My first light was a streamlight 2L in 2013. I accidentally did the 10 tap thing and set it to low only. I didnt know it was progammable and thought i dropped it and broke it. So i spent the next few weeks throwing it against stuff and beating on it to "un break" what i did. Later a looked up the 10 tap and set it back. I still have that light today and it still works, streamlight makes tanks
One thing people don't talk about on this flashlight is that in a pinch you can also utilize AAA batteries and they run for a pretty long time. So in actuality this is a Tri fuel light.
I’d only use aa & aaa’s in it in an emergency, I’ve heard stories of aa’s wearing the internal spring making it so cr123’s no longer make contact. Plus, aa alkaline run times suck and cr12’s are cheaper than aa lithiums.
@@scottburns5242 I've had that issue before, if you take a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the + spring up it fixes the issue indefinitely. Once the spring tension on the "plunger" inside loosens up it doesn't become an issue anymore.
Absolutely agree on the importance of a recessed button. One too many times have I drained a battery and not known it until I needed to use the light. The dual fuel option is also nice. Options are always good as you might not be able to find a CR123 but you can find a AA just about anywhere.
This light has been part of my every day carry for the last two years or so after carrying the protac 2L for about 3 years before that. The 1L is my favorite light that I own because it ticks most of the boxes, and mine tail stands fine. I own several olights, Fenix, and nite core lights, but I keep coming back to the 1L. If only streamlight made it rechargeable and had a 0.5 or 1 lumen extra low mode, it would be my ideal light.
@@pmorris8926so running the rechargeable rcr123a didn't burn out the fuse with the higher voltage? Good to know I just got one and was worried I could burn out the fuse
I've dropped one of these from at least 7 feet onto a concrete floor multiple times.. it's helped me personally inspect at least 850 cargo containers over the last year.. damn near unbreakable piece of kit.. and if a longshoreman can't break it, you probably won't either.
I have had 2 of these lights fail on me. The first one's problem was that it stopped functioning with CR123 batteries. They sent me a replacement in may and now the replacement will stop working and then later turn on. Not sure if the tailcap switch or the head is going out. I got i straightened out with their service department after talking to the department manager Mark Carson. If you have a problem with your streamlight product I would highly recommend asking for him directly as the buck stops with him. I hope he works there for many years to come as if it wasn't for his customer service, I wouldn't have nice things to say right now! Thanks again Mark!
It's the spring on the back of the tail cap or the (-)contact. You could have just grabbed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and stretched it out slightly to fix the contact with the cr123. The issue is when you load a AA battery in the light it compresses the spring more than if you have a 123a in it so it compresses the spring. Pretty easy fix and I've never had it happen again after I stretched the spring out.
Its very good for keeping in the glove compartment with a cr123a, it won't leak and I believe it has no standby drain. and double a's, well, you can find them anywhere.
My works also with rechargeables rcr123 and Ni-mh so it is awesome, great utility / general purpouse light👍 Nice upgrade: mode 1 high 2 low (no strobe).
I love streamlight and I also like my flashlight to always start on high. I use a flashlight for lots of light! I almost never use low modes. The usb micro stream is my ultimate edc flashlight
Would love to see you review Sunwayman. I have a couple and have been running them for about 4 years now. Most are also dual fuel wich is the reason I first purchsed myself 👍 Love the Channel! Keep up the Great work.
This light is Streamlight's best product. I own a few and carry one every day. Improvements? Meh, it'd be nice, in theory, to find some way to squeeze in a "night reading low" mode of 1 lumen or less. But the added complexity might disrupt the useful simplicity of this light.
Very cool I like the power of a cr123 battery but I love the AA Battery because it’s easy to find after you run out of the harder to find cr123 batteries fantastic I have $150 flashlights I’d trade for this.
@@spacepope87 Maybe the 10 minutes are for heat protection. Try it again after a few minutes again. If it again is bright its only an protection against overheating.
