Keychain flashlights make it easier to navigate at night. A keychain with light kept on your keyring makes it easier to see the door lock on your front door or vehicle. A keychain light can also illuminate your path in a dark parking lot, parking garage, or another dimly lit area. Most mini flashlight keychains are petite, yet powerful, keeping you safe and injury-free.
How Bright Are Keychain Flashlights?The best keychain flashlights cast light as far as 18 meters using 13 lumens of light. The Nitecore T4K is slightly bigger than other mini flashlight keychains but is still one of the brightest keychain flashlights currently available. Although it’s slightly bigger in size, this keychain light is still compact and lightweight enough to place on your keyring. A keychain with light by the same name and almost as powerful is the Nitecore Tiki. The Nitecore Tip SE is a high-performance EDC (everyday carry) flashlight with a removable clip. You can place this mini flashlight keychain on your backpack, purse, or in your pocket.
The brightest keychain flashlights can actually double as self-defense tools. If the light is bright enough, you can shine it in your attacker’s eyes and disorientate them long enough to get away or get help. Most keychain flashlights need to be at least 120 lumens to work as an effective self-defense tool. Blacklight keychains aren’t as popular as traditional ones but serve their own unique purpose. These nifty gadgets are used to detect counterfeit bills, check UV fluorescent hand stamps and activate strips and fibers found in credit cards, passports, checks, casino chips, and more.
How Long Does a Keychain Flashlight Last?Some keychain lights are rechargeable using a USB cord, while others require batteries. On a full charge, most mini flashlight keychains last up to 70 hours before they need a charge or a battery replacement. The Surefire Titan Plus operates using a single AAA-size battery cell.