Olight i3E EOS Keyring Flashlight (Black)

I received this as a freebie with a binocular purchase. I was not going to bother with a review, but had an experience that changed my mind. I was at the beach at sunset, low tide, and noticed a kayaker in distress stuck in the mud offshore. I went to his aid, and he managed to refloat his boat and land on a rocky outcrop. We secured his boat to a shoreline tree and began a slow half mile trek back to the parking area. This little light that was attached to my key fob was our only source of light over the rocky terrain as dusk turned to darkness. It guided both of us back to safety and was also able to signal friends in the distance that we were safe and on the move. I will never be without it.

Great flashlight. Great light. One caveat though. My flashlight had the B+H insignia etched into the barrel of the flashlight.While I love B+H Photo, I don't think that the logo should be there.Otherwise, no issues. Reserve these etched models for the giveaway segment of the business. Or, as an added incentive when you buy another product.

So it's tiny, and it's bright. It fits easily on a keychain, and uses a prevalent AAA battery. And it was "free" with the purchase of a surefire weapon light (not free).... On the negative stars side of things, it's a twist-to-activate design which requires two hands to use because it is so small. And being that if you continue twisting (to install a battery), I feel like every time I turn the light on, I'm possibly breaking the o-ring seal that prevent water and lint from entering the light. I'm sure that probably won't happen, let's just say I'd prefer a tail cap switch or another style of activation that doesn't require two hands to use and a less arbitrary point of activation. Aesthetically, the anodizing (if it is anodizing) looks cheap and the graphics are too ... MoreSo it's tiny, and it's bright. It fits easily on a keychain, and uses a prevalent AAA battery. And it was "free" with the purchase of a surefire weapon light (not free).... On the negative stars side of things, it's a twist-to-activate design which requires two hands to use because it is so small. And being that if you continue twisting (to install a battery), I feel like every time I turn the light on, I'm possibly breaking the o-ring seal that prevent water and lint from entering the light. I'm sure that probably won't happen, let's just say I'd prefer a tail cap switch or another style of activation that doesn't require two hands to use and a less arbitrary point of activation. Aesthetically, the anodizing (if it is anodizing) looks cheap and the graphics are too prominent, but will likely wear off in a few days anyway. But this is all coming from a guy who will pay $300- or more- for a flashlight, so my standards are probably pretty far beyond what this light can achieve at $0.