I've carried these for decades, military and civilian, all over the world, always in my pockets. Titanium, aluminum, copper and brass. There are certainly better flashlights, but you can't have them always available. I use the heck out of mine, and they survive years at a time. Lithium AAA battery is lighter and lasts 7X the alkaline. Rubber cap so I can hold it in my teeth, and flip the clip around so I can use it on my ballcap. Rubber cap is McMaster-Carr # 9753K44, $8 for 100 caps, should come with the flashlight.

Although my Maratac AAA is a number of generations old (I've had this light for nine or ten years) it is still going strong. I've dropped it from ten or so feet, dropped it in water, ran over it and smashed it in equipment doors. It's still plugging away. Honestly, I'm lost with out the Maratac AAA and it is always on my person's. I hesitated before purchasing but when you look at how long it has lasted I am more than convinced it is worth every nickel.

Tough as nails. Tiny and strong, bright white light. The glo stick end cap is a fun plus.
Now just make this size with a push button on/off for one handed operation and it’d be the BEST.
Still, well worth the price.
5 stars.

I have been using these lights for many years now and have given quite a few away as gifts. For the size,they give out an amazing amount of light! They are rugged and quality built. You can’t go wrong by getting one of these fantastic little lights. They fit anywhere!

Usually kept in my car, I've found this tiny light indispensable for nighttime jogs in areas with limited visibility. I have a paracord or tether cord lanyard on it (with two separate hand tethers, using County Comm "s" snap rings), just long enough to loop on my little finger, allowing me to carry in my hand with the barrel between thumb and index finger. While running, I keep it on the low/moonlight mode so that I'm visible to people and cars moving slowly through narrow neighborhood streets. But with a couple of quick twists, I can switch it to high mode which is visible far enough for faster moving cars to VERY clearly see me from quite a distance. In this mode, I can very quickly flash it across the front a car and KNOW THAT I'M SEEN. I haven't had someone try to play chicken with me, but at close enough range the high setting is nearly blinding aimed right at someone's eyes. To date, I've only had to "swipe" it across someone's vision for quick visibility.

I've also carried it at my local art museum when volunteering for their live (outdoor) events. Tiny light, but instantly available bright beam to assist someone trying to find seats, lost keys, or just find their way in the dark. In summer heat, I don't like to carry much gear, so this tiny a light is a blessing. And again that discreet ring lets me tether it to me or the pack.

It's superb for car cubby, EDC pouch, easy to use, and its small size makes it perfect for limited pocket or pack space. The bright, direct beam isn't only for utility, on my jogs, I consider it a safety essential along with reflective details on my clothing and shoes.