Pro tip: heat shrink a neodymium magnet onto the belt clip. Now you have another means for hands-free use! Clip it to the underside of your car hood for night time repairs. And the color of the heat shrink could match the frame color, or be hi-viz to help you find it if you drop it.

I’ve carried the same pro-tac 2 for over 10 years and still works great. Glad to see they are still a top choice.

Two hints for the Lumintop Tool AA: 1. buy the set with magnetic tailcap. Some sources of mine said that Lumintop's tailswitch failed several times and that's not included in the warranty. If it fails, you have another option with the magnetic tailcap. 2. If you need to reverse the pocketclip you do not have to remove it. The body is completely symmetrical so just screw off the head and tail and switch them. It's all done like that.

I use both the Olight and the Streamlight in my EDC. They're both great, and AA batteries are the way to go IMO since you can get them anywhere. Thanks for another awesome video!

Not a newer model and the belt clip is only single direction but my EDC for the last 3+ years has been the thrunite Archer 1A V3 with a 14500 battery in it, and I absolutely love the functionality of it. I don't think the Amazon page for it says that it can use a 14500 as well as the AA anymore but it did back when I bought it, it also has a higher output in turbo mode with the 14500 but the other settings have the same output as they do with the AA, which is nice when you want the lower modes.

The Olight i5R was the first time I have bought and edc light. I carry it all the time now. Great list.

Love my TooL AA gen 1! No mode memory, simple L-M-H mode set! Absolutely love it!

Thanks for the video on AA powered lights. I would appreciate on on AAA lights as well for minimal weight EDC.

I'm ex military and an ex PI. The best 3/4" 14500 flashlight i've ever used is the Trustfire L2. It is amazingly bright, and very simple with on/off 1000 lumens, and then a twist head for 1000/100.

I love the sizes. Great line up

Love longtime my Olight 300 lumen EDC compact as well as my Streamlights. I keep one or the other in every room in the house or my car. Got both sitting on my computer desk right now. Cool video flick. Mahalo!

Great video! During the Texas freeze last year, the lights I found myself using the most were AA! Built-in batteries are useless in a situation like that, and I even found that my 18650, 2170 lights were frustrating because of proprietary types etc. Made me rethink my priorities and shift toward AA for emergencies. I really think the AA platform has new life with 14500 and long life lithium. I'm still looking for the best AA lantern style light under $40. Maybe you'd be interested in doing a video on that? Also looking for a good solution to charge phones off AA.

The torch that I find I use the most is the klarus mi7. I doubt you can still buy them but it shows how useful a 14 500 is. Love this size.

Yes I love the Protac 1L-1AA. Its my favorite. And the microstream is a great edc light

I love AAA size! I would love to hear your opinions on them! I think I prefer size over power but there are some that can span that gap well!

Olight I5r, sofirn sp10 - hs05, are among my favorite. Lumintop tool AA and edc AA are good too. Have a acebeam pokelit AA on the way and is very interesting on paper and price. The streamlight is OK, little outdated but a goodie. And good luck on streamlight adding a low mode,many of us been asking them for a long time... I carry a 18650 in leather belt holster, and a AA/14500 in front pocket, sometimes a 16340 size but prefer the AA/14500 overall.

I like the Lumintop Tool. It is compact, runs on AA or 14500, it can tailstand, has a relatively high output, has a simple interface, comes with a silicone cap (functions as a lantern) and I got mine on sale for 12 $.

You don't have to pull the clip off to change ends...just swap ends with the bezel and the tail cap...unscrew them and swap ends. Also, you can buy the model that does not have the lighted tail cap...the there is no continuous draw battery draw.

Great Vid!! I bought the Lumintop EDC AA on your recomendation...and LOVE IT! Another nice feature of the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA, if you have pocket clip removed, it has a flats on body so it won't roll away. I wish Streamlight would replace strobe feature with very low mode. It would be perfect!

Thanks just purchased the stream light

The Coast HX5 is a great 14500/ AA carry light also. I have one and really like the light.

I've been using the Sufrin SC10 v3 and now run 14500 IMR batteries in it and it really performs fabulous. With the IMR 14500 cells, it a little brighter on each mode then with a standard 14500 Li-ion. The one I'm running in these light are Efast Purple IMR 14500 and the Nitecord IMR Protected 14500.

