Product Review                  

Week of July 27 2009

Streamlight Lighting

 

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Streamlight TL-2 LED

Rips through the darkness like nothing else

Streamlight introduces a whole new kind of LED. The TL-2 C4 LED model high performance tactical flashlight is lithium-powered and offers you the power of blinding white LED light and convenience of a lightweight, compact design. The new Streamlight-engineered reflector with C4 Photonic Crystal technology almost triples the brightness and creates an intense beam that pierces the darkness.

 

With the Streamlight TL-2 LED you get the long-run times and indestructibility of an LED with a new level of brightness that leaves other LEDs in the dark.  C4 approximates the range and brightness of a xenon bulb and the brightness of a larger light in a compact size that can be comfortably used with a handgun or mounted on a long gun.  C4 LED is up to triple the brightness of high-flux LEDs Solid-state power regulation.

 

The TL-2 LED provides 3.5 hours maximum light intensity, and is made of 6000 Series machined aircraft aluminum construction and Anodized finish. The TL-2 C4 LED is rugged and dependable, small and compact, yet more powerful than the larger, more cumbersome D-cell flashlights. It includes a  shock-proof bulb, and a Click Switch Anti-roll head. The TL-2 LED comes with a pocket clip and adjustable lanyard, is 5.25" long and  weighs 4.3 oz. with (2) 3V CR123A Lithium batteries (included).

 

Push the tail button for momentary operation, push farther for constant "on". 

 

Specifics Include:

120 lumens

Shock-proof bulb

Machined aircraft aluminum construction

2 Lithium 3V CR123A batteries (included)

Pocket clip

Adjustable lanyard

Length: 5.25"

Weight: 4.3 oz

Water Resistant

Color: Black Anodized finish

Limited Lifetime warranty

                                                                               About  $99.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight Buckmasters Trident Hp LED Headlamp

Hands-Free Headlamp Boasts Power LED and Three-Way Lighting

The Streamlight Buckmasters Trident HP LED Headlamp offers hands-free operation with high-performance power LED technology and the versatility of three-way lighting, providing hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts with the ability to easily adjust lighting with the tap of a button.

 

The new Buckmasters Trident HP LED headlamp gives outdoor enthusiasts and hunters a powerful high-performance LED and a range of options to match virtually any circumstance – ranging from a single LED when low light is needed to 3 LEDs for moderate lighting to the power LED mode – all in a matter of seconds.  The hands-free light is especially beneficial for hunters carrying firearms, anglers fishing for those evening walleyes or outdoor enthusiasts packing other gear.

 

The Trident HP LED is available in Realtree Hardwoods Green High Definition camouflage and Realtree Hardwoods Blaze.  The light also features the logo of Buckmasters, one of the premiere hunting enthusiast organizations in the U.S.  The Trident HP LED features a white power LED which provides up to 2,000 candela peak beam intensity and 50 lumens of measured system output.  Three Ultra-Bright Green LEDs provide up to a total of 8 lumens measured system output, while a single one of the three Green LEDS provides up to 2.5 lumens measured system output.

 

The light is also available in a yellow finish model, also featuring the white power LED, but which replaces the three Ultra-Bright Green LEDs with three Ultra-Bright white LEDs, for a total of 30 lumens measured system output.  A single one of the three white LEDs provides 11 lumens measured system output.   

 

The Trident HP runs up to 7 hours on the one power LED and up to 150 hours on a single LED.  The power LED is impervious to shock with a 100,000-hour lifespan.  The light’s reflector is optimized to provide maximum output. The lighting mode is easily changed by push button to sequence from single LED to 3 LEDs, Power LED and Off. 

 

Constructed with a water-resistant, light-weight thermoplastic casing, the Trident HP LED features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens, measures 2.55" wide and weighs a mere 4.64 oz. The Trident HP LED Headlamp retails for $52.00 in the REALTREE finishes, and $47.00 in the yellow finish.  It comes with an adjustable elastic head strap and rubber hard-hat strap, three “AAA” alkaline batteries and Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

Hands free operation

2,000 candela peak beam intensity

50 lumens of measured system output

Light-weight thermoplastic casing

Unbreakable polycarbonate lens

Water-resistant

Adjustable elastic head strap

Includes 3 "AAA" alkaline batteries

Length: 2.55"

Weight: 4.64 oz

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $47.00 - 52.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight Enduro LED Headlamp with Visor Clip

Hands-Free Headlamp Clips to Hat Brims, Coat Lapels or Car Visors

Streamlight Inc. has introduced the Enduro LED headlamp, giving anglers, hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts the versatility of hands-free operation in low-light conditions when outdoors.  The headlamp is now available in a Real Hardwoods Blaze pattern, featuring a green LED for use in outdoor low-light conditions.

