Looking for imput on the A2 as an all aroundlight for EDC.

As I said about a similar post on EDC Forums, I wanted to ask this question here, too, since I figured folks here would be slightly more realistic about real world EDC needs.

"I thought about candlepower forums, but was afraid that by the time I was done, I'd spend half that national debt and end up with a rechargable light saber... Sure it's sharp, but U can't see the black dog on the front porch with it..."

Any comments or suggestions will be greatly appreciated.