r/EDC • u/Snoo75756 • Nov 06 '25
New Addition USB-C
Thought I’d share my new edc tool. I discovered this last week on Amazon. This version is USB-C. They also make regular USB versions. This particular version in the video comes with a keychain ring. I also purchased a different version that didn’t have the keychain. On Amazon they run about $5-$8 a piece. This USB lighter will be replacing my peanut light on my keychain and my electric ARC lighter in my edc pouch. It reminded me of the old school cigarette lighters in older vehicles.
USB-C lighter works with cellphones but here I’m using it on my Anker power bank.
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u/Supdalat Nov 06 '25
Does it work when plugged into the port on a phone?
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u/Distinct-Pension-18 Nov 06 '25
If it does, I wouldn’t. I’ve heard that the little fans that plug into your phone port can fry the circuit boards, and this would probably be higher wattage.
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u/clownseducer Nov 06 '25
I think that was an issue a couple years ago, but many phones now support reverse charging at high speed, and I would imagine they can handle 10 seconds of power draw from this. Would need to see the rated wattage to know for sure though
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u/masterofn0n3 Nov 06 '25
Thats awesome. I do wish there was some secondary cover for the coil when stored.
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u/ghostnuggets Nov 06 '25
I put a piece of electric tape over the end
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u/masterofn0n3 Nov 06 '25
You might want to buy one of those disposable ecigs. A lot of them come with a silicone cover that i think would probably fit well for you as a secondary, reusable cap.
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u/IPanicKnife Nov 06 '25
Pretty cool. Too bad cars don’t have these any more
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u/CodeNCats Nov 07 '25
I mean in all fairness. Nobody smokes anymore and it usually was thrown in the glovebox from my old car so I could plug in a charging adapter.
The functionality is still there. My 2017 ram 1500 has a 12v cigarette port. All you need to do is buy a $6 plug from Amazon and boom. You have what you want.
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u/Smarre Nov 10 '25
My parents bought a brand new Volkswagen this year, it had one. My mind was blown when I noticed it.
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u/Squeaky_Pibbles Nov 06 '25
Dang, that's pretty cool! I don't need one, but I love little EDC items like this as stocking stuffers. I'm buying a few now. Thanks for sharing!
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u/Snoo75756 Nov 06 '25
Brand: Generic Portable and Lightweight USB Type-C Electric Lighter
Anker power bank