I recently picked up an eGear PICO Zipper Light
. I'd heard friends talk about them, and it was an inexpensive light to try- and, hey, I like lights. A few days later I noticed the eGear Jolt Mini USB Rechargeable Flashlight
while at L.L. Bean. These are both inexpensive, neat, and useful little lights for yourself or a friend or family member. The Jolt also quickly recharges out of USB ports, so no worries about finding batteries.* There's a quick initial review of both lights up at Shooting Reviews.
I would probably be remiss if I didn't mention my favorite orange-beam Photon II LED 
. I have used probably 40 or more different key-chain lights, and the Photon II is still my overall favorite. The orange combines good illumination, long battery life (over 120 hours on a single replaceable CR2032 
!), and preservation of night vision. One of these lasted me about half of my deployment (not the same Photon I started with, since I give stuff away to troops who can use them). The Photon II is still ridiculously cheap for a quality product with a lifetime guarantee.
*The downside to rechargeable lights is that they slowly lose charge, so the Pico would be a better light stashed somewhere to only use if the power suddenly fails.
. I'd heard friends talk about them, and it was an inexpensive light to try- and, hey, I like lights. A few days later I noticed the eGear Jolt Mini USB Rechargeable Flashlightwhile at L.L. Bean. These are both inexpensive, neat, and useful little lights for yourself or a friend or family member. The Jolt also quickly recharges out of USB ports, so no worries about finding batteries.* There's a quick initial review of both lights up at Shooting Reviews. |
| Fully charged Jolt |
. I have used probably 40 or more different key-chain lights, and the Photon II is still my overall favorite. The orange combines good illumination, long battery life (over 120 hours on a single replaceable CR2032 !), and preservation of night vision. One of these lasted me about half of my deployment (not the same Photon I started with, since I give stuff away to troops who can use them). The Photon II is still ridiculously cheap for a quality product with a lifetime guarantee.*The downside to rechargeable lights is that they slowly lose charge, so the Pico would be a better light stashed somewhere to only use if the power suddenly fails.
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