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I was looking at my growing collection of lights the other night, comparing output, knurling, looking at runtimes, construction, beam pattern, shapes and sizes and it occurred to me that, despite their differences, there were a few basic characteristics that I intuitively looked for when I made the purchases. Granted, I may not have chosen the same feature(s) for all my lights but the features that I tended to look for were: output, HAII anodizing, ability to take rechargeable Li-Ion batteries and multiple light levels (among others).
Then, I thought to myself, I need a new light! Who doesn't, right? Well, I also thought to myself; what would be the features that I would want in a new light? Would it be output? Latest Rebel / Cree emitter? Multiple light levels? Construction? UI? Beam pattern? Type of batteries it would take?
I then thought… hmm… what if I had to choose only ONE feature to base my purchase? What would that feature be? It was tough and I had to put a lot of thought into it but I finally came to the conclusion that it would be a close call but the top three features I look for would be: output, multiple light levels and runtime… But, the number one would be multiple light levels. The lights that I EDC or use regularly tend to have multiple light levels.
So, if you had to choose just one feature, what would it be? I have put together a list of the 10 key features that I think would be considered in choosing a light - I've listed them below with examples to help you decide. So, let me hear your thoughts…
1. Construction / Materials: It has be Ti / SS / HAIII / etc, or be a work of art or have the best CNC machining / anodizing, etc.
2. Battery Type: It must take Type X batteries, ie. I only buy lights that take 18650 or 1AA or 1CR123, etc.
3. Emitter / Bulb Type: I only look at the latest and brightest type X emitters or I like incandescents only or HID is the only way to go!
4. Light Levels: It must have one light level only / multiple light levels
5. Name Brand / Manufacturer: It has to be brand X!
6. Price: I only purchase lights less than $X / more than $X
7. Runtime: It has to have a runtime that exceeds X
8. Output: It has to be able blind low-flying airplanes!
9. UI: It's got to be a twisty / reverse-clickie / forward-clickie
10. Other: Er, you missed the one feature that I like in light (if I have, pls indicate in a post)
Then, I thought to myself, I need a new light! Who doesn't, right? Well, I also thought to myself; what would be the features that I would want in a new light? Would it be output? Latest Rebel / Cree emitter? Multiple light levels? Construction? UI? Beam pattern? Type of batteries it would take?
I then thought… hmm… what if I had to choose only ONE feature to base my purchase? What would that feature be? It was tough and I had to put a lot of thought into it but I finally came to the conclusion that it would be a close call but the top three features I look for would be: output, multiple light levels and runtime… But, the number one would be multiple light levels. The lights that I EDC or use regularly tend to have multiple light levels.
So, if you had to choose just one feature, what would it be? I have put together a list of the 10 key features that I think would be considered in choosing a light - I've listed them below with examples to help you decide. So, let me hear your thoughts…
1. Construction / Materials: It has be Ti / SS / HAIII / etc, or be a work of art or have the best CNC machining / anodizing, etc.
2. Battery Type: It must take Type X batteries, ie. I only buy lights that take 18650 or 1AA or 1CR123, etc.
3. Emitter / Bulb Type: I only look at the latest and brightest type X emitters or I like incandescents only or HID is the only way to go!
4. Light Levels: It must have one light level only / multiple light levels
5. Name Brand / Manufacturer: It has to be brand X!
6. Price: I only purchase lights less than $X / more than $X
7. Runtime: It has to have a runtime that exceeds X
8. Output: It has to be able blind low-flying airplanes!
9. UI: It's got to be a twisty / reverse-clickie / forward-clickie
10. Other: Er, you missed the one feature that I like in light (if I have, pls indicate in a post)