 

The light-weight Enduro LED headlamps offer outdoor enthusiasts, construction types and others both a high-level light mode and a low-level mode with the touch of a pushbutton switch to fit the circumstance when needed.  Most anglers, hunters, contractors and other outdoor enthusiasts carry a multitude of gear and firearms, making the hands-free Enduro LED an invaluable addition in low-light environments such as deep forests. In addition, the Enduro LED is also useful on a car or truck visor.

 

The white LED model provides up to 850 candela peak beam intensity in high-level mode and 14.5 lumens measured system output and six lumens measured system output in low mode. Powered with a 0.5-watt high-flux LED with a 30,000-hour lifespan, the light runs up to 12 continuous hours in low mode and up to six continuous hours in high mode.

 

The green LED version provides 162 candela peak beam intensity and 8 lumens measured system output in high mode and 4 lumens measured system output in low mode.  It is powered by a Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LED that runs up to 120 continuous hours in the low mode and up to nine continuous hours in the high mode.  

 

Sturdy and versatile, the Enduro LED, which weighs 2.75 oz, is waterproof to one meter for one hour and is constructed with an impact-resistant, drop-tested housing.   The black Enduro LED retails for $21.00 and the High Definition Green REALTREE HARDWOODS camouflage and REAL HARDWOODS® BLAZE models each retails for $26.00.  Each comes with an integrated rubber/elastic combination head strap and two AAA alkaline batteries, as well as Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

162 candela peak beam intensity

14.5 lumens measured system output

Runs up to 120 continuous hours in low mode

Weight: 2.75 oz

Waterproof for one hour

Rubber/elastic combination head strap

Runs on two AAA alkaline batteries (included)

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $21.00 – 26.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight Night Com with C4 Led Technology

Tactical Light features MIL STD LED Night Vision Protection

The  Streamlight Night Com comes with power C4 LED technology, Ultra-Bright red LEDs, and MIL STD LED night-vision protection, specifically designed for working under low-light conditions.  Featuring heavy-duty aluminum construction to withstand harsh conditions, the Night Com preserves and optimizes night vision.

 

Offering three separate lighting modes, the lithium battery-powered Night Com features a white C4 LED, which provides two to three times the output of Super High Flux LEDs, two Nichia Ultra-Bright red LEDs for times when night vision preservation isn’t necessary and a red night vision protection indicator LED that meets or exceeds MIL-1472D requirements.

 

The Night Com’s mode-select switch lets users easily choose the desired lighting modes, including the high power white C4 LED, the low power Ultra-bright red LEDs, and the red night vision indicator LED.  You can also select a ‘safety’ mode that ensures the light can’t be turned on by mistake.” The light’s Dual Switch System features an engineered tailcap switch for Power On/Power Off and signal.

 

The Night Com’s C4 LED, which boasts a 50,000-hour lifetime, offers 4,500 candela peak beam intensity and 105 lumens measured system output, providing up to 3.5 continuous hours to the 10% lumen output level. The two Nichia Ultra-Bright red LEDS, which provide a 100,000 hour lifetime, offer 2.5 lumens and provide up to 28 hours of runtime.  The MIL-1472D-standard night vision protection LED generates <0.05 lumens, preserving complete dark adaptation, and features a 100,000 hour lifetime. 

 

Powered by two included 3-Volt lithium batteries, which have a 10-year shelf life, the Night Com weighs 5.44 oz, measures 5.43" in length and features an unbreakable polycarbonate lens. The flashlight’s casing of aircraft-grade aluminum is coated with Mil Spec Type II anodized finish for superior wear, abrasion and corrosion resistance and is “O” ring sealed for weather resistance.  Its computer-milled knurling provides maximum grip with or without gloves. 

