I recently ordered this Klarus XT11GT and an XT12GT in the hope that one of them would be good for finding night climbing routes out of deep slot canyons. Looks like the XT12GT will be best for that (best range), but turns out I really like the XT11GT for general hiking; it has a great balance of medium range with good side spill. The dual user interface is also very nice; either side button or tail buttons give you full control of the flashlight, making it both a tactical and sportman's flashlight in one. In the past I've been a die-hard Olight fan, so this Klarus had to really be great to impress me!

Fits the description " mini search light " to a tee !!! Put this baby into turbo mode and you will see as far as your eyesight will let you. But I'm old, my eyesight isn't what it used to be. Doesn't matter because if it's a threat, you will see it long before it gets to you. A bonus is that this time of year, it makes a great hand warmer if you leave it in turbo for a couple of minutes. Compared to my Fenix TK15; about the same size , hot spot for XT11GT is a larger diameter, color for XT11GT is also closer to neutral, and that incredible turbo mode ! Just for the record, I'm not on their payroll. I am a fan ! If you're reading this, chances are that you are too . Have not tried this light with primary batteries or a " standard " 18650. Still learning what it will do. Lowest setting is enough for me to see if the dog is chewing on something that she is not supposed to be chewing on. Apparently I can switch through different modes, but have not tried that yet . Still finding it hard to believe that the common flashlight has got so many more options than just on and off. Had I mentioned that I'm old ? Back in the day your flashlight had 2 D-cells and was lucky to put out 15 lumens . Remember those lights that had that other type of "bulb" ? And they flickered as well because the switches were really bad. Long live the LED ! What will make this technology look old ?

I bought this for my husband for Christmas and he loves it. He had a different version before & my son lost it, so when he got this one he was thrilled it had upgrades. It also comes in handy since he is in commercial pest control and it just slips in his pocket.

The Klarus XT11GT is very similar to its big brother XT11X. The main difference is that it is slightly narrower than the XT11X and lighter in weight. This makes it easier to hold and operate. Like other Klarus models, the XT11GT generates a sharp piercing beam of light. Highly recommended.

5 stars! Does everything as advertised and more. Love it.