EDC Flashlight advice.

[ohthatguy]

Looking for a small EDC flashlight. I'm thinking around keychain size, preferably LED. What do you guys have for suggestions?

 

[Kludt]

May want to check out a four sevens mini ml. Here's a picture of mine next to a nickel so you can get an idea on size. It's also just a hair smaller around than the nickel as well. It's really bright too. I also have a preon 2 and a quark tactical QT2L-X

 

[dillon_b12]

I've been carrying an Olight i3 on my keychain for a couple years now. 70-80 lumen output depending on which model you get, removeable pocket clip, and its not much bigger than the AAA battery that powers it.

 

[kbuzbee]

I don't really care for lights on my keychain, but lots of guys do.

For me, my EDC light is a Fenix LD12 G2. Very bright, small enough I'll actually carry it. AA gives plenty of power and run time.

99.95% of the time it's every bit as good as the much brighter PD32UE, at a fraction of the weight and size.

Ken

 

[mopar440_6]

I have had VERY good experiences with Streamlight products over the years. I carried a Stylus Pro (pen light) for a couple years until I needed a bit bigger light and switched to a ProTac 2AA. I have carried the ProTac for the past 2 years and beat the crap out of this light everyday at work and it still keeps going. The best part is it takes AA batteries so I don't have to pay stoopid money for the CR123 batteries that everything else uses. My recommendation for a small keychain sized EDC light would be a MicroStream or a Nano...

Streamlight MicroStream
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-6...F8&qid=1364301458&sr=8-4&keywords=streamlight

Streamlight Nano
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-7...d=1364301584&sr=8-1&keywords=streamlight+nano

Streamlight Stylus Pro
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-6...F8&qid=1364301700&sr=8-1&keywords=streamlight

Streamlight ProTac 2AA
http://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-8...1364301761&sr=8-4&keywords=streamlight+protac

 

[Rockminer]

If you're willing to go with a slightly larger key chain light or a small pocket light, I highly recommend going with a 4 sevens mini AA with a 14500 battery upgrade. I have this light and couldn't be happier with it. The 14500 battery is basically a CR123 battery in a AA form. The advantage is, you can use a regular AA as well as the 14500. The regular AA puts out 90-100 lumens on high, while the 14500 puts out 210-220+ lumens on high. If you decide to go the 14500 route you will need a 14500 battery ( I prefer the AW brand ) and a charger for the battery. This set up will cost around $70 ( light $40, 14500 battery $10 and charger $15 ) If you can spend more than this for a light, there are other options to consider. A video and a pic for size comparison.

 

[Kludt]

I carry a protac aa in the truck and recommend that, I also like those fenix lights up there too. Some good choices .

 

[ohthatguy]

Thanks for the replies. As I've looked more into them a bit bigger is alright, maybe about the size of my knife (benchmade mini grip).

 

[ohthatguy]

With my budget for an EDC, the two I'm between are the Maratac AAA REV2 or the Titanium Innovations
Illuminati CA1-AL. Anyone have experience with either of these?

 

[jlanger]

Fenix EO5

Love it, bright, uses a battery that's easy to get (AAA)

 

[Kludt]

Hey i found a maglite solitare in blue that i didnt even know i had. if you want it then pm me and I will PIF to you. it uses 1 aaa battery. It isnt led but is a true "keychain" light if you want one. look it up and let me know.

 

[ohthatguy]

Hey i found a maglite solitare in blue that i didnt even know i had. if you want it then pm me and I will PIF to you. it uses 1 aaa battery. It isnt led but is a true "keychain" light if you want one. look it up and let me know.

Thanks for the offer. But I used to have one of those and it's not quite bright enough for what I need it for. I'm okay with bigger, just looking for one that's comfortable in my pocket.

 

[brucered]

what about a single AA Fenix LD15. we own quite a few Fenix lights and they are all great.

• Dimensions: 80mm L x 16.6mm D
• Weight: 21 grams

 

[rickboone1]

streamlight nano
47s preon 00

 

[rickboone1]

With my budget for an EDC, the two I'm between are the Maratac AAA REV2 or the Titanium Innovations
Illuminati CA1-AL. Anyone have experience with either of these?

I have Maratac AAA Rev 1...it's great. The Preon I have now takes its place most days.

 

[breitlingman]

I'm surprised no one has recommended surefire. The EB1 Backup is a very nice light.

 

[Lesmore]

I find the Streamlite brand excellent.

 

[Wishoot]

I'm loving the little Streamlite Nano. For its size, it pours out an amazing amount of light.

 

[Lesmore]

I'm loving the little Streamlite Nano. For its size, it pours out an amazing amount of light.

I've found the same. I used to be a Mag Lite guy....but I've switched over completely to Streamlite.

 

[_dadgad]

I've been carrying one of these lately: Fenix E01