// FIELD LOG

USB-C EDC Beats Disposable Batteries

I had two customers this week ask the same question in different ways: should I keep buying tiny disposable batteries, or just move to a rechargeable light and be done with it? I'm firmly in the second camp now.

If your light lives on your keys, convenience wins. The Nitecore TINI 3 is the kind of thing people actually keep carrying because you can top it off with the same cable you already use every day.

If you want one step up in utility, the Fenix E06R is a nice middle ground: still pocketable, but with extra tools you'll actually use when you're checking gear, labels, or tight spaces.

We keep these kinds of practical options together in our EDC collection. I'd rather carry one light I trust than three backup lights I forget to feed batteries.

If you want help picking one for your routine, email contact@gadgetconnections.com.

Nitecore TINI 3 USB-C keychain flashlight

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