I've changed up the format here to make the list easier to maintain and present the information more clearly. I don't plan on making site-specific versions anymore; I hope the community won't find that too self-promotional.
For the ‘Quick List’, consider emphasizing the light’s niche
That's a great idea. I should do that.
Typo? Convoy Z1 B35AM.
Not any more than I'd specify that one should get an Armytek Wizard with the Nichia 144AR. That letter in the part number is only relevant when you're swapping LEDs and need to know the voltage. Convoy doesn't offer the B35AR.
Not any more than I’d specify that one should get an Armytek Wizard with the Nichia 144AR. That letter in the part number is only relevant when you’re swapping LEDs and need to know the voltage. Convoy doesn’t offer the B35AR.
I'm used to seeing it offered in flashlights as B35AM, I have not run across a B35AR light yet. No worries!
Note the Manker E02 and E03 are 25% off right now, from the links on your list.
You might add the D25 series headlamps. I think they are made by Boruit, though sold by Sofirn and others. They work and are ridiculously cheap, starting at $17 here: https://www.sofirnlight.com/collections/headlamps
Added: they have a 20% off code too! So they start under $14 w/o battery.
Thanks for this list - very useful! Just happened to stumble across this community, and could do with a new torch/flashlight for work. Excellent timing!
I'm looking for a thrower for hiking. Either 18650 or built in charging port. No idea what throw distance I want. Biased towards right angle but I think those aren't common for lights focused on throw. Is the IF22A my best option or is there something better? Price not an issue, to a limit (290 is above that limit).
Just wanted to say thanks for this list. As a new consumer of flashlight content, this was very useful way to catch up on common considerations and some models to consider. I even picked up a Wurkkos FC11 for $23. What a step up over the random cheap flashlight I was using before! And this is considered a “cheap” flashlight?! I was doing some comparisons with the crappy flashlight I had before: Of course, the brightness and feature set is so much better, but the high CRI of the FC11 is magical! What a great flashlight!