I spent the afternoon trying to force the Olight iMini 2 to fail to see if a magnetic keychain light is actually practical for everyday carry or just a gimmick. After three chest-height drops onto hard-packed ground, a shake test to check the magnet strength, and a direct water pour over the flashlight body, the light stayed attached and functional. While 50 lumens is strictly for close-range tasks and not for finding trails, the instant magnetic deployment makes it one of the most accessible backup lights I've used.
by AdventuresWithBG
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I wanted to verify the durability claims on the iMini 2, specifically the magnetic quick-release system. My primary concern with magnetic EDC lights is that they will detach in a pocket or get knocked off while hiking.
Here is the breakdown of the field test results from the video:
* **Magnet Strength:** I performed a shake test by flinging it as hard as I could. It held on tight. It takes a deliberate, straight pull to detach it.
* **Drop Test:** The light was dropped 3 times from 1.5m (chest height) onto hard-packed dirt. There was no functional damage to the aluminum body or the lens.
* **Water Test:** I dumped water on the flashlight body, it survived a direct pour while powered on and took a charge immediately after being shaken dry.
**Verdict:** At 50 lumens, this is strictly a backup light for immediate tasks like finding keyholes or checkingunder your hood. However, the mechanical deployment is reliable, and the build quality survived the stress tests.
Has anyone carried one of these for more than 6 months? I am curious if the magnet contact points stay clean or if they collect debris over time.