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Mine (daughter’s & I gave her mine) stopped recharging. Looked at replacing since 3 of 4 still worked after several years. But looks like discontinued. Not seeing a replacement. The Titan is a twist so no interest. What are keychain users using that’s available in 2023/4? Prefer to avoid supporting PRC if an option but may not be. Thanks all.
Here is what is on my keychain:
https://countycomm.com/products/rhub...imited-edition
Keep the tailcap unscrewed 1/3 turn when not in use to prevent battery drain. Otherwise, the tiny cell will drain very quickly. The light uses an electronic switch which drains the cell even if the light is off unless power is physically disconnected by turning the tailcap. If the switch is illuminated, power is being drained.
I keep mine set to come on in low first. Low is enough light for 90% of my use for a keychain light. Moonlight and turbo are both immediately accessible, which is really nice. If I ever to use a light without waking someone up, moonlight will do it. The turbo is quite impressive for that size light.
Plan on checking the cell voltage frequently and recharging frequently.
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Thank you Bill, I have one of those and now I know why it went dead on my desk. It came in one of their grab bags, I believe before they ever listed it, and I never saw docs on them.
First and foremost, DO NOT click that link! CountyComm is not as bad for the wallet as gunbroker, but it will cause stuff you didn't know you needed to slowly fill your office.
My wife has one of these , it's showing sold out. Some of the other lights that I've gotten from there are just gone, not sold out, so they may be coming back. I've always gotten prompt email responses from them, might be worth emailing. A previous (different model) unscrewed itself and disappeared quickly buy this one has survived and she loves it.
This guy looks interesting.
I don't own one of these, but I own a lot of their stuff and my EDC light comes from them: beta-magnetic I think I'd want more than 50 lumens but with the high CRI it should look brighter. I think.
***Please note that Prometheus is similarly hazardous to the wallet.***
I got a few Surefire Sidekicks for Xmas stocking stuffers a couple years ago, and one for me also. It's what's on the truck key chain now. Pretty happy with it. Maybe bulkier than I prefer, but it works.
I bought a AAA Olight i3E EOS (90 lumen) model and put it on the fancy pants car keychain. I noticed these are NLA, but the newer model i3T is (180 lumen). It's a twist-type, and has been working fine. I use a single Eneloop battery in it.
https://a.co/d/02u0mqP
I am happy with the Streamlight Microstream USB on my keychain. PRC made but Streamlight still has a US presence. Since it's a bit thinner than the Sidekick (though longer) it felt less bulky in my pocket. Also I find it easier to turn on because the button is at the end rather than on one or the other side of the light.
To make it keychain friendly, use the smallest black zip tie and a small key ring and run it around the light in the bend of the pocket clip. This also serves to keep the pocket clip from snapping off.
If Surefire is unable to assist or you don't want to go that route, pop the case. Many of the cells in lights like these can be replaced.Quote:
Originally Posted by Willard
I bought a dozen when they came out and gave them as Christmas gifts. My dad uses his daily and is on his second one. A couple months ago he told me the second one isn’t working. Fortunately I found two on a peg in a gun shop and bought them both, so that should hold him a while. If I can find his first one, I’m going to see if I can return them for service. I don’t think he would like the twist Titan light either.
I have switched to using the Rovy Von A3 and really like them. 650 lumens from a USB C rechargable light the size of a AAA battery. The tail magnet and magnet clip that is reversible add even more utility and just $22. I have them on my zipper pulls on my fleece and shell as well as pocket carry.
I don't like a light attached to my keys, but if I was going to put one on it would be a Cloud Defensive Chicro. 100% PRC and they don't hide it. Best light in it's class i've found.
I like my sidekicks too bad if discontinued
The light on one's phone will do 90+% of what keychain lights are used for and the phone is already with you
I never carried my sidekick on my key chain
Oh and as a side note what non-PRC phone y'all carrying?
What would be on my keys, if they weren't too bulky already, would be the Fenix LD01, or it's successor, that rides in my pocket. It's a 1 AAA and it's still really stiff after all of the years I've carried it, I wouldn't worry about it unscrewing itself. I don't know how old it is, but it's discontinued old.
I think my dad clips his to the belt and doesn’t have it on his key ring.
The use of an 800USD phone in lieu of a purpose designed flashlight at 20.00ish- 80 ish seems like simply using the wrong tool for the job.
Drop issues/light issues/wet issues etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-7...1zcF9hdGY&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Comp...zcF9hdGY&psc=1
One would not use Bugatti to move mulch yet “we” do the functional equivalent in the flashlight realm on the daily. Not a good look IMHO.
Re the PRC nature of phones- this is a space where it is extremely difficult to buy non PRC. I would humbly assert this is why “we” should therefore make a concerted effort to do so in the spaces that we can.
I would also note the Apple is making a concerted effort to broaden their manufacturing location base i.e. the iPhone 13 is being made in India.
https://www.reuters.com/technology/a...ia-2022-04-11/
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Not sure which Fenix this is but it’s brutally tough, reliable, and bright. I run aaa Eneloops in it.
I have a couple of the Streamlight Pocketmate USBs that I use at work. They punch way out of their weight and cost class. 325 lumens, around 25 bucks and they aren’t much bigger than the cheap old coin cell leds that were out there.
I wear one around my neck as a back up light and also to hold in my mouth as a makeshift head lamp light.Quote:
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I wish it charged faster and used a USB-C but aside from that it's pretty damn amazing.
If I was going to put a light on my keychain it would be a skilhunt e3a for a AAA option or EK1 for a usb-c option
I use the Nitecore Tip SE.
https://www.amazon.com/NITECORE-Dual...ore+tip&sr=8-5
700 lumens for 30 sec then it ramps down somewhat. Can be set to light for 30 sec at a time (pocket carry) or stay on until it's manually turned off.
I've used the older plain Tip lights for many years and even my oldest one is still working (now taped to my Dillon 550 as a work light). The SE uses usb C.
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I don't like the bigger key chain lights and use to use a Photon light. However, I upgraded to Streamlight 73303 Pocket Mate 325-Lumen Pocket Keychain/Clip-on USB Rechargeable Flashlight.
They are small and surprisingly bright. Have to check to keep them charged. I also carry a 'normal' gun guy Surefire clipped to a cargo pocket. I use both at times.
^^^^^^^^This.Quote:
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https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rovyvon+a...l_6hv122uzy3_e