Best Keychain light

richardparker

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Hi! I'm looking for a new keychain light. I have had an I1r olight on my keys for the last year. I love the size, and want a new one that disappears on my keychain and there as a back-up when I need It .


What I do Not like about current light:


- It is off in the twisty loose position. Have to get it in right position that is not to tight, not to loose to be off.
- Wish didn't have to seperate into 2 pieces to charge.
- Prefer it came on high first, how I generally use it.


What I do like:


- Size ls great.
- Power Is good (Over 100 lumens fine for me).
- ls rugged.


Open to clicky or different switch options and open on budget (would pay more for good light).


THANK you!
 

tjb

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Search amazon for 10180 lights. There's tons that do plenty bright and acceptable runtime for a keychain light, plenty that charge with a micro-usb cable without having to fully open them. Even some that have a side switch that doesn't always get accidentally pushed.
 

lightfooted

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RovyVon Aurora is pretty awesome. My A4 is about the same size as a AA cell with a little slot on one end for a ring or lanyard. I just recently bought it so no long term opinion of it or how well it works but I can't see how it would fail to be awesome later as well. Can find them online with no problem.
 

peter yetman

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You did use the words "best" and "open on budget".
So I'll recommend a Muyshondt Aeon.
Mrs Yeti has a Mk ! on her keys that I brought back from the dead, it's a beautifully made light that will last her, and you, forever.

On a more pocketbook friendly note, have a look at the Prometheus Beta, a vert practical light with a fantastic quick release system which attaches to your keyring.

P
 
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richardparker

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Thank you! The RovyVon Aurora is particularly interesting. I also like the look of the Prometheus, but a little big for keychain for me. And I would have to twist back and forth several times to get to high setting. Looks like RovyVon Aurora has memory mode.
 

CigarPundit

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I love my RovyVon Aurora A5. There are a bunch of variations of the Aurora, including a beautiful SE. Well made, well thought out little lights.
 

1313

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The Rovyvon Aurora is impressive , I was in the same boat as you and just got one. Good UI too. Quick access to momentary turbo as well.
 

Burgess

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Recently heard of RovyVon.

Now, I'm waiting for the release of their
Aurora 8X (upgraded version)
which ships next week.

After all,
I haven't bought a new flashlight
since Last Year !

:D
_
 

1313

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I used to keep a aaa twisty on keychain which are nice. But the side e-switch on the a3x is an upgrade because you can use it easier one handed. And it takes a double click for constant on to prevent accidental activation which is nice combined with the sort of heavy button press. Not trying to be a rovyvon shill but something to think about as far as switches go.
 
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SBranson

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What a great looking light! I just got the I1R 2 which is the upgrade to yours and it no longer comes apart in 2 pieces to charge and it got a modest boost in output so I was going to recommend that but boy this Rovyvon looks fantastic.. I think I will have to buy one for myself..
 

jds1

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RovyVon Aurora is pretty awesome. My A4 is about the same size as a AA cell with a little slot on one end for a ring or lanyard. I just recently bought it so no long term opinion of it or how well it works but I can't see how it would fail to be awesome later as well. Can find them online with no problem.

Thanks for the heads-up on RovyVon, I just bought three A1's for myself, my wife and a friend. Love this little light!

Jeff
 
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