Best Budget AAA Flashlights
For less than $20 (at the time of posting this article), we have chosen what we believe to be the five best AAA flashlights that are perfect for everyday carry or for your bugout bag / survival kit!
Check out our list below to see specs on each light to help you pick the flashlight that is best for you and your kit.
SPOILER ALERT: Although all of these lights tested very well, the Lumintop AAA was by far our favorite AAA flashlight. This was mainly due to two main reasons:
1. The battery life on LOW mode is simply incredible
2. This little flashlight is VERY VERY bright on HIGH MODE
Do you have a favorite flashlight that you think should be in the list? Let us know in the comments below with a link to your favorite light.

Best Budget
pocket EDC
Light
Lumintop AAA ($20)
3 Modes:
5 lumens – 36 hours
32 lumens – 10 hours
110 lumens – 30 min
Awesome push button tailcap and magnetic option for +$2
Best Keychain
Light
Fenix EO5 ($20)
3 Modes:
8 lumens – 14 hours 30 min
25 lumens – 4 hours 15 min
85 lumens – 1 hour 45 min
built like a tank!
Best AAA
Survival Light
Thrunite Ti3 ($20)
3 Modes:
.04 lumens – 114 hours!!!
12 lumens – 6.3 hours
120 lumens – .6 hours
Super bright mode and very long lasting firefly mode will last a very long time and is great for survival!
Best AAA
Work Light
Streamlight Microstream ($17)
28 lumen workhorse flashlight
Easy to use tail-cap with momentary ON by lightly tapping
Awesome pocket clip that can also be used on a hat
designed to withstand the worst conditions
Most Affordable
AAA Light
Hugsby XP1 ($10)
One of the best AAA lights you can get for $10
Awesome size and sturdy light clip
120 lumen single mode with on/off tailcap
Honorable
Mention
Thrunite Ti5 ($20)
Awesome Forward clicky tactical Tail-cap
4 Modes:
.03 lumens Firefly mode – 120 hours
10 lumens – 6.5 hours
100 lumens – 30 min
100 lumen Strobe – 60 min