Crazy how the new Protac 2L with 2x cr123’s only has 6800 candelas while the 1L-1AA has 6400 candelas with just a single cr123. I can’t believe I’m considering the 2L simply because it will stand on its end! Features man features.. I wonder how Streamlight might improve in this awesome light! 🤔
I've had mine and I carried it every day for at least four or five years, and I never knew it could take AAA until recent, I lost the clip for it when I first got it, would anyone know where I could get another clip for it!
I was excited about this light and bought it, but in the instructions they state to *not* use RCR-123 (rechargable) batteries. So, that was a deal-breaker, and I returned it and got an Olight
Every_Day_Aaron ive used the LifePo4 lights for some time now and ive got to say they work well, similar to the primary CR123A. Ive got one of those Soshine brand cr123
I love your points on what makes a tactical flashlight and the duel fuel option is great. Would you compare this to a PD25 or a Thrunite of even price? And do you really need 500 for self defense, I think 350 lumens will do. My M1T raider comes on in my pocket all the time.
I'm sure there are plenty that run on those battery options. I have a Smith and Wesson that runs on 3 cr123 batteries. 1115 lumens on high, low mode and strobe mode.
Little late reply. But yes and yes. Word of caution, they recommend not to use the rechargeable CR123 batteries. But I believe the rechargeable AA batteries are good to go.
I carried this light for years but ultimately it started acting up and not working intermittently. This light is not serviceable from what I can see. You can't replace the LED with any parts available from streamlight. I'm thinking of giving another brand a try or something that is not disposable but I'm probably being overly demanding of its useful life. Case, clip, tailcap seem fine. I was early on this one got it when it released a 500 lumen version? I'd say 3 years and rotate out and throw in the spares drawer for the kids. With that said, nothing lasts forever and maybe it's the electronics.. no idea but this is a tank.. been in swimming pools, bath tubs. Always works when it works until one day (many years later) you scratch your head and something is off. Just get another one. This light set the bar very high for dependable. Perhaps I have been spoiled by it.
Double loop-over pocket clip??? No way!!! Wait a second... Didn't another manufacturer already come out with that a while ago... Oh.. That's right... Olight... Still... A nice flashlight if you can't afford the real thing...
I love olight, yet my streamlights are still kicking along with my olights. Real thing.....lol..,,its a flashlight friend, with a pocket clip that consists of a thin piece of metal bent a few times and.....we have a 2way pocket clip, nothing more. Sooo I guess olight has copied too, I mean they are using LEDs, ohh and aluminum made into tubes, oh man, and a on/off button, oh boy....and using lipo technology for batteries........shame on you olight..........face palm
Zak C. Yes they are, I don’t see why no reviews are done on them. I have a wizard pro usb and it’s fantastic, sure the interface sounds complicated at first but it’s actually pretty intuitive once learned.
GOOD LORD MAN The hand movements are insane. You have good content but you have to quit the millennial hand movements. I feel like I am watching a rapper.
I have 7 of these flashlights and they all function flawlessly with different batteries. Pretty much my go to light because of its battery flexibility.
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My first light was a streamlight 2L in 2013.
I accidentally did the 10 tap thing and set it to low only.
I didnt know it was progammable and thought i dropped it and broke it.
So i spent the next few weeks throwing it against stuff and beating on it to "un break" what i did. Later a looked up the 10 tap and set it back.
I still have that light today and it still works, streamlight makes tanks
😆😆😆
Amazing story 😂
Lol we have all tried to "unbreak" something
AAA work in it too.
One thing people don't talk about on this flashlight is that in a pinch you can also utilize AAA batteries and they run for a pretty long time. So in actuality this is a Tri fuel light.
I’d only use aa & aaa’s in it in an emergency, I’ve heard stories of aa’s wearing the internal spring making it so cr123’s no longer make contact. Plus, aa alkaline run times suck and cr12’s are cheaper than aa lithiums.
@@scottburns5242 I've had that issue before, if you take a pair of needle nose pliers and pull the + spring up it fixes the issue indefinitely. Once the spring tension on the "plunger" inside loosens up it doesn't become an issue anymore.
Can it use the rechargeable battery that on the market?
