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Looking for a smaller keychain flashlight.
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Dadpool
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Check out the MecArmy IllumineX-1 (or any of the CooYoo Quantum-sized lights). Weighs 9 grams including the battery, and it's about 1.5" long.
I also like the ThorFire TK01, a 1xAAA with a high-CRI Nichia emitter. For a 1xAAA light it's pretty small and lightweight.
I also like the ThorFire TK01, a 1xAAA with a high-CRI Nichia emitter. For a 1xAAA light it's pretty small and lightweight.
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If you're after something smaller, have you considered something that accepts a 10180 sized lithium battery? Many of those lights are smaller than just the top head assembly of the light in your picture.
http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?battery=1x10180
Some also have a micro USB charging port, but I always prefer something that can take a separate rechargeable battery over a built- in battery. Because at some point, your light/battery will go dead. It's inevitable. Then you can swap out a fresh battery in seconds, instead of being dead in the water until it has an hour or two to recharge. You also have the option of carrying a spare for that exact reason, if you expect to use it more on a given night.
http://flashlights.parametrek.com/index.html?battery=1x10180
Some also have a micro USB charging port, but I always prefer something that can take a separate rechargeable battery over a built- in battery. Because at some point, your light/battery will go dead. It's inevitable. Then you can swap out a fresh battery in seconds, instead of being dead in the water until it has an hour or two to recharge. You also have the option of carrying a spare for that exact reason, if you expect to use it more on a given night.
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Jetbeam MINI-1. Got the MecArmy battery as a replacement, works much better (100mAh vs 70mAh), but I would be pretty comfortable with the MecArmy X4s as well. IMO those are the only 2 choices at that size. Had a Tube, gave it to my wife. Short battery life, and weak output.
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Thorfire recently sent me a TK01 for 90% off to evaluate and I was pleasantly surprised. (They didn't require a public review, just asked for feedback, but I still wanted to disclose.)
The highlight for me is the emitter. It's a wonderful high-CRI neutral white, with imo, a perfect tint.
A quick summary after a couple of weeks with it:
-Pros
Lightweight
Excellent emitter
Great output level for a single-mode keychain edc light
Captive head
Inexpensize
-Potential Opportunities (some subjective/personal preference)
May be difficult to lube threads if/when needed since there isn't an obvious way to remove the head
Long thread travel between on and off (~full rotation)
More color options would be nice
A little slick (e.g., I really like the knurling on the Ti 2)
No clip (a Fenix clip might fit but I haven't checked it yet. Unlike the others I did put the TK01 on my keys and plan to keep it there.)
Couple of pics:
(left to right: Reylight Mini, Thrunite Ti2, Thorfire TK01, BLF-348, Lumintop Tool Cu, Fenix LD01)
The highlight for me is the emitter. It's a wonderful high-CRI neutral white, with imo, a perfect tint.
A quick summary after a couple of weeks with it:
-Pros
Lightweight
Excellent emitter
Great output level for a single-mode keychain edc light
Captive head
Inexpensize
-Potential Opportunities (some subjective/personal preference)
May be difficult to lube threads if/when needed since there isn't an obvious way to remove the head
Long thread travel between on and off (~full rotation)
More color options would be nice
A little slick (e.g., I really like the knurling on the Ti 2)
No clip (a Fenix clip might fit but I haven't checked it yet. Unlike the others I did put the TK01 on my keys and plan to keep it there.)
Couple of pics:
(left to right: Reylight Mini, Thrunite Ti2, Thorfire TK01, BLF-348, Lumintop Tool Cu, Fenix LD01)
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That's the one , wanted something simple . Thanks everyone.
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I know the OP already found what he was looking for, but in case someone stumbles across this thread and is looking for something a bit smaller... I highly recommend the Photon Freedom. It's waterproof, small, light, cheap, made in the U.S.A, has a long run time, has multiple modes (S.O.S., Morse Code, Signal), has brightness adjustement, and puts out a lot of light for its size. You can also get it in different colors and with specialty beams like infrared and ultraviolet. I'm a bit of a fan if you can't tell.
I also just picked this up the other day. It uses a single AAA battery, has a full copper body, is waterproof, uses a titanium electronic switch, has an orange peel reflector, uses a Nichia 219C LED, and is made by Lumintop (basically an upgraded Tool Copper). not bad for under $30. You can also get a full titanium version (blue colored) for $5 more (although it uses the Nichia 219B instead). It fits PERFECTLY in my Leatherman Charge TTi case which is really the main reason I bought it, lol.
I also just picked this up the other day. It uses a single AAA battery, has a full copper body, is waterproof, uses a titanium electronic switch, has an orange peel reflector, uses a Nichia 219C LED, and is made by Lumintop (basically an upgraded Tool Copper). not bad for under $30. You can also get a full titanium version (blue colored) for $5 more (although it uses the Nichia 219B instead). It fits PERFECTLY in my Leatherman Charge TTi case which is really the main reason I bought it, lol.
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