"Nevertheless, I find myself wanting even more illumination. Its pitch dark out in the rural country were I commute and you cant see a thing. Every bit of light helps and I can't help but think that more would be better."

If you feel the need for more light, you should get more. I didn't realize how crappy my lighting was
until I got my current flashlight claiming 900 lumens. Now I feel I should add another one that has a
longer/farther throw.