Updated 2026: For current picks and buying advice, see our Best Flashlights for Everyday Carry guide. Let’s set phasers to “Surface of the Sun.” A light source is a critical part of your everyday carry (EDC) rig. Although you’re far more likely to use it to find the keyring you dropped in a dark parking...
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Ever wish your EDC included a third hand? Us, too … Sadly, right now, an extra limb is beyond the powers of science and medicine. But the Cyclops Solutions Hades headlamp is the next-best thing. Combining the versatility of a flashlight with the hands-free function of a headlamp, you can clip the light to your…
A flashlight is such an important tool that, just like your firearm, needs to be on your everyday carry loadout the same as your gun, regardless of the current lighting conditions. Enter the Surefire Stiletto, the thin everyday carry flashlight that just might change your mind about always having a light. What is it? Think…
First released in 2017 , it’s arguably one of the most popular weaponlights sold. A combination of price, durability, capability, and value are what puts the Streamlight Protac HL-X in contention for best weapon-light. What is it? The specific version reviewed: Streamlight 88071 Protac Rail Mount HL-X Long Gun Light. Programable LED flashlight 1000 Lumens…
Let’s shed a little light on the subject … Readers already know why I like the Surefire X300U (and if not, you can find out why here.) But did you know that there are other accessories for the X300 that not only complement the X300, but make it even better? The main selling point of…
If you are serious about carrying a firearm for self-defense, one of the most important things you can do is add a flashlight to your everyday carry (EDC) rig. Identifying your target is critical, so this is not the time to skimp. I am not made of money, but my personal safety gets budget priority….
Give lost keys, dark sidewalks, and muggers the Atomic Wedgie … er, Wedge. When they say EDC, the important part is the “every day” part of that equation. Ask yourself: Am I really going to carry a flashlight the size of my forearm every day, or am I more likely to carry something that just…
Are you seriously leaving your house without a flashlight? The company known as 5-11 is best known for its tactically-minded clothing, footwear, and baggage, but most forget about the plethora of everyday carry items that it has to offer, such as the EDC-K USB and the EDC PL 2AAA Flashlight. My ultimate intention is to…
Are your pants glowing or are you happy to see me? Damn it, I pocket-poked my tactical flashlight … a couple more minutes, and I would have burned my pants. Those of you who EDC know what I am talking about. Your tacticool flashlight with the million-lumen output accidentally gets turned on for who knows…
Updated 2026: For current picks and buying advice, see our Best Flashlights for Everyday Carry guide. Let’s set phasers to “Surface of the Sun.” A light source is a critical part of your everyday carry (EDC) rig. Although you’re far more likely to use it to find the keyring you dropped in a dark parking…
Updated 2026: This roundup has been consolidated into our main, regularly-updated Best Flashlights for Everyday Carry guide. We are keeping this page live for reference — start there for our latest picks and pricing. Carrying a flashlight in your pocket is a bright idea because many times the light at the back of your smartphone…
Times have changed. Nowadays people don’t have to carry their heavy gear and tools with them everywhere they go! The present times calls for something that is more convenient like: everyday carries. Your tools and gears have become so travel-friendly that you can carry them around every day without any hassle. If you have ever…
2026 Update: The original Olight ION reviewed below has been discontinued. Olight’s current keychain flashlight lineup is built around the Olight i1R 2 EOS (~$17.95, 150 max lumens, built-in rechargeable battery), which fills the same “tiny rechargeable keychain light” role. Our original hands-on review of the ION is preserved below for reference, followed by a…
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