Nitecore MH12 Pro USB-C Rechargeable Flashlight - 3300 Lumens

Best EDC/all purpose light I've come across. It's on the bigger side of compact/EDC lights but it's well worth it and if you carry you light on your belt like I do then the included holster will mitigate that for you. Super bright, solid build feels great in the hand. Simple and straightforward operation which makes it easy to use. The only negative things I can say are the pocket clip: it doesn't allow for a deep pocket carry no matter where you place it and it's backwards as far as how you have to install it depending on if you want to carry it bezel up or down. The clip itself is solid and doesn't bend easily however it doesn't actually clip on to your pocket as tight as you would expect or hope for. Lastly this light doesn't have any kind of instantaneous strobe/turbo function. If this is a feature you are looking for in particular for a more defensive/true tactical light then you will have to consider an different light.

MH12 Pro ~ hands down the easiest to operate & tightest beam

I saw the Lumens and Beam Distance - so I had to check it out. I’ve bought several Fenix tactical flashlights for myself and friends and they all fail the intuitive-test: you’re never quite sure if it will be flashing or declaring an SOS - super annoying! The Nitecore is simple - press the tail button and select energy-use or brightness level on the front-side button - yup it’s that simple! I use the MH12 Pro for my early morning power walks (6.7 kph) on well kept trails but with lots of downed branches, roots, flooding and dense surroundings, so little ambient light. The MH12 is perfect. The beam is tight just lighting the trail: little light wasted into the bushes and capable of throwing a lot of light down the trail to announce yourself and keep the coyotes at bay. Full power does consume the battery quickly - I would not like to depend on it pass about 45 minutes but that is 3,300 Lumens - dialing it back a bit is so easy that eking out more time is not a problem - perfect for me. Make no mistake that my Fenixs have been excellent - but this flashlight is another order of magnitude better.