 

The light comes with a high-strength wrist lanyard and Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

4,500 Candela Peak Beam Intensity

105 Lumens Measured System Output

Two Nichia Ultra-Bright red LED

Weather resistant

Coated w/Mil Spec Type II anodized finish

Aircraft-grade aluminum casing

Unbreakable polycarbonate lens

Length: 5.43"

Weight: 5.44 oz

Powered by two 3-Volt lithium batteries (included)

Wrist lanyard Included

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $70.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight Multi Ops 3AAA Flashlight

Machined Aluminum Light, C4 Power LED, Ultra-Violet LEDs and Laser Pointer

The Multi Ops 3AAA flashlight offers high-performance C4 LED technology along with ultra-violet leak detection capability and a red laser pointer, providing a versatile, light-weight tool to match a variety of circumstances.

 

Streamlight’s new ultra-bright Multi Ops 3AAA is the perfect secondary light for law enforcement and tactical personnel, industrial and auto professionals, and even hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to have handy because of its versatility, and the C4 LED,  Multi Ops 3AAA is up to the task.  The Multi-Ops 3AAA features four different lighting modes:  a C4 white LED only; the C4 LED plus a red laser; the red laser only; and five ultra-violet LEDs for leak detection. 

 

The light’s C4 LED, which offers two to three times the output of previous LEDs and up to 4.5 continuous hours to the 10% lumen output level, provides 2,500 candela peak beam intensity and 50 lumens of measured system output with a 50,000-hour lifetime. The light’s Class IIIa laser pointer, which is pre-focused, offers 650 nanometer output power. The five ultra-violet Nichia LEDs, with 390 nanometer output, offer maximum visibility and coverage over the range of commercially-used fluid leak detection dyes, while the red laser pointer is effective up to a range of 100 yards.

 

The easy-to-operate Multi-Ops 3AAA allows users to select the desired mode with an advance rotary-mode switch, eliminating the need for cycling through different modes to find the needed function.  The light also features a tailcap on/off switch, which can be used to operate the light in the standard manner or with a “tactical” grip.

 

Constructed with corrosion and water-resistant aircraft-grade machined aluminum alloy, the Multi-Ops 3AAA measures 5.38" in length and 1.57 in diameter. It weighs 7.04 oz with 3 AAA included alkaline batteries.  The Multi Ops 3AAA, comes in a Matte Black anodized finish and is backed by Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

2,500 candela peak beam intensity

50 lumens of measured system output

Red laser pointer effective up to 100 yards

Tailcap on/off switch

Corrosion and water-resistant

Length: 5.38"

Weight: 7.04 oz

Runs on  3 AAA included alkaline batteries

Machined aircraft aluminum construction

Matte Black anodized finish

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $70.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

Streamlight Buckmasters PackMate  with C4 Led    

Four Lighting Options, Including Night Vision Green LEDs

The Streamlight Buckmasters PackMate, features four lighting options, including two levels of C4 LED technology and both high and low night vision green LED settings. The new light, available in two Realtree Hardwoods camouflage finishes, is designed to meet the multiple needs of outdoor enthusiasts in low-light conditions. 

 

The lithium battery-powered Buckmasters PackMate features a C4 power LED, providing two to three times the output of Super High Flux LEDs, which can be operated at both a high and a low setting.  The PackMate also offers two Green LED settings to optimize night vision, including one that features three Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LEDs that are operated simultaneously, and another that features a single Green LED.  A rotary mode-select switch allows users to easily pick among the four light sources. 

 

The light is available in two finishes, Realtree Hardwoods Green High Definition camouflage and Realtree Hardwoods Blaze.  The light also features the logo of Buckmasters, one of the premiere hunting enthusiast organizations in the U.S. 

 

The new Buckmasters PackMate measures 5.43" and weighs 5.44 oz.  The light’s C4 LED on the high setting offers 6,000 candela peak beam intensity and 125 lumens measured system output and a continuous runtime of up to 2.75 hours to the 10% output level.  On the low setting, the C4 LED provides 1,000 candela peak beam intensity and 20 lumens measured system output and a continuous run time of up to 15 hours to the 10% output level.  The C4 LED, which is impervious to shock, features a 50,000 hour lifetime rating.

 

The High Green LED setting is powered by three Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LEDs, each with a 100,000 hour lifetime, that offer 80 candela peak beam intensity and 7.5 lumens measured system output and a continuous runtime of up to 38 hours in high mode  to the 10% output level.  The Low Green setting features one Ultra Bright Green LED that offers 40 candela peak beam intensity and 4 lumens measured system output and offers a continuous runtime of up to 52 hours in low mode to the 10% output level.  

 

The new PackMate uses two included 3-volt CR 123A lithium batteries which have a shelf life of 10 years.  The light employs a push-button tailcap switch for on-off use, which also has been specially designed to permit signaling in either the C4 or Ultra-Bright green LED mode.  The light’s reflector is micro faceted for a smooth focus.

