ONCE MORE FOR THIS NEW GUY: BEST KEYCHAIN LIGHT?

That would seem like an important feature to have listed on the website. I wonder why no mention of it?

Hey, that RovyVon light you linked there (in that other thread). That thing has everything! It’s tiny. It has built-in charging, a built-in 130mAh cell (that’s 40mAh more than the 10180 in my Hobi), a side-switch, and 550 lumens from a XP-G3! And I wonder if this is true:

If they mean a Lithium Polymer, that would explain the 550lm ability. :open_mouth:

I think its just xpg3 that gives it that mostly. Its low-high-med-strobe with no lockout. 2 dealbreakers for me

Well, the XP-G3 is definitely what’s putting out the light, but if the cell couldn’t keep up, you’d still never get 550lm out of it. Looking at the CREE PCT I’d say this thing is pushing at least 1.25 amps. That would be nearly 10C for that little cell. Think of the best 18650’s available. These are the top of the Li-Ion power density food chain. Most of them can’t sustain 10C output! However, Lithium Polymer can sustain much higher than 10C easily!

Yeah, I can see where that might bother some people. That is the only AA light I can comfortably carry loose in my pocket. Anything bigger is just too much and bothers the hell out of me.

My recommendation is manker e02

Olight AAA

I’ve been using a tube for a long time and I love it.

All interesting answers. From my limited experience- and even more limited knowledge, I tend to favor flashlights with built in Li Ion batteries. The TINI seems to be my top choice if I hadn’t mislaid it. Could it be too small?

At the moment, I using a TIP CRI to hold my keys. It is a trifle big.

I have had a Nitecore Tube clipped to my dogs collar and sometimes harness for more then two years now its taken a real beating and is going strong i can happily give it a ten out of ten .

I’ve been keeping an eye on the Ultratac at Amazon, but I guess the shipping prices are too high to get them!
But it sure seems a pretty nice flashlight !

Also, that Rovyvon, I’d get it, but again…shipping prices kill the deal. It is not sold in any european Amazon store, and I haven’t seen it anywhere else :person_facepalming:

If someone knows where to get it, please let me know!!

I've had a Photon II on my keychain for almost three years now with the original 2 X CR2016 batteries. I love its size, weight, and reliability. I don't use it very often but when I do it comes in very handy. Its diminutive size allows me also carry a pill container, Spyderco LadyBug pocket knife, and measuring tape on my key chain as well. I don't need a bigger key chain light because I normally carry a Thorfire TGo6S in a belt pouch. Also on my belt, I normally carry a one of several types of Kershaw folding knives in a horizontal carry pouch.

I have a stainless Jetbeam mini on my keychain for a few years now and it still looks new and works perfect. They are often on sale for ± 15 dollars.

This is a very nice light. Especially the SS edition. 10440 ready and delivers more than the 360 lumens claimed by the manufacturer. You can find a review by Selfbuilt over here. I have one, so should you.

Henk4U2, I believe the K18 mini may be a similar to the K18, only a lot smaller!
However, the head seems similar, as the UI!!

TINI is my favorite small light, but I keep Olight I3 eos on keychain, it takes a solid beating and just works, they are built like a tank. I had a TIP CRI on keys for awhile but it kept getting turned on, If they would put lockout mode back into this unit it would probably stay on keychain. I use the TINI on a neck lanyard, you barely notice it, but it can pump out some serious lumens when needed.

Switched to the just found TINI. Excellent on keychain. Ordered an Astrolux K1 and a Geek. Curiosity + Terrible Self Control = Lots o’ flashlights.

I would buy if I could get it shipped to EU. But I can’t. :frowning:

My top pick for keychain is Manker LAD w Nichia, USB rechargeable:

I do not recommend the little 10180 lights such as Astrolux M01, finnicky, unreliable mode selection

Pico light is good if you dont mind cool blue, single mode, but batteries are expensive
Astrolux left, Pico right

Photon is good, batteries also expensive

Well. I don’t carry my K18 on my keychain, rather I hang it it on the lip of my pocket and it clears my keys and pocket clutter. Never accidentally turns on either.