I didnt see the video yet, I just want to say thanks, as I wanted a good edc keychain flashlight and following your advice I got the RovyVon Aurora A1x. This was such a good purchase. Now for the video!

You've got me to consider upgrading my Fenix RC05 SE to the Streamlight👍 oh and I've binged enough of your great content to give ya a Sub! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and perspective on You Tube!

The acebeam pokelit should be on here. I have the olight i5R and I prefer the pokelit by a mile more. Other than the pokelit goes through its battery much quicker.

Hope you know you have the best flashlight content on KZfaq. Congrats man. I love the channel, my wife doesn’t just because I have a few more lights now

Would love to see the AAA video of this brother!

I've been looking at some sofirn's lately. I've never heard of the brand until recently but I like the interfaces of them a lot. I have three of the lumintop AA, two regular and the UV light and they've worked really well. Although, I got the white one, (it's really a silver color) and it doesn't thread as nicely as the black ones. I don't use pocket clips unless I'm putting them in my pouch, but I haven't had an issue with them yet. I'll pass on any olight, I had the i3t and the tailcap just sucked. It felt really spongy and like it was going to break any minute. Would like to see a AAA comparison as well. Thanks for the video.

If you do a AAA flashlight video, one of the best ones I discovered was Coast’s Inspection pen light. That, and the G22 are great for the price together IMO.

Spiffing review! I got this version of the Lumintoo tool but I’ve heard there’s a Nichia led one with warmer tone. Have you had the chance to test it? Is it true that the Nichia veriain offers fewer lumens? Thanks in advance!

I would like to see the AAA. Also it would be great to see rechargeable keychain flashlights or solar. Thanks.

I occasionally carry an AA light, but here we are at the end of 2022 and nothing I've found can replace my Lumintop HL3A for edc.

These are very impressive for the size

Thanks for the review! I don't care for the Olight or Lumintop EDC AA models in this set - those big button tailcap switches just look like dollar store designs to me and no ability to tailstand is a deal-breaker since I use my indoor lights in candle mode quite often. However, I agree with you on the Streamlight. If they were to add a low mode (say 1-5 lumens) it'd be one of the best all-around flashlights ever. BTW, a 14500 is close enough in voltage to a CR123a that it makes perfect sense you can run one in the Streamlight with similar brightness.

I had no idea I could run the 1L-AA with a rechargeable? Love this light already but that's a day maker, thanks man!

Thrunite now has the Archer PRO. NOT bad, but I find the switch gets activated very easily in your pocket so you have to use lockout mode.

I def recommend checking out the testing of lumen ratings that they do on torque test channel!

Great video, thank you! Do you recommend a particular 14500 battery? Thanks again!

Great review. Do all these (back button models) have a momentary "on" feature? I couldn't really tell by watching and would really like that feature in this size. Thanks!

you can easily mod the lumintop tool, unscrewing the button and using an utility blade to remove resistances and led...

my lumintop Tool AA has had switch issues after a year, it does come with a twist cap that does work fine but just something to consider.

Just ordered a lumintop tool aa, hope i didnt make a mistake after reading about faulty switches!

I know the budget is $40 but Skilhunt M150 is just a little bit above that and is probably my favorite. The latest iteration V3 comes with new UI and Nichia 519A too. You should check it out!

Hi understand TUNENGE S15 flashlight? that keychain flashlight has 650 lumens, it's easy to carry, built-in polymer battery, pilot light, and I love it

What type of rechargeable battery you had in that streamlight? When you first took it out? And have you tried a 16340 battery in it?

Maxlvledc, Thanks for this video. I have been eyeballing that Streamlight for a month or 2 now. The only thing that was holding me back was the fact that i did not think it would work with 3.7V 14500s or I assume it will work with 16340s also since they are the same voltage. Does the 3.7V affect the brightness of the low mode. I agree with you about the low mode on it. I wish it was only 5 or 10 lumens as opposed to 40 lumens. I have been considering the Surefire ECDL1-T even though it is 3 times the price, because of its lower low mode. It has the same issue though in my mind as it also is not recommended to use 3.7v cells. Great video!!

