$10 or Less keychain AAA

yes, thats also why i went with E3A, i actually prefer single mode for keychain lights, i tried out E01, 3 modes, you have to twist THREE times to get to 100 lm, ridiculous lol

True :smiley:

I guess also for the size the E3A may be a winner for keychain light!
I am probably going to get one soon too!

i already got 2, very neat little light, i love it. dont really get to use it much cuz we dont go out much these days lol, but u know, never hurt to have more flashlights just in case.

they also came out with a new E2A, much bigger, not my cup of tea, if im gonna go AA size, i might as well go 18650

I guess I’ll order both the E3 and the E2 to spare some time ordering/shipping :wink:
I’m just deciding about the colours.
I don’t really need the E3A, but it will be fun to have :wink:
And…you can never have too many lights :smiling_imp:

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well E3A is 12mm shorter, so if keychain is what you’re looking for, i believe size is a big factor, thats like the difference of the width of a finger. or thumb if your hand is small lol
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I do like the size of the E3A for sure. Do I need the high cri option? It is $3 more.

well E3A is 12mm shorter, so if keychain is what you’re looking for, i believe size is a big factor, thats like the difference of the width of a finger. or thumb if your hand is small lol
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I do like the size of the E3A for sure. Do I need the high cri option? It is $3 more.
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that depends on your preference, but i would recommend it, i got them.

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that depends on your preference, but i would recommend it, i got them.
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Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. Do I need rechargeable batteries to get the most out of the high cri option.

Use low self-discharge NiMH batteries to prevent leakage from alkalines.

HCRI is always nicer, but has lower output. If you just want to see the way or keyhole, it’s not needed.

I don’t see any price difference between the NW and High CRI versions, either ordering directly from Skilhunt or from AliExpress.

I notice only the slate blue version is "Type III anodization". To those who own other colors: how scratch resistant is the anodization?

Really surprised at the lack of love for the Thrunite. Have carried one for years. Great lights. With the free shipping deal you can now get 3 for under $20. It is a very nice light!

Few years on the keychain:

There are scratches even on type III anodized aluminium, but try this with a Maglite Solitair.

This has to be my fave AAA light.

Spend the extra buk and go for the slate-gray. You’ll thank me later.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B8D9Q26/

Nice light, but go for the CW, as NW has an “off” tint.

For “keychain” lights and anything that’ll be bouncing around in a pocket, I don’t want a tailswitch which can be bumped on, and prefer twisties.

i have it, but its only been a month, and mostly sitting on my desk, so i cant really say how scratch resistant it is, but it definitely feels nice

well to me, it came down to 3 things, 1. it wasnt free with $6 shipping before, 2. the length, 3. the knurling, pure aesthetics, i prefer the E3A knurling design

Does anyone have the red version of the E3A?

I've been disappointed by the red C01S : too dark a red, almost magenta, I would prefer a more "flashy" red.

i do, but i dont have red c01s to compare, so i cant really say for sure, it does look pretty bright to me tho, i like it

+1 to the C01s. :+1:

The C01s is very nice, but for me is slightly too long for a key chain light. Around 60 mm seems to be my limit. Also since they changed the knurling, now can be a bit too smooth for easy keychain single handed usage. (wish I could get a few more with the original milling). I purchased a number of second generation orange ones for emergency usage, hiking back pack, auto and tackle box and they work great for those purposes.

I have used the i3E EOS for a few years as a keychain light and the Luxeon with the PIMMA TIR has a nice tint and color temp with the right balance of throw and dispersion for a key light. The only down side for me is the smooth indents on the head. I use a small o-ring for grip.

I would be very interested to check out the Skilhunt E3A, it looks very similar in form to the i3E but with a LH351b. The spiral knurling with the parallel secondary cut looks promising. Also may be slightly smaller that the i3E.

Wellp, for a short cheepcheepcheep (like a leetle cheeken) and easy-to-twist twisty, don’t forget the Glarees.

Usually 7bux a pop on Amazon, lightweight, twists with ease, decent light output, multimodes, etc.

Tupacs are cheaper but don’t include the Altoids tin, whereas the singles usually do.