Originally Posted by
canklecat
I compared the Hotshot 50 and 80 in REI a couple of months ago and couldn't see any difference in apparent brightness so I got the cheaper 50.
That's not surprising. The "flashlight nerds" say that noticeable differences start at doubled ratings. I have a L&M Urban 650, when I found a good deal on a 800 I jumped on it. Mistake!! The difference wasn't worth a fraction of the expense....if it was worth any at all.