Nitecore MT2A Pro EDC Flashlight, 1000 Lumens, USB-C Rechargeable, 2 x AA Batteries, Including NitecoreS Adhesive

Great small light weight torch, great beam

Pros: The size of an AA penlight with the power of a much larger flashlight that uses an 18650 battery. This flashlight is rated at 1,000 lumens max. I tested it against my other 1,000 lumen flashlights that use 18650 batteries and it was slightly brighter, It definitely puts out at least 1,000 actual lumens . The beam is perfect. The beam color and beam shape are also perfect. Not a square bluish light beam but a round natural white color light beam. The gripping etching is also perfect, not sharp as some others have criticized that it would cut their shirt pocket. The two way removable clip is also designed very well. With a flat end cap it can be stood on end and function as an area light. Also able to use regular or rechargeable AA batteries instead of the specialty battery supplied. Using regular AA batteries the flashlight is still very bright (500 lumens). Cons: None, as far as I am concerned. The perfectly designed EDC pocket flashlight.

As pocket lights go, this one (by Nitecore) is standard in two kits that I keep ready at all times. I could use it as a primary light (due to its brightness and throw) if i wanted to. I have done just that in the past with no issues or complaints. You get a simple light, no complicated modes to remember. Three levels of brightness. Just half-press the cap to change the level. A seperate full-press to keep the setting you need at the time. These settings provide more than enough light to find missing items in dark rooms or outside without being too bright and yet be bright enough to see detail at greater distance or to signal with if you need to do that. More on the on/off button on the cap. Feels right. Has the perfect amount of travel. Nice clicky feedback. Turn the cap counter-clockwise a bit if you need to stow it because it'll get hot if you inadvertently turn it on and its running 'unsupervised'. Its size is compact enough (without being TOO small) to find or to fit in the average hand and to slip into a pocket. Again, perfect size. You wont have to do a deep dig for it in your pocket. The sturdy clip helps with that too... The clip also being one that alliws you to slip it onto the brim of a hat for some hands-free work. The design is visually appealing and the durability of this light is solid. The body has a good balance of grippy and smooth. It DOES NOT behave like a cheaply-manufactured light. This is a tough little light that wont disappoint when you need it. I did purchase two, additional, identical nitecore batteries for the two lights I bought. These batts are charged at the battery itself (via type-c input). I've used this in pouring rain, knowing that it's waterproofing makes it submersible in water. Fun times. Buy it. I have no regrets whatsoever. Well, if I lose it somehow, I WILL regret that.

This light is honestly a little crazy. I've owned one for a few years now. It's been dropped repeatedly on concrete. I trusted their waterproof claim to see into a water feature on a job site. I had to identify all the plumbing underwater. This light did not give one hoot about full submersion for minutes at a time. So insanely rugged little thing. The highest level is brighter than a light this size has any business being able to produce. I mean. You can literally see hundreds of feet in front of you at night. It's sleek and long which makes it great for a pocket. It's like twice the diameter of a sharpie so you can clip it to the outer edge of a pocket and hardly notice it. Pocket stays usable. Comes with a high quality rechargeable battery that lasted me at least two years of EDC use. Also takes two AA batteries in a pinch. If it's not out of your price range, buy the thing.

Amazing EDC light with easy functionality and amazing brightness at its max. A friend recommended and it’s worth the price. I use it at my cabin to walk down to the gate to close at night. Lights up the whole forest.