Searching for a new mini EDC

[RedSquirrel]

I'm a new owner of both of these lights and enjoy them both. I've not carried either as of yet though.

What do you think of the Olight gentle transitions?

I think I'm too impatient to have it fade between modes, I end up pressing it again because I think it's not registered my first click because it's fading.

Can it be switched off?

 

[this_is_nascar]

I don't believe if change switched off, but if really doesn't bother me.

 

[Estwald]

Hi RedSquirrel,

quick question: I was curious why you opted for the S Mini instead of the newer S1R. The difference in size is neglible, and the SR1 can crank out 960 lumens on turbo mode.
I do prefer the look of the S Mini, but it seems like the SR1 fits your criteria better; a hole for lanyard/keyring, easy recharge, etc.
Anyway was just wondering about your thought process.

I'm somewhat new to this realm but I have a few Fenix and Olights (& others), and had I seen your thread sooner, I would've definitely suggested you look at the Fenix E15 (2016 model). It fits your criteria perfectly (although no strobe) and for the size, power, durability - and price! - I just can't phathom a better cr123a keychain torch being created. ...although there are plenty of folks here that know more than me! But yeah, the E15 is a knockout.

 

[RedSquirrel]

Hi RedSquirrel,

quick question: I was curious why you opted for the S Mini instead of the newer S1R. The difference in size is neglible, and the SR1 can crank out 960 lumens on turbo mode.
I do prefer the look of the S Mini, but it seems like the SR1 fits your criteria better; a hole for lanyard/keyring, easy recharge, etc.
Anyway was just wondering about your thought process.

I'm somewhat new to this realm but I have a few Fenix and Olights (& others), and had I seen your thread sooner, I would've definitely suggested you look at the Fenix E15 (2016 model). It fits your criteria perfectly (although no strobe) and for the size, power, durability - and price! - I just can't phathom a better cr123a keychain torch being created. ...although there are plenty of folks here that know more than me! But yeah, the E15 is a knockout.

Hello there, didn't even know the S1R had a keyring hole which would have made it a bit better, it's about 13mm larger but as you said it's not a major difference. Thought process was more along the lines of - I lost my EDC, new one required but fed up looking all over the place and being too indecisive haha!

I really like having a strobe for various reasons and the moonlight mode is always a must, probably used 2nd most behind full for me. The Fenix E15 looks good too; there's always plenty of excuses to add extra ones to the collection! Plus the low battery indicator looks very useful. I've been looking for torches with battery level indicators in this thread here: http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...es-with-Battery-Level-Indicators-and-Warnings

Also the Ti3 arrived today, it's a great single AAA although a single AAA can never compete with a 16340. Still impressed with the performance to price and it has a moonlight mode too.

Great recommendations, thanks LeanBurn and ChrisGarrett for the suggestions.