infray Small LED Flashlight, Zoomable, Handheld Mini Pocket-Sized EDC Tactical Pen Light with Super High Lumen LED, IPX5 Water-Resistant, 3 Light Modes, 2AAA Battery Powered

Needed to pick up a nice flashlight to use at work for occasional investigation of dark or underlit areas of the facility I work in. I knew I didn't want to carry a full size (C or D cell size) aluminum light around, they are too heavy and I was not interested in carrying it on a belt holster, I didn't want to be "that guy" and I'm certainly not Batman. So I needed something low profile that would fit in my shirt or pants pocket as every day carry without a belt pouch or holster. I began by looking at key ring type lights, which seemed OK but lacked battery size for long term use, or something that might need frequent recharging. So a two-battery pen light seemed to be a good choice, and looking into it found that the price range could be anywhere from $10 to $100 - quite a range. I ruled out rechargeable because I figured I always had a good supply of AAA batteries on hand, and that eliminated a lot of the top-end units right off. Saw this one and really liked the zoom feature and the solid aluminum construction so I ordered it. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality, feels nice and solid and the switch click action is firm and solid too. I like that you can half-push through the three choices of beam: bright, low, and strobe and then fully-press to select the mode you want. But like other reviewers on here I question the practicality of the strobe setting, I'd rather have three solid light levels to choose from instead of two solids and a strobe. Battery life seems pretty good, but I haven't owned it for long, so time will tell. The beam is super strong even when using cheapo bargain non-alkaline batteries that can be purchased on Amazon as well. The zoom feature changes the overall length of the light by about 1/4" or so, but it's a really useful feature to have - when I tested the light in one of our underground steam line tunnels, the spot setting easily illuminated the end of the tunnel at least 150' away. Great light, I recommend it to anyone looking for a cost effective EDC pen light.

I used to carry a Browning light pen, but can’t find it. (I refuse to acknowledge that it’s lost) I wanted a penlight to carry when I don’t have my work jeans and usual Pock-Its XL with my Nitecore SRT 5 and Leatherman Surge along. For such times as we eat out while I’m wearing slacks, I have a Glaree key chain light, which works pretty good, but isn’t as convenient as a penlight. I gave up finding a replacement Browning, I guess it’s a collector’s item now. This light is a surprise considering it’s size. I was expecting more along the lines of an ink pen, but it’s not that much larger, and the diameter makes sense considering it’s AAA powered. EBL rechargeable batteries work well. It’s a bit over 5 ½ inches long, and about a half inch in diameter, so not too bad in a shirt or blazer jacket pocket. Great optics, the beam is VERY wide, and will tighten down to a bright (squarish) spot for distance. There are no hot spots, but has a yellowish ring around the outside of the beam on wide flood, but isn’t bothersome. It’s most noticeable at close range like looking at a desk top or workbench. My SRT 5 is 750 lumens dialed up to max, and this light is an easy 220 lumens like the specs say. The photos were taken 20 feet from the workshop’s bay door. The R2D2 by the door is a shop vacuum. The light on wide angle puts out at least a 30 foot wide beam at that distance, and you can see how tight the spot is. The focus turns very easy, and the tail switch can be momentary or clicked on. Always starts out full bright, but each power cycle drops to about half output, and then strobe. You can half press the switch to get the mode you want, and click it to stay on that way. Nice, bright, solid little hunk of machined quality right up there with Fenix or Nitecore.

I'll put this right up front as this light is getting a LOT of bad reviews based on this. I know, I left one of them and came back to change it.So when you turn the light on, it starts out in the High mode. If you turn it off and back on or half way press the button you can put it into low or strobe. Once you turn the light off and leave it off for a delayed period of time(Not sure maybe 3 seconds?), it will go back to high mode when you turn it back on. There you have it. That's how it works. Thanks to the person that answered my question. This makes all the difference and I now have a much different opinion about the light, now that I do not feel the mode select is a guessing game.So, first off size is perhaps the best part of this light. It fits nicely in my work shirt and I can even close the breast pocket flap without a problem. It's light enough that it doesnt weigh your pocket down and look silly. The width is excellent and doesnt flare at the end as most lights do which would make it less comfortable in your pocket.This is a great little light and I can see it being handy for a multitude of situations. I use it for work.Now I have a hard time believing that this is 220 lumens. It is plenty bright, but I dont fully believe it is that bright. I have a 65 lumen quantum pen light from Harbor Freight that is comparable in brightness. Not quite as bright but close enough that there doesnt seem to be anywhere near 155 lumen difference.When I purchased this light, the focus was the biggest selling point as at work, I could frequently make use of all modes as well as flood lighting & spot lighting. Unfortunately the beam doesnt get quite as tight as I'd like to see it get and I think it's spot lighting ability is greatly hindered due to it. Also it seems to shed a lot of light outside of the primary beam area when it is focused in for spot lighting. Enough light that I think it would make a big difference if that light were directed correctly to the center of the beam.Minor malfunctions that may call for a replacement: I have noticed twice now, the light dim on me in high mode after I slightly shook the light. I have tried shaking it to replicate this but cant get it to do it. I'm not sure what the cause is, hoping it's nothing that requires me to get a replacement.I do think it is a big mistake on Infray's part not to include some directions as to how the mode select/memory is designed to work. I was very unhappy with this light yesterday and felt like it was an unreliable headache and a guessing game and ready to return this thing. If you look through other reviews, you'll see I'm not alone in that opinion. But having been informed by another buyer, my 1 star review is now a 4 star review.