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Klarus Mi7 AA Flashlight

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Mikey Bautista
Klarus Mi7 AA Flashlight

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700 lumens from a flashlight shorter than a pen. Let that sink in for a minute. Then take a second look at Klarus's newest flashlight, the Mi7. We thought we'd seen the last of the common-cell flashlights in recent years since many manufacturers have focused on the more potent 18650 battery, but Klarus clearly haven't forgotten about fans of AAs.

The Mi7 comes in three striking colors and accepts two types of AA-sized cells. An AA primary allows its Cree XP-L HI V3 emitter to output up to 330 lumens for 55 minutes, and using a 14500 li-ion rechargeable battery more than doubles its maximum output to 700 lumens. Three levels with SOS/moonlight modes are controlled with a side-button switch, with one-touch access to the latter modes as well as a battery level indicator. Carrying the Mi7 is easy thanks to the keychain-friendly o-ring on its tail, and the IPX-8-rated, hard anodized (HAIII) aluminum that makes up its body ensures its ruggedness both in your pocket and while in use.

Have you gotten over the 700 lumens from a flashlight of this size yet? If so, pick up the Klarus Mi7 from Amazon at the link below.

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Mikey Bautista

Director of Everyday Carry Operations


About the Author
Mikey Bautista is an everyday carry (EDC) expert who has been working with the EverydayCarry.com team for nearly a decade, starting with an interest in EDC as a hobby and ending up as a writer for the site in 2014. Through the years, he’s led the site in editorial content and writing about products across every category, from knives to bags to flashlights and everything in between, as well as discovering, bringing exposure, and building bridges with many brands in the industry. Today, he is the site's Director of Everyday Carry Operations, leading the editorial team and managing day-to-day operations.

He has lived through many personal and professional lives, spending nearly a decade in the workforce management industry, a minor career in gaming, and has lent a hand with entrepreneurial efforts back home in the Philippines. He has also been an active participant and helped build a number of significant social communities online, both for EDC and his other hobbies.

Mikey has been at the cusp of gaming, technology, and the internet since the ‘90s and continues to lend his experience, expertise, and authority to all his pursuits. When not online, in a game, or watching movies, you'll find him in the gym, speedrunning his next hobby, or talking at length about EDC with anyone willing to listen.

Discussion (9 total)

David Martinez ·
I've been meaning to pick up a klarus light but haven't gotten around to it yet - I like the small form factor combined with the high lumen output...Might as well order some more 14500's to go along with it.
Jake ·
That pen... What is it?
Klarus tp1
DefenderDad ·
I carry the LD09 and love it, I was looking at moving into the LD11 for the strobe and extra brightness but this looks like a worthy competitor. Anyone have this? how is the durability? I am notoriously hard on my lights.
I'll ask before someone else. What's the pen? XD
David Breth ·
In for info as well
H@CK3R ·
Yep - pen has my attention - :)
Its a klarus tp1
Bernard Capulong ·
u the real mvp