Streamlight 88813 Wedge XT 500-Lumen Slim Everyday Carry Flashlight, Includes USB-Cable and Pocket Lanyard, Coyote

This high quality aluminum flashlight is superb in every way. It is definitely worth its very high price. It is small and comfortably fits in even the smallest hands. It is lightweight. It is recharged via USB C so you will never need to buy batteries for it. Each charge lasts a very long time. The on/off switch has a “turbo mode” that is engaged by pushing and holding the on/off switch forward (a natural motion). This high power mode increases the light output from the normal 300 lumens to a whopping 1000 lumens for 35 seconds maximum. The color temperature isn’t specified but it’s in the 6000 degree range which helps illuminate things deep into the darkness. It even has a clip so it can be held easily on a pocket for quick access. I live in a mountainous area in the desert SW and regularly use this flashlight when I go outside at night. I feel secure that this very bright light will ward off the coyotes, wild pigs and other desert critters that own the night here. I have over 10 (small & large) other flashlights around the house but use this one 95% of the time. (My 4 D cell one is used for really long range.). You will love this flashlight and it also is a fantastic gift as well. Kudos to the designers.

I recently grabbed the Streamlight 88810 Wedge 300-Lumen Flashlight for my EDC, and it’s been a fantastic little light! Its slim, flat design slides into my pocket like a dream, barely noticeable alongside my phone, and the deep-carry clip keeps it secure without snagging. The 300-lumen mode is plenty bright for nightly dog walks or rummaging under furniture, and the 1000-lumen THRO mode is a quick press away for when I need to light up something farther out—though I wish it could stay on high without holding the switch. The USB-C charging is super convenient, fully juicing up in about 3 hours, and the sturdy aluminum body feels like it’ll last forever, even with an IPX7 waterproof rating for rainy days. My only gripe is it’s a tad long for smaller pockets, but at around $80 on sale, it’s a solid, reliable flashlight that’s become my go-to for everyday carry—definitely recommend

If you're like me, you're probably second-guessing whether you need to spend 80-odd bucks on a flashlight. I mean, your phone has one, it takes up no space in your kit, and it's free!I decided to pull the trigger on this light, and I'll never look back. I had been looking for a reliable, quality USB-C rechargeable light for awhile, and the Wedge simply checks all the boxes.I've had RovyVons in the past, but they're a little too small to hold and locate conveniently, and they get lost because they're so small. The Wedge fits perfectly in a pocket, and locates super quickly when I need some light. The thumbswitch is intuitive and easy to locate with a single motion when you pull it out of a pocket. It's super durable, surviving multiple drops onto concrete.It's not super bright, but it's more than bright enough for what I use it for at work (locating mechanical equipment, tracing wires, lighting up dark areas). It's also great that it doesn't have any stupid "tactical" strobe function: it turns on, it turns on extra bright if you need it, and it turns off.The runtime is incredibly good; I'd say it probably lasts for at least a few hours on a single charge.Charging is super convenient, since there's no dustcap that you need to remove on the back, and it charges with the same USB-C cable you'd use for your phone; I can throw it on the nightstand to charge at night if I notice it getting low. I'd say I charge it maybe once every week or two, with casual (10-15 minutes) of usage per day.Ultimately, while this light doesn't exactly shine (pun intended) in any one particular area, it's the perfect all-rounder. I find myself reaching for it much more often than I expected I would, simply because when I need some extra light, it's WAY faster (and brighter) than pulling out my phone and turning on the flashlight.