iholla
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Im looking for a nice skinny pen style flashlight and I have not come across any I like yet? What suggestions do you have on them!!
Pen style flashlight
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Big_Ed
Flashlight Enthusiast
Streamlight Stylus. It uses 2 AAAA batteries.
iholla
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Nice ED, Heck I didnt even know they mad AAAA batteries...lol
DO you have one and how bright is that going to be?
DO you have one and how bright is that going to be?
Guy's Dropper
Enlightened
You can easily and cheaply acquire 6 AAAA batteries by taking apart a 9V battery.
1dash1
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If you're interested in a 2xAAA penlight, consider the Streamlight Stylus Pro.
And if you want a really bright penlight, put an L0D head on the Stylus Pro body. :devil:
And if you want a really bright penlight, put an L0D head on the Stylus Pro body. :devil:
elumen8
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+1 Streamlight Stylus Pro 2AAA. Try a Streamlight Microstream 1AAA as well, its a great little edc.
-JB
-JB
iholla
Newly Enlightened
I was looking at the Pro 2AAA but I want something skinny enough and not bulky that I could clip onto my shirt pocket as welll, and I think the Pro would be too much? I know the 2AAAA is smaller diameter so it may fit better?
RAF_Groundcrew
Enlightened
I have a Streamlight Stylus, and it takes 3 AAAA cells, not 2.
I use it in my shirt pocket when I'm doing voluntary EMT duty, and it' about the thickness of a pen, but quite long at 6 1/4 inches long.
They're rated water resistant (2 O-rings in the tailcap), and you can even get an EX certified model for explosive atmospheres.
If anything, for medical work, it's too bright ! I wouldn't want one shone into my eyes, and I even considered making a spacer to run it on 2 cells, it will work on 2, I tried. The LED on mine has a noticeable blue tint, but not too bad in actual use. For engineering, it's good, as the LED at the front sits proud, and gives good side flood, when the included beam shroud is removed.
Recommended- Yes, but I wish they made a shorter 2 AAAA version.
I use it in my shirt pocket when I'm doing voluntary EMT duty, and it' about the thickness of a pen, but quite long at 6 1/4 inches long.
They're rated water resistant (2 O-rings in the tailcap), and you can even get an EX certified model for explosive atmospheres.
If anything, for medical work, it's too bright ! I wouldn't want one shone into my eyes, and I even considered making a spacer to run it on 2 cells, it will work on 2, I tried. The LED on mine has a noticeable blue tint, but not too bad in actual use. For engineering, it's good, as the LED at the front sits proud, and gives good side flood, when the included beam shroud is removed.
Recommended- Yes, but I wish they made a shorter 2 AAAA version.
ruger357
Newly Enlightened
Lumin Factory has one. Buy a few things and you get one free. It's pretty good for what it is worth.
The ones you get from a 9volt aren't always a perfect fit inside the SL Stylus.
I bought my SL Stylus at Ace Hardware. They carry AAAA cells. But they tend to be pricey. (Almost $5 for a two-pack). A better solution is to order the batteries online from New Graham Knives. (Just under $7 for six of them).
Not sure why Streamlight gave this light a true momentary switch, instead of a traditional clickie. :shrug:
Flying Turtle
Flashaholic
I've always thought the Gerber Foreman looked interesting. It takes 2AAA's and has different color heads (white, red, green, and blue). It don't recall many comments from owners. And there's always the Energizer 2AAA for a cheap solution that Target sells, or the Rayovac 1AAA from WalMart.
Geoff
Geoff
Illum
Flashaholic
correction, 3 AAAAs
some will fit, some won't and most likely all are shorter than AAAAs, so your going to need a magnet spacer...or a ball of solder with some glue around it.
radioshack, ACE, and I believe Office Depot/Office Max has them too, as for buying them online, heres the only place I know that you can get them in a 6 pack
http://www.filmtools.com/abatsixpac.html
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Cosmo7809
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Check out a thread from a few months ago https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/211276
Also check these out very bright for whats its worth http://www.powerledlighting.com/
Scroll down to bottom.
Also check these out very bright for whats its worth http://www.powerledlighting.com/
Scroll down to bottom.
+1 for the Stylus Pro. Yes, it is a little thicker than a typical ball point pen but it is only a hair wider than some "easy grip" stype pens and smaller than some of the wide bodied "easy grip" pens. It is also actually shorter than some retractable pens.
For the slight trade off in size you get one really neat little light whose throw will surprise you yet is soft enough to not blind you for close up work.
For the slight trade off in size you get one really neat little light whose throw will surprise you yet is soft enough to not blind you for close up work.
TITAN1833
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2nd that.
Timothybil
Flashlight Enthusiast
I own both the Microstream and the Stylus Pro, and have EDCed them both. I stopped because they were so light and small that I would forget to take them out of my shirt pocket when I changed shirts and was constantly having to go look for them.
