2.1, 2.8 Amps driver option
no strobes mode group available
1000,1400 mA model takes long protected cells and also unprotected cells due to a long front spring
1400 mA has a 5%,30%, 100% mode spacing... better than the other models which have a 50-60% medium which is too high imho
Anodized rear threads
can barely tailstand
very edc-able for an 1x18650 light
Possible cons:
2.1 and 2.8 Amp options might have trouble with the longer protected cells or shorter unprotected cells but I don't own these to verify.(short front spring of the Nanjg 105c)
medium too high on 1000,2100,2800 mA model , but that is in the eye of the beholder and personal taste
Boaz complains about the lack of grippy knurling, that old knurling fetishist ;-)
Sipik 68 because of its proliferation
Jacobs A60 because it’s the throwiest thing you can get on a tight budget right now
…something else. Maybe a C8? A Match or OL Magmod? Zxhaeiou (or whatever) or Convoy S2?