A years worth of browsing this sub

I visited this sub once about five years ago, in need of just a good general purpose light. I ended up with a Thrunite TN12. It was fine for a while, but then the switch started having issues so I ended up back here. Except I never left, to my bank accounts disdain. It's been about a year since I ordered my Pokelit AA, which I thought was so neat I bought another one to keep on my nightstand as I carried my other one at work. The lights are in order of purchase, fair to say I got bit by the Firefly bug pretty hard. Last picture is my little lamp collection.

Acebeam Pokelit AA (219F 5000k)

Olight Arkfeld Pro

Olight Marauder Mini

Olight Mini 2 (not pictured)

Convoy S2+ (B35AM 4500k)

Convoy M21A (SFT25R 5000k)

Skilhunt H200 Mini (3000k)

Loopgear SK03 Pro (519A 4000k)

Manker MC13 II Copper (SBT90.2 6500k)

Loopgear SK05 Pro (519A 5700k)

FFL X4 Stellar (FFL351A 3700k)

Acebeam E70 Copper (Cree XHP70.2 5000k)

FFL X4Q Comet (SST25R 6500k)

FFL E07X Cannon V2 (FFL351A 3700k)

FFL E04 Surge Lume 1 (SFT42 6500k)

FFL Nov-Mu V2S (E21A 2000k)

Wurkkos TS27 (SFT70 6500k)

Sofirn HS21 (SFT40 6500k/CSI-1919 5000k)

Sofirn SC13 Copper (SFT40 3000k)

Olight Sphere

Olight Haloop

Auge Desk Lamp

Barebones Edison Lamp

Hoto Camp Light

Sofirn BLF LT1

Barebones Block Tower Lantern

Favorite general purpose light: The E07X is my favorite all rounder. I got the Stellar first and I absolutely loved the color temp but it wasn't bright enough, so I fixed that with more LEDs. All FFLs have top tier build quality and finish, but this one especially has great temperature regulation, battery life, and USB-C is always nice to have. I've learned Anduril is my preferred firmware. My SK03 comes in super handy for working on cars or building a computer. Somewhere that I need a small amount of light but aimed at a specific location. Magnet + adjustable stand.

EDC: I carry my Pokelit AA with me at work for doing inspections, usually just in quick bursts. The size and weight is perfect for clipping on my belt and staying out of the way.

Most impressive light(s): The Wurkkos TS27 is such an impressive device. You've got throw, flood, down firing lantern, a hilariously large battery, RGB (if you ever use it), USB-C with powerbank functionality, tank-like build quality, and a very fair price. The FFL E04 Surge with the SFT42 is stupid bright for the size, with a good combination of throw and flood. It's my second brightest aside from the Marauder Mini.

Favorite display light: Lets be real, most of us don't regularly use all our lights and some are just pretty. The Acebeam E70 Copper is that one for me, it's absolutely gorgeous.

Stupidest light: Manker MC13 II. Probably my second favorite looker, who puts a SBT90 in a light that small? It gets SO hot, but for a brief moment the output is absolutely ridiculous. I have the 21700 tube, I cannot imagine using this with the standard configuration.

Least favorite light(s): Convoy S2+, I learned I hate Convoys UI and much prefer side switches. As sick as the Arkfeld looks; I rarely have a need for a laser pointer or UV, and the main light is super gross looking.

Other random thoughts: Mules are sick and I love the Nov-Mu's warm glow, I keep it on a low setting in the bathroom 24/7 and I haven't charged it in like a month. The Marauder Mini is a dual purpose powerhouse, but I haven't actually used it much as I am a homebody and we haven't camped in a while. Barebones makes some really neat lanterns, and I love the Block Tower. I find myself carrying it with me through the house at night in my robe like some Victorian era crypt keeper. The LT1 is just a great lamp, battery capacity is ridiculous. I hate the raised bezel on FF lights, I need to switch to the normal one on my Comet. The SC13 Copper is my favorite 18350 light, the switch is a little janky but I actually like the metallic clicky feel it has. Haven't real world tested it yet, but the HS21 is one hell of a headlamp. The UI is fantastic, I love how the rotating bezel feels, and very impressive flood/throw output (even both at once!). The M21A has the cleanest beam out of all my lights, it's just so crisp.

I pretty much have all the bases covered, but you know how it goes… I like cool gadgets that light up. My wife said if there was any doubt of the tism before, it's gone now lol