I love these practical, honest reviews. EDC lights aren't about lumens, they're about practicality. You simply don't need thousands of lumens for most practical applications. I own a bunch of lights, but the 3 I actually use are all olight, namely this, which I take when I'm not expecting to need a light but it's dark outside, the SR Batton II which I take when I know I'll need some decent light and I have the I3E on my keychain so I always have a light regardless. 99.9% of my needs are covered by those three lights. Again, great review.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Amen! Thanks so much for watching & for the comment. Stay safe! 👊🏻🤙🏻🍻

@KiwiPokerPlayer

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 No man, thank YOU. These kinds of videos are great, they inform people of what they actually should buy rather than the BS channels who are "sponsored" . By the way, there's a typo in your description... "Oligjt". I don't know how the youtube algorithm works but in the off chance it affects your search results, it might be worth fixing?

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on man, thanks for the heads up on the typo 👊🏻

Just ordered mine ! Thanks for the great review sir

Excellent review I've been a long time microstream carrieer for simplicity and ease of carry but I think I'm gonna have to check this one out keep up the great work Sean

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jeremy!! There’s certainly nothing wrong with a Streamlight, I have at least 12 of them, lol, but I think you’d like this light.

I3T EOS is a great light! You pretty much knocked that review out of the park! Thanks for sharing brother!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! That’s an amazing compliment. 👊👊

Great review, thanks so much. I posted my first video showing my EDC gear this week and this is the one item I've yet to get. I think I'll be ordering one. Thanks again.

I've got several Olight this is one I haven't tried. Looks like it would make a great Christmas gifts for my father and son who are mechanics . Thanks for the good look into this one !!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rodney!! This makes a great gift! I’ve given at least 10 of these away, I think you’re right on the money with that idea! Thanks for watching as always my friend!

Thanks for this review! I've owned two MicroStream (non-USB) lights for years and thinking about one of these Olight i3T lights. I like the 5 lumen idea because most of the time, as you said, we don't "need" a ton of light for those simple tasks. I've found the 45 lumens from my MicroStream's a bit bright at times and "thumb" away some of the light. 180 must be crazy. I "wish" it were 5/100. But for $20, I might pull the trigger. We can never have too many lights! Oh - and that color is awesome!

Excellent video! Nice to see a flashlight video again. Thanks!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Right? It’s been a minute that’s for sure!

I have a couple. Love the little things, but I really wish the low setting was 15 lumens. That’s the sweet spot IMHO.

Just got this!! It's awesome 👌🏼

Simple and practical is def the way to go for most uses. Nice light.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

I agree, Robert! Thanks for watching!!

Like you I have a lot of flashlights. I have 15 of them right now in front of me on my desk. I have the same exact OLIGHT I3T EOS also in the brown color and love it. Like you said it's more than enough for EDC purposes and I highly recommend it as well. Great video review and thank you for sharing it.

That was the final nail in the coffin. I'm buying it.

Always enjoy olights thanks for the review 👍

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan, thanks for watching Kevin!!

Hey Sean. Did not know thay about batteries. Although I am in the process of getting rechargables. Even just from a monetary point of view it just makes sense. Good torch review good insight especially about the run times. I saw on your last video that you have new stickers with a white background. They look good man. Take care buddy.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wiggle!! Yeah man I got a smallntrst batch of new stickers and they turned out good. I just placed a large order and they’ll be available soon. I’ll make a video about it once I get them! Thanks for watching as always!

I agree. I started with a hunt for the most lumens in the smallest light. Now I find there’s more reasons to purchase a light than just lum.

Great review of an awesome and underrated light. I love the spiral knurling, both the way it looks and the way it feels. I find the 5 lumens is quite good for most things as well and the 180 is a great high mode for this size of light and AAA power source. My first example of this light was the DT, which I love and you're right--it's kind of a bronze-brown and very attractive. I've gotten the olive drab one since, but I still prefer the DT. The red one is also very attractive and the new brass one is gorgeous! I love the simplicity of only two modes but the flexibility of having both a low and a high gives it a real advantage over the single output AAA Microstream, although that is a solid performer as well. :)

Great little light in a pretty cool color! I, like you, have found these small lights with less frills are indispensable for daily use. Thanks for another excellent review, Sean!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching, JJ!!

