2024 the best tactical flashlight review
Price: $44.99
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The Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA is the newest addition to the ProTac Series and a perfect everyday, ultra-compact, handheld flashlight. This dual fuel ultra-compact flashlight accepts a single lithium or alkaline battery, providing ultimate flexibility in the field. This high lumen tactical light features the latest in shock-proof power LED technology and three different user selectable programs. The combination of size, output, and battery versatility result in one of the brightest and versatile everyday carry lights. Packaged with a removable pocket clip and holster, CR123 and AA alkaline battery.
Perfect everyday carry light that accepts a single lithium or alkaline battery, with High/Low/Strobe modes
Powered by one CR123A lithium battery, one AA alkaline or AA lithium batteries
Ultra-bright white LED, impervious to shock, with a 50,000 hour lifetime
Run Time: CR123 Lithium Battery – High 1 hour 30 minutes, Low 14 hours, Strobe 3 hours; AA Alkaline Battery - High 1 hour 20 minutes, Low 7 hours 30 minutes, Strobe 3.5 hours; AA Lithium Battery – High 4 hours 15 minutes, Low 14 hours, Strobe 8 hours
Length: 8-1/2 -Inch
Reviewer: LaneP
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This flashlight should be your EDC
Review: This is my EDC flashlight, bar none. Small enough to carry in a front pocket or as I often carry it, clipped inside the pocket of my cargo pants. The hat clip is indispensable for providing hands free illumination on the go. It has literally replaced my usual headlamps for hands free lighting.This flashlight's greatest strength is that it takes disposable CR123A or AA batteries. In the past I bought numerous rechargeable LED lights but have come to find out they are limiting in their usefulness. If you are out and about and the light dies on you, you are stuck until you have time to wait for a recharge, if you even have a place to recharge it. And rechargeable batteries are always low or drained out when you need them most. During hurricane Helene we were without power for 4 days, and I used it constantly to see my way around a darkened house clipped to the brim of my hat.I only needed to carry a spare battery in my pocket. When the battery ran down I had it back up and running in the time it takes to swap out the old one. While AA batteries only work on the lower lumens level, you can find AA batteries everywhere, and everyone has them, so your light will always have power when you need it. Talk about versatility.You can reprogram the light so it comes on low first, then bright on the second click, which is what I did. The lower lumens setting provides longer battery life and plenty of illumination for most purposes and I don't have to double tap to get it to low every time I turn it on. Perfect.Given the size, the availability of replaceable batteries (a must for me now), its durability, clip utility and 10 tap programmability, this would have been the exact flashlight I would have designed if someone gave me a clean slate to work with. I never leave the house without it.
Reviewer: Matt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely Phenomenal.
Review: This is a great light. It is competitively priced and is a nice size for pocket carry in men's jeans. I wear a slimmer cut pants (not skinny jeans lol) and there is no noticeable bulge in my pocket. The unboxing experience was plesant. Packaging was about standard, and was well put together. The light came with 1 CR123A (more about this later), 1 AA, the light (duh?), a pouch, and a wrist strap. I pocket carry this light only so I haven't used the pouch yet but it could be useful for storing things in and seems to be of good quality.Pros:Quite bright, with a nice balance between distance and width. The light can easily reach 200 ft or so while having a wide enough beam to provide good peripheral visibility.Durable (so far). I have already dropped it several times on concrete and other than a few scratches it works like a champ, although I expected this.The hat clip feature is useful. It is worth noting that the part of the clip contacting the bill of the hat is rounded over so it won't damage the front edge of the hat. Nice touch!The pocket clip is nice and sturdy, and I haven't had any issues with it sliding around or falling out throughout the day.The feature to be able to use AA batteries is awesome. I prefer to use a CR123A in order to achieve the full brightness, however it is very nice to have the option should I not have any CR123As on hand or if I don't feel like wasting the more expensive battery on a less demanding task. I imagine this feature would be very nice while camping or doing other things as AAs are far more prevalent and cheaper than CR123As.The tail switch is extremely easy to actuate while not turning on in my pocket easily. Strobe is also very easy to actuate (double tap).The end of the flashlight, near the bezel, is flattened on several sides so the light won't easily roll around. This is a nice detail.The lens and the glass (I believe it is acrylic of some sort) is recessed which is nice as it won't scratch or become damaged as easily.Cons:I would have liked for the pocket clip to carry a little further down in my pockets, as almost the entire screw on tail-cap portion sticks out. Although as long as you don't care about it being super concealed (it is just a flashlight after all) I can usually just tuck my shirt over it and it isn't much of an issue.I wish there was a way to possibly program the light to go High > Low > Strobe by single, double, and triple tapping. Currently, it is setup as High > Strobe > Low, and I find that I have to press it up against my clothing while actuating because the strobe function will turn on momentarily while switching to low which is quite blinding, especially when you need a lower amount of lumens to begin with.Not really a con, but the battery that came with the flashlight died very quickly, within the span of 1 week with not much use. However, I ordered a pack of 2 CR123As with the flashlight and the battery life of those are much improved. I have had the same battery in for about a month now with with moderate use and have had almost no visible reduction in lumens.Both of these cons are more nitpicks than anything. I very much enjoy this light, and can't wait to see how it holds up over time.
