Hi all,
I've been a CPF member for several years now and I have acquired a nice collection of Flashlights over the last number of years. However, now (when I get the Bug) to buy a new LED Flashlight, I won't consider a Flashlight unless it will accept different type Cells. I.E. 18650's or CR123, AA or 14500's and CR123 or AA's. That being said, I really like the approach of Streamlight's ProTac 1L-1AA Flashlight which can use either a single AA or a single CR123 Cell withOUT having to change out the tube. This clever design is such that you just "drop in" either a single AA or a single CR123 and that's it! I own this light and like it (although it has yet to see much use). I purchased the ProTac 1L as a "backup/emergency" light. My EDC is a KLARUS XT2C Tactical (1 X 18650 or 2 X CR123) which I find fits my needs beautifully. All this being said, it would appear that the Streamlight ProTac 1L is the ONLY light of it's type presently on the market. I would buy another of this type light if say Fenix, Nitecore or Klarus made such a model (if for nothing else than to just compare).
If anyone knows of another maker that uses a simple "drop in" battery design (like the Streamlight 1L) I would appreciate if you would list it to this thread. Thanks.
SixCats!
I've been a CPF member for several years now and I have acquired a nice collection of Flashlights over the last number of years. However, now (when I get the Bug) to buy a new LED Flashlight, I won't consider a Flashlight unless it will accept different type Cells. I.E. 18650's or CR123, AA or 14500's and CR123 or AA's. That being said, I really like the approach of Streamlight's ProTac 1L-1AA Flashlight which can use either a single AA or a single CR123 Cell withOUT having to change out the tube. This clever design is such that you just "drop in" either a single AA or a single CR123 and that's it! I own this light and like it (although it has yet to see much use). I purchased the ProTac 1L as a "backup/emergency" light. My EDC is a KLARUS XT2C Tactical (1 X 18650 or 2 X CR123) which I find fits my needs beautifully. All this being said, it would appear that the Streamlight ProTac 1L is the ONLY light of it's type presently on the market. I would buy another of this type light if say Fenix, Nitecore or Klarus made such a model (if for nothing else than to just compare).
If anyone knows of another maker that uses a simple "drop in" battery design (like the Streamlight 1L) I would appreciate if you would list it to this thread. Thanks.
SixCats!
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