Thank you kindly for your suggestions.
There is a local business (our SAR team found their missing family member) that makes a generous annual donation to our SAR team for equipment for our members who are grateful for the donation because search and rescue volunteers purchase most of their own equipment.
25 ArmyTek Wizard Pro’s were purchased 5 or 6 years ago. There are 6 headlights that no longer work due to the switch and/or circuit failure (the settings could no longer be changed or turned off). The headlights that failed were admittedly used much more frequently than on search missions. Even with the failure rate, the ArmyTeks are favored by several team members. The person who placed the previous order has moved and receipt cannot be found.
The consensus is to stay with one 18650 battery in the headlight and carry a charged spare battery. Most of the team members also carry a backup headlight (such as a Zipka).
Most of our searches are what is called a ‘hasty search’ and is done with minimum equipment as most people are found within a few hours of being reported missing.
There is flashlight envy of whoever has the best thrower or flood but there are always complaints about ruined night vision due to the bright lights. However, when looking over a steep embankment or an open area, the brightest lights are always preferred.
Thank you so much for your suggestions to consider!