 

Highly durable, the new light is constructed of machined aircraft grade aluminum, anodized finish, and an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch and corrosion resistant coating.  The PackMate is O-Ring sealed, weather resistant and has been drop test verified.  Comes with a high-strength wrist lanyard, as well as Streamlight’s Limited Lifetime warranty. 

 

Specifics Include:

Four lighting options

Lithium battery-powered

3 Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LEDs

80 candela peak beam intensity

7.5 lumens measured system output

Uses 2 (included) 3-volt CR 123A lithium batteries

Machined aircraft grade aluminum construction

Anodized finish

Unbreakable, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens

Weather resistant

Length: 5.43"

Weight: 5.44 oz

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $80.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight C4 Strion LED Rechargeable Light

Features Three Lighting Modes, Strobe Setting and Power LED Technology

Streamlight has introduced an LED version of its popular compact Strion tactical rechargeable flashlight which provides extraordinary brightness with power C4™ LED technology.  Streamlight’s power LEDs provide two to three times the output of Super High Flux LEDs.

 

The new light-weight, aluminum Strion LED flashlight offers three microprocessor-controlled variable light intensity modes as well as a strobe function, designed to give all the advantages of the original Strion, along with even greater brightness, utility and durability.

 

The Strion LED is an ideal easy to carry light, and the combination of the light’s rechargeability and C4 LED results in one of the lowest operating costs of any flashlight available. The light’s power LED offers up to a 50,000-hour lifetime and also is impervious to shock.  The Strion also easily mounts to weapons.

 

At its high setting, the Strion LED provides 8,800 candela peak beam intensity and 160 lumens measured system output. The medium mode provides 4,400 candela peak beam intensity and 80 lumens measured system output, while the low mode generates 2,300 candela peak beam intensity and 40 lumens of measured system output.   The light features a multi-function, push-button tactical tail button switch, allowing for easy, one-handed operation of the light’s momentary, variable intensity or strobe modes.  The tail cap also can be rotated to a “Safe” position. 

 

The Strion LED offers a run time of up to 2 continuous hours at the high setting, up to 4 continuous hours on medium setting and up to 7.5 continuous hours on the low setting.  Virtually indestructible, the Strion LED is constructed of 6000 series machined aircraft aluminum, anodized finish and  the lens is made from temperature-resistant borofloat high temperature glass. The strobe function operates for up to 5.5 continuous hours. 

 

The compact Strion LED weighs only 5.22 oz and measures 5.90".  Powered by a lithium ion battery that is rechargeable up to 500 times, the light fits all existing Strion chargers, and features a clamp-style charge holder with digital control circuitry to prevent overcharging and a charge base LED to indicate charge status.  The battery can be fully recharged in three hours.

 

The Strion comes in a black finish and is rated IPX4 water resistant.  It is backed by Streamlight’s limited lifetime warranty.

 

Specifics Include:

8,800 candela peak beam intensity

160 lumens measured system output

3 variable light intensity modes

Powered by rechargeable lithium ion battery

Impervious to shock. 

Easily mounts to weapons

Length: 5.90"

Weight: 5.22 oz

Temperature-resistant borofloat lens

6000 series machined aircraft aluminum construction

Black finish

Rated IPX4 water resistant

Limited Lifetime warranty

About      $ 181.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight PolyTac and PolyTac Led Flashlights

Super-Bright, Lightweight & Compact Xenon and LED Tactical Models 

Streamlight has introduced two super-bright, polymer personal lights, the Streamlight PolyTac, featuring a high-performance xenon incandescent bulb, and the Streamlight PolyTac LED with the latest in C4 power LED technology.   Their compact size, combined with their strong, tough polymer casing and high light output, make both lights ideal for a wide variety of hunting, camping, backpacking and other uses in low-light conditions.

 

These lithium-powered polymer lights are lightweight, while offering exceptional durability and brightness. The LED version uses a power LED which provides two to three times the output of Super High Flux LEDs, and the xenon model offers super-bright light as well; small but tough tactical lights that are perfect sportsmen and personal lights.

 

The incandescent xenon PolyTac offers a light output of 6,000 candela peak beam intensity and 72 lumens measured system output, while the LED model offers 4,800 candela peak beam intensity and 120 lumens measured system output.  The PolyTac model uses a 6-volt xenon bulb, and the LED version features a C4 LED bulb that is impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime.  The xenon model also offers an adjustable head which allows for variable spot-to-flood focus.  

