Nitecore TIKI GITD

This flashlight has exceeded my expectations and is the most versatile keychain flashlight I have ever used. One of the standout features of the Tiki flashlight is its convenient side button. Unlike other keychain flashlights that require a twist-to-turn on mechanism, the Tiki’s side button allows for easy one-handed operation. This small design choice may seem insignificant, but it makes a world of difference when you’re in a hurry or need to quickly illuminate a dark area. Cycling between on/off and brightness levels is a breeze, whether you need a dim light for reading or a bright beam to light up a room. The inclusion of UV light, strobe, and what I like to call “lantern mode” has proven to be surprisingly useful. I've used the strobe when crossing the street at night and the lantern mode, which diffuses the light a little, is perfect for lighting up a table or small area... and you can stand it up on its end for hands free use. If I had one minor suggestion for improvement, it would be to have a USB-C port instead of micro-USB since we are all switching. However, I understand that the decision to stick with micro-USB was likely made to maintain the flashlight’s compact size. Nevertheless, the Tiki’s overall performance and functionality more than make up for this small inconvenience. I am so impressed with the Nitecore Tiki flashlight that I have already added it to my list of go-to gifts for family and friends. Even though we have flashlights on our phones, this is way more convenient to use, brighter, lighter, and has more useful functions. Everyone should have one of these.

I ordered one of these to try out for myself first to make sure I like it. I was so impressed that I ordered another 15 for my work colleagues for Christmas gifts. The charging port on this item is not USB-C, it is micro USB. Otherwise, the product does everything as advertised. is difficult to accidentally turn on in your pocket, and the side lights are an excellent option. Granted they can only be used if you set the light down on a flat surface and there is zero wind or if you suspend the light from it. Flashlight weighs less than 1/2 of 1 ounce. The UV feature is useful and the different brightness modes work well to give you just the right amount of light while maximizing the battery run time. There is no room for improvement with this, unless the charging port accepted a USB-C for a faster charge. That’s hard to find for $25. I have many Nitecore lights and they don’t pay me or give me anything to write reviews. In my experience, they have always stood behind their product, and the only disappointments have been when they have discontinued products that I thought were excellent and instead brought to market items that I don’t think will be big sellers. But what do I know, I’m not their market research person.

I haven’t test battery life yet. Do enjoy playing with all features, even though UV light is kind of faint, surprisingly it is working and able to see security strips in cash I tested on. The only complaint is pain the neck to trying to squeeze flashlight into key ring, which I failed and ruin the ring😣

Purchased after seeing a review on YouTube. Nitecore makes nice stuff and this little keychain light is no exception. I usually don't care for keychain lights since they are usually too small for decent illumination, but this Tiki light puts out ALOT of lumens on high. Seriously, it does the job of bigger lights in a small form factor. It has four lumen levels, a lantern mode, a beacon mode and a UV light mode. You also have the ability to long press the power button for momentary light on high mode for 300 lumens. Nitecore makes the Tiki in three different models. Tiki, Tiki LE, and Tiki GITD ( glow in the dark). THE LE model adds red and blue lights in the auxiliary modes. Maybe it stands for Law Enforcement? My review here is the GITD but the standard Tiki doesn't glow in the dark. So, here's what I found... First, the not so good... 1) The battery on this USB rechargeable light is very small so don't expect long runtime. 2) The included keyring is difficult to put on since the polycarbonate body where it attaches is very thick. It is possible to break or tear your fingernails with this one. 3) The light output is just ok for outdoor use since the battery is so small. Lower lumens are better suited for indoor use. I don't have a need for the UV light feature. 4) Since it is a tiny light, it may get lost. 5) The rubber USB cover is very thin and flimsy. Now the good... 1) The small size works great for a true keyring flashlight. Use a bigger keyring or tie a lanyard on it to pull out of your pocket easier. 2) Although battery life is short, it is super bright on high. As I mentioned above, it does the job of a bigger light on high mode. 3) The lumen levels are nicely spaced for indoor use. And this is where I use the Tiki the most. At night I use the lantern mode to walk down the hallway or check doors and windows to light up my walking space. The Tiki is EXTREMELY useful in this mode. It's small enough to fit in your shorts or sweats pocket that you won't even know it's there. And when you need powerful light, high mode won't disappoint. A nice feature of this Tiki is the ability to hold down the power button for momentary light on high mode. Then release to turn off. Cool. 4) I tied some red paracord to the light as a lanyard to hold the light easier and pull out of my pocket. It's also easier to spot in case you drop it. 5) The USB Rechargeable feature is awesome and charges quickly from any USB port. Overall, I'm happy with the Tiki light from Nitecore. It's a legitimate backup light for anyone that needs light in a small form factor. Just expect to recharge it often if you use it regularly. I usually carry a good quality rechargeable magnetic tail flashlight with me everyday in my pocket and this little Tiki is always in my jean's 5th pocket as a backup. I like it for what it is and I just wish it had a magnetic tail since I find those to be useful. The four star review is short battery life, and lower lumen levels.

I love clipping these (I have 2) on my backpack when walking in the city. I can look for dog poop on darker sidewalks at night. I just press the light, it's on and bright, and then release and it is off again. Love that function. Also love the dimmability (why does that have 2 Ms in it?). Love that it's rechargeable, too. What is there not to love? One point: Don;'t expect to get a blue flashlight as is shown. It will be clear.

Great little multi-brightness pocket light. And it glows in the dark, and has UV and White light on the side. And it's modern USB-C instead of Micro. Great for charging up Glow In the Dark items on the run (TShirt, costume, etc). I like it!

What a fantastic little light. It has an incredible 300 Lumen main flashlight as well as some great secondary modes. The UV light is useful but for me it's the beacon mode that is really amazing. I hand the light on my dog's collar when I walk him at night to increase his visibility. It also helps when he's off the leash at night running in a field. I can actually see him.

A bright torch, but the description states 'GLOWS IN THE DARK' and the item I received doesn't glow at all, even after exposure to strong sunlight. There is no mention of it on the packaging either. Update: Seller contacted me to apologise and promised to send out the correct item. They didn't bother to keep their promise, and I never heard from 'NITECORE' again.

Muy versátil

Funciona muy bien. Dura bastante la carga. Desde que la compre pocas veces la he tenido que recargar. La traigo de llavero y a resistido caídas.

Excellent keychain flashlight. I would recommend this to others.