A flashlight for my EDC pocket organizer

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This week I’ll order the Vanquest EDC Maximizer-Husky Pocket Organizer and I definitely want a flashlight inside of it!

I’ve filled in the form from the sticky thread, so I hope it’s clear what I’m looking for. 

Flashlight Recommendation Checklist
1) Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?

I’ll keep it in inside my EDC pocket organizer till the moment I’ll really need it (for example when I’ll have to see into the organizer when it’s dark or have to repair something in the dark).

2) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
[V] I will be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn’t matter.
*Depending on the price. I’ll have to pay import tax when it exceeds a certain price.
[V] I am in The Netherlands.

3) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! :broke:
[V] $1-15
[V] $15-30

4) Format:
PART A
[V] I want a flashlight.

PART B
Length:
[V] 2-4 inches. (Pocket carry)

PART C
Width:
[V] Doesn’t matter.

PART D
Weight:
Lights of a similar size can be very different in weight and may turn the perfect sized light into a paper weight. In general a lights of the same size will stack up like this; plastic and aluminum will be your lighter choices brass, stainless steel, bronze will be heavier. I won’t put numbers here because everyone has a different weight sensitivity. For the purposes of EDC specifically I’ll limit the choices here to the more easily carried sizes pick 2 sizes to represent a range of weight.
[V] Very light, can’t tell it’s there.
[V] Light, no heavier than a few keys or a small car remote.

5) What kind of “bulb”.
[V] Don’t care, just want the best fit for my needs.

6) What batteries do you want to use? Alkaline batteries are easier to find and less expensive but don’t pack as much stored energy and are don’t work well in cold temperatures. Lithium batteries have long shelf life (10+ years, great for stored emergency lights) and are not as affected by cold but must be kept dry and are more expensive. Rechargeable start expensive, but if used frequently pay off quickly.
[V] I want common Alkaline batteries. (AA, AAA, C, D)
[V] I want lithium batteries. (coin cells, CR123, AAA, AA…)

7) How much light do you want? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is impossible).
[V] I want to read a map, find a light switch/keyhole, or get around the house at w/o disturbing anyone. (5-10 lumens)
[V] I want to walk around a generally paved area. (15-20 lumens)

8) Throw vs Flood: Which do you prefer, lights that flood an area with a wide beam, or lights that “throw” with a tightly focused beam? Place an “X” on the line below. Sometimes a flood is better particularly closer up or indoors. You won’t have to “sweep” the light back and forth to see what you need to see. You can also just set it down pointing the general direction rather having to point it right at that which you are working.

Throw (distance)———————-|——— X————-Flood/close-up

9) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims (like some LED lights). but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries. Understand that runtime is a function of brightness and capacity of your batteries. If you want 6 hours you’ll either have big batteries or dimmer light, they haven’t made a setup yet that lights up like the sun, runs all night, and fits in your watch pocket. 
[V] 240-360 min. (4-6 hours)

10) Durability: Generally the old phrase “you get what you pay for” is very accurate for flashlights.
[V] Very Important (Camping, Backpacking, Car Glove-box.)

11) Switch Type:
[V] I don’t care.

12) Switch Location:
[V] I don’t care.

13) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
[V] A simple on-off is fine for me.
[V] I want 2 light levels. (Brighter/short runtime and Dimmer/long runtime.)

14) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite? In this case “plastic” and it’s variants does not mean “cheap” or poorly made. In many applications a plastic bodied light is preferable, hard use and water resistance comes to mind; think caving or lights that get dropped or abused.
[V] I don’t care.

Thank you for your time.

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