 

The xenon version provides 80 minutes of continuous runtime to the 10 % output level, and the LED version offers 3 hours of continuous runtime to the 10% output level.   Both lights weigh only 3.9 oz. and measure 5.22 in. in length and 1.25 in. in diameter.   

 

Both the PolyTac and PolyTac LED feature bodies made of high impact, super tough nylon polymer for exceptional durability and a sure grip.  Each light features a tailcap push button switch for easy, one-handed operation.  The tailcap also can be rotated to a “Safe” position.   Both lights use two 3-volt lithium batteries, which have a shelf life of 10 years.

 

Available in black, coyote or yellow, the PolyTac retails for $52.00 and the PolyTac LED for $65.00. 

 

Specifics Include:

C4 power LED technology

Uses two 3-volt lithium batteries

Super tough nylon polymer Body

Length: 5.22"

Weight: 3.9 oz

Push-button tailcap offers easy one-hand operation

Colors: Black, Coyote or Yellow

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $52.00 – 65.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

Streamlight Buckmasters Stylus Pro Led 

New Penlight features Camo Finish and Green LED That Won’t Spook Game 

Streamlight Inc has introduced the Buckmasters Stylus Pro LED penlight in Realtree Hardwoods camo finishes.  The new, ultra-compact penlight also features a Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LED, with a 50,000-hour rated life green LED that won’t spook game, and which can be used to signal a hunter’s presence to others on the trail at night.

 

This new model of the Stylus Pro is perfect for hunters to carry for its compact size, utility, and safety benefits. The new Buckmasters Stylus Pro LED uses two "AAA" alkaline batteries, employs a push-button tailcap switch for easy, single-handed operation, measures just 5.3" and weighs 1.64 oz.  The green LED offers 80 candela peak beam intensity and 5 lumens measured system output, up to 12 continuous hours to the 10% output level.

 

The Stylus Pro LED is available in two camouflage finishes, the Realtree Hardwoods Green High Definition and Realtree Hardwoods Blaze The light also features the logo of Buckmasters, one of the premiere hunting enthusiast organizations in the U.S. 

 

Constructed of machined aluminum, an anodized finish, and an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with scratch and corrosion resistant coating, the light has an internal polymer body liner and shockproof switch housing that allow for operation under the most extreme conditions. The multiple O-Ring design ensures resistance to water and contamination.  The light has been drop test verified beyond the industry standard of 6’.

 

Specifics Include:

50,000-hour rated life

Nichia Ultra-Bright Green LED

80 candela peak beam intensity

Uses two "AAA" alkaline batteries

Push-button tailcap offers easy one-hand operation

Machined aluminum, anodized finish

Unbreakable polycarbonate lens W/

Scratch and corrosion resistant coating

Tear-resistant nylon holster

Unbreakable pocket clip

Length 5.3"

Weighs 1.64 oz

Realtree Hardwoods camo finishes

Limited Lifetime warranty

About  $37.00

 

800-523-7488 www.streamlight.com

 

About Streamlight

Streamlight is a “hands-on” company.  We learn by doing, so we understand what our customers need because we’re out there doing what they do, using the same lighting tools in the same ways. We go through firefighters’ training. We take courses in low-light shooting.

 

We’re hunters, fishermen, outdoor and sports enthusiasts. Brad Penney, our president, takes his Streamlight flashlight on his many hunting trips. Our sporting goods sales manager is a avid hunter. Many of our law enforcement sales managers are gun collectors, hunters and competitive shooters. We believe it’s our hands-on, real-world experience that leads to new ideas and innovations that set Streamlight apart.

 

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Limited Warranty

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Streamlight warrants its products to be free of defect for a lifetime of use.*

We will repair, replace or refund the purchase price, at our option, of any Streamlight product that does not work or that you manage to break for as long as you own it.

Of course, this limited lifetime warranty excludes abuse, batteries, bulbs and chargers. Rechargeable batteries and chargers have a (1) one year warranty with proof of purchase. To return your Light to take advantage of this guarantee. Go to Streamlights FAQ section for locations and information about Streamlights repair centers near you including the factory information. In any country or under any jurisdiction where specific restrictions exist on limited lifetime warranties, Streamlight offers a 10-year limited warranty.

*Excludes Sidewinder and M-series weapons mounted lights.
* See product for specific warranty.


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