Review on OLIGHT Baton3: Ultra-Compact 1,200 Lumens Rechargeable EDC Flashlight In Christmas Green For Outdoor Adventures And Household Needs by Geoff Yates

I’m not a flashlight collector and only own flashlights that I intend to use. Other than cheap flashlights that I’ve been given I only own one other high quality flashlight that I bought for home use. It’s a Streamlight casting a 3,000 lumen beam. It’s great for household use but is too large to carry for any length of time without a holster. I use it in or out of the house and it has an enormous amount of light - too much light to direct toward neighbors’ homes. I bought the Baton 3 for a pocket light so I had something to carry in my pocket on predawn walks. I already wear a headlamp to illuminate my walking path but wanted a handheld to illuminate animals or people I might unexpectedly encounter at 5:00 AM (it happens). I was not expecting the carry light to be a possible defensive weapon and it is not.The Baton 3 is a larger in diameter but shorter than the lip balm I carry in my jeans’ pocket. It is really small. The operating button is also small but is large enough to locate without looking at and the functions work well, are easy to use, intuitive, and convenient. The light creates a fantastic, nicely spread beam and the throw is as advertised. I haven’t had it long enough to comment on battery life or usage time with a full charge. The light is not intended to have a standard, off the shelf, replacement battery so if you want a backup battery you should order one. The unique battery design and shape provides a lot of storage in a small space. I knew the replacement or additional battery could only come from Olight when I ordered it but wanted the size, power and (claimed) battery life. I don’t have backup batteries for other long-life rechargeable items and if I need a replacement I’l order one. The included charger is also well made and it is not an issue (to me) that the light does not accept other chargers. To me, not having a port for the charger penetrating the exterior of the flashlight body is a plus (charger is magnetic and firmly attaches to the end of the flashlight body).I have a strong bias in favor of high quality and will pay more for something well made rather than fuss with something cheap (inexpensive and well made is a plus but I’ll go with quality over price anytime if quality is better). The Baton 3 is very well made, high quality, works as stated, and is SMALL. I recommend the flashlight if you want an occasional use, bright, powerful, pocket carry flashlight.It’s too cold and icy to walk today but I’m looking forward to using the light on my regular walk. I’m impressed and will probably buy a couple more for vehicles.