Looking for a recommendation
Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?
Gift for someone who likes flashlights but possesses little real knowledge about what makes one light better than the other. This person is a techie and has a very deep respect for items that are well designed and constructed with high quality materials and build.
0) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
Canada, Ontario
Mail order is also possible but I prefer to mailorder from within Canada due to customs charges. I would order from other nations if absolutely necessary.
1) Price Range: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest! 
Max $45
2) Format:
LED Flashlight please
3) Length:
Pocket-carry and smaller
4) Width:
long/narrow is preferred
5) What batteries do you want to use?
Only common AA and AAA sizes are acceptable, rechargeable or not.
6) How much light do you want?
The more the better.
7) Throw vs Flood:
Something focusable is highly desirable, but if that's not available then I would do put the X right in the middle:
Throw (distance)----------------------X----------------------Flood/close-up
8) Runtime
More is better, but hopefully 4-6h at least.
9) Durability:
Durability is extremely important. It is more a matter of 'knowing' and being able to 'tell' that the build quality is supreme, but it will not be used in 'extreme' situations. Please ignore the extremely neurotic nature of this request and just know that extremely sturdy build and clever design are very important here due to the nature of the person to receive this light.
Note: original post lists question 8 and 9 two times.
8) Switch Type:
Sliding or clickie
Clickie preferred
9) Switch Location:
All of these are acceptable:
I want a push or sliding switch on the body near the head.
I want a push switch on the back end of the body.
I want a rotating head switch.
I want a rotating end-cap switch.
10) Operational Modes: Check all that apply.
on/off is fine
multiple level is fine
11) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
Metal. For sure.
12) Special Needs: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Circle any below or write in your own comment(s).
Ability to focus is very desirable.
Waterproof/resistant is a plus but not required.
Corrosion resistant or hard-anodized finish is very desirable.
Any comments about what I should get here? Thank you to all the experts who take the time to respond to this.
