Here is setup that is better than a flash drive and it works GREAT!
One of these for about $30
https://www.newegg.com/team-group-512gb-cx2/p/N82E16820331560?Item=N82E16820331560
And One of these for about $10
https://www.newegg.com/rosewill-rcuc-16001/p/N82E16812119874?Item=N82E16812119874
Very fast and reliable. Much more reliable that any flash drive.
Good Hunting... from Varmint Al