1. Streamlight Microstream (for pocket EDC)
2. 4Sevens Quark AA^2 R5 Edition (for camping, hiking, general purpose)
3. Streamlight TLR-1 (for a weapon light)
If the TLR-1 isn't allowed because it isn't hand held, substitute a Surefire 6P for that use.
Re: EDC Gear-Flashlights and other items. (Post Pictures)
That looks like a Maxpedition Micro Pocket Orgaziner.
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Micro-Pocket-Organizer-7p1685.htm
I never had any idea there were so many variation of a minimag or how cool looking they could be. Now, I really want to go find some of the flame ones.
I think now that the retailer has already given you a discount on another purchase, you can't really return it unless you find something additional wrong with it. I also think that within a few weeks of carrying it, you'll have quite a few marks on it. Just use it and enjoy it.
Here is what I carry on me (although I rotate the Native with a Delica, Endura or Mini-Griptilian)...
...but I keep this in my glove box so it is never far away (The Streamlight Microstream will be replaced with a Streamlight Stylus Pro as soon as it arrives. It has been ordered and is on...
Personally, I really love the Surefire E2D LED Defender. However, I'd strongly ask you to reconsider the idea of just one flashlight. It is an awfully important tool to not have a backup. If I had $300 to spend, I think I'd get a E2D LED Defender and then something like a Surefire G2X Pro as...
Streamlight Microstream (x2)
Streamlight Stylus Pro
Maglite LED 3D Cell (x3)
Maglite 4D Cell
Maglite LED Mini-Mag
Surefire 6P
Rocky LED (x3) (Sam's Club knock off of a Surefire 6P Defender)
A few cheap plastic ones scattered here and there
I do plan to upgrade my 6P to a LED 6P Defender by...
I have a few in my car. In the center console, easy to access is a knockoff of a Surefire 6P Defender. In my glove box is currently a Streamlight Microstream, but I have a Streamlight Stylus Pro on order that will replace that one. In my "Get Home Bag" in the trunk is a LED Mini-Maglite...