Best EDC Flashlights Under $50: 5 Lights Tested Head-to-Head
We carried 5 popular sub-$50 flashlights for 30 days. Real lumen tests, drop tests, and pocket time — here's what survived.
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Best EDC Flashlights Under $50: 5 Lights Tested Head-to-Head
We bought and carried 5 of the most popular sub-$50 EDC flashlights for 30 days straight. Here's what held up and what didn't — with lumen tests, drop tests, and real-world pocket time.
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