Streamlight MicroStream Ultra-compact Aluminum body with AAA alkaline battery, 3.5 Inch - 1.04 oz - 45 Lumens - 66318, Black

This lite does not give off much lighting

I have this light at work. I am amazed with the quality of lighting it gives me while I inspect for the smallest damages to product. Purchased this for home use and take it everywhere with me. You can never spend too much for quality lighting.

I work in a factory and need a flashlight when working in small, dimly-lit areas or inspecting parts for flaws so I probably reach for my light about 100 times a day. Ive gone through several, mostly of the 2X AA variety that tend to fail after about three to six months. Finally I decided to spend more than $10 and purchased one of these to see if it would fare any better. That was two years ago. So far Its been dropped on a concrete floor, a sharp metal catwalk, and even into a tank filled with nasty water (while lit) multiple times. Its been exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, and its still going strong! The paint is scratched up, the lens is marred, and the rubber over the switch is wearing thin but still functions flawlessly throwing more light than one would think a flashlight of this size ought to be able to. There are a couple of slight cons, though. For one the switch is rather stiff, so it takes a firm press of the button to activate. Not really that big of a deal but just be aware. And secondly when the battery starts to run down the light will simply go off with no warning. Again, not really a problem if you keep an extra battery near by. These problems arent really problems compared to what youre getting, though. Its small enough that you can keep it in a pocket or purse and youll never even notice that its there until you need it. I keep mine clipped to the inside of my pants pocket so I can deploy it instantly at work (or anywhere I am, for that matter) and so far it hasnt let me down. If youre looking for a flashlight that is a workhorse then I highly recommend spending the few extra dollars on this one. You wont regret it.

5/5 stars for a great product. The MicroStream is an impressively bright miniature flashlight, and I discovered firsthand that its tough enough to take a real beating. It is as narrow as a tube of chapstick and ~2 cm longer. Included in the package was a genuine Energizer battery, a breakaway lanyard, and an extra rubber pushbutton. Im liable to lose the extra pushbutton before I need it, but its inclusion tells me that this is a product made to endure. Speaking of which, my Microstream recently survived a 30+ foot fall onto solid rock (climbing related mishap - forgot I had left the flashlight in my pocket the previous evening) and sustained only minor cosmetic damage. The battery inside of the flashlight actually malfunctioned due to the force of the impact, but the light itself was unharmed! Impressive, to say the least. I cant comment on battery runtime yet, but after nearly 2 hours of use with the original battery there was no noticeable dimming. All-in-all, the MicroStream is an extremely well-engineered piece of equipment that, while inexpensive enough to knock around without remorse, is also resilient and bright enough to rely on when you need it most. If you EVER find yourself in dark places then you need one of these! ____________________ Pros: phenomenal light output well rounded light spectrum compact - any smaller and you couldnt hold it effectively (very, very) impact resistant relatively inexpensive 1xAAA pocket clip strikes good balance between ease of use and security Cons: easy to misplace/forget due to size beam and brightness are not adjustable Unsure: battery life? (I cant give a typical runtime yet, but it seems good so far: nearly 2 hours from one AAA without noticeable dimming) waterproof? (appears well sealed, but I definitely havent tested this out)

Using it to replace a Monarch 400 with my Leatherman Wave. It is smaller, and the button is a little hard to push. But if fits in my Leatherman pouch very well, and I love Streamlight flashlights! I’ve used them in firefighting and I know they are great quality. I expect this to hold up well.

My wife examined the Nite Ize Inova XP LED penlight which I received for Christmas and mentioned that she lost her penlight at work and has been doing without for several months, never remembering to buy one when she is at a store. I explained the twist cap switch mechanism of the Inova to her and mentioned that Streamlight made a similar penlight with a push button switch. We decided to order the one cell size Streamlight so that she could choose the one she liked best. I like the twist cap switches on the Inova flashlights as they make it almost impossible to accidentally turn on the lights in a pocket or belt pouch. The push button switch on the Streamlight proved to be quicker and easier to use just as we expected. What I didnt expect was the amount of force required to put the light in constant mode. Carrying the penlight clipped in a pocket, I believe it would be difficult for the light to be turned on accidentally. I do believe that it would be vulnerable if carrying it in a soft pouch or loose in a pocket. If I need another penlight I will buy a Streamlight. However, for lights carried in pouches, loose in pockets or jammed into a drawer or glove compartment, I will stick with Inova. Both lights are durable, dependable, well made and have strong pocket clips. My wife chose the Streamlight to carry at work as a night shift nurse. Her only real question about it is how does the manufacturer intend for the lanyard to be attached? She slipped the split ring onto the pocket clip but does not think it very secure.

A month or so ago we had some really bad storms and while at work our power went out. Like in most offices we had two flash lights for this type of emergency. I grabbed it and tried to turn it on.....nothing. I checked the batteries and they expired 3 years ago.... I went and checked the other flash light and same story, expired 2 years ago. The best part of getting those flashlights was that we used my Streamlight to find them! Once we put new batteries in those old beasts (using 3 D batteries each) my little guy put out a better light than both. Later after we were sent home early due to now power, I decided to stop by the grocery store for some things. When I got there the power was out throughout the entire store minus the registers. So again, this little guy came in handy and I shopped for groceries in the dark. It totally felt like it was a end of days in there lol. This is my real life application of the Streamlight. Pros: -Small: Smaller than a pen, and fits in your 5th pocket on some guy jeans. -Bright: This has a good beam for the size. You wont light up the world, but for a pocket light trying to get around it serves that purpose well. -Clip: The clip is a double clip. On for a pocket, and the other fits the bill of a hat to mimic a headlamp. ( I use this in my carport since there is not light there. -Single button use: This does NOT have a distress option which I am grateful for. You push the back button on and off. SIMPLE -Sturdy: This guy has a solid feel to it. -Battery: THE HONEST SELLING POINT OF THIS GUY!!!!: it uses one single AAA battery. Not some weird battery size. Very common and easy to come by battery. If I needed to replace this battery in an emergency, SIMPLE! Con: -Finish: After about 2 months of daily carry (in an office setting) the finish has turned to more of a stone washed look. Not a bad look, but just showing wear faster than I thought. All in all this guy sits right with my keys, phone, knife and pen as my EDC set up.

Small, portable, strong light. I use mine every day. Keep one for the car, a few for pockets. Great value for the money.

Perfect size to carry clipped in a pocket. Very bright for its size. If you’re thinking about getting it, just get it!

I keep this flashlight in my daily carry. It is easily tucked in the pocket. The light is bright enough for any job. Instead of the AAA battery, I use the rechargeable 10440 Li-Ion battery that it seems to work well.