They are about twice the diameter of a normal ball point, but when you are carrying one in a shirt pocket, they don't seem any bigger or heavier. I bought the Microsteam first, then got the Stylus Pro for the increased run-time. This_is_Nascar had a really nice review about the Microstream a while ago you should go look up.
Light Sabre
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Mini reviews of pen style flashlights that I have or have access too:
The Streamlight Stylus (3 x AAAA) I would say is too bright. Still seeing spots in my eyes :huh::huh::huh: when viewed from an arm's length (~18"). Dimensions = 6 3/8" x 3/8" with front end cap installed to protect LED. Push switch for momentary on. Twist end cap for it to stay on, requires 2 hands. Pocket clip only. $15 - $20. Online, Batteries Plus.
The Energizer 2 x AAA penlight is ok on brightness at an arms length (~18"). Good for checking pupils. Major problem with it tho is that the switch end cap is metal on the outside, and all plastic on the inside and breaks pretty easily when dropped. The plastic breaks in such a way that the flashlight is no longer useable any more. Not good in an emergency. Dinged for that problem on FlashLightReviews. I love the flashlight for use at work. Have already broken one. Reinforced my 2nd one by putting heatshrink around the switch end cap and upper body. Also used RTV on the threads. Haven't had a problem since. Something you shouldn't have to do on a flashlight. Push on, push off type of switch, one hand operation. Pocket clip. $6 or $7 at Target or Walmart
Streamlight Microstream (1AAA, 1.5 hrs according to SL) way too bright :huh::huh::huh: at an arms length. Very good brightnes for 15+ feet. Very small 3 1/2" x 3/8"". Switch is fairly stiff. Push half way for momentary on. Push all the way for full on. One handed operation. Very good reviews about it here on CPF. Online, Batteries Plus.
The Stylus Pro (2 x AAA) is the big bro to the Microstream and a little brighter. Switch is the same I think. Would guess longer by 1 AAA and diameter the same at 3/8"". Pocket clip. Guy at work has one, don't have one here at home. As you should have gathered by now, CPFers love this one too. Online, Batteries Plus (they should, they carry other SL products).
Have 2 different type of Rayovac 1 AAA battery flashlights. The longer one is 4 5/8" x 9/16". Brightness is good :huh:. Recessed LED with lens. Hot spot only, no side spill at all. Metal body, both ends are plastic, rear switch, push on push off, one handed operation. $3 or $4 at Walmart. The 2nd flashlight is 3 1/2" x 3 11/16". Throw is good for 3 ft or less. Hotspot with very dim side spill. LED with lens. All metal. Twist LED end for on/off 2 handed operation like a MiniMag. Workmanship ok. Keychain/pocket light. $3 or $4 at Walmart.
The Streamlight Stylus (3 x AAAA) I would say is too bright. Still seeing spots in my eyes :huh::huh::huh: when viewed from an arm's length (~18"). Dimensions = 6 3/8" x 3/8" with front end cap installed to protect LED. Push switch for momentary on. Twist end cap for it to stay on, requires 2 hands. Pocket clip only. $15 - $20. Online, Batteries Plus.
The Energizer 2 x AAA penlight is ok on brightness at an arms length (~18"). Good for checking pupils. Major problem with it tho is that the switch end cap is metal on the outside, and all plastic on the inside and breaks pretty easily when dropped. The plastic breaks in such a way that the flashlight is no longer useable any more. Not good in an emergency. Dinged for that problem on FlashLightReviews. I love the flashlight for use at work. Have already broken one. Reinforced my 2nd one by putting heatshrink around the switch end cap and upper body. Also used RTV on the threads. Haven't had a problem since. Something you shouldn't have to do on a flashlight. Push on, push off type of switch, one hand operation. Pocket clip. $6 or $7 at Target or Walmart
Streamlight Microstream (1AAA, 1.5 hrs according to SL) way too bright :huh::huh::huh: at an arms length. Very good brightnes for 15+ feet. Very small 3 1/2" x 3/8"". Switch is fairly stiff. Push half way for momentary on. Push all the way for full on. One handed operation. Very good reviews about it here on CPF. Online, Batteries Plus.
The Stylus Pro (2 x AAA) is the big bro to the Microstream and a little brighter. Switch is the same I think. Would guess longer by 1 AAA and diameter the same at 3/8"". Pocket clip. Guy at work has one, don't have one here at home. As you should have gathered by now, CPFers love this one too. Online, Batteries Plus (they should, they carry other SL products).
Have 2 different type of Rayovac 1 AAA battery flashlights. The longer one is 4 5/8" x 9/16". Brightness is good :huh:. Recessed LED with lens. Hot spot only, no side spill at all. Metal body, both ends are plastic, rear switch, push on push off, one handed operation. $3 or $4 at Walmart. The 2nd flashlight is 3 1/2" x 3 11/16". Throw is good for 3 ft or less. Hotspot with very dim side spill. LED with lens. All metal. Twist LED end for on/off 2 handed operation like a MiniMag. Workmanship ok. Keychain/pocket light. $3 or $4 at Walmart.
