EDC torch that's uncomplicated

[British Red]

EDC definitely doesn't just relate to curated collections of shiny things people carry for the simple pleasure of them.

I might be swimming upstream then . My EDC is decidedly prosaic. For example torches. I use a pocket torch several times a day & most of them drive me nuts

I do not need;
A side switch
A tail switch
Any kind of strobe function (!)
Magnetic charging
Any built in magnets that drag the damn coins out if my pocket
USB charging
A strike bezel
Bluetooth
More than two light levels

All I want is something small, bright, with a key ring and interchangeable batteries. Fenix used to make one and stopped

 

[Jared]

What Fenix model was that? Sounds like you are describing the E01, and they make a v2 now.

Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight

The Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight emits an impressive maximum 100 lumens from an included single AAA battery.

www.fenixlighting.com

 

[Nice65]

I might be swimming upstream then . My EDC is decidedly prosaic. For example torches. I use a pocket torch several times a day & most of them drive me nuts

I do not need;
A side switch
A tail switch
Any kind of strobe function (!)
Magnetic charging
Any built in magnets that drag the damn coins out if my pocket
USB charging
A strike bezel
Bluetooth
More than two light levels

All I want is something small, bright, with a key ring and interchangeable batteries. Fenix used to make one and stopped

I could recommend many, probably even have something suitable in AAA twisty form if you wanted, but Jared is in with a replacement for your Fenix already.

Agree about the magnets, unless it’s a worklight or right angled torch, they play havoc with things, especially automatic watches. Another ‘ahem’ EDC I like.

 

[Jared]

Though this is maybe better

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www.skilhunt.com

Only a single 100 lumen mode, but nicer LED. Especially if you get the intro deal here...

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[Brizzlebush]

What Fenix model was that? Sounds like you are describing the E01, and they make a v2 now.

Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight

The Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight emits an impressive maximum 100 lumens from an included single AAA battery.

www.fenixlighting.com

Aaaand they're off!

 

[British Red]

What Fenix model was that? Sounds like you are describing the E01, and they make a v2 now.

Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight

The Fenix E01 V2.0 AAA Flashlight emits an impressive maximum 100 lumens from an included single AAA battery.

www.fenixlighting.com

I like more light than that. The E15 was my choice.

I was given an Olight Baton 3. It has a good level of light by all the tactical magnetic nonsense has consigned it to the drawer.

 

[Jared]

I like more light than that. The E15 was my choice.

I was given an Olight Baton 3. It has a good level of light by all the tactical magnetic nonsense has consigned it to the drawer.

Ah a CR123 light, the E16 was the replacement but added button and tail magnet.

Seems only one cr123/rcr123 twisty in parametrek is still available

Parametrek Flashlights

flashlights.parametrek.com

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[Nice65]

It might be worth reconsidering 2 criteria. Twisty is very limiting, a tail clicky is more reliable and opens a ton of options. And USB charging. Several manufacturers offer CR123a size batteries with USB C ports on the actual battery. Or a couple of rechargeables on a torch with a USB C port on the side would work well. Otherwise you‘re buying and chucking batteries unnecessarily.

 

[Stew]

I’m curious why usb recharging is a bad thing?

I find USB C so good now and am loath to use a torch where I have to replace the batteries or being taking batteries out to recharge. The run time and ease of charging now seems a no brainer for me.

 

[Nice65]

I’m curious why usb recharging is a bad thing?

I find USB C so good now and am loath to use a torch where I have to replace the batteries or being taking batteries out to recharge. The run time and ease of charging now seems a no brainer for me.

Thing is Stew, the whole thread is based on Reds comment in the EDC forum vote thread, so what’s above isn’t a definite list of wants, it’s passing comment and a bit of a rant at things being over complicated.

 

[Laurentius]

I think what you are looking for is a candle in a jamjar, doesn't get simpler than that

 

[British Red]

Ah a CR123 light, the E16 was the replacement but added button and tail magnet.

Had one. It absolutely sucked. How stupid do you have to be to think a magnetic pocket torch that sits in a pocket with steel coins and keys is a good idea?

 

[British Red]

It might be worth reconsidering 2 criteria. Twisty is very limiting, a tail clicky is more reliable and opens a ton of options. And USB charging. Several manufacturers offer CR123a size batteries with USB C ports on the actual battery. Or a couple of rechargeables on a torch with a USB C port on the side would work well. Otherwise you‘re buying and chucking batteries unnecessarily.

I'm fine with a USB charging battery. That's how I run my E15 using Fenix batteries. Tail clicks turn on accidentally in pockets and run flat. I actively want limiting. On and off, bright & dim. No strobes, no moonlight mode, no limited turbo, no red blue flashing. Just a good, simple, functional torch that doesn't drag coins out of my pocket or turn on inside it

 

[British Red]

I’m curious why usb recharging is a bad thing?

I find USB C so good now and am loath to use a torch where I have to replace the batteries or being taking batteries out to recharge. The run time and ease of charging now seems a no brainer for me.

Because I use my pocket torch all the time. I can't stop using it because it's flat. I want to swap batteries & get on with my day. It's fine if the battery recharges, but not if the torch is a sealed unit. The other point is that as the battery degrades, I don't want to have to replace the torch.

 

[cbrdave]

I'm considering going back to a little maglite, simple on and off and with none of the flashing lark and the magnets.

 

[British Red]

I think what you are looking for is a candle in a jamjar, doesn't get simpler than that

Nope, I'm looking for a torch that's simple & functional, not full of pointless frippery like strobe functions. Anyone ever needed a strobe function or a strike bezel here?

Anyone?

 

[British Red]

I'm considering going back to a little maglite, simple on and off and with no e of the flashing.lark and the magnets.

Makes a lot of sense. If I could find a small simple torch with 500+ lumens no magnets and pocket safe carry I'd buy two!

 

[Wildgoose]

Watching with interest, I share your spec.

Can’t stand this current trend of multiple modes and click 4 times for strobe etc

 

[Watch-keeper]

Good old Maglite Solitare, twist to switch on and off, AAA battery, LED, robust, it also doesn't switch on in your pocket and is a nice shape/size. They are pretty water resistant mine has been under 3 meters of water without leaking.

 

[Stew]

Good old Maglite Solitare, twist to switch on and off, AAA battery, LED, robust, it also doesn't switch on in your pocket and is a nice shape/size. They are pretty water resistant mine has been under 3 meters of water without leaking.

And about as good as a candle in a jam jar….