Sure I started out with Coast to Coast lights upgrading to Ray O Vac On to MagLites. When I got my first Surefire 6m p I knew I had hit bottom. I was happy for many years with 60 lumens But then along came LED and drop-ins and Li -ion batteries. It was all good. My money went like water thru my fingers. I couldn,t stop. I was chasing the lumen. All I could get. Then came TI and I had to have just ONE. $275 later I,m still a happy man,. But brighter is better Right.Now I have a hand held light that fits in my pocket that does 1700 plus lumens and cost more than $500. I,m I hooked. Can I quit ? I hope so. I,m trying. But do have some awesome KILLER lights.