Many years ago, I worked in a pharmacy. We had a hurricane warning, and all of a sudden, my entire town decided they needed batteries. We sold out of all the common sizes almost immediately, and so did all the local suppliers we tried. Most people wanted C and D cells for radios and flashlights, but AA and AAA sizes were wiped out too. We even sold out of the rectangular 9v batteries. No idea what people were using those for. This crazy rush happened over about two days, with the last few hours before the hurricane being the craziest. We did not sell a single CR123A cell during that whole time. We had a bunch of them, but nobody wanted them. In other words, it pays to have at least one flashlight that can use CR123A batteries, because they are widely available, but not widely used by the general public.

@spacepope87

2 жыл бұрын

How many years ago and where? Here in Southern California, CR123A have become somewhat common use in the past 5 years. Before you had to go to a gun store or Military surplus. Now Wal -Mart and Home Depot carry them and even they sometimes run out.

@thepenultimateninja5797

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacepope87 This was on Long Island during Hurricane Irene, so it would have been 2011. I think the geographic location is more significant than the year. Long Island doesn't have as many of the type of people who are likely to own a tactical flashlight.

@spacepope87

2 жыл бұрын

@@thepenultimateninja5797 That's true. Not many cary a gun in SoCal so they're more likely to use a defensive flash light then a regular one.

@thepenultimateninja5797

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacepope87 Hardly anyone carries a gun on Long Island either, it's one of the most restrictive places in the country. I don't think other defensive tools are very common there either though. A lot of women have pepper spray, but there's not many 'tactical' type people.

This has been my edc flashlight for at least 4 years

This is the best all purpose light and my favorite overall actually.

I’ve got one being delivered tomorrow, looking forward to checking it out

Ive had this light for a few years and i love it. It came in handy a few times defensively too because its one of the few tools i can have in school

Three types of batteries and i suspect it can take the rechargeable equivalents. Pretty impressive.

@12313846

Жыл бұрын

It can use the rechargeable

I keep this light as my backup to my main edc light, which happens to be the Protac 1L that takes only the CR123. That 1L has taken a MAJOR beating and is still running like a champ. Being that it’s much smaller than the 1L-1AA makes it a much better edc light. The 1L-1AA is just as good, and having the option to run the different battery is always a plus, tho I had no clue it took AAA’s as well. I’ll have to test that. I too will endorse this light as well as the standard 1L! Great choices!

Love this light but when the battery goes it goes, it doesn’t slowly dim, it just dies. With no heads up on battery life, I’ve been left in the dark a time or two. But I’d still recommend it. Well worth the money.

I hate when batteries run out of stores.

@WatchTimePass

3 жыл бұрын

It's literally the worst.

@mcr0741

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO XD

@aldomartinez3943

2 жыл бұрын

Even worse: when meat runs out of deli smh

Always been happy with the Streamlight brand.

I recommend ! I was after such a flashlight for a long time! I finally found it to buy!

The 1L-1AA is the best all purpose flashlight IMO. I have them stashed in every bag, pack, drawer and glovebox I own. Requires a single battery cell, either AA (most common battery on the planet) or CR123. Wonderful output/battery life ratio. High and Low beam. IPX7 waterproof rating. Extremely durable and reliable. Stupid simple user interface. Press or Click on and off. Short of a High Output Searchlight (like the HX-5) there is no reason to purchase any other light besides the 1L-AA.

@haseebgujjar6991

2 жыл бұрын

aa0a01

Finally, a Streamlight worth considering. Thanks for this one!

Awesome flashlight I have two they work every time! Take a beating....still work great. You can find a battery in every house in America...wall clocks,remote controls,games etc.........

The fact that it takes 3 different batteries and is bright enough to light up a room, it probably makes it the best survival light. What I don't like is that it doesn't last as long as it says. I have two. Both bought from Galls. One only lasts 12 minutes and the other 25 on 350 lumens. But to be fair I have a Surefire that also doesn't last nearly as long as advertised. I wish they made one that could accept 2 AAA, AA or CR123A batteries.

Used this light as my EDC light for the last year or so. Didn't know it could take the AAA batteries. So good to know. No complaints about it. Been running it with a rechargeable CR123 and it's been decent. Only complaint I have about it is the short run time. But otherwise it's a great light. Recently upgraded to the protac 2Lx because I thought I had lost my other one. Loved the duel fuel (and apparently triple fuel ) ability of this little light and it's now my backup light.

@spacepope87

2 жыл бұрын

I have two and one lasts 12 minutes while the other 25. I hate the short and false run time. But to be fair, I have a Surefire and the run time isn't as advertised as well.

@Gonzo.S.Thompson

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacepope87 did you get the fakes on Amazon?

@spacepope87

2 жыл бұрын

@@Gonzo.S.Thompson No. Both are from Galls. A police store. Correction. My first 2 are from there. My 3rd is from a local gun shop

@scottburns5242

9 ай бұрын

@@Gonzo.S.Thompson the funny thing is that for a lot of made in China things is that there is a good chance the knock offs are literally the same and come from the same factory the real ones come from. It’s pretty dumb to manufacture in China because they’ll steal your design and undercut you out of the market.

