Loop Gear SK06 Review: A Four-in-One EDC Flashlight With Real Personality

Introduction

The Loop Gear SK06 arrives with an unusual promise: one compact EDC flashlight that acts as four light sources. After spending time with it, we can confirm it delivers on that idea in a way that feels genuinely fresh rather than gimmicky.

What Makes the SK06 Different

Where most EDC lights stop at a white LED, the SK06 combines a main white light, an RGB sidelight, a UV light, and a blue-green laser that reads as a striking teal. The round body is a welcome departure from the flat, rectangular form many expected as a follow-up to earlier models, and it keeps the light comfortable in hand and in a pocket.

It is not a small light, but it is not a large one either. Measuring 4.24 inches long with a 1.01-inch head and 0.95-inch body diameter, and weighing exactly 150 grams with battery and pocket clip installed, it sits squarely in serious EDC territory. The IP68 rating means it is fully dustproof and submersible in up to six feet of water, with 1-meter impact resistance backing that up.

Specs and Build Quality

The headline numbers are impressive for the size. Maximum output is 2,400 lumens with a throwing distance of 260 meters and a peak intensity of 16,500 candela. Max runtime on moonlight for the main light is 300 days, which is remarkable on its own. Inside sits a 3.6V 4,000 mAh 18650 lithium-ion cell, charged through a USB-C port on the body or via an external slot charger.

The titanium version we tested has a sandblasted finish that looks and feels premium, and an aluminum version is available for those who want to spend less. The magnetic tail is strong enough to hold the light horizontally, and because the base is flat, it tailstands without fuss. A two-way deep-carry pocket clip is removable via a split ring if you prefer to carry it bare.

User Interface and Daily Use

Control comes from a mechanical dial plus a single side switch, and the dial has a satisfying hard stop, something many competing designs skip. The main light offers five brightness levels plus strobe: short press to activate, long press to cycle low, medium, and high, press and hold from off for sub-1-lumen moonlight, and a double press for full 2,400-lumen turbo.

One small delight here is the fade-out when the main light shuts off. Rather than cutting instantly, it dims gracefully like theater lights dimming, which is genuinely uncommon and pleasant to use. Triple-clicking activates strobe, and mode memory means the light returns to the level you left it on. Lockout is handled by holding past moonlight from off.

Beam Profile and Turbo Performance

The beam impressed us given how small the lens is, which necessarily had to make room for the UV emitter and the laser. There is a defined hotspot with a smooth transition to the outer perimeter and a crisp edge, helped by an orange-peel reflector texture. On medium, at around 300 lumens, it comfortably lights objects at significant distance, and high easily reaches a barn and the trees beyond it.

Turbo is a different story. Double-clicking delivers the full 2,400 lumens, but the light steps down almost immediately, eventually settling at 600 lumens. The body heats up fast, exceeding 130 degrees within about a minute, particularly near the USB-C port. Turbo is there for moments that demand it, not sustained use.

Laser, UV, and Side Light Modes

Turning the dial one step right activates the teal laser, a color you rarely see since most lasers are red or green, and it reaches the same distant barn easily. A double press in laser mode runs the flashlight and laser together, and a triple click pairs UV with the laser. One more turn on the dial engages the 1,200-milliwatt UV light, which is impressively bright for the format.

The final dial position brings up the RGB sidelights, with memory holding your last color and mode. The white sidelight runs from a sub-1-lumen moonlight up to 100 lumens at high, with low at 5 and medium at 35 lumens. Solid colors are adjustable in brightness via quadruple clicks, and red is available for preserving night vision. Double presses cycle through effects modes including color mixes, flashing patterns, and rainbow cycling, plus a red, blue, and purple emergency flash pattern that would make you impossible to miss on a roadside.

Battery, Charging, and Everyday Practicality

Charging is handled by the USB-C port, with a red indicator while plugged in, and pass-through charging lets you use the light while it charges, though only at a single brightness level. The power bank function works as advertised: connect the included USB-C to USB-C cable and the SK06 will top up a phone or similar device.

The standout extra is the “erridium tube” mode, activated by five presses from off. It lights a very dim glow on the side in green, blue, or another color, with a claimed runtime of three years. The idea is simple: leave it on so the light can be located in complete darkness. Colors are limited to three, but as a find-me beacon it works exactly as intended.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Not everything is perfect. The printed labels on the face of the light identifying the LED, UV, and laser positions feel busy and unnecessary, especially with three emitters already crowded there. The emitter is a cool white, estimated around 6,500 to 7,000K, and anyone who prefers a neutral or warm EDC beam may wish it leaned warmer, though it is not a dealbreaker. And the heat buildup on turbo is worth respecting.

The emitter specifications had not been published at the time of testing, so exact output details remain officially unconfirmed. None of this undermines the core appeal, and the included accessories are generous: a USB-C to USB-C cable, a lanyard, a spare O-ring, the deep-carry pocket clip, and a user manual.

Buying Advice and Verdict

If you want a single EDC light that covers a flashlight, an RGB sidelight, a UV source, and a uniquely colored laser, the SK06 is currently one of the most interesting ways to do it. Titanium buyers get the premium finish; aluminum buyers save money without losing the feature set. Enthusiasts who value a warm beam or long turbo runtimes should weigh those trade-offs, but for most users the strengths clearly outweigh the quirks. Pricing was not confirmed at the time of this review, so check current availability before ordering.

Conclusion

The Loop Gear SK06 stands out in a crowded EDC field by doing several jobs at once without becoming awkward to carry. The teal laser alone makes it memorable, and the three-year erridium tube mode is the kind of thoughtful extra that shows real design intent. It gets hot at full power and the face printing divides opinion, but as a four-in-one everyday light, it earns its spot in a pocket.