The PAL light probably would make for a better EDC or treking flashlight being more durable whilst offering more lighting modes, but it won't fit into an Altoids sized tin and would barely even fit into a BCB mini mess tin PSK container. The PAL light is also twice the volume and twice the weight of the Pak-Lite for what it ultimately a similar performance. I personally prefer a metal container for my PSK rather than a fabric or a hard or soft plastic pouch container since it gives the option to boil some water even if it was only half a cup.

I guess it is all about the compromises that have to be made for reducing size and weight but still keep adequate performance such that the Pak-lite like the PAL light will keep illuminating on its maximum light output all night long for over a week.

What I'm now currently looking for is a similar scaled device as the Pak-Lite such as a clip on PP3 9V battery device which can be used as a 5V USB power port, so the same battery can be used as an emergency mobile phone charger. One of those would make it into my PSK it if was the same size as the Pak-Lite.