SureFire EDCL2-T Everyday Carry 2 Best Overall - Duty-grade EDC with the simplest tactical UI $238.49 View at OpticsPlanet 1,200 LumensTIR LensCR123A +Simplest press-harder-for-high interface on the market +Tight hotspot with usable spill, works indoors and at 100 yards +No programming menus or mode cycling under stress Not rechargeable, CR123A cells add ongoing cost No strobe mode for those who want one Street price has drifted past $225 Lumens: 1,200 / 5 Battery: 2x CR123A Weight: 4.2 oz Modlite PLHv2 18650 Handheld Package Best Max Throw - Rifle-grade output in pocket form $309 View at OpticsPlanet 1,350 Lumens54K Candela18650 +Unmatched throw for a handheld at this size +Head unscrews and moves onto a Modlite scout body +Cool white 5700K cuts through fog, smoke, rain $309 entry price, more with accessories Cool white tint polarizes some buyers Click-only tailcap, no low mode Lumens: 1,350 Candela: 54,000 Battery: 18650 USB charger Cloud Defensive MCH Duty High-Output Best Duty - Hardened head and submersion-grade sealing $219.99 View at OpticsPlanet 1,800 Lumens50K CandelaDual Fuel +S7 tool steel shrouded head survives real abuse +IPX-8 submersion rating to 100 feet for 24 hours +Dual fuel: 18650 rechargeable or 2x CR123A 6.6 oz is heavy for pocket carry Proprietary Cloud switch ecosystem Recent Cloud CS reports have been uneven Lumens: 1,800 Candela: 50,000 Battery: 18650 / 2x CR123A Streamlight ProTac HL-X USB Best Value - The lumens-per-dollar king $119.79Save 3% View at OpticsPlanet 1,000 LumensUSB-CDual Fuel +1,000 lumens high, with 400 and 65 lumen lower modes +USB-C charging directly on the battery pack +TEN-TAP programmable UI (high-strobe-low, etc.) Lower candela than the ProTac 2.0 variant Stock clip is serviceable, not premium Tailcap feel is softer than SureFire Lumens: 1,000 / 400 / 65 Candela: 27,100 Battery: SL-B26 USB-C or 2x CR123A SureFire E2D Defender Ultra Best Defender - Dedicated self-defense EDC $224.49 View at OpticsPlanet 1,000 LumensStrike BezelCR123A +Crenellated Strike Bezel doubles as a legitimate force multiplier +Scalloped tailcap indexes reliably under stress +Dual-output click tailcap: momentary or constant-on high, with a low mode 1,000 lumens vs 1,200 on the EDCL2-T Crenellations can snag on pocket liners Not rechargeable Lumens: 1,000 / 5 Battery: 2x CR123A Weight: 4.2 oz Modlite Noxon Anark Best New Release - Dedicated high/low buttons, no mode cycling $130 View at OpticsPlanet 1,000 LumensUSB-CDual Button +Dedicated high and low buttons, zero menu navigation +USB-C charging, no proprietary cable +Pocket-friendly at under 4 oz 18K candela limits effective throw to ~75 yards No momentary-only tactical interface Internal cell is not field-swappable Lumens: 1,000 / 80 Candela: 18,000 Battery: Internal USB-C Fenix TK16 V2.0 Best Budget Tactical - Premium output at a value price $99.95 View at OpticsPlanet 3,100 Lumens21700 USB-CDual Switch +Genuine tactical dual-tail switch interface +Highest lumens in the sub-$100 class +USB-C on the cell, no proprietary cable Candela trails dedicated throwers Turbo steps down after about a minute Six modes require learning the UI Lumens: 3,100 / 30 Candela: 36,100 Battery: 21700 USB-C Fenix PD36R V2.0 Best EDC Value - Compact pocket carry with real low mode $99.95 View at OpticsPlanet 1,700 Lumens21700 USB-CEco Mode +5-lumen Eco mode is genuinely useful for navigation +USB-C in the battery itself +396-meter throw on a pocketable body Thrower-biased beam has less spill than HL-X Slightly heavier than the TK16 despite less output Stock clip can be shallow for deep pockets Lumens: 1,700 / 5 Candela: 39,200 Battery: 21700 USB-C Olight Warrior X Pro Best Outdoor - Truck, trail, and rural property patrol $120 View at OpticsPlanet 2,100 Lumens500m ThrowMagnetic Charge +500-meter beam for outdoor ID at real distance +Dual-switch: rear tactical momentary + side mode button +Magnetic charging has no port to corrode 8.43 oz is too heavy for pocket EDC Low mode is 300 lumens, no firefly Proprietary magnetic cable required Lumens: 2,100 / 300 Candela: ~68,000 Battery: 21700 magnetic charge Thrunite TC15 V3 Best Budget - Maximum lumens-per-dollar $49 View at OpticsPlanet 2,403 Lumens18650 USB-CBudget +Hard to beat 2,400 lumens for $60 +Double-click Turbo from any mode is genuinely useful +USB-C charging direct into the light Switch feel is plasticky Candela modest at 12,400, close-range light Durability class is not SureFire or Modlite Lumens: 2,403 / 0.5 Candela: ~12,400 Battery: 18650 USB-C Affiliate links - purchases support this site at no extra cost to you
Deploy, retract and adjust your Raptor or Talon shallow water anchor in a heartbeat
It comes in three sizes (56, 6, and 66), two colors, and starts at $479 (up to $519 at its largest size)
Youll probably be able to find parts for it over a longer period than for other ebikes
Anti-theft YKK zippers provide extra security, and the tuckable shoulder straps and hip belt ensure comfort
