Let's just table the whole poor night vision. I've dealt with it for almost 40 years now, so I think that I can manage.

-The reason why I'm reluctant to get, say, a MS 900, is if I commit all of my financial resources to just the one system- what happens when one component decides to quit? If I utilize a dual flashlight set-up, then if one fails, I still have one that is operational (hopefully) that should get me to where I'm going in one piece.

-The MUP has lights mounted on old fashioned telephone poles about every 200' or so. But I don't how many (if any) are actually operational. Street lighting is one of the first places the city looks to cut costs when the budget is tight.

-I'm well aware of the economics behind the quality vs quantity argument. It's a constant topic of discussion in this household (sometimes rather hotly).