1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than $100.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
Keychain size.
Every day carry small (2-4 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
Incandescent (known for superior color rendition)
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
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). Under the right circumstances, this path can provide more options to the consumer to meet specific needs, and can often be easily upgradeable as technology improves.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
sinlge aa, that can also be rechargeable
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want multi mode, and with moon light.
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
1-15 yards
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
because i prefer a multi mode, max could be around an hour-2, moonlight 15days up
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
very important
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
twisty switch
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
multiple levels, i am also open to progammable levels
14)Material/Finish/Coating
anodize aluminum/steel
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
can attach a key ring.
I already have a cmg infinity and a quark mini aa
I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn't matter.
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
Less than $100.
3) Format:
I want a flashlight.
4) Flashlight-specific format/size:
Keychain size.
Every day carry small (2-4 inches).
5) Emitter/Light source:
LED (known for efficiency, longevity, and compactness)
Incandescent (known for superior color rendition)
6) Manufacturer:
I want to buy a light from a traditional mass producing manufacturer that is ready to go out of the box.
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). Under the right circumstances, this path can provide more options to the consumer to meet specific needs, and can often be easily upgradeable as technology improves.
7) What battery type do you want to use?
sinlge aa, that can also be rechargeable
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
I want multi mode, and with moon light.
9) Throw vs. Flood: At what distance will you be most likely to use this light? Select all that apply.
1-15 yards
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum output).
because i prefer a multi mode, max could be around an hour-2, moonlight 15days up
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
very important
12) Switch Type and location (choose all that apply):
twisty switch
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
multiple levels, i am also open to progammable levels
14)Material/Finish/Coating
anodize aluminum/steel
15) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any below.
can attach a key ring.
I already have a cmg infinity and a quark mini aa