Ultralight backpacking light

This was my first micro flashlight to replace using a headlamp on backpacking trips, thanks to a few reviews from some long-distance thru-hikers who provide gear reviews that I trust. I really like this light and its 3 settings, especially the lowest setting which is the only intensity I use when around camp. The medium setting is plenty sufficient to night hike with while still saving a little bit of battery life compared to the high setting. As little as I use a light at camp, this seemed like the perfect solution. The flashlight body is built well and the button on the rear of the light has a very solid action. On the first press, the light turns on in the medium intensity setting. You then double-click the button to cycle through to the high and then the low setting. I would prefer that it always comes on in the lowest setting first, as it's what I use the most because it's so battery-efficient while being enough light to see around camp. My main reason for removing a star is because of the clip. It fits well in the forward-facing position that it arrives in, but I bought this light to clip it to the bill of my hiking hat en lieu of a headlamp. When the clip is turned around, it doesn't seat as well and I have to be careful when clipping it to my hat so it doesn't fall off of the light. Minor issue that can be solved by either being careful or by securing it with a small amount of epoxy. Overall I really like this light as a replacement to using a headlamp. If you're very efficient with your light usage, a single AAA will last for a few nights worth of light use. I still carry a spare AAA battery in my kit though, just in case. This flashlight, combined with an AAA battery inside and a spare battery, still weighs an ounce less than my headlamp did. While my headlamp could last up to 12 hours on high setting, it was just overkill for me.

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