Understood. Then, I would agree with @Keitho ...
... but, if you are really set on single mode, you could try asking @vinhnguyen54 if he could do a custom D1vn with that UI for you.
If you don't mind the more complex standard UI, the base "vn" SST40 upgrade to the stock D1 kicks it up to 1900 lm / 470 m throw.
I do think that you would prefer the D1(vn) over the D1S(vn) , in terms of beam shape.
I think he prefers eMail through his SkyLumen brand ....that looks perfect. I'll message him. Thanks.
Convoy L6
I would very much recommend getting a Convoy L6 for 64.00 from a US seller like Mountain Electronics so you can have it in 3 days or so. I cant think of more light for the money. 4000+ actual lumens is pretty nice as well.
Also, If you are looking for considerably more throw and a bit smaller I'd get the Thrunite catapult v6.
Well, for me, 450 measured out-the-front real lumens is ... a lot :shrug:
How many lumens do you need, or want ?
Save up for a Malkoff ?
M61 ~ 300' ~ $115
M61T ~ 450' ~ $140
M61HOT ~ 600' ~ $150
HD ~ 1000' ~ $190
SHD ~ 1500' ~ $270
I realize these are over budget, but it should be a "buy once" item ....
EDIT ... to add that the M61 and the HD, from the above list, will most closely match the beam shape you want
It is a lot of lumens. I have a 400 lumen Malkoff MD2. Very nice.
However, here's the difference in relation to the OP. At distances the OP is describing, the MD2 will illuminate the tree line. The 800 lumen Streamline (above) will illuminate the tree line and shadows inside the tree line where the MD2 does not. That can be of significant benefit for the OP wanting to identify predators inside the tree line....