I'm a flashlightolic too, just bought this i3T in Brass edition (still availible !!) It was almost twice the price and heavier but I want this thing to last forever. Anyways, this is hard to find something that was ticking all the boxes because I profoundly hate multi-mode (who really use S-O-S and strobe ?) even more so with such small form factor. I really like the fact it always start with low because I don't like to be blinded in the middle of the night. Twists are annoying and more prone to failure, I still wanted 2 modes; something really low power mode and high, like this has, plus it looks really good. I'm not looking after the MOST output possible, because I have 18650 lights for that but me too at first, i was looking for maximum power, but since this is EDC duty it's not the primary goal. Thanks for the review that confirm that it's really what I was looking for !

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for watching and for the comment! I’m glad you’re enjoying it - it really is such a simple and useful EDC light. And I agree, I’ve got a few 18650 & 21700 lights if I really need them but this thing is great around the home & office. Take care Frank!

I have been using it for over a year now, and it's perfect together with my Olight Baton Pro 2000 lumens.

I have this one but the SR2II is my all time favorite.

Cheers Mate!

I have the I3T EOS and rarely use it. My main lights are the S2R and the I1r EOS. I have 2 of each. One of the I1R EOS lights was lost outdoors and was found 3 months later and still worked with no side effects from the weather. Can't ask for more. BTW, the S2R is rarely used on high or turbo. Firefly at night inside the house is sufficient. great review. Thanks.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Bruce! Thanks so much for watching. That’s a crazy story about the I1r! Olight makes food stuff that’s for sure. I have an S1R and an S2R. Both fantastic lights. I probably carry the S1R slightly more often than the S2R, but those two are both pehomenal. Despite carrying “simpler” lights lately (I realize the S2R is still very simple relatively speaking), I do still rotate quite a bit through my lights just as I would my knives. If you haven’t seen my video all about Olights you should check it out. It’s in my Flashlight playlist. Cheers my friend!

I bought this little flashlight from Amazon uk and I must say it's so impressive and I loved it. So easy to use and it's almost as bright as the Olight i5t. This flashlight feels way better than the Olight i5t. I recently went camping and I lost it and felt bad. I bought another one same colour and another one different colour the mountain coloured one. That won't happen again lose it. The price and it's edc flashlight makes this one of the best flashlight I've owned. Well made and feels so good in hand. Every one should own this little power house for camping Hiking dog walking in the house In the car. Really enjoyed this review!

@entertainme7523

2 жыл бұрын

The 5t doesn't have as good reviews as the 3r

@entertainme7523

2 жыл бұрын

3t*

Ive had an I5T EOS "Camo" for a few years..Its been great. They have these I3T EOS on sale right now for $16.

Just ordered an Olight I3T. Thanks for the battery info, I will stay away from alkalines.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! I hope you enjoy the I3T!!

Hello. Love that color. Still not got an olight. I keep looking but even with your advice not found on in my price range yet. I have ordered another one you said was ok. The Nicron with the pivot head. Found a promo on Aliexpress. All the best.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rhino, thanks for watching!! Next time I see one on sale I’ll try to remember to send you a response to this comment. Cheers!

@rhino5419

5 жыл бұрын

Kind of you but don't worry, i will find one eventually but you know what european prices are like and as in every hobby there are always cheaper options that i am happy with and i am very surprised by the quality of some of them. If Olight = Benchemade then i am trying to find the Ganzo of flashlights. All the best.

Just ordered my tan one, so damn exited it should be here the 9th, I’ll edit this comment when I get it and let ya know what I think. Also gunna compare the stock battery to a energizer ultimate lithium, I know those batteries are bad ass they use to last twice as long in my Xbox controller compared to all other batteries. Well I got it and forgot to update lol, I love it, ended up buying a baton 2 in the iron man color aswell, and now I also have a baton 3 and perun 2 from that last flash sale, and now I have a warrior mini on the way in the mail lol I’m addicted

Nice little light!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir it is!

