Looking for a AAA keychain flashlight

Melophile · **on:** December 03, 2015, 08:30:35 AM

Currently in the market for a keychain flashlight.

Features:
- Single AAA battery (Eneloop)
- Be able to attach to a keyring.
- Button to power on/off, no twisting.
- Not needed, but prefer a single mode.
- A finish that won't fade.

Any recommendations? I would prefer something around the 80-120 lumens range. I don't need a long battery life.

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:34:54 AM

Many of the cheapo chinese lights fit that profile and can be had for a few bucks.
Maybe one of the Tank007 lights.

What's your price range?

dks · **Reply #2 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:44:48 AM

Most will be "twisties"
The Tank007 E10 would do, but it has a pocket clip and 3 modes.

Olight, Fenix etc. make a few but they are twisties, from what I remember

dks · **Reply #3 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:49:58 AM

I remembered that I do have at least one.
as Enci said, a cheap light..

Ultrafire a3, bottom of picture

this thread has pictures of AAA lights
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,60362.0.html

Melophile · **Reply #4 on:** December 03, 2015, 08:51:57 AM

Guess I could make an exception for twisties. Budget is around $50.

dks · **Reply #5 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:00:39 AM

Powerfull:
Tank007 E09 (multimode)
Olight i3s (Multimode)
Fenix E05 (the new are multimode, I think)
......

your budget is quite high, so most companies will have something

WWW · **Reply #6 on:** December 03, 2015, 10:57:58 AM

With U$50 you could get a Thorfire PF01 and 03 (both AAA clickys), a Lumintop Tool or a UltraTac K18. Lumapower also has a AAA clicky. From these only the PF01 can be aquired with 1 mode driver the others are 2-3 modes.

Thorfire PF01 - http://budgetlightforum.com/node/43265

Thorfire PF03 - http://www.amazon.com/ThorFire-Waterproof-Flashlight-Included-Christmas/dp/B017B58N1Y/ref=sr_1_1?srs=9525047011&ie=UTF8&qid=1449136229&sr=8-1&keywords=Thorfire+PF03

Lumintop Tool - http://www.SPAMCORP.com/Lumintop-Tool-AAA-XPG-R5-80-Lumens-Keychain-EDC-Flashlight-p-929235.html

ULtraTac K18 - http://goinggear.com/flashlights/flashlights/ultratac-k18-1x-aaa-360-lumens-cree-xp-g2-led-keychain-flashlight.html

Lumapower LM21 - http://www.lumapower.com/Online%20Web/contents/en-us/p39_EDC_LM21.html

Lumapower Avenger GX - http://www.lumapower.com/61.html

Sazabi · **Reply #7 on:** December 03, 2015, 03:19:52 PM

Quote from: Melophile on December 03, 2015, 08:51:57 AM

Guess I could make an exception for twisties. Budget is around $50.

There's still the Fenix/Leatherman Serac S2, you could get two for that price. >.>

Melophile · **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2015, 07:08:12 PM

I did state I have a budget $50, but obviously, the cheaper the better.

Here are a few options I've found:
- Olight i3S | $19.95
- ThruNite Ti3 | $19.95
- Fenix E05 | $20.20
- ThruNite T10 | $23.95
- Fenix LD02 | $29.95
- Fenix E99 Ti | $32.99
- Maratac Titanium AAA Rev 3 | $44.99

All are found on Amazon except for the Maratac. The Maratac is on Massdrop for $45, compared to the original $65.

Anyone have any personal experience with these and can tell me which is the brightest? I prefer flood over throw, but if they're bright in both, even better.

Melophile · **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2015, 03:44:17 AM

Just placed in the order for a cool white Ti3. Can't wait to get it tomorrow!

Etherealicer · **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2015, 08:55:05 AM

The new Olight i3E from their website for 13.99$ (so you probably can get it even cheaper) with 120 lumen and quality lens.

Oh and in black it is only 9.99$ (with 90 lumen)

Etherealicer · **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2015, 09:05:23 AM

Quote from: Etherealicer on December 04, 2015, 08:55:05 AM

The new Olight i3E from their website for 13.99$ (so you probably can get it even cheaper) with 120 lumen and quality lens.

Oh and in black it is only 9.99$ (with 90 lumen)

Darn, I want one but they only ship to America

Kampfer · **Reply #12 on:** December 06, 2015, 07:30:20 AM

Wife's EDC, Coast G10. 32lum. Not the best but cheap and simple, no twist no modes, just on/off button.

Gareth · **Reply #13 on:** December 07, 2015, 11:27:53 PM

I'd also recommend looking at the Hugsby XP-1. I DID have one, but then my wife saw it.....

Given it's ridiculously low price, if buying direct from China, I was willing to give it a go and was very pleasantly surprised.

Did no-one mention the Streamlight Microstream? I've not got one, but it's one of the most popular 1xAAA lights out there and fits the criteria.