For an average sized 18650 or 2X(R)CR123 tactical torch, we are currently at a plateau for innovation. There's only so much more that can be improved with today's latest emitter and lithiums. Most of it now bordering on gimmicky interface features.
Even if CREE or Luminus intro's a new generation of brighter and more efficient emitters we won't be seeing production lights utilizing them until at least half a year afterwards.
Multiple LED's in a large head with deep heat sinking & concomitant multiple 18650's is where the lithium flashlight industry seems to be moving.
But I don't want all that metal in my pocket.
So I figure how much more obsessed and motivated can we get for now. Nothing promising appears to be coming in the near future.
Even if CREE or Luminus intro's a new generation of brighter and more efficient emitters we won't be seeing production lights utilizing them until at least half a year afterwards.
Multiple LED's in a large head with deep heat sinking & concomitant multiple 18650's is where the lithium flashlight industry seems to be moving.
But I don't want all that metal in my pocket.
So I figure how much more obsessed and motivated can we get for now. Nothing promising appears to be coming in the near future.