EDC flashlight

[Chadastrophic]

Any thoughts on a micro flashlight?

I'm running out of pocket space so I'm thinking something along the lines of a key chain model, since I always have my keys clipped to me. I won't rule out something else small if it's that much better.

[gjohnsoniv]

Might be a little big but I carry a Surefire E1B Backup.

[jtluttrell]

Streamlight Microstream, not a keychain light, but a great light for the price and very small.  Comes with a lanyard if I recall.

[GlockSpock]

Might be a little big but I carry a Surefire E1B Backup.

 

I used to do this everyday until I lost it. I keep hoping I"ll find it. Now I'm carrying its bigger brother, the E2DL. When I have some spare change, I think I'll buy the EB1. It's the updated E1B, brighter (200 lumens).

[Raoul]

Tool Logic.

Blade and a light.

[nightrunner]

Surefire titan

[npgunner]

I EDC the 4sevens Preon 1 as a "micro" flashlight; front right pocket. 

I also EDC the 4sevens Quark Pro QP2LX as a more "tactical" light; rear left pocket. 

Meant to order the 4sevens Quark tactical, but clicked the wrong model off Amazon. 

I also have some Fenix and Surefire lights, but those are the ones I've been carrying for the last 6 months and have done me well.  I haven't had to replace the battery in the smaller one in the past 6 months, and I'm pretty sure the only reason I've replaced the CR123's in the Quark is because 1.) I use it on high mode, and 2.) I put it in my backpack with the light still on for a few hours not too long ago  :screwy:  :cry:

[Erik88]

Steamlight Stylus Pro. I've carried one in my pocket for a few years now. Fantastic light for around $20.

[TripleDigitRide]

4Sevens QUARK MINI-X 123

[MacGyver]

Maratac AAA. Be prepared to spend $50 on countycomm's website. They've got all kinds of stuff you had no idea existed, but won't know how you've gotten by this long without.

[TripleDigitRide]

Damn! You done gone and made me order a new EDC. Quark "X" 123² Tactical. I like the pocket clip.
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[Wingshooter]

Fenix Mini LD01

http://www.amazon.com/Fenix-mini-LD01-Lumens-Flashlight/dp/B001K3HJXM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1360812739&sr=8-2&keywords=Fenix+micro

[Danger Rane]

Streamlight Microstream, not a keychain light, but a great light for the price and very small.  Comes with a lanyard if I recall.

I have this same one and carry it everywhere.  Batteries last a long time.  Not as many lumens as I would want on a gun/tac light, but works great for everything else.

[EMB145]

For a true key chain micro light, I have a Inova microlight. Its not a thrower or anything, but for just basic light to work and find things, it is an excellent micro light. I still carry the one I carried in Afghanistan in 2004-2005. I accidently left it in my pocket and it went for a ride in the washing machine and died, but I took the circuit board out, let it air dry for a few days and with new batteries, it still works great. Great little light for less than $10.

[RichardR]

I have quite a few of these little Rayovac's, they are great little lights for the money http://www.rayovac.com/Products/Lights/General-Purpose-battery-operated-led-lights/Mini-Flashlight-LED-Keychain.aspx

[peejman]

I have quite a few of these little Rayovac's, they are great little lights for the money http://www.rayovac.com/Products/Lights/General-Purpose-battery-operated-led-lights/Mini-Flashlight-LED-Keychain.aspx

 

 

I'm not the only one!  I've carried one of these for several years.  $4 at walmart is hard to beat.

[Citizen_B]

I carry an iTP A3 EOS on my keychain. Not very common, but an amazing little light. Runs on a single AAA, has three brightness modes, and puts out 96 lumens.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006K5C2EG

[Guest Joshua__423]

I carry a Streamlight pro tac 1l and I love it! Tons of light from that little guy and it has the strobe feature and all!

[Defender]

My EDC is a iTP  SA2 Eluma, 2XAA model.  Its a few years old, maybe 3, but I like it alot.  VERY bright, and adjustable.  

[Chadastrophic]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I need to start googling when I get home.

I carry a Streamlight pro tac 1l and I love it! Tons of light from that little guy and it has the strobe feature and all!

Can you post, or send me, a pic with something for a size reference?

[jgradyc]

Any thoughts on a micro flashlight?

I'm running out of pocket space so I'm thinking something along the lines of a key chain model, since I always have my keys clipped to me. I won't rule out something else small if it's that much better.

 

Several good keychain lights have already been mentioned... Quark, Fenix, iTP, etc... so I won't go into them. I have a ThruNite Ti AAA keychain light. It has two modes. It's good for looking under desks or indoors. It won't reach out far enough to be a decent outdoor light if that's your criteria. If you go to Budget Light Forums, you'll find discussions of micro lights and all types of LED flashlights.  In my opinion, you really can't go any larger than AAA batteries in a keychain light unless you're willing to carry a BIG keychain. Once you move up to pocket clip, you have a lot more options.

 

The Chinese LED flashlights reviewed on Budget Light Forums can be surprisingly high quality. I've bought eight based on the reviews there from some of their sponsors. Of the 8, all worked fine. The quality was surprisingly high. The most I paid was $14. The Lithium ion rechargeable batteries and charger cost more than the lights. The reason I mention this is that once you move away from the big brand names, you can buy a keychain light, truck light, and bedside light for less than the cost of one... cough... Surefire... a great light, just pricey

Edited February 14, 2013 by jgradyc

[Guest Joshua__423]

I don't know how from my phone. Sorry. But Google has plenty of pics of it in peoples hands. Its probably 3in long and half in diameter just guessing

[Citizen_B]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I need to start googling when I get home.

Can you post, or send me, a pic with something for a size reference?

 

The iTP A3 is a little bit bigger than my Victorinox Classic SD.

Edited February 14, 2013 by Citizen_B

[RichardR]

I'm not the only one! I've carried one of these for several years. $4 at walmart is hard to beat.

Yup, I have them stashed in FAK's, tool pouches, glove boxes, etc, a lot of usable light for very little money, they are pretty durable too, I haven't been able to break one yet & more than one has taken a trip through the washer & dryer LOL.

[Chadastrophic]

I ended up getting the Streamlight Protac 1L. It must be an updated version because it's 180 lumens and has the programmable ten tap switch. Everything I saw said it was 110 lumens and not programmable. Edited February 27, 2013 by Chadastrophic