Despite what my wife says I still don't think of myself as a total light nut, but I will admit I have more that the average bloke. For me it started with a AAA Minimaglite about 15 years ago. As for quality LED's it was a Nuwai QIII that I picked up about 5 years ago I guess. http://flashlightreviews.com/reviews/nuwai_q-3.htmGood little light at the time.