1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget:
Greater than $100.
Less than $300.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
Every day carry medium (4-7 inches).
Every day carry small (2-4 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED: XP-G R5 or similar high efficiency LED
6) Manufacturer:
I would consider getting a light that is pieced together (for example a "host" or flashlight body from one manufacturer, and a "drop-in" emitter from another source).
7) What battery type do you want to use?
14500, RCR123/16340, 17500, 17670, 18650, etc.
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need?
I want to illuminate my entire backyard or a campsite (150-300 lumens).
9) Throw vs. Flood:
50-150 yards/meters (I live in a very rural area/farm with wide open spaces)
10) Runtime:
90-120 minutes (Runtime is moderately important, but still not critical)
11) Durability/Usage:
Critical (Police, Fire, Search & Rescue, Caving, Survival).
12) Switch Type and location
I want a tail mounted switch
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
A simple on-off is fine for me.
I want multiple light levels. (Some lights have 5-16 light levels.)
I want a programmable light.
I want a strobe mode. (Blinks to show location.)
14)Material/Finish/Coating
Anodized Aluminum – either type II or III (hard anodized)
Titanium
15) Special Needs/extras:
MAYBE! Dedicated R/G/B secondary LEDs.
NO! Pocket/belt clip
YES! Crenulated bezel