Absolutely agree on the importance of a recessed button. One too many times have I drained a battery and not known it until I needed to use the light. The dual fuel option is also nice. Options are always good as you might not be able to find a CR123 but you can find a AA just about anywhere.
Fantastic light! Especially for the price at this time. I like the AA lithium runtimes, something to consider as a perfect get home bag light.
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This light has been part of my every day carry for the last two years or so after carrying the protac 2L for about 3 years before that. The 1L is my favorite light that I own because it ticks most of the boxes, and mine tail stands fine. I own several olights, Fenix, and nite core lights, but I keep coming back to the 1L. If only streamlight made it rechargeable and had a 0.5 or 1 lumen extra low mode, it would be my ideal light.
ever try running the rcr123 rechargeables in it?
N Quell yes, I’ve used a 3.7v rcr123 and the light loses its low mode altogether.
@@pmorris8926so running the rechargeable rcr123a didn't burn out the fuse with the higher voltage? Good to know I just got one and was worried I could burn out the fuse
Ive had this light for years its a beast and the option of either battery is a plus i do keep the cr123 for output but would use a AA if needed
Can we use rechargeable AA batteries?
@@marcolabranche2480 I wouldn't see why not
Been using this light for over a year. I can vouch for it. Solid light.
I've dropped one of these from at least 7 feet onto a concrete floor multiple times.. it's helped me personally inspect at least 850 cargo containers over the last year.. damn near unbreakable piece of kit.. and if a longshoreman can't break it, you probably won't either.
I have had 2 of these lights fail on me. The first one's problem was that it stopped functioning with CR123 batteries. They sent me a replacement in may and now the replacement will stop working and then later turn on. Not sure if the tailcap switch or the head is going out. I got i straightened out with their service department after talking to the department manager Mark Carson. If you have a problem with your streamlight product I would highly recommend asking for him directly as the buck stops with him. I hope he works there for many years to come as if it wasn't for his customer service, I wouldn't have nice things to say right now! Thanks again Mark!
It's the spring on the back of the tail cap or the (-)contact. You could have just grabbed it with a pair of needle nose pliers and stretched it out slightly to fix the contact with the cr123. The issue is when you load a AA battery in the light it compresses the spring more than if you have a 123a in it so it compresses the spring. Pretty easy fix and I've never had it happen again after I stretched the spring out.
Awesome review thanks!
Its very good for keeping in the glove compartment with a cr123a, it won't leak and I believe it has no standby drain. and double a's, well, you can find them anywhere.
AAA battery should work in it as well.
They don't say it will do it, but mine runs on a single AAA battery as well, if you are careful.
maybe a masking tape to wrap it up would help?
Or use rubber or silicone o rings of proper size
I run this on a LifePo4 cr123 rechargable. Have been using this light for 1.5 years!! BRILLIANT
These things are hard to find. Where did you get yours LifePo4 cr123? Any recommendations?
So will rechargeable work as long as they are 3v ? What makes the rechargeables not work.
@@Kchosk 3.7 Work also but the low is as bright as high.
This is my EDC flashlight!!! I love it.
Thank you for the review, great format as always! This one isn't one that I feel I need, but I enjoy looking at the different options available.
Good review! I own the 1L-AA. It’s a great EDC and won’t break the bank, well worth it.
Their customer service is awesome, that keeps me buying their products
My works also with rechargeables rcr123 and Ni-mh so it is awesome, great utility / general purpouse light👍
Nice upgrade: mode 1 high 2 low (no strobe).
I love streamlight and I also like my flashlight to always start on high. I use a flashlight for lots of light! I almost never use low modes. The usb micro stream is my ultimate edc flashlight
I carry the micro stream every single day. I feel naked without it haha
I have had one for two years and it is a great flashlight and hands down my favorite and my edc
I carry this everywhere.. love this light
just when I am about to purchase between this and the Olight M1T, thanks for helping me out...great review as always!!!
Can Protac 2L-X also be powered by AA or AAA batteries?
Can it use the rechargeable battery that on the market?
