# Miniature Keyring Flashlights The 'Sub' is the World's Most Compact Flashlight By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyring-flashlight References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/world-smallest-torch-sub/58259/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mandk/sub-the-worlds-smallest-torch?utm_source=kickbooster-direct&utm_medium=kickbooster&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=efac5b0e) If you're in the market for a keyring flashlight that is capable of emitting substantial amounts of light while remaining compact and cost-effective, look no further than the Sub, a product that is allegedly the world's smallest flashlight. Powered by a trio of coin cell batteries, this particular keyring flashlight can pump out [30 lumens of illumination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imalent-ld35), which comfortably beats out the output of many bigger flashlights. What's more, the flashlight is housed in an aircraft-grade aluminum casing that is dustproof, dirtproof and waterproof up to a depth of one meter. Currently the subject of a crowdfunding campaign over on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight), the Sub is a fantastic example of an age-old technological product being adapted to the needs of the modern consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Flashlights:** The Sub demonstrates the demand for keychain-sized light sources with impressive output capabilities. - **Crowdfunding Innovation:** The Sub's Kickstarter campaign highlights the benefits of alternative funding methods for product development. - **Functional Adaptation:** The design of the Sub shows how taking an existing product and adapting it to modern needs can result in a successful innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** The Sub's durability and compact size make it an ideal tool for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers. - **Keyring Accessories:** The popularity of keychain tools has created market potential for products like miniature flashlights. - **Technology and Consumer Electronics:** The Sub's powerful output in a compact package showcases the potential for innovation in the tech and consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Pocket Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micoin.md) - [Illuminating Miniature Multifunctional Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maglight-mini.md) - [Tool-Equipped Keychain Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/septem-hunt-mini.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Magnetic Pop-Open Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysmart-mq3.md) - [Automatic Illumination Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2.md) - [High-Powered Portable Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highpowered-portable-flashlights.md) - [Powerfully Compact Tactical Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tactical-flashlight.md) - [Ultra-Thin Pen Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-sl.md)