Good review as I do like Olight products....Good stuff....

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott! Olight makes some good stuff. There’s so many great companies out there but I do enjoy Olight quite a bit. Thanks for watching as always!

Nice job Sean. Believe it or not this flashlight nerd still has not got one of them. Been hoping to win one on the Friday live show. Nice job bro

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joseph! It’s a great EDC for $20 that’s for sure!

I have the copper version and black. The black is a lot lighter though and don’t even know it’s there. The copper has more heft but really nice.

I think your logic in evolving to using a smaller, less bright, more practical flashlight has rubbed off on me. It’s just what’s necessary. Thanks!

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks for watching D! 👊🏻👊🏻

If for nothing else, for me it wins because of the hat clip for a headlight. Can’t say how useful it is, as it’s so good it’s invaluable.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

The low setting/5 lumens is interesting to me for a non disposable light for checking pupils. I miss-read the package I do on the stream light micro stream I picked up and it o it has a high setting.

I totally agree with your stand on Alkaline batteries, but I've never heard it said by anyone. Thanks

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Spike - thanks so much for watching! Yeah, it’s a common mistake that is made (one that I learned the hard way twice, lol). These days the Lithiums & NiMh aren’t too expensive and will save your gear in the long run. Thanks again for watching, all the best!

@spike4628

5 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I lost count of the number of Mini-,Mags and even a Duracell flashlight with Duracell batteries in it. That was before I discovered Fenix and Olight. I use the Energizer Ultimate Lithiums.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Right on! Felix and Olight are both great.

@donaldstrader7241

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you and GTG on alkaleaks, be they Duraleaks, Kirkleaks or whatever. I now avoid them. If you search KZread there is a video warning about the dangers of using Pairdeer alkaline batteries, but that is actually true for all alkaleaks. Several years ago I had a package of Duraleaks, from COSTCO, supposedly good through 2023, and some were leaking in the package. I took them back.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Donald! Yeah, I just don’t see the need to even risk it now that you can get NiMh and disposable Lithium’s at reasonable prices compared to what they cost 5 years ago. All of my kids toys, remote controls, smoke detectors etc. all use NiMh and Lithiums, and of course Li-Ion in several of my flashlights. All the best!

Nice review. Deciding between this and the two others mentioned (Streamlight and Limintop). A lot of no-names are also available at lower prices but I doubt they offer the build quality of these. They aren't smart money. And since longevity is important, of the three, which is warranteed best?

Flashlight Nerd here and proud of it, I have the 2 Olight you have there but will be getting the Dessert Tan which I think looks great ! cant wait , my assumption is that the Tan is more of a powder coating like which has a better grip than the Black , correct me if Im wrong , anyways thanks for the Video

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Susan!!! Flashlight nerds unite!!! Lol. Yoinare right, it’s definitely more of a matte finish than the black and does have a bit more of a grippy feeling to it. It’s really nice, you’ll love it! Thanks for watching, Susan!

cool thanks!

Hello and thanks for the useful video! 👍 Can I find out what type of NiMh rechargable are you using? Thanks

Seems like a good little light.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

I would say so, lol. Thanks for watching Jade!

Excellent review and you make a lot of good points. I’ve carried a Fenix LD02 for a few years now and it definitely gets used a bunch. I also carry an Olight S1R Baton II but it’s rarely on turbo

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

The LD02 is one I’ve had on my list for a while, not sure why I’ve still not bought one. I still carry my S1R and my S1A as well, but like you rarely on turbo.

