Skysted® Best C8 Single Mode True 10W L2 LED 1300LM Tactical Ultra Bright Portable Flashlight

Keep your expectations in check and you will love this light. It is sturdy, bright, and simple. No flashy features, just a very good and basic flashlight especially if you have 18650 batteries around. It DOES NOT take Alkaline batteries, only LiPo 18650s or 2ea CR123. I will run on 2 of the retail available C123 batteries, which makes it brighter but for a shorter run time. I use those as a backup for when my 18650s are empty. These flashlights will stop someone in their tracks if you point it in their eyes. They simply cant see anything but light. I wouldnt take them under water but rain is fine.

To start, I will say I own a Surefire, Klarus and a few other no-name but all Cree-based lights. If you look up the XM-L2 you'll know that this is what's used in the mid-range lamps and regardless of brand, it's the technology that basically decides the brightness, regardless of the marketing and XXX lumens they try to tell you. I decided on this particular company after reading reviews on reviews of other brands based on the LED type and price ratio. Pros: Feels and looks very well made. Has a durable matte black finish with very simple, fool-proof, and fail-proof operation. With a week so far into use, no malfunction, paint hasn't chipped and overheating hasn't been an issue. Brightness hasn't dropped since original charge. Very efficient light. I also took apart and inspected the internals and noticed that compared to cheaper lights, the metal fittings are tight. Electronics soldering are decent. O-rings are generously used throughout to prevent water damage. I won't go so far to say it's waterproof but definitely weather proof as far as I can tell. Cons: Fixed focal length, if changing the focus is your thing. No other light modes. No batteries included. Make sure you get an 18650 battery. Conclusion: This is about the best you can get for this price level while it feels like a $100 range light. The satisfaction is high, first because of how crazy bright this light is and second, knowing that if anything happens, it's less than $20 to replace. Get a few and have them around the house and in your car.

So I've given this Skysted only 4 stars because the build quality is simply not as nice as my ThorFire C8s ThorFire C8s Flashlight 900 Lumens Most Powerful XM-L2 Led Flashlight Waterproof Lamp Torch with Hidden...

I use this flashlight a lot throughout the day for work. Mainly inspecting aircraft. I love that this is a single mode flashlight, meaning it’s just ON/OFF. NO modes! With the button on the bottom of the flashlight. It’s the perfect size too. Fits perfectly in my back pocket. Bright enough to see what I’m looking at but not too bright. Battery was not included, uses a 18650 rechargeable battery. Overall pleased with my purchase!

It's bright but it ain't nowhere close to 1400 lumens and I only lasted about 3 days

I love this little value! It is a mini thrower with a BRIGHT intense beam. It easily and effective lights down-range to about between 75 and 100 meters. I love that it is a single mode light, no fuss, and no million clicks. To that, I wish it had both a mo-mo and click switch, but it is only a clicky switch. I really like this little light! It will be especially good around the water and forest where distance counts.

This is the one you are looking for. Extremely bright, one click. No more of that cycle through junk. Very solid, durable. Get two. I have tried several lights and this one is finally the one. Lights up tree tops 3 blocks away no problem. The brightest light I have owned for a single cell 18650. Did I say buy two? Buy two. ~update 2022~ Still working great. I have 5 of these now. Can't have too many when you do not live in a City. Its very dark at night where I live.

Good light, I love that is on and off no extra settings, i dont give 5 stars because after a couple days the glass just break in several pieces