Would love to see you review Sunwayman. I have a couple and have been running them for about 4 years now. Most are also dual fuel wich is the reason I first purchsed myself 👍 Love the Channel! Keep up the Great work.
in my opinion an excellent edc or secondary light.
I would miss the red light, which I feel is essential for tent life. And I like to have a beacon function for night-time walking on streets.
One of my favorite EDC lights
Works with AAA batteries as well. It self aligns.... Really good quality tool.
This light is Streamlight's best product. I own a few and carry one every day.
Improvements? Meh, it'd be nice, in theory, to find some way to squeeze in a "night reading low" mode of 1 lumen or less. But the added complexity might disrupt the useful simplicity of this light.
They run also on 16340 but because of the 3.7V low is as bright as high. Keeppower offer a 16340ie that has 3V like the normal CR123.
Very cool I like the power of a cr123 battery but I love the AA Battery because it’s easy to find after you run out of the harder to find cr123 batteries fantastic I have $150 flashlights I’d trade for this.
i think it also can use a AAA battery - 3 fuel
I picked up two of these on sale last week. Love it!
You forgot that it can also take a AAA battery.
Hey Aaron, I herd that it works with a AAA as well nice light I need one :))
I read this as well ^
That Streamlight is "Stoking Hot".... 😂 Great Video 👍👍
With CR123A batteries, it becomes dim after 10 minutes.
I switched to an Energizer Lithium. Hopefully it's better.
@@gov3rningeight I'm at the 4 hour mark. So I'm waiting for the light to dim.
I wonder why AA lithium lasts that long yet CR123A it's 10 minutes.
@@spacepope87 Maybe the 10 minutes are for heat protection. Try it again after a few minutes again. If it again is bright its only an protection against overheating.
@@Gieszkanne I wouldn't have a problem if that was the case. O Light does it after 30 seconds doesn't it?
The battery is actually drained. That's it.
Crazy how the new Protac 2L with 2x cr123’s only has 6800 candelas while the 1L-1AA has 6400 candelas with just a single cr123.
I can’t believe I’m considering the 2L simply because it will stand on its end! Features man features..
I wonder how Streamlight might improve in this awesome light! 🤔
Which one did you end up choosing?
@@entertainme7523 1L-1AA
The Protac 2L also have 350 lumen like the 1L-1AA but it has better runtime.
I've had mine and I carried it every day for at least four or five years, and I never knew it could take AAA until recent, I lost the clip for it when I first got it, would anyone know where I could get another clip for it!
I was excited about this light and bought it, but in the instructions they state to *not* use RCR-123 (rechargable) batteries. So, that was a deal-breaker, and I returned it and got an Olight
Every_Day_Aaron have you heard of rcr123 but LiFep04 and not lithium ion rechargeablea?
@@danishfawaz2598 I've not heard of those cells, how do they perform??
Every_Day_Aaron ive used the LifePo4 lights for some time now and ive got to say they work well, similar to the primary CR123A. Ive got one of those Soshine brand cr123
I love your points on what makes a tactical flashlight and the duel fuel option is great. Would you compare this to a PD25 or a Thrunite of even price? And do you really need 500 for self defense, I think 350 lumens will do. My M1T raider comes on in my pocket all the time.
If its for blinding someone candela is more important than lumen.
I've been carrying my microstream for about 10 years I think. This may be the replacement if it ever dies.
Microstream definitely won't die, but I think this light would be a great addition to your collection. I'm thinking about getting one myself
Kyle Robinson mines just did. I’ve been running it for years and finally noticed the LED flickering with a fresh batt. Finally died the other day.
Great light ! Mine has been great
Have they fixed the issue where you use a battery that’s aa then use a cr123 battery and the spring doesn’t extend? I hear it’s a common problem.
Do these have momentary on with partial push of the button?
Yes
Streamlight all the way !!!!!!!! Awesome EDC flashlight Aaron.
