Giveaway- What do you think is the most important thing about a flashlight?

[Benelli_Beginner]

Runtime. I have a dozen flashlights for all sorts of jobs but most important is that they last as long as I need them.

 

[dagc]

1. Run time
2. Ergonomics
3. Durability

 

[lilfonsi]

Runtime and durability for me also!

 

[tinman304]

Honesty and clarity when advertising specs

 

[rommelrommel]

no shill reviews
doesn't explode in my pocket
doesn't turn on and burn my clothes

 

[Wolf@TS]

Run time / output / durability

 

[apex survival]

1 - Reliability & Durability
It needs to turn on every time and be able to handle being dropped, getting cold and wet etc.
2 - Simplicity
Flashlights with too many modes, or requiring complicated manipulation of a single switch (Streamlights Ten-Tap) just get in the way of functionality. Ideal setup for me is a tail cap ON/OFF switch and side button to toggle through the modes.
3 - Commonality
I much prefer lights that use a standard sized battery rather than a proprietary one, even if the light is externally rechargeable. I already have extra batteries that can be swapped in out in the field or camping etc where the light can't be readily recharged or you need to use it immediately.

 

[Scamaniac]

Runtime
Output
Size

 

[Lahey]

Durability and size, needs to be small for me to carry it around daily.

Hopefully I can still enter this giveaway as I'm new.

 

[Wildcatrail]

1. Durability
2. Runtime
3. charging time

 

[Zedbra]

I look for bright lumens, light weight, and run time. I do also like adjustable beam lights, from flood to spot.

 

[Standingtall]

Only one thing is important... Does it work when you need to.

 

[SomebodyTookMyName]

How bout not exploding? Are we allowed to say that here, or will this get deleted...?

 

[MiseryNitro]

1. Reliability 2. Durability 3. Runtime

 

[TheFalseProphet]

1. Ability to change focus from directed beam to flood
2. Run time
3. Long term availability of replacement parts

 

[AnotherCanuck]

1. runs on 18650s like all my other kit
2. lacks sos mode, or makes it difficult to get into it (yes it's that annoying)
3. has useful brightness range, from very bright to very dim

 

[robab]

Runtime and reliability

 

[easysauce]

output, runtime, durability, ergonomic button/mode change

 

[rgbai]

the stupid flashing function is really annoying

 

[TheGoodLife]

Runtime in sub-zero temperatures down to -40C, Ruggedness so can be dropped and banged around repeatedly, waterproof