From Norway, Merry Christmas to all!
May thy stuffings be...stuffed with all things shiny and shining.
I got myself a Fenix CL30R lantern, mostly intended for use at the familiy cabin...but looking at it now, I think I may keep it for myself.
The Fenix TK75 2018 quikcly became the most anticipated light, dare I say of the year, but a somewhat of a let-down too. Not the light itself, but with the "issues" I've had with it (referring to the official Fenix thread on the light).
And I question whether I should regret not just buying a Thrunite TN42 instead.
It starts innocently enough. Next you'll find other lights from other makers that can operate on your 16650's. Then you'll get an 18650 for the improvement in run time. Before long, you'll find a reason to buy dedicated 18650 lights. Might as well get another charger at this point, right? Perhaps now you need a pure bred thrower. And a flood light? What about something for your key chain? Then there are those high CRI emitters...
Me? I can stop anytime. No addiction here.
Mirror, mirror on the wall...
I thought I could stop - and would stop - some time ago. But I recently realised the religion has taken me over. I don't think there is no stopping buying new lights now.
There was the traditional El Cheapo introduction. Then a decent light with a decent battery. Then a proper charger. Then a better light with better batteries. Then a thrower. Then more batteries. Then more chargers. Then more lights, at least 1 for every purpose. Then some high-CRI ones. Not to mention my keychains.
I've been telling myself they are all for special, individual purposes...but I fear I have been telling myself lies for at least a year now.
As I read about the "BLF "Giggles" GigaThrower" on this site just a few days ago, and read up a little more on that light, this inner demon called desire quickly came back to me, and so the inner battle commenced yet again.
So, with a New Year looming, I ponder whether I should fight back for real or just...give in, and accept sacrificing the wallet to this endevour, and keep chasing the desire for the perfect light.