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6 Best Everyday Carry Flashlights | EDC Flashlights of 2022 Available on Amazon


Overview

Perfect for those who are always prepared, we review the best EDC flashlights on the market.

Best overall: 550 Lumens Super Bright | $29.95


550 Lumens Super Bright
The 550 Lumens Super Bright wins our best overall award. It's compact. It's light and it's remarkably bright. It has a good price.

Best value: Olight I1R EOS 130 | $19.99


Olight I1R EOS 130
Easily our favorite tiny flashlight. It's so small it not only fits in your pocket but even fits comfortably in that little pocket inside your pocket (known as a watch pocket or coin pocket). It packs a surprising punch for its size with 130 lumens and is rechargeable. This makes it a great flashlight for everyday use.

Best brightness: Olight S1R II 1000 | $64.99


Olight S1R II 1000

This is a fantastic all around flashlight for hikers and every day carry.

It's super bright and ultra-portable. The battery is where it really shines, as it's both rechargeable and comes with a magnetic charger that you can just clip on. You don't need to take the battery out and plug a charger into a tiny USB port to charge it which is common with other similar small rechargeable flashlights. Just drop it on the charger and you're ready to go. It also comes with a handy clip with allows you to attach the flashlight to your hat and turn it into a hands-free headlamp, which is perfect for night hiking or doing repairs around the house.

There's also an option that comes with 2 rechargeable batteries which is great to have as a backup when on an extended camping trip or hike.


Best weight: RovyVon Aurora 550 Lumens | $39.95


RovyVon Aurora 550 Lumens
The RovyVon Aurora 550 Lumens wins our best weight award. It's tremendously bright. It's portable which is a nice bonus. It's light which is helpful.

Best size: Nitecore TIP 2017 Upgrade | $29.95


Nitecore TIP 2017 Upgrade
This ultra-light, ultra-small flashlight is perfect for hikers and everyday carry. Can also be used as a head lamp by clipping it to your hat.

Best battery capacity: Fenix PD25 550 Lumens | $59.95


Fenix PD25 550 Lumens
The Fenix PD25 550 Lumens wins our best battery capacity award. It's bright which we think you'll enjoy. It has a large battery.