LOL Russ, he *is* my Dad so that saved him from some very harsh words ... and maybe a punch in the face. Yeah, I'm normally a really nice guy but I can't stand folks "borrowing" my gear without permission, especially if they don't know how to use it.

Anyway, right now I'm close to ordering a Nitecore D20 because it's very bright, variable light output and pretty much everything I'm looking for. I'm just not sure about the reliability/build quality.