You can get the Lumintop EDC also with a Nichia led! The thin pocket lip is no problem for me. The Skillhunt E2A is nice also.

Hey, big fan! What about the acebeam pokelit? I think that it is way superior to the Olight i5R. Other than the battery life. Also I would love it if you did a review on the new pokelit 1000 lumen grey. I want one buy I am waiting on someone to do a review before I purchase. And thus far I haven't seen any reviews on. So, you could be there first! Thanks.

I like the Olight, but they say in the manual to NOT use a standard 14500.

I got a flashlight from Tractor Supply for $5, AA battery, with reorientable pocket clip, tail switch, and the two settings are from the head and from the side (flashlight/floodlight). Amazing, hands free floodlight from the belt/hip, pretty bright beam for a AA. The only two down sides are non-waterproof, and NO LONGER IN STOCK 😭😭😭 Only bought two, I should have bought the display rack of them. 😭😭😭 I heat shrink-ed a computer hard drive neodymium magnet to the belt clip, so I can magnetically attach a flood light, or beam light. Super handy.

Which is better to buy ... the Sofirn SP10 Pro or the Acebeam Pokelit AA in 1000 lumens ?

On the note of AA lights, what do you think of the Klarus XT1A? Its brightness (8281 candelas and 1000 lumens with 14500, 300lm with traditional AA, though it's probably cool white) and size seem to be in the same ballpark as the Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA, and the Streamlight costs like double of the XT1A in my part of the world. However, some ppl have reported malfunctions with the XT1A.

Bro, I have a lumintop fwaa on the way! They had them on Amazon for $40, but I bought the Ti stonewashed version from another site. Hoping for this to be a solid 14500

Yes do AAA version & do a 18650/27000 size

Did some searching, and ended up ordering the Nitecore MT1A ($39 - used by NATO) with the "light diffuser" attachment (they also sell various colored filters for this flashlight). It runs on 1x AA battery (NOT 14500), and the maximum brightness is 180 lumen. It also has 5, 22, and 55 lumen settings, which is pretty decent for people who prioritize battery life while hiking and camping. 5hours and 30 minutes with 55 lumen should cover most my needs.

Maybe because I've only used AA in it, but I was not impressed with my Protac 1AA at all. The Lumintop Tool AA is a favorite on the merits of its included diffuser, making it also an area light since it can tail-stand. Check out the Nichon N7 as a toolbox/car flashlight. The magnetic tail and aimable head makes it extremely fit for purpose.

Eagtac d25a.. although they might be a little more by now.

I highly recommend the Manker E03HII. AA, 14500, tailcap magnet, small size.

You are the only guy I see on youtube use a 14500 on the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA. Have you had any issues with that battery messing this light up? Thanks.

Would love a 18650 version of this video

I just bought the streamlight mainly because of your review. Why you wrote (6:25) that the 2,4V from Olight didnt work when you put it in your video and it looks like it did work. (Watched it again looks like it did flicker with it?) A bit disapointing is that with AA,14500 and 16340 (CR123R) the low mode looks almost the same like the high.(By the way even AAA do work) Only with the regular CR123 is a clear differnece in brightness. Do you have that issue also?

Acebeam Rider RX is $36 right now on Amazon, and it pretty much kills everything else under $40 in my opinion, including the Sofirn SP10v3 and Nitecore MT06MD which I also own.

nice review. i would have included the ROFIS R2 and the Lumintop E05C. both offer a wider range of functionality and both have magnetic tails which can come very handy in urban environment. as for more "tactical" 14500 flashlights i would have included the Klarus XT1A and the Nitecore MT10A (which i think is discontinued). another favourite of mine is the Manker E03-II which is a 90 degree angle flashlight. it has a very nice beam pattern (and sliding diffuser) and colour, also has a magnetic tail cap. looking forward for your AAA/10440 flashlights video to see which of them i have in my collection. new thing i learned from your video: the Olight I5R is compatible with other generic 14500 batteries. when they released it they wrote me back that it works only with their proprietary 14500ish battery and won't work with others. the thing made me so angry that i decided not to buy it just because of that. now it seems that i will :) thank you

