What Are the Best Keychain Flashlights?
What Are the Best Keychain Flashlights?
Keychain flashlights are awesome tools to have and we think everybody should have a keychain flashlight. We’ve written several blogs about why you should have an everyday carry flashlight on you and keychain flashlights are perfect for that. Most everyone has a keyring with multiple keys, accessories, and more. A mini keychain flashlight won’t add too much extra bulk to it and with that flashlight you won’t be left in the dark. So in this blog I thought we could talk about five of our favorite keychain flashlights. We’ll go into the pros and cons of each flashlight and you can decide which light speaks to you!
Our Favorite Keychain Flashlights
This keychain flashlight is full of style while still being powerful and compact. It features two brightness levels: high - 130 lumens and low - 8 lumens. It has a simple twist switch to turn ON and OFF the flashlight and cycle through the two modes. As you can see in the picture, this flashlight was specifically designed to put on your keychain. Not all mini flashlights have such an appropriate design which is a little silly.
Another awesome feature of the BL43 is that it’s USB rechargeable! Thankfully, most of the keychain flashlights we sell are USB rechargeable. Replacing those tiny batteries isn’t fun. With the BL43, this flashlight charges completely in just one hour! That’s pretty amazing. MecArmy does a great job of making their everyday carry flashlights convenient and just awesome. See the MecArmy BL43 for yourself here!
This keychain flashlight is one of our most unique EDC flashlights. It’s a multi-functional flashlight with 3 different colored LEDs: white, red, and UV. Not everyone needs different colored LEDs, but they can definitely be useful. The red LED is great for using at night while preserving your night vision. The UV light is great for finding fluids. I would highly recommend this flashlight for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts that brave the night.
It features a single side switch that you can easily find in the dark and fits comfortably on a keychain. The SGN3 is also USB rechargeable and charges completely in 90 minutes! So just charge the SGN3 while you’re working on your computer or driving around doing errands. You can see more about the MecArmy SGN3 here.
MecArmy does an amazing job at creating unique and innovative EDC flashlights. I was really tough to narrow down our favorites with the MecArmy keychain lights. I highly recommend you see all the MecArmy flashlights here!
The Fenix UC02 is an excellent straight forward keychain flashlight that comes in a few different colors to add a bit of pizazz to your key ring. It has an easy twist switch and features two brightness levels: high - 130 lumens and low - 10 lumens. The UC02 is also USB rechargeable and has a battery power indicator so you can check the battery and see when it might be time to charge it. As I mentioned before you can choose which color you like: black, blue, and purple.
This is an excellent keychain flashlight because it has the features of a high-quality keychain flashlight at an affordable price. The UC02 is constructed from sturdy aluminum and is incredibly durable. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your keychain flashlight or you’re looking for your first keychain flashlight, the UC02 is a great tool to consider. Check it out here!
Let’s move onto some Nitecore flashlights now! The first I want to talk about is the Nitecore Tube. This is the perfect starter keychain light. If you’re hesitant about owning a keychain flashlight or want to get it for a friend who hasn’t started their flashlight collection yet (it’s only a matter of time), I recommend looking at the Tube!
The Tube has a single side switch and two brightness levels: high - 45 lumens and low - 1 lumen. It may not be as powerful as many other keychain flashlights, but it provides a good amount of light. You’d be surprised just how powerful 1 lumen is! The Tube is also USB rechargeable which is always a plus. You can see more about the Nitecore Tube here!
Nitecore Tip 2017 - 360 Lumens
Onto our last keychain flashlight that we’re talking about today! This is the most powerful keychain flashlight on this list. The Nitecore Tip 2017 features dual switches, one that turns the light ON and OFF and the other that cycles through the brightness levels. Speaking of, it has four brightness levels: high - 360 lumens, medium - 150 lumens, low - 35 lumens, and moonlight - 1 lumen. That’s a huge variety for a keychain flashlight! And 360 lumens is incredibly impressive. The multiple brightness levels allow the Tip 2017 to be more versatile.
The Tip 2017 also has two operation modes that you can choose from. You have the Daily Mode and in this mode the flashlight will turn off after 30 seconds of no operation. This mode is great for short illumination periods or for conserving the battery. Then there’s the Constant-On Mode which, just like the name implies, gives you continuous illumination. So you have two excellent operation modes to choose from. I believe this is the first time I’ve seen operation modes in a keychain flashlight so that’s definitely unique.
Also, the Tip is USB rechargeable, is incredibly durable, and comes with a unique pocket clip. Check it out the Nitecore Tip 2017 here!
It was really tough choosing which keychain flashlights were the best considering all the great flashlights there are to choose from. There are so many unique and innovative flashlights that can fit any need. We have so many more to pick from if you’re interested. You can see all our EDC flashlights here. I’m sure this list might change in six months or so and we’ll be sure to update it when it does. Sign up for our newsletter to hear more about flashlights, flashlight accessories, and new releases!