fuyume
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I don't really see much point in the 18650, when the 21700 is available and really only slightly larger. Although, for me, my first flashlight with "big girl" batteries was my Fenix PD36 TAC, which I purchased only a little over 2 years ago. Before that, I'd always relied on CR123A or AA flashlights.
I do also now have a Nitecore EC11, which is designed for an 18350, but I actually use a 16340 in it, because at the time I bought it, I couldn't find an 18350 with a built-in charger, and having the included plastic sleeve in the light to use the 16340 means that it is always there when I am out and about, on the off-chance I would need top purchase a CR123A in a pinch.
But, I don't see myself ever purchasing any lights that take 18650s. I was honestly surprised at how small the PD36 TAC was when I got it. Of course, as a woman, I do not generally carry flashlights in my pockets, because I mostly wear dresses that do not have pockets, and always have my handbag to carry things, so I don't worry about it when I need to carry my PD36 TAC, which is actually usually only when I park my bicycle, since I use it primarily as my bicycle headlight.
I do also now have a Nitecore EC11, which is designed for an 18350, but I actually use a 16340 in it, because at the time I bought it, I couldn't find an 18350 with a built-in charger, and having the included plastic sleeve in the light to use the 16340 means that it is always there when I am out and about, on the off-chance I would need top purchase a CR123A in a pinch.
But, I don't see myself ever purchasing any lights that take 18650s. I was honestly surprised at how small the PD36 TAC was when I got it. Of course, as a woman, I do not generally carry flashlights in my pockets, because I mostly wear dresses that do not have pockets, and always have my handbag to carry things, so I don't worry about it when I need to carry my PD36 TAC, which is actually usually only when I park my bicycle, since I use it primarily as my bicycle headlight.