The Klarus XT1A can be bought for £40.95 (including VAT/sales tax) and the XT1C for £42.95.i have the slightly bigger Xt1a which I highly recommend. Maximum 1000 lumens with great runtime, excellent build quality, outdoor and tactical modes. I haven't seen anything better to date. 🥊

The Protac is the best! STREAMLIGHT does things well!! The low mode is fine... i do Low/High for tactics eise

I love my olights but I have a Streamlight at work and I beat the hell out of it and it keeps working

Excuse me while I be an unpaid shill real quick but as a guy that has some half a dozen sofirn lights(and eagerly awaiting their sp10 Pro to arrive in the mail as I comment, in fact) they really just can't be beat in terms of bang for your buck in the torchlight community. Super high quality and the only brand utilizing the custom Anduril UI firmware while also creating and improving on their product line from scouring the blf forums, listening to feedback from it's community, as well as collaborating with it's members, I really don't even look elsewhere anymore when I get an itch for another EDC flashlight. They are truly the most understated brand ever to make anything.

Is there any way you can measure the light output of the streamlight? Or at least show a comparison of the brightness?

Hi! will the replacement TWEEZERS for the STYLE fit in the SURGE if I don't have a pocket clip?

hey max , i carry to work in my lunch carrier a thru-nite 100 lumens tn16 , its around 40 $ , great light , might look into them , getting a 2523 lumens thru-nite b.s.s. light here soon , thanks > tom, great vid + content !

have you tested the macrostream from streamlight. i dont even think that light is 2 years old yet

Nice mic quality!

Would you put the MATEMINCO CSF03 or the CSF05 as a Top flashlight compared to the Steamlight?

I bought an Plight i5R just a little while after they came out. I already had an i5T which I thought was decent. But since getting the i5R its so much better and is in my pocket most days. Thanks for the review of AA flashlights. Might gave to I add a few to them collection.

Will any AA take the 14500 or does one need to check somewhere to see if a particular AA flashlight is compatible a 14500?

Do the aaap

just want know, Surefire EDCL1-T can used 16340 battery? and what brand better

Where did you buy the stream light from??? Would it be okay to order it from Amazon?????

I use Olight 2.4v battery on my AA-1L. It has no problem at all. I wondering what happens on your.

Aaa version please

Have you tried a 3.6/7 volt 16340 in the 1L-1AA? Same size as CR123 obviously but maybe too hot? Burns it out?

skilhunt e2a high cri, sofirn sp10 pro is supposed to come out very soon

Totally new trying to find tge best camping flashlights. We have a bunch if rechargeable regular batteries in every size that we use for everything. No special usb ones or whatever. Would tge best if these recommendations be useful with just a household rechargeable AA? Or would it last less long? I'm really just looking fir tge cheapest, best option for using tge batteries we already have that will last the longest. And since we go up in tge White Mountains and bears have cone through, longest range brightness to see surroundings us a priority. There are so many products and its so hard to know what's worth what little money we have.

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What USB rechargeable 14500 do recommend?

How much is the i5r when it is on sale normally?

AAAA/AAA/AA/CR123/14500 AND MORE.......Streamlight for the win

what about convoy T3?

does the eos i5t take rechargeable aa?

Can we see a vs on the new acebeam pokelit aa vs the streamlight Protac 1L-1aa??????

There are two things a man can not have enough of- knifes and flashlights 😁 By the way, you wanted to do a video on scissors?! Do you already know when you gonna post it? Cheers buddy!

You forgot the Wurkkos FC11. Just go on the flashlight subreddit and you'll see why every one loves it.😂

Will a AA work in the i5r?

I love my Olight i5t, except the pocket clip. It's in my pocket loose because the retention stinks. I can't trust that flimsy clip to stay on my pocket. I have yet to find a AA EDC light with a clip as strong as a pocket knife clip.

Lumintop fwaa is the best aa/14500 flashlight

is the clip for the Lumintop EDC AA that weak? I have olight i3t and i5t and their clips are fantastic. Is there that much of a difference between the two brands?

where can I buy a 14500 rechergable battery in europe?

Which 14500 battery are you guys using and where do you buy them?

howbout wuben e05 and e6 nicron n7

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