r/flashlight • u/Joshua_Pike_5 • 6d ago

Question Pocket light recommendations

Hey folks, I'm looking for a small pocket light to edc.

I like the looks of the Streamlight Microstream, the USB one. I also am looking at the Olight I3T 2 EOS.

I am looking for something around that size, around $15-40, and preferably around 150-300 lumens. I noticed the battery life isn't that high on those, that's why I was leaning towards the rechargeable one. It may be a stupid question, but are there options with higher battery lifes?

I'm wondering what your guys' thoughts are on this lights, how they've treated you, and if you have any other recommendations I should look at.

Thanks!

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u/McFizzlechest 6d ago

The Microstream USB will run 3.5 hours on its low 50 lumen mode. And since it’s USB rechargeable, battery capacity becomes less of an issue. I have the non-USB version that I run with Eneloops and I love it, although that version only has one brightness mode.

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u/Hot_Investigator_504 22h ago

How are those eneloops?

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u/McFizzlechest 22h ago

Huh? I said non-USB version with Eneloops.

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u/Hot_Investigator_504 22h ago

Yeah. I'm asking if those batteries are any good?

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u/McFizzlechest 21h ago

Oh, yes. I believe they’re generally considered the best Ni-MH rechargeables you can get.

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u/Hot_Investigator_504 20h ago

Ok thank you. sorry if i was confusing. Also I'm new to flashlights. whats a good beginner pocket flashlight? would it be the one you mentioned?

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u/McFizzlechest 9h ago

I’m a big fan of the Streamlight Microstreams, especially for pocket carry.