Lighting Up My Life: Olight Baton 3 Pro Review
Alright, gear aficionados, brace yourselves because we're dissecting the Olight Baton 3 Pro – the flashlight that's generated quite a bit of buzz throughout the EDC community.
First off, lumens – because apparently, we all need a flashlight that doubles as a makeshift supernova. The Baton 3 Pro promises 1,500 lumens. I mean, that's enough to blind me, my neighbors, and possibly satellites in low Earth orbit. Tested it indoors, outdoors, and during extended work sessions, it's like having a tiny sun on standby. Perfect for when you need to illuminate your existential crisis or just find your keys.
Now, size matters. Thankfully, the Baton 3 Pro didn't disappoint in this category as it’s a perfect fit for your hand and accommodates a full grip, but isn’t overbearing like other flashlights in this output category. It's a pocket-friendly 3.99 inches, weighing as much as my lunch sandwich (priorities, people). The two-way clip? It's wider and longer, making it an EDC champ without playing pocket Tetris.
Buttons, buttons, who's got the button? The Baton 3 Pro does, and it’s 56% larger than its predecessor, the S2R Baton II. It may not seem like much, but when fumbling around in the dark trying to hit the button, this equates to upgrading from a flip phone to a smartphone – more surface area for your clumsy fingers. The unique body texture is like a fashion statement, ensuring it doesn't slip away faster than my willpower in a candy store.
Charging anxiety? Olight claims a swift 3.5 hours from zero to fully charged with the MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable. I'm still waiting for a device that charges faster than my impatience, but hey, not bad. The L-shape stand? It's like modern art – stick it anywhere, and voila! A magnetic masterpiece for your flashlight. Because who doesn't want their gear to have a designated spot?
Versatility on this model is well above the competition with the strong magnetic base and light-weight, the Baton 3 Pro will stick just about anywhere you need it and can even hold itself horizontally.
Tech specs time – Let's face it, the great outdoors isn't always sunny with a chance of rainbows, so having a IPX8 waterproof rating is definitely a plus. The beam distance is 175 meters which won’t reach the end of the block, but is perfect for a moderate-sized back yard or any up-close and personal work. As for the runtime? Brace yourself…. in Moonlight mode, this thing can boasts up to 120 days. Granted, you’ll probably run it dead in a week playing with Turbo rather than moonlight but the point is, if you need it to last, it will and in my experience, you can easily go from weekend to weekend with moderate use and not need to charge.
In the package, you get the Baton 3 Pro, the MCC3 Charging Cable, an L-shape Stand, a Pouch, and a User Manual.
Whether you're off camping, hiking, mountaineering, or just attempting to find your keys in a dimly lit parking lot, the Baton 3 Pro is your sassy sidekick. Grab one and light up your life – or at least your immediate surroundings. Because in the world of EDC, the glow-up is real. 💡😎
Where to Buy?
You’ve got plenty of options on where to pick up this amazing flashlight. The most obvious place is to grab it directly from Olight and you can save an extra 10% of this and any other regular priced item by using my coupon code BBEDC10 at checkout.
If you prefer adding this one to your Amazon cart, you can find it here: https://amzn.to/3Sr2p8j
Lighting up a pitch black room in the garage.
