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August 13, 2025 at 6:01 am #1741
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KeymasterI lost my Microstream on a job site and am debating if I should replace it with the same, or if there is something better out there.
I love the size, shape, feel, function of the Microstream C4 but the 45 lumen often wasn’t enough. The new USB version is nice but I don’t want to be tied to recharging and like the ability to simply throw in a new AA or AAA as needed.
1) Short Essay Question: What do you intend to use this light for?
EDC in 5th pocket, seeing both in tight spots (think engine compartment), up into 20-30′ high racking in well lit warehouse, general every day use in the dark.2) What Region/Country/State will the light be purchased in?
I will likely be mail-ordering or buying online, so this doesn’t matter.3) Price Range:
<$50 ideally4) Format:
PART A
I want a flashlight.PART B
Length:
2-4 inches. (Pocket carry)PART C
Width:
I prefer a short narrow light (eg 3-4″ long by 1/2″ wide)PART D
Weight:
With the size requirement this doesn’t matter5) What kind of “bulb”.
Don’t care, just want the best fit for my needs.6) What batteries do you want to use?
I want common Alkaline batteries ideally. (AA, AAA)7) How much light do you want?
Minimum 40/50 lumen on a low mode, 150+ on high8) Throw vs Flood:
Throw9) Runtime:
I don’t run it for long periods of time, but don’t want to change batteries every 5 minutes either.10) Durability:
Is not thrown around intentionally but it will be dropped and bumped.11) Switch Type:
Momentary and clickie12) Switch Location:
Tail13) Operational Modes:
2 modes is ideal based on brightness, strobe is a waste.14) Is it important whether the body is metal or plastic/composite?
Doesn’t matter, metal is ideal but as long as it’s durable.15) Special Needs:
Comfortable deep carry pocket clip that doesn’t just your finger (nail) to use. -
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