Is there a keychain light everyone loves?
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ScubaSnyder
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I'm a fan of nitecore tini as and top cu
lumen aeternum
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None of the lights mentioned are keychain lights. A keychain light has a button battery, is flat & round-ish, with a spring loaded push switch on one side. They are light enough that it does not wear out the ignition switch on your car, while spending most of the time dangling therefrom.
The required color is a green LED; low lumens but very efficient for your eye to utilize.
Hard to find them with a green LED anymore.
The required color is a green LED; low lumens but very efficient for your eye to utilize.
Hard to find them with a green LED anymore.
LittleBill
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wow no love for the Fenix UC02? man this light is a killer, blows my E01 out of the water and nice twist action 2 mode... and its tiny...
this is the ss model, but there is cheaper aluminum ones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9EBPN3/?tag=cpf0b6-20
this is the ss model, but there is cheaper aluminum ones
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9EBPN3/?tag=cpf0b6-20
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Its funny how different lights come in and go out of vogue.
Years ago, I carried a streamlight nano. They were all the rage! I wouldn't recommend it on a bet.
As the paint wore off, I went with the... it adds character mindset. Within a year... it had LOTS of character
I then went with a Thrunite Ti a AAA number that is still on my son's key chain, but a little big for me.
I like small. One key will open any door, and dead-bolt in my house, and even a padlock so that I don't have to carry multiple keys and bulk up my pocket.
So I went with a CNQ stainless AAA light. It's a twisty it and the 4sevens Atom were the smallest AAA lights at the time, maybe still.
I was gifted a coo yoo Quantum by a friend overseas and have never looked back. I did get one of those key fob sized Manker's. Great light, and fine for the ladies who carry a handbag, but too large for key chain in the pocket carry for me.
Years ago, I carried a streamlight nano. They were all the rage! I wouldn't recommend it on a bet.
As the paint wore off, I went with the... it adds character mindset. Within a year... it had LOTS of character
I then went with a Thrunite Ti a AAA number that is still on my son's key chain, but a little big for me.
I like small. One key will open any door, and dead-bolt in my house, and even a padlock so that I don't have to carry multiple keys and bulk up my pocket.
So I went with a CNQ stainless AAA light. It's a twisty it and the 4sevens Atom were the smallest AAA lights at the time, maybe still.
I was gifted a coo yoo Quantum by a friend overseas and have never looked back. I did get one of those key fob sized Manker's. Great light, and fine for the ladies who carry a handbag, but too large for key chain in the pocket carry for me.
Now free if you pay $5 s/h.
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How is the UI better on the TIP than the TIP2? The main difference that I noticed is the lack of lockout on the TIP2, but I could just leave it in demo mode to shut off after 30 seconds if it became an issue. ( I just ordered a TIP2)
mhpreston
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What about the Nitecore Thumb? I have that on my car keying and I must admit it is pretty handy with the UV LED and adjustable head angle as well. Am I OK to post a link on this forum? Apologies if not!
https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/thumb
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https://flashlight.nitecore.com/product/thumb
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I have tried several newer options, but I keep coming back to the old Quark Mini CR2. They are not made anymore, but it shouldn't be too hard to find one with a WTB.
rebelbayou
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Could you tell me what kind of light this is? Thank you.
This works for me.
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peter yetman
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Thank you NH, I love that one.
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FlashKat
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I was not an Olight fan, but their lights are getting better.
I really like the Olight I1R2 EOS as the head does not separate from the body to charge with a mini USB.
I really like the Olight I1R2 EOS as the head does not separate from the body to charge with a mini USB.
Gotta agree. Just got a couple and very impressed.
skid00skid00
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I need to add to this thread, having just got 3 new lights. The one that *doesn't* fit is an 18650 Zebralight H604d.
Two that I think should be included are the micro-sized Olight i1R 2 EOS, and the Olight S1 Mini Baton HCRI.
The i1R uses a non-removable, ***non-protected*** 10180. Yeah, I know, CPF don't like this application. But for informed users, it's very capable, with 5 lumens / 7 hours, and 130 lumens for ~15 minutes (safely). It's the size of your two pinky-finger joints, and has a nice beam color and spread. It's definitely small enough for genuine key ring use. While I will always love my ZL SC52, I'm keeping the i1R in my pocket, a first for me. The new design uses a captured rear cap, so you can't lose it. It locks out when unscrewed, so it won't ever screw itself on in your pocket.
The larger (thumb-sized) S1 Mini has an 'ok' high-CRI LED, with a beam width useful for close-up work. Better yet, it has a good moonlight mode (0.5 lumens) and 16/64/326/684 lumen steps. 326 L for 1 hour. These steps are similar to what I programmed for my SC52. Press and hold the side mount button for ML, press and hold for the next three steps, or double-click (from off, or from on) for turbo. It retains any of the last-used middle three modes for next time use. I like this better than the ZL interface. There's a 'charge me now' LED in the side button.
Anyway, that's my contribution to offset the help and knowledge I've gotten over the last 10 years.
Two that I think should be included are the micro-sized Olight i1R 2 EOS, and the Olight S1 Mini Baton HCRI.
The i1R uses a non-removable, ***non-protected*** 10180. Yeah, I know, CPF don't like this application. But for informed users, it's very capable, with 5 lumens / 7 hours, and 130 lumens for ~15 minutes (safely). It's the size of your two pinky-finger joints, and has a nice beam color and spread. It's definitely small enough for genuine key ring use. While I will always love my ZL SC52, I'm keeping the i1R in my pocket, a first for me. The new design uses a captured rear cap, so you can't lose it. It locks out when unscrewed, so it won't ever screw itself on in your pocket.
The larger (thumb-sized) S1 Mini has an 'ok' high-CRI LED, with a beam width useful for close-up work. Better yet, it has a good moonlight mode (0.5 lumens) and 16/64/326/684 lumen steps. 326 L for 1 hour. These steps are similar to what I programmed for my SC52. Press and hold the side mount button for ML, press and hold for the next three steps, or double-click (from off, or from on) for turbo. It retains any of the last-used middle three modes for next time use. I like this better than the ZL interface. There's a 'charge me now' LED in the side button.
Anyway, that's my contribution to offset the help and knowledge I've gotten over the last 10 years.
SVT-ROY
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Olight 1R eos has been fantastic. The updated model you don't have to take apart to charge and is bumped from 120 to 150 max lumens. Olight 1R https://imgur.com/gallery/QPRJ6Y5
Yep, +1 on the Beta! I've had one with my keys, ... like forever. Darn light just disappears.
SubLGT
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Guitar Guy
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That Tiki does look pretty interesting.
I recently got the Nitecore TINI in Cu, and it's pretty bright. I don't like a light actually on the keychain, but I like one hanging in the vehicle usually on the shift lever with my post office key.
I had this solid copper bracelet that I never wear, so I hooked it up to the TINI ... seems appropriate. When it's clasped, I can hang it in the vehicle, or on a pack, belt loop, etc. It's a cool light, although I'm not a fan of usb ports on lights. I question how well the little rubber plug will hold up, and how water proof it is. Time will tell.
I have the Fenix E05 on a ring hanging in the secondary vehicle. Great light too.
