Welcome !
There's a good lot here who won't thrash you for asking questions.
Good choice on the Sipik clone- that's a very good torch for the price.
If you're ready for 18650s, the *Fire C8 variants (XM-L LED) seem to offer a good value, as well as a heck of a lot of light output !!!
Enjoy your stay...it's nice and warm here.
(BTW, I'm presently in the bottom-left of the mitten these days. :) We should have a Midwest Meet this winter...)