Almost every single decent torch I've bought comes with a battery. Most of them with a rechargable 18650. This is very "meh" value. I'll stick with Fenix lights
Tbh not specifically saying "battery not included" or "flashlight + holster only" is the real standard of consumer products. Literally every product you buy has that listed. It's misleading, hopefully unintentionally.
Shame but I'm glad I read the comments. Guess this one's a pass for me.
Is the rotary dial also the on/off switch? I want an infinitely-variable light with a tail switch that turns it on to whatever brightness you left the dial at.
LeoangerThe rotary dial is the on/off switch. Rotate clockwise to turn on and increase brightness. Off the top of my head I don't know if what you are looking for exists, but I will keep my eye out for lights with that feature.
VicknesanLast time I took a flight with a flashlight, I was required to carry my 18650 batteries on my carry-on, not in my checked bag. Other than that you should be fine.
I bought this from a different retailer. It is a great light. The dial is a bit difficult to turn but that’s probably a good thing. The tint is good and the beam is relatively floody, which is practical. Overall great light.
Just looked at the Nitecore store and there's a compatible clicky tailcap switch for <$10 which would give me set & forget operation and I already have 18650 batteries/chargers for a couple other lights. I suspect also that this light will run on 2xCR123A batteries as well, I have a couple 18650 lights that came with a thin sleeve to take up the slightly smaller diameter of the smaller CR123s. A stack of two is the same height, so they'd likely still work even without the sleeve; they'll just rattle a bit. As to the no batteries included, that's fine. Buy decent ones - there's a LOT of crap out there - and pay attention to the mAh rating: the more the better, but most of what can be found online is, ah, grossly misrepresented. They'll work - most of the time - but won't have nearly the runtime or amp-hr rating claimed. I.m going to get in on this - seems like a decent set, and now that I know I can on/off via tailcap, it's even more attractive.