Reviewer: Heather
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely WONDERFUL multi-fuel flashlight!!
Review: This flashlight is the perfect EDC or work flashlight, as well as a great option for emergencies or backup. This flashlight is multi-fuel, so it will accept regular AA batteries, rechargeable batteries, CR123A lithium ion, etc. - the perfect setup for using whatever batteries you can easily find or have on hand. I LOVE that the flashlight is lightweight and only requires one battery, but you also get a pretty rugged design with this model that can take some drops, scrapes, rough use, and even water exposure.The flashlight is small with a sturdy and reliable clip, and it comes weight a small pouch that has a velcro strap for attaching to belt, MOLLE, backpacks, etc. The brightness is not anything that will knock your socks off (only 350 lumens for 1.5 hrs), but this is more than enough light and is really solid for only using one battery. It also has a low setting go 40 lumens with a run time of app. 14 hours.So, the final verdict: GREAT flashlight and reliable option for basically any purpose requiring a mediums lumen output of light! If you are on the edge, JUST BUY IT!!
Reviewer: Dough Roller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love the programmability of this torch.
Review: This flashlight is well built, has well thought out functions and is perfect size for a small backpack. For only having one cr123 Li-ion battery, the light output is impressive.
Reviewer: TimB
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quality and convenience
Review: My favorite pocket light. Well made product. I really like the ability to use either 123a or AA batteries. Decent battery life and bright.
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I like the brightness, the compact size, the Ten-Tap function, and the fact that it takes both 123 and AA batteries. The unit is solid and well finished. The pocket clip is user friendly and secure.Possible improvements on an already good flashlight: ability to operate on 123 rechargeable cells, and thumb switch a bit easier to activate (I find it just a bit too recessed for positive activation every time). Note that these two issues are not deal breakers!
Reviewer: Cliente Amazon
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Qualità veramente top come sempre
Reviewer: Julen
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Es mi primera linterna y la verdad es que para lo que la uso es mas de lo que necesito, muy buen material y construcción, resistente y potente. tiene 3 modos y es programable para que empiece con distinta potencia tu gusto.Ademas que pueda usar distintos tipos de baterias le viene genial ya que en cualquier desastre que pueda ocurrir la pila AA es de las mas usadas en el mundo y facil de encontrar, aunque la pila cr123A le da algo mas de potencia. tambien le puedes agregar una pila AAA pero es posible que se mueva asique se recomienda enrollarla con algo, pero no te hara falta si usas las normales.es una buena linterna para el dia a dia, sacarte de un apuro, el monte, defensa o lo que necesites, la recomiendo mucho.
Reviewer: Francois
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Format compact, accepte plusieurs types de piles (3V ou 1,5V), finition exemplaire, fonctionnalité adaptable (3 programations disponibles). L'étui fourni est moyen, mais la lampe est assez petite pour tenir en poche.
Reviewer: Anonym
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Top Lampe, Original Streamlight - definitiv kein Fake oder Nachbau.Lampe funktioniert mit CR123a, AA und AAA Batterien problemlos.Volle 350 Lumen allerdings nur mit CR123a Batterien, was vom Hersteller auch so angegeben wird.Mit AA und AAA ca. 150 Lumen lt. Hersteller, was auch hinkommt.Absolute Kaufempfehlung.Schnelle Lieferung.
Customers say
Customers like the brightness, size, and battery life of the flashlight. They mention it's small enough to carry everywhere, can run multiple times on batteries, and is well-made. Some appreciate the functionality, saying it works well as a personal defense strobe when needed.
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