I'm currently just using a Maglite 3D and it works nice but it's too bulky to bring around with me (e.g., I wouldn't want to commit that much space/weight in a suitcase for it if I'm travelling - I want something closer to the general size of a Maglite mini) and I feel like I could probably get something much better by spending some more money. I'd also like to get a light that can be very bright, because that seems like it'd be fun to play with and show off. The ideal cost would be $100-$300, although <$100 or $300-$400 would be okay too a light in that range is the best fit. It doesn't matter to me what kind of batteries the light uses.
From looking at the Amazon bestsellers and briefly looking around these forums, here are some lights that I've been looking at and what my general impression of them is:
SureFire E2D LED Defender - seems very nice and a good size and light output, but I'm kind of afraid that the sharp edges would cut through my pockets, and also there's a small child in my household and it seems like they could hurt themselves by accident if they got their hands on this.
Surefire LX2 LumaMax - I read some reviews that suggested this light isn't particularly intuitive to operate, e.g., it takes time to get it to the mode you want. Also, ideally I'd like a light that can stand on its back end for lighting up a room, and this doesn't look like it could.
Fenix TK35 - Seems like it's a little bigger than what I'm after, and also it can't stand on its back end.
Jetbeam TCR2 - Looks cool and the light adjustment wheel also sounds really cool. Also, looks like it can stand on its back end which is a plus. However, when I search for this on YouTube it's mostly people complaining that it flickers, and also it seems like the battery life is intended more for it to be a collectors item than a primary light.
Given my descriptions/thoughts, can anyone recommend a good flashlight for me?
From looking at the Amazon bestsellers and briefly looking around these forums, here are some lights that I've been looking at and what my general impression of them is:
SureFire E2D LED Defender - seems very nice and a good size and light output, but I'm kind of afraid that the sharp edges would cut through my pockets, and also there's a small child in my household and it seems like they could hurt themselves by accident if they got their hands on this.
Surefire LX2 LumaMax - I read some reviews that suggested this light isn't particularly intuitive to operate, e.g., it takes time to get it to the mode you want. Also, ideally I'd like a light that can stand on its back end for lighting up a room, and this doesn't look like it could.
Fenix TK35 - Seems like it's a little bigger than what I'm after, and also it can't stand on its back end.
Jetbeam TCR2 - Looks cool and the light adjustment wheel also sounds really cool. Also, looks like it can stand on its back end which is a plus. However, when I search for this on YouTube it's mostly people complaining that it flickers, and also it seems like the battery life is intended more for it to be a collectors item than a primary light.
Given my descriptions/thoughts, can anyone recommend a good flashlight for me?