Olight Baton 3 Pro Max Flashlight 2023 REVIEW — MacSources

A palmable, packable, pocketable, yet powerful Beam from a flashlight

Having a reliable light source is one of the Dave Canterbury 10C’s of Survival (Candeling Device), in addition to a cutting tool, combustion device, cover, container, cordage, cotton bandana, cargo tape, compass, and cloth sail needle. I have been a fan of the OLIGHT team for the past few years, relying on many of their lights to cover the need for light. I have enjoyed the monthly sales, random swag patch/wristlet inserts, quick/efficient friendly customer service team, and their robust loyalty program.

I bought headlamps, lanterns, small lights, mid lights, and large lights from Olight, and some additional camping gear from their sister site Obuy. In fact, I purchased and trekked with their 2-person Naturehike tent and Perun Mini 2 on a recent trip to Philmont, New Mexico, this past June, where my son and I went on a 60-mile, 10-day backpacking trip. Some of their lights are too big for EDC, while some are smaller niche-like lights. The Baton 3 Pro Max may be the Goldilocks light I did not know I was missing.

PACKAGING:

The Olight Baton 3 Pro Max arrived in a clean, white-colored, 6 1/4 inches tall by 2 1/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches thick…