Flashlights

If you’re looking for the best blend of runtime, brightness, and portability, you’ll want a flashlight that can take a powerful 18650 battery. Everyday Carry picked 10 of their favorite models which offer 18650 compatibility, with outputs as high as 3200 lumens.

Nitecore’s compact keychain flashlight weighs less than 1/2 an ounce, yet blasts out an impressive 380 lumens of brightness in its max setting. It’s made from aerospace grade aluminum, has a USB-rechargeable battery built in, and runs for up to 60 hours per charge.

DanForce’s G1 Pro flashlight comes with a ton of accessories that extend its usefulness. It comes with a second battery/power bank, a lamp attachment, red and green lenses, and several mounts and straps. It also has a built-in compass.

This small (3.8″ long) but substantial (3.3 oz) flashlight features a body milled from solid brass. Its 4000K Nichia 219C high CRI LED offers four modes, from a dim 2 lumen “moonlight” up to a bright 470 lumens (with a 14500 battery) when you really need to see what you’re doing.

It may be small, but this little keychain flashlight is mighty. It packs a 550 lumen CREE XP-G3 S5 LED, set into a durable stainless steel case with PVD coating. It weighs just 1 oz, measures 2″ long, is IPX-65 water-resistant, and has a built-in micro-USB rechargeable battery.

Flashlight company Imalent claims their jumbo-sized handheld light can output an astounding 32,000 lumens in its turbo mode. It packs 8 CREE XHP70 LEDs, has built-in rechargeable batteries, and a maximum throw distance of over half a mile.

The Sparkr Mini Lighter doubles as a flashlight. It’s USB-rechargeable, and its plasma beams don’t rely on flame or butane so it will work in any weather. Grab it for 33% off the normal price in The Awesomer Shop.

The Faradeus flashlight doesn’t have any batteries. Instead, you simply shake it to charge it up. Shaking it for 10 seconds gives you a minute of light. It’s also waterproof and shockproof. While its 20-lumen LED isn’t super bright, it’ll never run out of power.

MecArmy’s teensy (1.83″ long) flashlight goes anywhere, offering a bright 130 lumen beam from the convenience of your keychain. It’s USB rechargeable, as well as IPX-8 waterproof and impact resistant. Available in brass or copper finished brass.

MecArmy’s FL10 gives you a lightweight and compact flashlight that you can easily take with you. It’s made of titanium and has a corrosion- and scratch-resistant finish. The carabiner also doubles as a bottle opener, a pry bar, and a screwdriver.

These bright, yet compact flashlights offer up to 1000 lumens of output, a zoomable lens, three brightness modes, plus an emergency strobe function. Grab a pair for a bargain price in The Awesomer Shop.

MecArmy’s X7S is a kit that comes with a 130 lumen flashlight and a refillable lighter. The great thing about the kit is that you can connect the two tools and carry them as one, or you can use them separately, thanks to the included connecting capsule.

Klein Tools’ 56029 Clamping Worklight is a versatile lighting solution. You can use it as a normal flashlight, but when you need both your hands you can set it on the ground or use its built-in clamp. Its head pivots 90º and rotates 360º. It’s also dust- and water-resistant.

This extraordinarily bright and tough flashlight will never let you down. Its hard-anodized aluminum body is IPX8 waterproof, and outputs up to 1100 lumens of brightness thanks to a powerful Cree XP-L LED light source. Also available with a rechargeable 18650 battery.

Izola’s Torch Lantern is a small flashlight that doubles as a lantern. Simply unscrew its top to expose the bulb, which is covered by a diffuser to help spread light more evenly. Its case is made of stainless steel with a matte gold finish.

Regular flashlights are great, but having to change batteries can be a pain. Modern battery tech means recharging can be easy. Everyday Carry shares their selections for the best lights you can juice up with a USB charger. We’re adding that Jetbeam E20R to our EDC kit.

Massdrop has released brass, copper and titanium versions of its popular AAA battery mini flashlight. This new aluminum version is lighter and dissipates heat better than previous versions. You can choose between a bright white LED or a more efficient yellow LED.

This beautiful flashlight from Lumintop features a case made from real brass or copper, and a center section adorned with carbon fiber. It has a bright 1000 lumen Cree XM-L2 U2 LED light source, and is IPX-8 waterproof. Measures 4.49″ long, and comes with a powerful 18650 battery.

If there’s one thing that belongs on every keychain, it’s a flashlight. Everyday Carry selected 10 great little pocket light sources you’d be happy to have with you the next time you’re fumbling around in the dark looking for the right key or the keyhole.

Light up the night with these 800 lumen military-grade flashlights from Neva Tech. They’re weatherproof and feature a tactical head can be used to shatter glass and doubles as a self-defense tool. Save 70% in The Awesomer Shop.

The Nextorch UL360 weighs just 4oz and is only 3.1″ long. It has a magnetic base, an elastic strap and S-biner. Combine those with its 360º rotation and you have a lamp that can be positioned practically anywhere and at any angle. It’s on Massdrop until 2/24 for just $18.

This compact, rechargeable LED light can be operated handheld, as a headlamp, or attached to a metallic surface thanks to its magnetic base. It cranks out up to 600 lumens of brightness, and offers a strobe mode for emergencies. Made from anodized aluminum.

Gear Aid’s LED area lights offer three selectable color temperatures and 10 brightness levels. They double as a USB battery pack, and can be mounted on a tripod. Available in 60 LED/320 lumen/10,400 mAh and a super-bright 82 LED/640 lumen/20,800 mAh versions.

Arvind Sanjeev’s Lumen is a portable augmented reality system in the form of a flashlight. The idea is for it to automatically recognize objects and enhance their function, provide information, display video or animation and more.

This highly versatile compact flashlight packs a CREE XPE light source with a zoom lens, and telescopes open to reveal a 500 lumen COB LED for work area illumination. It’s water resistant, and has a magnet in its tail for sticking to vehicles and other metal surfaces.