Yesterday I begrudingly replaced my favorite EDC, a Thrunite Ti and moved a Manker E11 to take it’s place on my keychain. I was concerned about it’s size at first while in my pocket, but after a days use, it’s no issue. I wish it had a tighter hotspot but it’s not a deal breaker. My only complaint is that the side switch is somewhat difficult to find in the dark. It’s plenty bright on L91 (400 lm stepping down to 300 advertised). Overall I’m very happy.
I am close to the same Change.
Carrying the old Ti2 with a swapped emitter, XP-G2 R5 4C for Many years. After 6 broken lenses, I am out of spares.
But I have the $10 UT01. If it continues to work reliably and does not turn on in my pocket, I will make the chance permanent. I want it simple to use and will not lock the tail so if it turns on in my pocket its out….
I carried on in my pants pocket for over a month and it never turned on.