Mechanical switch lights like the Convoy S2+ do not have any parasitic drain. But be aware that the batteries themselves have some self-discharge, Li-Ions are the worst at something like 5 percent in the first 24 hours and then loses 1–2 percent per month. Protected Li-Ions are even worse at 4-5% per month.

If you need to keep them stored for long periods, get an AA-compatible or dual-fuel flashlight and use Eneloop batteries for rechargeables, or Lithium primaries if you don’t need/want to recharge.

Can’t he just use a VPN? Or is using a VPN in China grounds for a long stay at one of their ‘reeducation’ camps?

common for one to be brighter at moonlight because of forward voltage tolerances

Interesting, I would never have guessed. Glad my TS10 doesn’t show that even at level 1 brightness.

Is there any TIR that can beat even a half-decent reflector on throw? (honest question as I really don’t know, but always associated TIRs with flood).

Very nice! I’m sure u/Sakowuf_Solutions from Reddit would love to see that, but he doesn’t seem to be here on Lemmy yet (at least not with that username).

And local UK shipping would be ok?

Where do you ship them from, if I may ask?