Back to the OP, why not try C8s? Its a good thrower so seeing far ahead shouldn't be a problem.
I have four C8s and the Convoy C8s I got from FastTech are better than my other C8s.
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/224242247.html
It has very good finish and preforms better than UltraFire C8s. It also allows you to choose your modes and its driver automatically shuts the light off when the battery is low hence protecting your lithium ion from over-discharge.
A good light can perform at its peak if you use good cells. Panasonics and Sanyos are my favorites and these cells have never failed me. There are a lot of good quality cell out there like Keepowers, LGs, Samsungs and Redilasts and many people are satisfied with them too. I wouldn't recommend cells with *&^%Fire brands though.
