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 ?

This is a excellent light. A lot of uses for this light. This my backup light when I am working. My EDC is a XT2C because of the 1' Head Diameter it draws easy with the pocket clip from my Tactical Pants. Can't beat Klarus lights no problems ever with the ones I own.

This light isn't the best at everything, but what is? It seems like it covers most situations well enough. No wonder they've sold so many of them. Really great service - it's hard to go wrong here.

Flashlight is very bright. I just don't understand why it comes on by itself. Laying on table in my office, the flashlight just turns on .
Someone needs to check this out. It could case a fire if it was left on seat after traffic stop.