A medium mode would be more usefull than strobe
I have one of these taped to my home defense blunderbuss
could I run the surefire 3.2volt rechargeable cr123 batteries with this light
Is the low normal? With 3.7 16340ies low is as bright as high.
I want more than one of these.
FYI, it also runs on a AAA, try it.
Great review. Thank you!
anyone have been tested it runs on 14500 ?.. if can, i want to order ones..
Is there another light that runs on 2-aa or 3-cr123? Or maybe even 4- aa or 6-cr123? I love the option of using aa or cr123
I'm sure there are plenty that run on those battery options. I have a Smith and Wesson that runs on 3 cr123 batteries. 1115 lumens on high, low mode and strobe mode.
Awesome edc flashlight reviews!!!
Love the review wish i would of seen it before i got the olight my olight does not have strobe. As always be safe have a blessed day
Lisa Nelson I know this is an old post but what model olight ? Have you tried triple clicking ? Hope that works/helps.
Two questions, Can you turn the strobe off and can you use rechargeable batteries in this light?
Little late reply. But yes and yes. Word of caution, they recommend not to use the rechargeable CR123 batteries. But I believe the rechargeable AA batteries are good to go.
Love the channel! It is super cool! This is the best review of this flashlight! Will add it to my edc\outdoor gear for sure!
I hate CR123 batteries...size to power ratio is crap...better to have a dual AA/14500 light...
I agree
I carried this light for years but ultimately it started acting up and not working intermittently. This light is not serviceable from what I can see. You can't replace the LED with any parts available from streamlight. I'm thinking of giving another brand a try or something that is not disposable but I'm probably being overly demanding of its useful life. Case, clip, tailcap seem fine. I was early on this one got it when it released a 500 lumen version? I'd say 3 years and rotate out and throw in the spares drawer for the kids. With that said, nothing lasts forever and maybe it's the electronics.. no idea but this is a tank.. been in swimming pools, bath tubs. Always works when it works until one day (many years later) you scratch your head and something is off. Just get another one. This light set the bar very high for dependable. Perhaps I have been spoiled by it.
Check out monster flashlights. I have been running them for 4 yrs
Does 14500 can power this light?
Double loop-over pocket clip??? No way!!! Wait a second... Didn't another manufacturer already come out with that a while ago... Oh.. That's right... Olight... Still... A nice flashlight if you can't afford the real thing...
I love olight, yet my streamlights are still kicking along with my olights. Real thing.....lol..,,its a flashlight friend, with a pocket clip that consists of a thin piece of metal bent a few times and.....we have a 2way pocket clip, nothing more. Sooo I guess olight has copied too, I mean they are using LEDs, ohh and aluminum made into tubes, oh man, and a on/off button, oh boy....and using lipo technology for batteries........shame on you olight..........face palm
Great review! I’d buy this but Olight exist. Sooo....!
Olight Gaaang👍
Or do as I do, buy both, err alllll muahahahaha
Streamlight is good no doubt but Olight is raising the bar in flashlights.
Would a 14500 work ?
Yes but no info on how long/lumans.
Your comments on how it’s programmable is false. You can do high/strobe/low, high only, or low/high.
Will it take RCR123 batteries?
On my list to buy now.
Just bought one!!
Can it take 3.7V rechargeable battery?
Yes but low then is as bright as high
"can-DELL-a" not "CANdle-a".
just sayin'
And it fits aaa batteries
Dont blind your little dog :) bless her/him :).
Test out some Armytek’s they’re amazing
Zak C. Yes they are, I don’t see why no reviews are done on them. I have a wizard pro usb and it’s fantastic, sure the interface sounds complicated at first but it’s actually pretty intuitive once learned.
Let there be light !
Best for edc
GOOD LORD MAN The hand movements are insane. You have good content but you have to quit the millennial hand movements. I feel like I am watching a rapper.
I have one of these flashlights and there junk not worth the money
I have 7 of these flashlights and they all function flawlessly with different batteries. Pretty much my go to light because of its battery flexibility.
This or the Protac 2L-X for tactical purposes to blind in self defense? :) 350 lumens bright enough? @gideonstactical