Please help me select a primary, go-to pocket light. (Is there a form for this?)
1. Complement my other carry lights - I don't want to duplicate them, I want to bracket them
- Keyring: iTP A1 EOS XP-E Q5
CR123 w/ Low 1.8, Med 35, High 190 lm (iTP specs)
- Pocket: TBD
- Daybag: SunRay S-R5 XML T6
18650 w/ 5 modes (draw TBD, probably a 600 - 800 lumen high)
- Truck: Taotronic TT-FL03 XML T6 w/54mm head
18650 * 2 w/ Low 225, Med 450, High 900 lm (estimates on draw)
2. Constraints
- Maximum length 4.75" or 120mm (including head)
- Max body diameter 21mm or .83" (body and tail)
- Max head size: may be up to 25mm or 1" x 1" wide and long, angle OK
- Battery must use rechargeable and not be AAA
- Secure clip (head up if oversized, tail up otherwise)
- High must be appreciably brighter than A1 High (say 285+lm)
- 2 brightness modes at minimum, low under 100 lumens
- Cool or neutral, not warm
- Under $35 US shipped
- Rain-proof
3. Preferences
- Not easy to accidentally turn on, safe lockout without risking lost part
- Multi-size battery & circuit (e.g., 2 * RCR123 or 1 * 18650 or any AA)
- High (500+ lumens) , mid (200+ lm) & low (~70 lm) modes
- Waterproof to 6-10' in accident
- Durable but not heavy for size
- Under $20 (features below less valuable)
- Size under 100mm long and 20mm diameter
- Not black (OD, desert tan, blue, etc.)
4. Possible picks
ShiningBeam S-mini (BLFuser discount)
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-208/ShiningBeam-S-dsh-mini-XM-dsh-L-T6/Detail
http://www.shiningbeam.com/servlet/the-152/ShiningBeam-S-dsh-mini-XP-dsh-G-R5/Detail
UltraFire V6-T60 XM-LT6 (needs clip)
FUBROTHER T6-281 Stainless Steel XM-L T6 (needs clip)
Ultra/UniqueFire UF-2100/variants
http://www.tmart.com/UniqueFire-UF2100-CREE-XMLT6-8W-1000LM-3-Mode-Flashlight-Black_p144726.html
Skyray/UniqueFire G6 (heavy?)
5. Probable rejects
Balder SE1 - tail too big
Xeno E03 - Not bright enough, needs clip
TrustFire R5-A3 - not enough lumens?