Out of my entire collection of Olights, Nitecores, Thrunites, Fenix’s, Led Lensers, Thorfires, and Supfires; my absolute favorite is the Convoy S2+. About $15. Highly recommended.
It has just the right size and feel for use around the house or walking the dog. The beam is a perfect balance of throw and flood for such purposes. The steel button is a pleasure to use. The low-medium-high output spacings are very usable. It takes either flat-top or button-top 18650 batteries. It comes in a choice of colors (my favorite is blue). In my opinion, the only thing missing from this flashlight is a true ultralow/moonlight mode.
There are several choices of emitters:
- XML2 U2-1A or XML2, 1A tint or simply XML2, Cool White
- XML2 T6-3B or XML2, 3B tint or simply XML2, Neutral White
- XML2 T6-4C or XML2, 4C tint or simply XML2, Neutral White
There are many more, but I’d like to focus on these three choices for you.
- The 1A tint is the most common LED tint. Bright and is what you expect.
- The 3B tint is a more neutral tint, less blue.
- The 4C tint is neutral with a bit of warmth added.
Reference: Tint Chart
I recommend that you NOT choose the boring 1A tint. IMO, after the initial fascination with bright lights fades away, you will yearn for subtler, richer, more aesthetic beams.
So, I’d suggest that start your consideration with the 3B tint. Still relatively bright and within most people’s expectations, but with the barest hint of warmth.
And if you are the risk-taking type, I’d suggest you try my favorite tint: 4C. It is basically white, but with a kiss of sunshine added to it. I use my 1A lights to see. I use my 4C lights to experience.
Note: If you are the conservative type, choose the 1A. You won’t be disappointed. (And you’ll never know what you missed. 8) )
Recommended vendors:
Simon at Aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Convoy-S2-blue-Cree-XML2-U2-1A-EDC-LED-Flashlight-torch-lantern-self-defense-camping-light/330416_32445361280.html
Richard at Mountain Electronics: http://www.mtnelectronics.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=80
P.S.
If you decide to buy from Simon, send him a message via Aliexpress messaging asking him for 15% BLF discount on the purchase of the Convoy S2+.