I'm glad to hear the Amazon basic batteries are good, they're friendly to the budget. I'm an 18650 nut, I love them, but they aren't super compact. I have a little Gerber light, an Infinity Ultra that I tied a snake knot lanyard on, in my backpack as a backup in case my EDC light dies. I carry a Sofirn SP31 V2 for EDC, a spare battery in my pocket, and a spare battery in the bag. Along with the Infinity I've never needed more (I also carry extra AA's in the backpack.). I've only ever needed to go to the Infinity once but never to the spare AA's. That light looks like a good alternative to the Infinity, if I didn't already have the one I did I'd look into that one. Always great to see your videos, Sean! At my dad's i have no wifi so I end up binging a ton once I'm back to mom's lol. So I'm just watching gear videos all night

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Romeo! Thanks for watching! The SP31 V2 is my absolute favorite budget 18650. I have probably 12 lights that use 18650 and the Sofirn is one of my favorites. I need to do a video on Sofirns soon. I have the SC31, SP32A V2.0, SP31 V2.0, SP40, SP33, and SP36. Inised to have the C8, SP70, the their 14500 lights (SP10 & SF14) but I sold them because I never used them. Long story short, I’m a big fan of Sofirn!

@The_Professor_

4 жыл бұрын

It was actually your video on Sofirn lights that got me to buy the SP31 V2, it was one of the first videos I saw. I was looking at a few lights, one of which was the 31 and then I saw your video. That really got me on board.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

No kidding? Well, I’m glad I didn’t steer you wrong! I need to do another video just about the brand in general to get more people on board with the greatness of Sofirn, Lol.

@The_Professor_

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I mean it's great to see someone with good experience and interest with all this equipment go in depth about it. Like I've said before I'm on a small budget so hearing "budget thing works" from a reputable source is like perfect, it's a great sign. I hope you can reach your goal of giving Sofirn some credit

Stoked for the 29th to get mine!!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Right on!! Thanks for watching! I bought a few of these from Amazon like 4 days ago from Olight Direct. Several people have been asking me how I got one “early”. Then someone told me they’re being released on the 29th so I don’t know how I was able to even get them on Amazon. Now when I go to Amazon they’re not available anymore. I think someone accidentally made them available for sale too soon and then took them down.

@Tankman333

4 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear hey shawn i been checkin on n off today 29th ain't seen it yet any suggestions

@bigmanlittleflowers7197

4 жыл бұрын

Jones they're on olight official website now .

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the late response, Lukeum! They should be live for sale now as BigMan said. Note that they are also available direct from Amazon if you want to get it faster assuming you have a Prime membership. Same price and they’re sold through Amazon by Olight themselves. 🤙👊🍻

Great review Sean. The only problem I have is letting my dog out. I need more power to make the 150 ft to back wall to make sure if I get eye shine what animal is creating it. Was using something very similar and wound up having to go prevent her from trying to make friends with the opossum. We have all kinds of critters around here. Opossums, raccoons, rabbits and deer which I think are everywhere. The shrub eating monsters I can do without them being in my yard. That first 2 I worry about because my dog just isn't mean and wouldn't stay away. So I like a stronger preferably rechargeable 18650 for that purpose. For just general carry that is a good light. Wish the low was more like 15 or 20 lumens. Thanks for showing it hope I can pick the pair up at the Olight sale. Have a great evening and better day tomorrow.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rick! Thanks so much for watching! It sounds like your yard is pretty darn large, and you’ve got some critters in the area for sure! I hate Opossums, they terrify me, lol. I would agree, for your scenario I’d probably want an 18650 in the 1000 lumen range, one of my favorites being the Sofirn SP31 v2.0 (1200 lumens, comes with an 18650 and only costs $29). Although it sounds like you’ve already got some options for your situation. Cheers, Rick!

Huh, I guess I should replace the battery in mine. I'm new to the flashlight world and never even thought to look into batteries. Thanks!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey, Cameron! Thanks for watching! In reality, an Alkaline in an EDC light will most likely not cause problems if you use the same light every single day. It’s likely the battery will die before it causes problems. However, I’ve had 2 such lights have batteries leak on me, so I just go with the rechargeable NiMh. Plenty of people use Alkaline with no issues, it’s just a bit of a risk and I think there are better options. It’s all personal experience and preference though. Cheers my friend!

@tyronewalker5764

4 жыл бұрын

Past 5yrs battery technology has gone nuts!

