What’s Your EDC Light?

[JayFramer]

Hey guys!

I’m looking for a relatively compact but capable every day carry light. I really know very little about the new flashlights. I’m wanting something tough and comfortable enough to clip on my pocket yet still strong and good.

What are you all using? Any recommendations?

Thanks!

-Jay

 

[venomballistics]

Willie Pete ... its bright and effective.

 

[gonerydin]

Olight S1R Baton has been in my 5th pocket for the last few months. I am admittedly an Olight addict.


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[Rustyt1953]

 

[JayFramer]

Willie Pete ... its bright and effective.

Hahaha aren’t you funny! This is a serious question.

 

[Smoke]

I carry a Fenix RC05SE every night at work.


Fenix RC05 SE Rechargeable Flashlight - Fenix Lighting


It's 4 inches long, .75 inches OD and 450 lumens. It has a built in recharger that uses a USB cord so you can recharge it almost anywhere. I've had it for two years and haven't had to replace the battery. Fenix says the battery is good for 500 recharging cycles and it has a 5 year repair warranty.

Hahaha aren’t you funny! This is a serious question, get lost!

Doesn't take much to get you going does it.

 

[Bugkiller99]

I’m a fan of Olight also. S1R baton is often found in my pocket at work. Other times it’s a S30R baton or H2R Nova.
All use the same magnetic charger that’s charges without removing the battery.

 

[Ματθιας]

The first question, how much are you willing to spend?

Then, we'll go from there...

 

[JayFramer]

Looking to spend under $300. Thanks!

 

[Old TexMex]

Here’s the one I like: NEBO rechargeable, 360 lumens. Waterproof. $30.00

 

[snubbyfan]

'Bout twenty bucks at Amazon.com

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[JayFramer]

Many, many reasons a phone light makes a sorry excuse for a proper flashlight...

 

[Rustyt1953]

Many, many reasons a phone light makes a sorry excuse for a proper flashlight...

You asked what I carried. I answered.

It suits all my needs so your critique is both unasked for and pointless.

 

[Ματθιας]

For under $300, there are quite a few choices:

A buddy of mine has a Lumintop GT micro, but it has a lanyard. It's $50 super bright. There's a new one from them FW3A, it has a clip and it's about the same price.

I have a GT mini. I like Lumintop lights.

 

[soFlaNative]

Oh Goody, another flashlight thread.
I'll ask the same question and expect no answer as I have the last so many times.
Is there a small LED light that doesn't refract badly in smoke, dust or fog?


Meanwhile I'll keep my incandescent Surefire Nitrolon handy, anywhere from $40 - $60, bulky but indestructible.

 

[D Brown]

snubbyfan beat me to it. Streamlight Stylus Pro, I carry it in my front shirt pocket all the time.

 

[Goldstar225]

Streamlight Protac 1L/1AA. 350 lumens peak output, it has a low setting of 50 lumens and a strobe feature (which I could do without). $35-$40. I've been carrying it for a year and a half. You can use either 1 CR123 or 1 AA alkaline battery. The CR123 give more and longer light output. Tough light, it's survived two cycles through the washing machine.

 

[snubbyfan]

snubbyfan beat me to it. Streamlight Stylus Pro, I carry it in my front shirt pocket all the time.

Works for me. It's a handy little light.

 

[GaryS]

Olight I1R EOS on my key ring. One on each of the two key rings I have. Easy to recharge and carry.

 

[ladder13]

Whatever Costco has on the shelf.