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this 👍🏻🇺🇸

That's a sweet light, I love the multi battery aspect, just might have to get one

Have StreamLight. Always worked well. Not a fan of the multi function 10 settings flashlights... Seems overly complicated. But I DO like the power source variability!! Will investigate THIS model further. Thank You for sharing the information!

Very well done. I thank you.

I have this one for my BOB and emergency kit. For every reason you mentioned. Thanks guys!!

Thnxs 4 sharing 🇺🇸

I liked when you said male receiving end

I love the microstream single aaa myself. Been looking at these though.....might have to get one myself. Great review. Streamlight makes good stuff.

I did not know about this light. Sounds like a great stocking stuffer

Excellent idea

This is my EDC light and I love it. Hell I didn’t even know it could run a AAA battery.

@soderlund416

4 жыл бұрын

Me neither. Don't think it's advertised as being able to

@longhunter5935

4 жыл бұрын

I’m with you on your comment. My favorite EDC light. Small enough to not be a big deal to carry but large enough that I’m less likely to loose. Didn’t know about the aaa.

got one for christmas may just have to get another one they put off a good bright beam

Gerber made one years ago called the omnivore took all 3 battery types still use mine

Are there any other flash lights that can run on cr123, and AA? Other than this one I've found the Fenix Headlamp, but that one you need to carry the adapter.

sharp shines

Just bought this today after watching this video

I carry one everyday i sometimes forget it takes 2a batterries but its perfect

is actually pretty impressive......

I love mine for EDC ..Seems like they would have called it CR-1AA.

i have several of these. Without a double, best investments I ever made. Also EDC carry for self defense. 350 lumens is more than adequate for all your needs. Don‘t believe me....see all the positive recommendations on KZread and online reviews.

14500 and 16340 work also but because of the 3.7V low is as bright as high. There is one 16340ie from Keeppower that has 3V.

Can someone please tell me how to remove the pocket clip? I can’t figure it out

Local amish store is where I got mine. $16.99 I love it. I like the streamlights. Have a couple different ones. Didn't know you can use AAA's either

@rimshotdc

3 жыл бұрын

What Amish store can I buy it from ❓ The markup here through Amazon and other stores is way too expensive 😡

@andrewengle5959

3 жыл бұрын

@@rimshotdc shady lane hardware, spring Glenn pa. Micro streams for 9.99 also, I believe is what I purchased it for over a year ago.

My 1L-1AA is a great edc light; not big and tactical and not so small you can’t hold onto it.

Streamlight sidewinder compact two,same deal

Are you going to carry the blue one as well?

Anyone know where I can find a diffuser for this flashlight? Thanks

Strobe can be useful against animal [dog] attacks.

I got this flashlight and after I changed the battery to engergizer CR123 it gets really hot. Feels like it was going to explode. Does it happen or ever happen to you?

Does it tail stand?

The only thing I hate about this light is that battery feature. It takes some force to push it down with AA batteries and seems like it pushes the spring to much. I can see it weakening over the years. Regardless, this is still one of my favorite lights

@forgedsteelwrench9249

2 жыл бұрын

Agree. If you keep packing AA consistently over time and then try a cr123 I do believe you will have faulty contact points due to crushed/weakened spring causing flickering of the light....but thats just my opinion and dont have that time to back it up.

@spacepope87

2 жыл бұрын

@@forgedsteelwrench9249 Constant compression and decompression is what weakens a spring. Besides, you should stick to the superior CR123A batteries. AA & AAA are really only meant if you can't get a hold of the other one.

@forgedsteelwrench9249

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacepope87 definitely cr123 would be the most ideal carry. 👍🏻

Theres always the candle lantern

Would 16650 battery with in this flashlight?

Great Review of the ProTac ! But a other BLACK FLASHLIGHT ?

Omg

very good flashlight, but very expensive. my 5 euro (dollars) flashlight who I modified myself can run 8 or 9 kinds of batteries with 2 kinds of led,and 4 modes.

anyone know if this will work with 14500 rechargeable

Will this light hold up on a rifle?

can run with rechargeable cr123?

@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V

3 жыл бұрын

Yes you can.

how to buy her n d phillipines

If it was made by anyone other than streamlight maybe but I have had bad luck with this company in the past.

Yes number 1 light for all reasons (survival) ...BUT ➡️➡️➡️➡️A BASEBALL CAP IS NOT A SURVIVAL HAT ❗❗❗❗❗

The Fenix AA flashlight is much more versatile because it can charge on USB solar recharges, vastly superior to anything that can't recharge.

Hmmm well, my personal experience has been poor. Bought 2, both had issues after less than 1 year of use.

#1 ➡️➡️➡️IT IS NOT $39. ?? ON AMAZON STORE #2➡️➡️➡️ YOUR WEBSITE WON'T LOAD. #3 THE FLASHLIGHT IS ALMOST $43.?? FEDERAL RESERVE NOTE ON AMAZON

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oy vey

O'light rechargable..

@PurposeBuiltOutdoors

11 ай бұрын

No power? No sunlight? No gas for generator? Generator doesn’t work bc of a flood or other issue. Light will also be on hold while charging hence leaving you with no light.

IT'S TOO F........... EXPENSIVE ..NOUGH SAID 😡

@MINAR3L_GR3Y_2V

3 жыл бұрын

Its only $40 bucks that isn't expensive I think thats a pretty decent price for a very good light.