I’ve started carrying a streamlight stylus pro a couple months ago and it’s done well by me. Only 100 lumens, but lasts for 8 hours on 2 AAA (I use it multiple times a day and haven’t even killed the stock batteries yet lol). Nowhere near the 1040 lumens I was used to with my old S&W light (which I still love), but a lot of the time I found myself thinking it’s TOO bright. Especially looking at machined parts where it reflects a lot of light back. I also got a microstream usb at the same time and like it so far, but I admit it doesn’t get used nearly as much since it’s for home carry and I’m almost always at work. All in all after seeing your video I would still have picked the stylus pro simply because it is still an effective amount of light, and of course the run time. I would like the idea of that Olight more if it had an increased run time, even if that meant decreasing the lumens. I’ll probably still buy one for the hell of it just to try new things, but tbh I’m not expecting it to change my mind. Loved the video and look forward to seeing more of your collection and appreciate any suggestions you have for me to check out.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Pat, thanks so much for watching! I love the Stylus Pro. I have no less than 6 of them around the house and in various medical kits. It’s basic, but that’s what I love about it. I’m sort of a flashabolic and my tastes span the spectrum. But lately, like you, I’m appreciating simplicity and practicality more than I am crazy brightness that I never tend to need. Thanks for the comment, and have a great week!

@user-wr3gp8hj3i

4 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear well I ended up buying a couple of these i3T’s, a couple of the i3 UV models and an i1r, so I guess I’ll find out pretty soon what I think of them lol if it goes well I may check out something from their more expensive lineup (or that AA model that is currently sold out when it becomes available again). Worst case if I don’t like them, I’ll have some gifts for upcoming birthdays. Appreciate your response and hope you have a good night.

Great video! I have the copper version!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, TOJO! That’s awesome that you have one in Copper!

@Mrtojo

5 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 thinking og maybe get the deal here 29th blue seeker just not sure I can spend that much! But think I might be 90% sure I will

Can't wait to receive mine

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks so much for watching! That’s awesome, did you snag one during the sale?

@rlgonzalez04

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I got it by itself. So no discount but 20 bucks isn't bad anyways. I did get the free tan I3E free last month though. Did you snag one of those up?

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I did, I got the free I3E last months as well. I ended up giving it away during one of my giveaways. Great little lights. This desert tan I3T is so nice though, it looks so good. I may buy a few more for more giveaway items. You can already get them on Amazon which is nice to get free one day shipping (assuming you’re a Prime member).

@rlgonzalez04

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I did not now that, I could have had it by this weekend. Oh well no biggie it's just a light I suppose

@Ken-eh4hh

4 жыл бұрын

I just recieved a desert tan I3T EOS as a free gift on a recent Olight flash sale. Like it so much, i just odered two more I3T EOS's. One in black and another desert tan.

On sale now for $21. How can you pass that up. 3 ODG for me

Mine gets quite hot on high with a fresh battery after only a minute or less on. That normal anyone? After light is used a bit it just gets warm. Really was surprised at this. Streamlight is noticeably lighter at 1.1oz. Love the color.

Nice content. Subbed

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that. All the best, and stay safe. 👊🏻🍻

My edc for work is my streamlight microstream usb. Thats a hard light to beat for run time and lumens. However i just bought my kids some baton 3's on olights flash. I obtained this light for free so we will see how it does.

@entertainme7523

2 жыл бұрын

Well?

Good job guy....bisous in french

I think this is a step below the microstream in the sense of microstream made their brown/desert/coyote version HIGH/LOW and black LOW/HIGH. This is basically just a color preference otherwise it’s just the same as the black operationally

@entertainme7523

2 жыл бұрын

That's the rechargeable version though

Sold me on it! I've been trying out a Thrunite TI3 and I'm tired of twisting to turn it on. Nice flex with the copper version.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! For $20 I think you’ll like this one!

