How many times have you found yourself casting about blindly outdoors or searching through a closet, attic or crawlspace and wishing you had a powerful light source at hand? That’s merely frustrating; if you’re caught in the dark during an emergency, it could be downright life-threatening. And, well, sure, your phone has a light on it, but it’s not terribly bright. But what if you could have a powerful miniature flashlight at hand all the time? You can! The Streamlight Pocket Mate is a portable, USB-powered light that beams out up to 325 lumens of brightness, far outstripping what your phone can do. Ready for some more enlightenment? Right now it’s on sale at Amazon for just $23.

Why is this a good deal?

A keychain flashlight isn’t the most unique product, but there aren’t many in this price range that are USB-rechargeable. The Streamlight is over 40% off currently, and that makes it more affordable than most of its competitors. And you Prime members can get it with one-day shipping.

Why do I need this?

This little flashlight isn’t meant to be used all the time, although you can if you want (just make sure to keep it charged!) Having a light on hand at all times can be a lifesaver, especially if you’re in a situation where you need to conserve your phone’s battery. The Streamlight will give you 20 minutes of light on the highest setting, or a full hour on low.

You can attach this to anything from a keychain to a carabiner through its spring-loaded clip, and un-clip it lickety-split come charging time. It charges via USB and takes around four hours to get fully juiced-up. The button on top of the light gives you all the information you need at a glance. Red means it’s still charging, while green means it is good to go.

What reviewers say

“I love this thing! I’m a paramedic, and I clip this to the brim of my hat, and I can’t tell you how many times it has come in handy,” raved one fan.

Another user wrote, “This flashlight is so versatile and useful, I have one on my wife’s keys, my car keys, and my motorcycle keys. Would 10/10 recommend these lights! Just know that it takes about 4 hours to fully charge and you get roughly an hour of total use, but great light and a well-known brand.”

“This is a great light for any lady that needs assistance when using their keys in low light situations. As well as camping, hiking or any outdoor activities!” shared another shopper.

A final reviewer said, “Love the hat clip. Easy to use and charges via ubiquitous USB cable. It’s great for emergencies or just to blind your friends. I used it to illuminate a ceiling fan light kit I was working on.”

Streamlight

You can adjust the intensity of the light and the distance it shines with just the touch of a button. Make sure to choose between the four colors to find the one that fits your personality.

$25 at Amazon

The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.

If you have Amazon Prime, you’ll get free shipping, of course. Not yet a member? No problem. You can sign up for your free 30-day trial here. (And by the way, those without Prime still get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.)

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