MagliteSolitaire LED Key Ring Flashlight Blisterpack, Aluminium, Silver

I've tried several maglites over the years, as well as some other aluminium-barreled flashlights, and I really do think with the 'Solitaire LED' they have perfected the keychain flashlight.Here's lots of reasons why:* reasonable price, not overkill like the flashlights with flashing pattern modes etc* very good battery life - I've had mine for many months now and not needed to replace the single AAA battery. I do use it almost every other day for a few minutes while fumbling in the dark, lighting up a path, walking from the garage, etc* very usable brightness - make sure you purchase the 'Solitaire LED' and not the older 'Solitaire'* a good neutral white colour output, not like some flashlights which have a blue tinge on the edges* very slim yet allows for low-cost batteries - unlike some flashlights which use expensive 12V cells, this one can take a AAA battery. However, I don't trust Duracells because they tend to leak. I ditched the Duracell and replaced it with an AAA Energizer Lithium battery (here is a pack of 8: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BQY36SM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) which will last twice as long as the Duracell anyway. I feel Duracell is more about marketing than innovation these days.* Nice all-round design. You can hold and twist it on/off with one hand, and focus it by twisting too. Also it comes with a reasonable length (about 8cm) of woven lanyard type thing for attaching to a key ring or jeans.I like this flashlight so much that I've purchased several as gifts for friends who are always fumbling around in the dark. It is lightweight enough to always carry it on keys or in a handbag. And perfect for life UK when it gets dark early.Over time the raw colour of the aluminium can become visible in places since it is in close proximity to metal keys in a pocket, but this is to be expected. It doesn't really detract from the product.Regarding colours, the grey one is a really nice colour, but it costs more sometimes. The black is just classic, and I use that one. I have purchased the red and blue ones too as gifts, and the red is actually a very deep reddish/pink colour, and the blue is a very nice shade, not quite electric blue but close. However my favourites are grey and black.

With the LED, this torch is now many times brighter that the original Solitaire and is more than adequate for everyday uses. It takes a single AAA battery, which are cheap and easy to obtain, and it is very small (8cm long), so can be attached to a keyring. Due to it's size, if not attached to a keyring, I would recommend a wrist strap (not provided but can be purchased or made from a length of thin cord), to avoid dropping it. Reasonable price at the £10 I paid, but too expensive at the full price of £20.

Comes with a battery. Slips in your pocket or small enough to go on a key ring. Accidentally put this through the washing machine. Completely unaffected and works perfectly so waterproof too and durable. Quality torch!

Bright small torch and great on a keyring. Very bright at 37 lumens and well built.I bought the led lenser P3 and the thrunite Ti3 along with this and from personal prefrence i would rate the P3 best, it has a better field of view and can be adjusted the quickest. Dullest of the three at 16 lumens.The Thrunite Ti3 is the brightest of all three with diffent levels of light given in the various modes up to 85 lumens. Samllest of the three.All 3 are well designed its just down to preference of what you need and like.

I've had a Solitaire for years. Yeeeeeaaaaaaaarrrrssssss. It tucks in beside my Leatherman nice and snug.It was always available for having a squint under the stairs or under the sofa.Then a friend presented me with a LED Lenser V8 which blew the Solitaire out of the water.I recently found the Solitaire again and considered converting it to LED as a project. After a bit of research, this looked to be expensive and most internet torch gurus pointed to just buying the new LED Solitaire.Wow. This is a seriously bright torch, not just for it's size but in comparison with many hand-held examples.The LED Lenser is now lying beside my original Solitaire and the LED Solitaire is my new 'chosen one'.The only downside is the battery life - under 2 hours with a 'copper coloured top' in - but AAA are easy enough to find if you need a replacement.***update***Is very difficult to get the light to turn on, there's a tiny 'sweet spot' but a slight shake and the LED goes dark again. I've replaced it with an Olight i3E EOS which is only £10 and tiny.

This is a well-made very bright tiny torch perfect to have with you at all times in case of unexpected need, or short frequent use like keyholes in darkness. My last one was ruined because a battery leaked in it because I left it unused for a couple of years - my fault! This replacement LED version seems brighter, and the battery to last longer but watch out for changing batteries regularly before they leak.

significantly better output than the original. Simple to operate, twist and hey presto. AAA battery to power is a bonus, no messing with hundreds of watch batteries, cheap and easy to source. No bells and whistles, no strobe effect electronics to go wrong, no push button to accidentally get pressed in your pocket. Sturdy construction, simplistic to use, great output for such a small torch. Great for pocket, pouch or keyring. would recommend!

This perfect little torch sits on my keyring every day without wearing a hole in my pocket. And when I need it, it is exceptionally bright for the size and a massive improvement on the old filament bulb version. Very nice, long range beam and lots of clear, well-balanced white LED light.Bought because I work in places where the lights can go out without warning, and I need something reliable within arm's reach. Does the job smartly.