Amazon is selling micro usb rechargeable aaa and aa batteries. I haven't tried them yet, but I'm going to pick some up for my flashlights.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey there! Thanks so much for watching! I have a few micro USB rechargeable batteries (I think they’re all AA, maybe one AAA) that came with a few lights I’ve purchased. Having said that, I never thought to look for them to purchase separately. I may have to pick up a couple different brands and test them out. 👊👊👊

I love it... high and low. I could not agree MORE that you don't need 8 level settings including morse freaking code! If you are lost, someone will see your light and realize you need help. You don't need SoS that no civilian will understand lol. If this had an on board micro usb charging port it would be the perfect flashlight. The lack of a charging port is almost a deal killer for me. Almost.... I think I will buy one for me and one for someone else. Sean, I have an idea for a video for you. Knives that are discontinued. I have a couple interesting ones like the Kershaw Needs Work or the CRKT Ichi and more. I'm not sure how many disc knives you have but it could be interesting!

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea for a video! I have a few discontinued knives for sure. I may even have a Kabar Large Dozier lying around, lol. I think your USB preference is totally fair, and you’re probably in the majority on that one. I do like USB charging on some of my lights and enjoy being able to charge them on the nightstand every night as if it was my cell phone and know it’s fully charged every day.

@Slithh

5 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I didn't mean for you to bring up the Ka-Bar at all lol. I meant something more interesting. I was comparing the Kershaw Needs Work to the Cold Steel Tuff Lite. The Kershaw has a half inch or more blade and handle yet the same Wharncliffe shape. Pretty interesting. The Needs Work was kind of ahead of it's time and not many were interested in it. That's an example of what I'm thinking, etc.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look around and see what I have that’s discontinued and still interesting, but I’ve got a couple ideas!

Subscribed

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on! Thanks CJ. 👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻🍻

I've been using Alkaline batteries and wondered why they die so quick. Probably every 2-3 days. Learned a good amount about batteries from this video. Thanks, mate!

They need to bring back the copper version I have to have one

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I know right? I wish they would. Olight has really started to do a lot of these “limited edition” lights which I don’t really like. I wish anyone could get anything they want at any time.

I would love it if they made this as a AA version. Even a 14500 version. It would be perfect

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more. It blows my mind that Olight doesn’t have a single AA/14500 in their lineup. I agree that this design would make the most sense to make into a AA/14500 version. That would be amazing.

@brianoconnor5255

4 жыл бұрын

I5T bro

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, finally.

@TheCoomer

4 жыл бұрын

@@brianoconnor5255 I have both version now. I hope they have a stainless, brass or Titanium version on the future.

@TheCoomer

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 It has happened, I'm enjoying the Copper version of the It5, hopefully a Titanium version or stainless is in the works

I use an eagtac d 25 (AA) and an sa1 baton (also AA) and totally agree with you i use lithium ion 14500s in emergencies I can just gram AA anywhere

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Dude, the S1A is one of my all time favorite EDC flashlights man! I have 4 of them (3 still unopened). I bought a bunch right before they stopped making them. What I don’t understand is why Olight currently has zero 14500 powered lights in their catalog. When they DC’d the S1A it’s like they just decided to abandon 14500’s altogether. Totally weird to me. Eagtac makes great stuff brother. I was so tempted to buy the D3A recently but couldn’t justify the price when there were knives I “needed” to buy, lol.

@monkeyfaceII

5 жыл бұрын

Geared Toward Gear ha same here wish I could try out more flashlights but bills and knives come first 😂

@TheCoomer

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 I couldn't find any S1A still available. But I did find there is stock of the Rose Gold version. Only received it today, I can say owning many Olights that it is a perfect size. Just wish olight make a new S1a or my favourite aaa the I3s Cu. 180 lumens from a xp-l, but has a medium mode

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

TheCoomer - the i3s Cu is great, I don’t carry mine much but I do have one. I certainly hope they come out with a newer version of the S1A, I agree itnis almost perfect in size!

Have you tried 10440 lithium rechargeable battery 3.7v?

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I have. Olight says they aren’t rated for 3.7v, but when I’ve used a 10440 it has worked just fine. I haven’t used a 10440 long term though, I typically run a NiMh rechargeable.

Is there any waterproofing function with this? Rain fine, submerged a no go etc

@GearedTowardGear1

3 жыл бұрын

I want to say it’s IPX-4 rated? So it’ll survive moderate rain and maybe a quick submersion but nothing too crazy.

