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?
I chucked a couple up there on my phone, clunky but doable.
The whole convoy list could go up there, based on cost vs options there’s a convoy for every job pretty much if you do li-ion.
Despite not owning an sk68 (i quickly realised, the only flood to throw I like is the Maglite) I think it perhaps should be there. I also found it hard to suggest any primary/small lights since my smallest cell lights are 18650 powered.
I would offer up the m10 in c8 size since its a much more handsome light than a c8 imo.