Looking for reliable "all around" flashlight in the ~$100 price range (feddit.uk)

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Pretty overwhelming to try and pick one from the hundreds and hundreds of options out there. What I’m looking for:

Reliablility
Not an EDC light per se, but I’d like it to fit in a pocket when needed
USB-C charging and removable battery
Good battery life
1000 - 1500 lumens is plenty for my use.
A tool, not a toy
The simpler the UI, the better - all I basically need is moonlight mode and around three brightness settings
Adjustable beam would be nice
Bonus: one-click turbo mode (for self-defense)

So basically, something that’s not too bulky to carry around, but something I’d be glad to have with me if I were stranded in a dark forest and kept hearing scary noises around me. ChatGPT recommended the Fenix PD35 V3.0, though it doesn’t have an adjustable beam.

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[-] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Got it. Jetbeam mini one, metal body.

I don't like those polymer bodies, but I wanted the multi-color LED options, and the Jetbeam had those. USB-C charging, metal body, RGB&UV, all in a keychain. Plus, it was, like, $35. Probably not as nice as an Aurora, but it had all the features, and it's survived heavy use. I'd get it again.

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