Wow, lot's of choices! I like the ones with variable output, but if I knew, I might have added that I didn't really care to spend $100!! I never really thought about the X1, because back when I got my X5, the X1 was a spot light, but I just read the review and looks nice. I really don't "need" huge light output. The CMG Infinity I have used for several years is not the "ultra" it's the old one, dim, but 40 hours of battery life. But sometimes it's a little "too dim" I think. And the deal is, if I ever had to hike out in the dark, forget it.
I also forgot to add I use a flashlight headband adaptor if I'm around camp. It has stretchy loops that hold a small flashlight.
The other deal is, maybe I should look into a headlamp, but they are made of plastic, and once againl, "totally bomb-proof" is high on the list. If a rock falls on it (or if I fall on it) the thing still needs to work. And that is the high point of the CMG: You can't kill it!
I also forgot to add I use a flashlight headband adaptor if I'm around camp. It has stretchy loops that hold a small flashlight.
The other deal is, maybe I should look into a headlamp, but they are made of plastic, and once againl, "totally bomb-proof" is high on the list. If a rock falls on it (or if I fall on it) the thing still needs to work. And that is the high point of the CMG: You can't kill it!