klarus E5 Pocket Flashlight, Rechargeable EDC Flashlight, Super Slim 4.2x1x0.3inch, 600 Lumens, USB-C Port, IPX4, Dual Light Source with Magnetic Base, Hat & Clothes Clip - Black

I have had this light for only a few days and already I think this is a well designed, sturdy little flashlight. Small, attractive, enough power for most things I need a flashlight for with the ability to stick it (magnetic base) or clip it to something.I have a few of the inexpensive multi-mode flashlights with the switch in the end cap. What I dislike is having to cycle thru modes to turn it On or Off because it didn't come on in the mode I want. I particularly dislike turning on the old style and have it come on in Strobe mode! Not only that, but on many of these, the end cap switch gets sketchy after a while resulting in intermittent operation because the lamp current goes thru it. On this flashlight the switch tells the controller what to do and the logic is set up to be as simple as click On, click Off or pick and chose other modes if that's what you want. Single, short click ON. Single, short click OFF to use the last light and mode used is exactly what I want.

This is the second one I have purchased. Small, lightweight, bright, and handy. Great tool to clip on your pocket. The second one was for my wife when she noticed how much I used it and how handy it was, she wanted one. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a compact light.

I have several small EDC flashlights including a Streamlight Microstream, a Lumintop AA Tool 2.0, and my favorite is the Wurkkos TS10. Each have pros and cons, which is why I keep experimenting. This Klarus e5 is different in that it has a slim and flat profile rather than a AA or AAA battery tube design and it has a perpendicular or 90-degree light rather than inline. It does have an inline light as well, though it's a bit of an afterthought. The main light is the round one while the inline light at the top end is of rather limited use. Had it been lensed to offer a spotlight design with decent throw, it would have a purpose, but it doesn't - it's just another floodlight like the main lamp, but with less lumens and only offering a high and low setting. So, it really is quite pointless unless.The main round floodlight is pretty decent, offering just under 300 lumens on high. To get 470 lumens, you have to turn on turbo mode, which is a separate set of clicks (it doesn't cycle to that setting from low, medium, or high). All my tube flashlights will outperform the Klarus in terms of throw as they are spotlight designs, so when I need more power I'll grab the TS10.PROS:The main feature of this unit is the slim design. Simply put, I can slip it in a pocket and not know it's there... Except for the inch or so the top sticks up out the top. Deep carry is what I prefer, so I removed the stock pocket clip (3 small screws, not rivets thankfully) and repurposed an extra Microstream cip I had laying around by bending it to shape (see pics). That made this Klarus much less conspicuous and fashion friendly. The aluminum construction and anodizing is nice and overall it feels light, but not cheap. The magnetic tail is super handy and a feature lacking on most of my tube flashlights.CONS:Deep carry issues aside, the button placement is less than ideal due to being directly opposite of the charge port, which feels nearly identical. So you may have to look at the orientation of the light or press the rubber charge port cover before flipping it around to find the actual button. When pulled from a pocket, you'll remember the orientation and this is less of an issue, but it's still a poorly-thought-through design choice. The inline lamp needed to be a spotlight to be useful as I said before. So that is redundancy rather than a real feature. If it had a 470 lumen spotlight and a deep carry pocket clip, this would be an easy 5-star flashlight. But as is, it's a good 4-star unit and it's different enough than my others that it offers some benefit. However, the TS10 can be had for the same price (off Wurkkos' website) and it is a much more feature-packed light with twice as many lumens and way more features and settings.CONCLUSION:That said, the e5 is currently my main EDC simply due to the slim, flat design. The TS10 and other AA-sized tube flashlights are thick enough to feel in my pocket, which is fine when I'm working, but annoying for casual wear. So, the Klarus e5 is a nice addition to the family.

Tiny AND Mighty! Love this little, bright, powerful, versatile light! Recommended to me by a ski patroller friend. Gave two to my son in construction. He's using one all over the worksite, and keeps the other in his car! He loved them so much I bought two for me. I clip it onto my shirt to do handsfree work, point it into dark corners to find things, and use the flashing light to keep me visible walking around the block in the evening. My second one stays in the car, too. The orange is easy to spot in some clutter. I LOVE THESE! I'd give more than 5 stars if I could!!

I use this light on my radio strap at the firehouse and it comes in handy so often half my crew has ordered one! Love the red blue strobe for when we are in traffic on car accidents too.

Had smaller lights that are brighter. RETURNED

Small, practical, powerful. Great for night shift jobs, mechanic and emergencys

Great item