The Olight i3T 2 EOS EDC flashlight is on sale again – the black and green versions are $15 each (save 25%), and the orange and blue are $16 each (save 20%).
I have a bunch of the older model in different colors, and it’s been fantastic. I load them up with rechargeable NiMH or Lithium (non-rechargeable) AAA batteries – but they also work with alkaline cells – and take them anywhere.
Sometimes you’ll find one in my pocket. If I’m travelling, I’ll toss one into the car’s glove box, or into my carry-on bag when I’m flying. My wife sometimes takes one when she travels.
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The i3T 2 is said delivers 200 lumens max brightness, and has a max battery runtime claim of up to 21 hours. The tailcap switch gives you two output modes – high and low.
You can get up to 300 lumens of output if you use a protected 10440 L-ion battery, which is not included.
It’s waterproof to IPX8. Olight also redesigned the i3T 2 housing with a captured and deeper-carry pocket clip compared to its predecessor’s.
You get a lot of flashlight for $20, and it’s a bargain when on sale.
Deal Price: $15-$16 depending on color
I have a couple of i3T’s and have already given a bunch as gifts. They’re making it awfully tempting to upgrade.
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I considered the i3T to be the perfect go-anywhere flashlight, and the i3T 2 is an upgrade in several ways (brighter, longer battery runtime, longer runtime at high, deep-carry pocket clip).
The i3T desert tan version (this is the first one I bought, and rated at 180 lumens max brightness) is priced a little lower right now – $14.39 at Amazon.
Want something different? The Streamlight Stylus Pro (better brand, not as bright) is a few dollars more – see Save a Few Bucks on this Excellent EDC Flashlight.
Alexk
Glad these aren’t available in person, where I shop. Don’t need another flashlight, but would impulse buy this if it was convenient. Looks great.
My key ring has had a tiny rechargeable Olight for over a year and that fits my need. All my other pocket flashlights are just because I like flashlights. When I need a light for work, a headlight is usually the best choice.
Alexk
For pocket carry, I’m liking flat shaped lights. They are less noticeable when I sit down.
Stuart
Flat-shaped lights are multiple times the price since they have customized rechargeable batteries. They’re going to be more convenient for daily carry or regular users, but I think this one is better for more casual users.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=olight+arkfeld&i=tools&tag=toolguyd-20
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Streamlight+wedge+flashlight&tag=toolguyd-20
Those are the two I’ve tried, but the category has been expanding as more brands jump onboard.
David
I picked up a Wuben G5 for myself and a family member recently, and it’s become my go-to light. Flat, pocketable, able to tail-stand, with a clip and magnet base, flexible head you can aim, and a rotary control for brightness. They’ve been running $20 on sale pretty regularly, and for utility purposes I think they beat a lot of other pocket lights. I’d love to hear what you think if you try one!
TomD
My flat shaped flashlight is made by Apple. 😜
I should get some of these but they always end up with dead batteries when I need them.
Plain+Grainy
I’m kind of intrigued with the Baton4 light w/ charging box. On sale for $75, I probably won’t have one. But quite a unique light!
Stuart
You don’t have to buy the charging case. The Baton 4 is ~$46 in blue right now (other colors $55) https://www.amazon.com/OLIGHT-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Magnetic-Emergencies/dp/B0CKL59BDJ/?tag=toolguyd-20 .
There’s also the Baton Turbo https://www.amazon.com/OLIGHT-BatonTurbo-Rechargeable-Flashlight-Flashlights/dp/B0CX1HYX7P/?tag=toolguyd-20 .
I recently gave away the last of my rechargeable Olights (although I keep digging up more), and the Baton 4 was really hard to part with.
It really was a superb light in a compact form factor.
There will be more flashlight deals and promos over the next few weeks, and so there’s no reason to rush into a purchase, especially pricier ones.
mark w
I bought this last year during a tool guyd amazon sales roundup article I think. The orange was the first to sell out last year I think. Didn’t make it far into the holiday season.
Zero complaints and it’s well refined for the price. Simple and tactile in the right places. Desert tan looked great to me finish wise.
mark w
Stuart I saw an add for the Olsa Tools flexible tube work light today on yt shorts. The guy stuffed it in a wheel well and the lighting it gave was very impressive. $80 looks like. Like 2 foot tube. Looks super useful for deep engine Bay work, wheel wells, under dash.
Would love your thoughts on it if it intrigues you.
Stuart
Not available in USA (yet?). Yes, it looks intriguing, but it’s a very specialized light. It’s 44″ long and not rigid. Seems suitable for close-up work in very challenging spaces – like a wheel well.
S
It definitely intrigues me.
I’ve got a couple of other under hood lights currently, and none of them seem ideal, especially for Ford’s and their aluminum hoods.