I have EC4S and I consider it really bulky, could this C1 be considered as good EDC? I don't mind hot flashlight as nights in finland get cold when it gets dark, and usually I use flashlight as a bicycle light, or as a repair assistance lamp when at shop. Pricepoint is a *bit* high compared to olight s20 that my wife stole(35eur vs 50eur)
I would consider this more of a "gentleman's light" than an EDC. It looks nice and is small clipped to a pair of dress slacks, for example.
The absolute must locking out the light at the tail cap and odds I would drop it often as EDC knocks it out of EDC rotation.
If you really like the C1, the EC23 is much the same but has a more traditional and stronger switch design. For you, it'd also be better as it has a standard 1" tube that works with many bike mounts. And it's cheaper.
I reviewed it as well if you want to read more long-windedness...
https://www.candlepowerforums.com/posts/5140222
The EC4 is big for EDC.
Sometimes when cold and tired on the trail things get forgotten. I do always attempt to lock out lights but things just happen in the woods. Also unless mistaken someone already reported a broken switch. Ratings sometimes aren't real life. I don't think this gear item is for me though enjoyed the review.
Here is a video of the failure which I believe was posted on CPF already. For full disclosure I am a Nitecore fan and have reviewed stuff for them before. This is not my video however agree with his assessment.
Woods, thanks for the kind feedback on the review itself.
If I could pick any light from those I own or have reviewed to think "not for the woods", this would be right up there.