Olight i3T EOS Review – Every Day Carry Flashlight

A Review of the Olight i3T EOS LED Flashlight for EDC (Every Day Carry)

The Olight i3T EOS is a single AAA battery LED flashlight with a 5 lumen low mode and a 180 lumen high mode. With a weight of 1.5 ounces (including battery), 3.5 inch length, and deep pocket tail clip, it lends itself well to every day carry.

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Specs and Features, as per Manufacturer

  • General Data
    • Beam Distance (ft): 196
    • Beam Distance (m): 60
    • Max. Performance (lumens): 180
    • Charge type: Optional Charger
    • Compatible Batteries: 1 x AAA(R3)
    • Light Intensity (candela): 900
    • Light Form:  Wide/broad hotspot. Perfect for up close illumination.
    • Mode Operation: Tail Switch
    • Form / Size Factor: Small size (Car key / Zippo Lighter)
    • Lens / Reflector Type: TIR reflector (big, defined wide hotspot)
    • Series: Series I (Keychain)
  • Notable Characteristics
    • Powered by a convenient and widely available single AAA battery producing an output of 180 lumens.
    • Double helix body knurling for unique style and solid grip.
    • Super easy carry: Barely know it is there with its lightweight and slender form factor. The dual direction pocket clip makes the
      I3T even more convenient for carrying in a pocket or attaching to a hat or strap.
    • Highly integrated tail switch: The user can operate momentary on and quick mode shifting (5/180 lumens) all through a convenient tail switch.
    • The I3T is equipped with a TIR optic lens producing a soft and balanced beam for comfortable use.
  • Lighting Levels & Run Times
    • Low – 5 lumens, 16 hours
    • High – 180 lumens, 21 minutes
  • Technical Characteristics
    • Waterproof IPX8
    • Weight: 41 grams / 1.45 oz
    • Length (mm / in): 89 / 3.5
    • Head Diameter (mm / in) 15 / 0.59
    • Body Diameter (mm / in) 15 / 0.59
    • LED:  Philips LUXEON TX
  • Package Contents
    • Flashlight Olight i3T x 1
    • 1.5V Alkaline AAA battery x 1

Olight i1R EOS Review

A Review of the Olight i1R EOS USB Rechargeable LED Flashlight for EDC, Backpacking & Camping.

The 5 lumen low mode provides ample lighting for low light chores around camp, with a 7 hour runtime per USB charge.  For high visibility needs, the 130 lumen high mode provides longer distance spotting capability in a pinch, while still being able to run for around 20 minutes.

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Specs and Features, as per Manufacturer

  • General Data
    • Beam Distance (ft): 177
    • Beam Distance (m): 54
    • Max. Performance (lumens): 130
    • Charge type: Micro-USB
    • Compatible Batteries: Customized Li-Ion Battery
    • Light Intensity (candela): 730
    • Light Form:  Wide/broad hotspot. Perfect for up close illumination.
    • Lens / Reflector Type: TIR reflector (big, defined wide hotspot)
    • Series: Series I (Keychain)
  • Notable Characteristics
    • Lightweight and Tiny. The entire light is slimmer than a pinky finger with the length shorter than a AAA battery and weight at only 0.42 oz/12g.
    • Features a high-performance Philips LUXEON TX LED paired with a TIR optic lens producing a soft and balanced beam.
    • Rechargeable through a built-in Micro-USB charging port. Fully charged within 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    • ON/OFF and output changes are controlled through twisting the flashlight head. Twist it slightly to turn it on at 5 lumens and a bit further for 130 lumens.
  • Lighting Levels & Run Times
    • Low – 5 lumens, 7 hours
    • High – 130 lumens, 20 minutes
  • Technical Characteristics
    • Waterproof IPX8
    • Weight: 12 grams / 0.42 oz
    • Length (mm / in): 41 / 1.61
    • Head Diameter (mm / in) 14 / 0.55
    • Body Diameter (mm / in) 14 / 0.55
    • LED:  Philips LUXEON TX
  • Package Contents
    • Flashlight Olight I1R x 1
    • Key ring x 1
    • 80mAh 3.7V Li-ion Battery (Built-in) x 1
    • USB-microUSB rechargeable cable x 1