Courtesy of the Defiant 5C thread
I too bought a Defiant (Super thrower [3c, 493lm, giant head]) to experience it… After reading 1000+ posts on how awesome it is, how can you not?
I’ve used this one twice thrice in the last week:
Honey, it’s a gift …
Honey, it’s for my blog.
... its got a nice color..
...larger reflector than any of my other thrower..
..slightly smaller than my other similar light....
.. different form factor/battery format than my other similar light..
..because electronic side switch..
..because good looking
..because cheap, I can just gift it if I don't like..
..because I have or want a particular emitter that needs a new home..
..I can mod this light differently compared to my other similar light which I like a lot..
..that light can fit a certain driver..^^
... it was on sale..
.. Only 10$ you say?
.. because BLF hype...
..because lots of emitters..
.. ohh, nice mod host, I wonder what I can do with it..
..because I wanted one..
.......
Number 1 excuse…
“I WANT that light!”
It works. {B^)
For me, “I want that light” works well with “oh, and buy something nice for yourself” 
Because one of my other lights feels lonely and needs a new friend…
The price went down and I am cost averaging downward.
I have used that one more than once!
BTW, I think these excuses can be either for your inner self , or others.
So this hobby is my one cheap vice.
And, the best part………………………She buys it!
And considering the price of cigarettes, it is a bargain!
The smoker has nothing to show for his money spent at the end of the month other than, A pile of stinky butts and a worse cough.
As long as you keep buying cheap ,excuse me BUDGET Lights, all is well.
Anyway, works for me.
Later,
Keith
Daylight > Paypal