Common questions
What is an EDC flashlight
Everyday carry. It means a light small enough that you have it on you as a matter of habit, rather than one you fetch once you already know you need it. In practice it clips to a pocket, rides on a keyring, or lives in a bag without you noticing the weight.
How many lumens do I need
For a keyhole or a walk to the car, 120 lumens is enough. For lighting a room or a yard, 400 or more. Above 1,000 you are buying the ability to light something a long way off, which matters outdoors and rarely matters indoors.
Which is the best compact EDC flashlight
It depends where it will live. On a keyring, the K4R at 20 grams or the K6R if you want 400 lumens on the same ring. In a shirt pocket, the P4R Work. In a bag, the P6R Core QC for reach or the MT10 for output. The list and the comparison table above are built to answer exactly this.
Are these rechargeable
Yes, all five. Most charge over USB-C from the same cable as your phone.
What is the difference between IP2X and IP54
IP2X covers protection against touch, not against water. IP54 is protected against dust and splashing water, which covers rain and normal outdoor use. The K4R and K6R keychain lights are IP2X. The P4R Work and P6R Core QC are IP54.
Do you make anything bigger than these
Yes. If everyday carry for you means the truck or a shift after dark rather than a pocket, the P7R runs 2,000 lumens to 320 meters with a cell you can replace yourself.
