Been wanting to add an edc light for a while & just never got around to it.

Want something compact, bright & long battery life
<$100

Click on/off with 1/2 press (momentary the right word?) on would be nice.

I hate to be the first reply and also gloss right over your user interface requirement at the same time, but if you're flexible on a more complicated UI I think the Emisar D4V2 is the best EDC on the planet right now.

If you aren't open to a more complicated UI, ignore my suggestion because the light will definitely frustrate you for sure.

A PD or LD version of a Fenix is awfully good imho.

P250UA5

Do you have any specifics in a flashlight such as Rechargeable, Single or Double A battery etc..?

I am normally a Streamlight type of guy but i have been branching out and trying Pelican, Fenix and Olight.

The pelican I am using right now is the 2350 powered by a single A battery.

The Fenix is the LD22

I bought an Olight from a forum member and I am getting used to it. I am thinking of getting the Olight EDC Best LED Flashlight S2 Cree XM-L2 950 Lumens for $36 off amazon to complement it.

Not opposed to an internal / rechargeable battery
Would prefer a common battery (AA/AAA) over a 'specialty' battery, if not going with an internal/recharge option.

The Olight i5T looks like a decent option on 'paper'.

Surefire Stiletto

I just picked up a streamlight polytac x for work to replace my old TK11 that's starting to flake out. It's lightweight, decently bright with a strong beam and wide throw, uses (and came with) a rechargeable 18650 battery, and was very reasonably priced (under $60). The tail switch can be used for momentary on or clicked to constant on. It's actually brighter than my LED stinger DS, and way lighter...I've been thinking about getting a second one to replace the stinger (I carry two lights on duty) and shave some weight off my belt...the only thing I'll miss is the dual-switch.

I don't edc a light off-duty on a regular basis, but often do when I'm camping, travelling long distance, or working on something around the house. While slightly larger than many edc lights, I find the polytac to be small enough to fit easily into a normal sized pocket, and it's light weight makes it very easy to carry.

For EDC I go with streamlight rechargeables. Either Microstream or Macrostream.

The Microstream AAA is also a good option.

Options are damned near endless. I’ve had about all the flavors, but for simplicity and not crying for losing one, the Microstreams are hard to beat.

Streamlight 1L-1aa or Protac 90. Runs on AA, CR123, AAA and rechargeables of those. Good light. Interface can be tailored to your needs and they are inexpensive.

This has been my EDC light for a while. It does everything I need in a pocket light.

https://www.fenixlighting.com/...Xj7FpuPkq-3MH6gzDcBs

Jim

For years I carried the Streamlight 88033 ProTac 2AA 250 Lumen Professional Tactical Flashlight with High/Low/Strobe as one of my back up lights to my Streamlight SL-20.

It held up well and took a real beating. I also took it to Afghanistan to see how well it would do and for seven months + it performed great. I mostly used it in the dark for PMCSing my MRAP and mine roller, but it went on every patrol whether i was driving, gunning or dismount.

It runs about $35-$38.

The only negative is that it is a little long.

Sounds like you are wanting something with a forward clicky tail switch that takes AA primaries.
AA lights in general are becoming less popular but here are a few I like for 1xAA with rear clicky.

Eagletac D25A MK II
Lumintop Tool AA 2.0
Lumintop EDC AA

If you don't mind something a little heavier check out the Klarus E1.

quote:

Originally posted by old rugged cross:
A PD or LD version of a Fenix is awfully good imho.

Those are great EDC light options. Of the two, the LD line are the ones that use "standard" AA batteries, but they're not quite as good as the PD line which use "nonstandard" CR123As.

So my recommendation for the OP would actually be a Fenix UC35. It's a PD35, but with an internal USB rechargeable battery instead of CR123As. Best of both worlds, with the PD's excellent size-to-feature value without having to stock CR123As.

https://www.amazon.com/Fenix-R...anizer/dp/B07CRN1YBH


However, stocking CR123As actually isn't that big of a hurdle any more. They're widely available online for relatively cheap (~$1/each), and are even easy to find at places like Lowes and Home Depot at slightly higher than online prices. They're no longer really considered "specialty batteries", since so many items use them nowadays.

It's not like it was 15-20 years ago, where if you didn't want to order them online you had to go to a camera store and pay $8 a pop for them, if they had them.

Hard to go wrong with the PD36R. Personally, I own a E03, E30R, and 2 PD35TAC.

https://www.fenixlighting.com/...argeable-flashlight/

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Originally posted by SIG4EVA:
Hard to go wrong with the PD36R. Personally, I own a E03, E30R, and 2 PD35TAC.

This is what I was about suggest.

Excellent light.

I always reply the same.

Fenix brand:

PD32 for actual daily use and need for bright light. Uses 18650s or CR123. Needs investment in batts, charger, and/or 123's which are semi common.

LD12 uses standard AA, but to get brighter light or longer life uses 14500s with the same need to get lithium batts/charger. This would be best for occasional use or 3-4 times a week for half an hour or so.

If you are not actually using it daily, and just carrying it, I'd go with the LD12 as it's much smaller. Also it's bright enough for just about anything, but if you want it to be able to search the woods for hours at night, go with the PD32 bigger brother. If you want one step brighter and can deal with a slightly larger body (3/8" or so longer), go with PD35TAC.

PD32/35, three batts, and charger should set you back just a bit over $100, but <$150. No need for battery purchases for years to 5+ years depending on usage. LD12 plus LiIon batts/charger, will be right at $100.

When I read “EDC light” I’m thinking of something small and simple. That’s why I made my recommendations above. I currently carry or have carried some of the others mentioned for work, and some are bigger than I’d want to put into a jeans pocket. I think of an EDC as a AAA or AA sized light.

OP, you have any tighter specifications?

Pocket carry, likely with/alongside a Kershaw Chive/Scallion, so slimmer is better.
May later look into a car-carry light.

Reading the suggestions here, battery is less of an issue than I was thinking it would be, as long as it's not some oddball 'specialty' unobtainium/proprietary piece.

quote:

Originally posted by chongosuerte:
When I read “EDC light” I’m thinking of something small and simple. That’s why I made my recommendations above. I currently carry or have carried some of the others mentioned for work, and some are bigger than I’d want to put into a jeans pocket. I think of an EDC as a AAA or AA sized light.

OP, you have any tighter specifications?

This was my thought as well. That's why I mentioned the Fenix E12 V2 for everyday pocket carry. I have most of the other Fenix lights mentioned as I'm addicted to them. 9 or 10 at last count.

Jim

You should really consider an 18650 or 21700 cell light. Longer run times, brighter lights, and rechargeable means the light can always be topped. 18650 and 21700 batteries are really common now.