chrome-addict said:
Which one of your lights gets the most use and why (batt. consumption, beam quality, throw, ergonomics, etc)?
Streamlight TaskLight 2AA.
Batt. consumption: excellent. Rigel LED on high produces around 20 Lumens for 10 hours, while low is something like 5 Lumens for over 50 hours. Low is good indoors, for close up tasks, and can be used for trail walking if necessary to conserve batteries. High is very good for walking. The strobe function works well for warning approaching cars.
Beam quality: decent. Optic system produces good balance between wide spot and slightly ringy, but still useful, spill.
Throw: decent. Usefully lights up terrain 75 feet ahead in the woods. Less useful throw in the city, but still usable at 25 to 50 feet.
Ergonomics: excellent. Short throw clicky on barrel behind head, grippy knurling, nicely balanced, fits hand well, easily pocketable.
Etc: I have smaller lights, throwier lights, and floodier lights, but this is a good "all around" light that can do a little bit of everything. And, it sips *very* gently from its 2AA cells, producing lots of useful light for a very long time.