Surefire, Fenix, and Olights.

Powertac but they are an investment not just a flashlight

Had a Slyde flashlight kicking around with me and on the bus for 15 years. Usually put new batteries in once or twice a year , nver failed me yet.

Like Warrior I like streamlight

And like yotetrapper30 I buy a dozen of those Walmart ones for a buck each and spread them everywhere from my boat to my nightstand

I purchased a 2 and 3 pack "LED" set of nice hand held size flashlights from Walmart. Good bright lights for the price hard to beat them. I have them thru out my home and in my shop and in all our vehicles. Mag lites are old school compared to the new LED lights. Don't like the stream line ones, we have had a few. They just don't seem to last for us using them alot.

https://www.coastportland.com/collections/led-flashlights/products/xp11r

This is the best cheap flashlight with good battery life

For those with the bad habit of losing lights/knives, like I used to, the fix is get a holster for it and treat like you would a gun.

In the holster or in the hand in use, not in use its reholstered, period. The streamlight is the standard 1" that so many cop lights like surefire use and theres a ton of different belt holsters for those type lights. Got my light and multitool on a paddle holster rig and it goes on when my britches go on.

Streamlight makes nice lights. I use the ones with the rechargeable 18650 batteries. They are durable and very bright. I like the ten tap feature that allows you to select multiple brightness levels or strobe by half pressing the button in sequence. They have many models using one or two batteries, just depends on what features and size you want.

No complaints with the fenix lights, they are amazing.....jk

Fenix

I got a couple coast headlights and a coast flashlight. They weren’t very expensive slice but are very bright.
Jim

Streamlight is my go to for quality. Coast makes some decent cheaper lights

Check the belts of the guys and gals using lights when they depend on them most. Streamlight or Surefire is what you'll find on a large majority of them. Cops rely on dependable lights that are bright and durable.

I’m very happy with my Dewalt 20v. Ergonomic. Sits nicely on the battery. Light rotates. Loop to hang it on a hook. Very bright.

I buy multiple multi packs of cheap flashlights... Flashlights everywhere...

Then this time of year buy multiple multi packs of batteries... Batteries everywhere...

Replace batteries whether they need it or not in all my best flashlight hiding/loosing spots...

Had 8 headlamps on my truck turn signal like a month ago... They all got batteries and divided up to more useful areas ..

The older NEBO lights I have I like not sure if the newer are as good, if you have battery operated power tools, I’d look into the brand you have so you can use the batteries you already have.

I've been very pleased with this rechargeable spotlight. Has 4 settings down to just a glow. The high spotlight setting is good for running the boat in the dark. Might be more than what the OP was looking for. But it's been good to me. Either 900 or 1000 lumens when full beam.

You guys sure don't disappoint. Thank you all for the suggestions, it's really appreciated.

My absolute go to is my Ryobi 1 spotlight sits upright on the battery. It will blind anyone. Flashlights have come a LONG way the past several years. Get on Amazon or hit up Harbor Freight.