The 16 Best EDC Flashlights

Slim flat pocket lights, pen-sized classics and bright tactical tubes all compete for a spot in your pocket. Which one rides with you every day?

1. 1
   Fenix E06R Pro

   Slim rechargeable flat light with an aluminum body and USB-C charging.
2. 2
   Sofirn ST1

   Minimalist single-button flat aluminum light with five brightness levels.
3. 3
   ThruNite Defender

   Thin three-in-one flat light with a white LED, green laser and 365nm UV.
4. 4
   Nitecore EDC07

   Slim flat pocket light built around simple everyday carry.
5. 5
   Olight ArcPro

   Flat rechargeable Olight pocket light with a clip.
6. 6
   Wurkkos HD01 Pro

   Budget flat flashlight with a rainbow side light and rechargeable battery.
7. 7
   Olight Arkfeld

   Pocket-sized flat Olight with white light and a green laser.
8. 8
   Olight Arkfeld Pro

   Larger Arkfeld with a brighter white LED, green laser and UV.
9. 9
   Olight Arkfeld Ultra

   Arkfeld variant with UV and laser in a flat olive body.
10. 10
    Nitecore EDC27

    Thin Nitecore EDC light with an OLED readout and USB-C port.
11. 11
    Nitecore EDC35

    High-output Nitecore EDC light with a ribbed tactical body.
12. 12
    Wurkkos FC11

    Compact USB-C rechargeable EDC light with a green side indicator.
13. 13
    Nitecore EDC33

    Palm-sized 4000-lumen tactical EDC flashlight from Nitecore.
14. 14
    Olight i3T EOS

    Slim AAA twin-switch EDC light with a pocket clip.
15. 15
    Streamlight Microstream

    Pen-sized rechargeable pocket light with a clip.
16. 16
    Mini Maglite

    Classic AA aluminum pocket flashlight with a twist-focus head.

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