Olight Pen 3 and Oclip Pro S: Commemorative EDC Lights with American Flag Motifs

Introduction

Olight has released a pair of commemorative editions just in time for Memorial Day and the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding. The Olight Pen 3 and the Oclip Pro S have both been given USA-themed flag motifs, with the Pen 3 arriving in a sky blue housing featuring the flag in the breeze, and the Oclip Pro S offering a distressed flag treatment alongside more pristine flag finishes. Beneath the special editions, though, these are two genuinely useful everyday carry lights, and this roundup looks at what each one does well.

Olight Pen 3: A Penlight That Pulls Double Duty

The Pen 3 offers five white light output levels: 600, 300, 100, 10, and 1 lumen. It also includes red light, UV light, and an RGB mode that can either flash or hold steady in any of those colors. That is an unusually complete feature set for a penlight form factor.

The body also includes a clip light at the front, rated at 120 lumens maximum for about 14 minutes, throttling down to another 25 minutes at 60 lumens. Lower settings include 20 lumens for roughly 2 hours plus 60 lumens for about an hour, and a low setting of 2 lumens that stretches to about 26 hours of run time across four available settings.

Why the Front Tip Light Matters

If you have never used an Olight Pen with the front tip light, it is worth understanding the appeal: switching it on puts light exactly where you are writing. Once you have used that, it is hard to go back to a plain penlight.

The rear end houses a bright green laser as well. One quirk worth knowing: holding the button does not keep the laser on continuously. Instead, a short hold activates it briefly and then engages lock mode, since Olight uses hold-to-lock on this light. It is not a major issue, but it is something to notice if you are used to conventional laser pointers. Overall, the performance as a pen is outstanding, with excellent design throughout.

Oclip Pro S: Small Body, Serious Feature Set

The Oclip Pro S commemorative edition carries what is known as a distressed flag motif, the style used to represent a flag that has been through a battle or flown over rough conditions. Pristine flag finishes are also available, and the detail work on the pattern looks etched or finely painted, which is genuinely impressive up close.

As a design, the Oclip is simply an outstanding little light. Its clip form factor makes it easy to attach to a pocket, cap brim, or bag strap, and it has earned its place in the EDC rotation. Olight has also produced other variants in this line, such as the Oclip Ultra in OAL, so there are options if you want a different take on the same idea.

Who These Commemorative Editions Are For

These flag-themed editions make the most sense for two kinds of buyers: EDC enthusiasts who want a functional light with a collectible finish, and anyone who likes carrying commemorative gear around patriotic holidays. Klein already makes commemorative pliers with US manufacturing behind them, but Olight has been particularly active in this space, producing USA flag lines across its knives, lights, and smaller accessories.

Many owners of these editions end up keeping them in vehicles, and that is a sensible use case. A penlight or clip light is exactly the kind of tool you want within reach from the driver’s seat, whether for checking a map, finding something dropped between seats, or handling an unexpected task after dark.

Buying Advice

If you want maximum versatility in a pen-sized package, the Pen 3 is the stronger pick thanks to its white, red, UV, RGB, and laser outputs. If you prefer something smaller that clips anywhere, the Oclip Pro S delivers excellent design in a compact footprint. Both commemorative finishes are limited to this patriotic run, so if the flag motifs appeal to you, it is worth acting while they are available.

Conclusion

Olight’s Memorial Day and 250th anniversary editions add collectible appeal to two already well-designed EDC lights. The Pen 3 stands out for its tip light and unusually broad output options, while the Oclip Pro S remains one of the best small clip lights around. Either way, you are getting a functional tool first and a commemorative piece second, which is the right way around.