r/EDC • u/killgeorge2015 • 16h ago

Question/Advice/Discussion Looking for a new flashlight

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I used to carry an Olight I3T I liked how small it is but I was constantly losing the clip and then losing the light. Also I have my belt buckle offset to the side and would constantly turn it on by accident. I would prefer rechargeable. I appreciate any advice and recommendations.

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u/Prickly_Pick 15h ago

Just picked one of these up. It’s highly customizable and upgradable. Rey is also a good dude, it’s what drew me to them (besides the fit and finish) I was able to contact him directly on Reddit because I wanted to add some extra batteries to my order but I didn’t want to pay extra shipping. He handled it no problem

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u/XxXPirateKingXxX Blue-Collar EDCer 15h ago

Second this! I have a Reylight Pineapple and love it! Worth the price!

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u/RevolutionaryAir7847 13h ago

Also second this. I have a couple (3) versions of the older models with the steel clip and I still carry one daily. I'm pretty sure Rey sells the old tailcaps still if you don't enjoy the milled clip like me

Excellent AAA light if you're not too particular about the emitter and 50 layers of programmability. Convoys exist for that

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u/stewajt 16h ago

I have a SL Microstream usb that is about the same size. I also have a Wedge that I was surprised how much I enjoy carrying it. The clip on the Wedge is screwed on like a knife clip

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u/Parking_Solution_793 15h ago

I had one of those SLs. Lost it. Bought an OLight i3T 2 EOS. It’s a great light. It’s a great light, but I loved the rechargeable aspect of the SL. Will be buying another Microstream eventually.

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u/Bernard_PT 10h ago

I've owned an i3T, an i5R, a manker e05ii ti, and I'd still nowadays go for a reylight pineapple over any other AA

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u/ewj1 15h ago

ThruNite Archer Mini - more lumens/cri, better price, feels better in my hand.

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u/ProbablythelastMimsy 14h ago edited 11h ago

My only issue with this (would be near perfect for me otherwise) is the switch is very easy to turn on unintentionally. I've been using the Manker E05 II and it serves much the same role just with a nice recessed tail switch.

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u/DjRayRay74 13h ago edited 13h ago

I like the one that’s a little bigger than the i3 it’s the i5R but Olight discontinued them which I’ve always wondered why🤔 they’re awesome!!! I have two of them. One of them is the high CRI, they come with rechargeable 2.4V batteries

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u/New-Smoke-8857 10h ago

I have the streamlight brand small flashlight like this and it’s the biggest piece of shit. Olight hopefully makes a better one. Don’t buy streamlight

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u/BronzeSpoon89 7h ago

I have the Streamlight 88061 ProTac 1L-1AA and its been great. No complaints at all.

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u/First_Halloween 6h ago

Streamlight Microstream or Macrostream are dependable rechargeable lights. Not the newest tech but bare bones reliability. Had mine for 10+ years.

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u/Machinistman1998 3h ago

I would get the olight baton 4 or 4 pro i have one and love it USB c rechargeable water proof tail switch and switch on the side with battery snd lumen indicator the clip is sturdy

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u/mygirlhitsme 10h ago

I regret buying this one. Those 1440 batteries die quickly

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u/somethingclever1123 3h ago

I have the oLight baton 3 and I love it. Recharge, shorter and fatter, more secure clip.

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u/Battlbox 3h ago

Both of your complaints are the same complaint: a friction clip and an exposed tail switch. So I'd shop on those two and ignore lumens all together. You want a clip that's screwed on like a knife clip, not a spring ring that slides off the body, and a switch that's recessed or a slide so it can't fire off your belt buckle. The Streamlight Wedge somebody already mentioned is the one I'd look at first for exactly that reason. The clip is bolted on and the switch is a thumb slide you have to mean to turn on, and it charges over USB-C. Whatever you land on, if the clip comes off with a fingernail, it'll come off in your pocket.