Originally Posted By: Leigh_Ratcliffe
Ease of use, reliability, run time and battery availability are the most important considerations.

Agree, plus another for me: multi-level brightness. Many tasks when backpacking/camping are close-up — cooking, reading, map-reading, fiddling with equipment — where softer light might be desirable (bringing with it the added advantage of extending battery life).

Dan
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