I'm finding the same thing. I just picked up an e+Lite with the elastic string instead of the webbing strap. I love the low weight and ability to change the angle of the light. But, the amount of brightness is problematic. Like you say, it's fine for around camp, but I'm not sure I like the risk of not having enough light to hike by at night. (I've used it a couple of times to walk from my tent to an outhouse, across level, uncluttered clearings. The High level is barely adequate for that; I've got to wonder what it would be like to walk a trail with it.)

I may end up going back to my Zipka - heavier, but reliable, and it also has the red light I like in camp, if I'm around other people. (No shining a white light in their eyes.)