Hello everyone. I’ve been going crazy trying to find the perfect little flashlight for edc. I want one that is a tail click, preferably just two modes, high/low, can accept 10440 batts, more than 37 lumens, and has a very secure pocket clip. Keychain lanyard is not important. I have a Maglite Solitaire led that is 37 lumens. I just don’t like the turn on and the lack of a clip. Maybe there are some pocket clip mods out there because the clips on these small lights simply suck.
Same here, bought my i3s and a couple efest 10440, and within a week or so it was my constant EDC. Fits in my pocket, never accidentally turns on, turns on with one hand, 99% of the time more than enough light. Typical use is medium, walking at night firefly works fine.
Gets hot after a minute on high, but I almost never need high for longer than that. Not protected, but so far easy to detect when its getting low. Spoils you for other cheap lights, I just can’t see going back to the bulk of larger light with this one around. Bigger lights are strictly tool box or tool bag now.
I like the Smiling Shark 5039. I usually modify them to make them brighter, but if you want run time, it is quite good in stock form. In particular I like the shape and the price. It is the only AAA size light I can think of with nice curves. The surface and shape are easy to hold and feel good in the hand. It does not appear to be knurled, but it has a very nice rough surface that gives grip. The anodizing may not be as thick as some, but is very good.