@FISHDINHO

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 Thanks.

I just got one a couple of weeks ago in the desert tan and it's straightout excellent! The low 5 lumens is *perfect* for 95% of the things I need it for, including standing in front of the bathroom mirror and removing crap from my eyes, like eyelashes.🧐 Thanks much for the great Review!🥸👍

What about running a 10440 ?

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

It can be done for sure. Olight doesn’t recommend it & says they’re not technically rated to handle 3.7v, but I know a lot of people who run a 10440 with no issues.

Any difference in output with Lithium vs Alkaline vs Ni?

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Martell, thanks for watching! There is no difference in output between the battery types. They’re all 1.5V and will produce the same 180 max lumens. Which you choose comes down to personal preference really. I’d personally avoid alkaline - disposable Lithium and NiMh rechargeables are both great. Take care and happy holidays!!

@edgreywolf

4 жыл бұрын

@@GearedTowardGear1 rechargable batteries are 1.2 volt not 1.5 have you compared them?

just got one on ebay for $17 shipped yeeeeeeeehawwww

Ordered an Olight Baldr Mini and for $4.99 more they will throw this exact, Tan color too, identical light. I said what the hell and did it. Arrives tomo.

@entertainme7523

2 жыл бұрын

Well?

@fbomb2077

2 жыл бұрын

@@entertainme7523 good indeed

You're right about that generic cell, don't think it lasted 25 minutes on high. Pitch it, I now run Energizer Lithium cells since they're great in cold temperatures.

@GearedTowardGear1

4 жыл бұрын

Right on Tyrone! I love those Energizer Lithiums. Thanks for watching man!

Since I couldn't email you cuz on my phone it doesn't show that you have an email. I wanted to tell you thank you for the items that you contributed to the giveaway from Erobin Outdoors, which I received last week. I appreciate what you added, thank you very much. Subbed your channel as well.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Kansas Prepper! Man, you are so very welcome!! Erobin is a great dude and I always like to support other channels. I think he was one of my first 10 or 20 subscribers. Congratulations on the win, and I hope you enjoy your spoils! Lol. And you’ve got yourself a new subscriber as well! All the best!

I'm getting over 40 mins of constant run time on high with ni-MH 1.2v 800mAh aaahro3 green top Amazon basics

eneloop

Wish it had deep pocket carry. Dont know what is the need of that ass sticking out. It makes it insecure in pocket for a fall.

The only two chinese flashlight is excellent at there product and warranty is Nitecore and Lumintop others are difficult to avail a warranty. I tried many Chinese flashlight brand they were great for the price and specs but for the warranty is 👎👎👎.. Now i will only buy Made in America Flashlight and other edc made in america or Europe. Will never buy any made in china even if its a American company but made in china.. I will not buy that.. Now i am saving up money for a Elzetta and surefire. Hope when i needed to avail the warranty they would entertain me not like those Chinese FL brand that would want to fix my FL because of their defective FL.

@GearedTowardGear1

5 жыл бұрын

That’s your choice and that’s fine, but Olights (although made in China) are distributed from their facility in Georgia, and their customer service has been nothing short of fantastic when I’ve contacted them. And every light comes with a 5 year warranty. I’ve never dealt with anyone in China concerning Olight, I talk to American employees right here in the US and they’ve been great. I’m more interested in flashlights that don’t have problems so that I don’t have to deal with warranty or replacement, and I’ve never had a defective Olight personally. Nitecore and Lumintop are both great also, although I’ve had 3 Lumintop FW3A’s that didn’t work straight out of the box and had to waste my time with warranty services. I would add Sofirn as another company that has great customer service and warranty response. And of course you can’t go wrong with Elzetta or Surefire.

@fordsrule35

4 жыл бұрын

Nikko: That's a good decision. I have had my surefire backup for roughly 12 years now. It's lower lumens but it still works perfect. I have Elzetta flashlights as well as other surefires. They are awesome! Hope you get one sometime soon. Happy Turkey Day.

Do not buy one of these, I have two and both flicker after a couple minutes of use.

Dude stop smacking your lips while you're talking.