Need More Lights?

[AlphaZen]

Before I joined CPF, I had no idea how many lights one needs. Now I realize I need a different light, with specific features, for all sorts of things. Here is what I have come up with so far for what I need:

A nightstand light:
-A low setting to avoid waking others
-The ability to turn on in the low setting
-Tailstand ability to serve as a lamp
-GITD o-rings, tailcaps or trits to help find it in the night
-A fairly powerful setting in case of trouble

Utility light:
-Tough
-Bright
-Floody
-OK to get dinged and scratched - maybe not too valuable
-Possibly a larger form

Outdoor light:
-Bright (200+ lumens)
-Good throw and spill for seeing what's going on in the distance
-Waterproof
-Maybe fairly compact

Car light:
-Strobe easily accessible for self-defense
-Crenulated bezel for the same reason
-Ablity to operate in cold temps, if left in car outside
-Long runtime, if an emergency happens

Headlamp:
-Multiple modes
-Floody
-Long Runtime
-Compact

And the Every Day Carry (EDC)
-Small form (123, AAA, or small AA)
-A clip or keychain ring
-Tailstand ability in case you need both hands
-Long runtime, to be used throughout the day
-Decent brightness (80+ lumens)
-Multiple modes
-Floody
-Simple UI

Of course, some lights might fit in multiple categories, but it's fun to need more than one light.:devil: So, what am I missing?

 

[Ian2381]

Maybe what I just realized, A LANTERN...:welcome:

 

[HKJ]

So, what am I missing?

A few 1000+ lumen light.

 

[NonSenCe]

nope, i think you got your basic bases covered. (wish i had bought mine with such clear guidelines.. i let my wants run over the needs!)

maybe make sure that one of the others can be used as edc also. the nightstand light could be the same as the edc in my mind. very intuitive to use if its has the same ui as the one u use most.

and maybe get couple of those utility lights. simple to use. common battery. easy to use and loan to people whom dont know things like u.i. exist on flashlights haha.

 

[AlphaZen]

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Ok, so I won't be needing to add a 1000+ lumen light to the list .

maybe make sure that one of the others can be used as edc also. the nightstand light could be the same as the edc in my mind. very intuitive to use if its has the same ui as the one u use most.

I was thinking the same thing. In the other categories I either know what I want, or already have something to cover them. An EDC light is something I have never used, but would like to get one. If it could double as a nightstand light, that would be great. I was thinking about the Dereelight C2H, possibly. It may be a little bigger than what I am looking for though.

Maybe what I just realized, A LANTERN...:welcome:

Yes, a lantern is a great addition to the list and thank you for the welcome.