Do you at least carry the LED version? I am happy to leave my Mag-lites in the past but they are large and solid in a way that inspires confidence in them. Back in the 80's many an unruly perp had their attitudes adjusted by a Mag-lite swung by a cop.

Less weight is not always an advantage. The D cell Maglite can also act as a tool for SD or for entry as the flashlight can smash car windows without taking damage.
LEOs do not tend to ask whether you really need such a heavy flashlight. That may not be the case for bats or clubs.
I converted my D cell flashlights to LED when their bulbs got too dark. The LED works fine with regchargeables.

The oldest was converted to LED; the other two are LED.

Jeanette Isabelle

I ordered a 2-Cell C MAG-LITE. I will test drive that as an EDC flashlight.

Jeanette Isabelle

C-cells are a bit cheaper and a little easier to find vs D-cells, so that's a plus. I had a C-cell Mag and it was a good light for the day. I expect that an LED version would have pretty good run time as a C-battery has quite a bit of capacity vs an AA or CR123A.

My C-Cell MAG-LITE arrived. The C-Cell MAG-LITE feels right in my hand, like the D-Cell. The purpose of using a C-Cell as my EDC light is to save on weight. Though there is a noticeable difference in size, it feels like the two flashlights weigh the same.

I don't think we have a scale to weigh them.

Jeanette Isabelle

I know what you mean about a Maglite feel -- very substantial. I can't get that from the 1xAA or 1xAAA LED light clipped in my front pocket. OTOH it's tough to clip a Maglite in your front pocket.

Is your Maglite 2xC incandescent or LED? If it's an incandescent, consider upgrading to LED bulbs. Regulated LED drop in replacements are available.

In the back of my mind, I knew we had a scale somewhere; I couldn't place it. I found it. The C-Cell MAG-LIGHT weighs a fraction under a pound. The D-Cell MAG-LITE weighs just under 1 1/4 lbs. By switching to the C-Cell, I saved four ounces. Whoopee.

Jeanette Isabelle

Switching over to Fall preps

I don't have a Fall season