Prefered EDC Feature

[BackBlast]

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[mossyoak]

i like a pocket clip that will let the light ride as low in the pocket as practical.
and for smaller lights (arc AAA) i like a lanyard hole.

 

[Gator762]

You forgot the most important EDC consideration - size!

 

[XtreMe_G]

+1 on the size, you can have a 6D flashlight with all that features but its still not a good EDC

 

[D@rk Messenger]

Why not a clip AND a lanyard hole? ( and some uber hard coating)

 

[zx7dave]

1) Dependable
2) Size
3) Battery life
4) Light output

 

[ScooterBug]

pocket clip and size. my A2 is right on the line. i carry it alot.

 

[BackBlast]

I guess EDC implies small... EDCing a D-cell light seems kind of challenging

 

[Gator762]

Yeah, but how small? There are so many pocket able variations of 1 or 2 cells of CR123, AA, and AAA. Some feel naked without a 2 cell CR123 Surefire light, and some can go with a SSC or Cree powered AAA light.

I didn't answer, because none really apply. If it's small enough for my pocket, that's about all I really care about. Plain jane isn't so much a factor as size (although scalloped edge and anti-roll knurling is probably a negative for me for chewing up pockets).

 

[jumpstat]

To me a lanyard attachement is much preferred. I can then hang it anywhere, round the neck, at the belt etc. However clip is somewhat unreliable ie, it can fall out not like a land yard.....

 

[Patriot]

for me, a well designed pocket clip that allows the light to sit low in the pocket is the most important feature for an EDC light. I've never lost a light while pocket clipped.

 

[Valpo Hawkeye]

Size and at least two stages. That way you have the option of long runtime or high output. The two pest EDC's I know of are the ML1 and any HDS EDC. The L1D CE is a runner up, but misses the winner's circle for its lack of clip and it's too smooth.

 

[Elton]

all my stuff has clips http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h154/Eltonh/More Stuff/FlashLight/Picture033.jpg

 

[TORCH_BOY]

Size, good runtime, at least two stages, a good holster and it must feel right in the hand

 

[xiaowenzu]

Please include another option in your poll: "Forward Clickie"

 

[Flying Turtle]

Small is good, along with some way to attach the short leather "finger" lanyard that goes on my pocket EDC.

 

[Ty_Bower]

Tail stand ability.

 

[Uncle Bob]

Ruggedness
Reliability
Versatility
Runtime
Output
Size