equipment$15-25used in 2 side quests
Rechargeable keychain flashlight (200+ lumens)
A pocket-sized LED flashlight that clips to your keys and provides enough light to read signs, navigate dark venues, or signal for attention without blinding yourself. Rechargeable via USB so you're never hunting for batteries.
What to look for
- 1200+ lumens minimum (anything less won't cut through city light pollution)
- 2USB-C charging (charges faster and cables are becoming universal)
- 3Multiple brightness modes including low setting (saves battery, preserves night vision)
- 4Attachment clip or magnetic base (hands-free use matters more than you'd expect)
Skip
- Button-cell battery models (replacement costs add up, you'll forget to carry spares)
- Single-mode lights (full brightness drains batteries fast and blinds people in close quarters)
Used for: reading menus and plaques in dim venues · navigating dark alleyways or parking structures · signaling rideshare drivers · checking IDs at door entrances
Side quests that use it
Pick the adventure first; the gear follows.
