Streamlight 88063 ProTac 2L-X 500-Lumen EDC High Performance Multi-Fuel Tactical Flashlight, Includes CR123A Batteries, Holster, and Clip, Box, Black

Rechargeability:Like that it can be recharged instead of replacing batteries

I had to get a light to replace my Surefire D3FT and quickly. I didn't really feel like dropping another few hundred on a light so I started looking at more budget friendly options. This thing has been great. It's very bright, the flood is nice and wide for illuminating trails in the dark, and the hotspot is great for reaching out when trying to spot something a decent distance away. You can comfortably see about 50yds away with this light on high, which for a handheld light should be more than enough.Rather lightweight in the hand, but feels very sturdy and durable. I wouldn't push my luck as far as I would with a SureFire, but it's held up to the normal abuse an EDC light normally would see with no issues whatsoever. The "ten-tap" programmable button is a nice luxury to have, but frankly I normally just run the light on the high only function.Overall thoughts are, I haven't felt the need to replace this light with a higher end one as it is getting the job done just as well so far. I highly recommend you pick one up if you're considering it.

This is an excellent LED flashlight. sturdy, well built, attractive, and with a quality warranty.But do yourself a favor. Buy the ProTac 2L-X version (in "Easy Open Box" [because, for just a dollar more than the "Clamshell" version, you get the holster included]). Do NOT waste money on the "USB" version (it costs $19+ additional [more than $20 additional by the time you pay sales tax]). That's an almost 40% "up charge" for very little benefit. Here's why:The fancy 'USB" rechargeable battery does work, and may be very trick, but really? Don't you already have an 18650 charger or two that gives you more information when you charge a cell (like No. of mAH for the charge, charge time, initial and terminal voltages, ability to automatically run full discharge / charge cycles, etc.)? Even if you're not interested in those features, there are other reasons simply to supply your own 18650 Li Ion cell...The "Streamlight USB" 18650 is stated to be a 2600 mAH cell. For $5 @ IMRBatteries or your favorite online battery store (OK, a dollar more when not on sale) you can purchase, say, a high-quality Samsung "30Q" 3000 mAH button-top 18650. So you have at least 15% more capacity for way less than the $20 Streamlight cell. Plus you can then get a couple of spare Samsungs to keep on hand as fully-charged backups, or for your other 18650-powered devices - and still come out ahead.i'm a big believer in using the Li Ion 18650s instead of the CR123s (which are expensive [$1.50 - $3.00 each] and produce the rated 500 lumens ONLY at the very beginning of their in-service life: they then promptly begin a steady voltage decline, producing ever-lower levels of light output [Li Ion batteries maintain much flatter voltage levels until depleted]). Nevertheless, it is a good idea to keep a couple of CR123s on hand for emergency use in a situation where one may not be able to recharge the Li Ion cells. The Li CR123s also have a very long (10+ year) shelf life when stored under normal conditions.But note: the ProTac 2L-X version ships with two Streamlight LI CR123s, which would cost you still another ~$4.00 to have as backups. The "USB" version, OTOH, ships only with the USB-enabled 18650 - no CR123s. So buying the 2L-X version with included CR123s saves even more.Important final tip: Note that the overall length of the USB-rechargeable 18650 is ~ 2.75", while a "normal" button-top 18650 (like the Samsung, for example), is ~2.56" tall. That 0.19" (shorter) difference could potentially cause a 'contact problem' when using the normal / UNadorned-with-USB-charging-extension version of an 18650. (You'll know if that is the case because, even with the tail cap screwed down all the way, the light will refuse to turn on. ) To remedy this, either stretch the internal tailcap spring to re-establish reliable contact or (much preferred) simply snap one of those little 10mm x 3mm Neodymium "refrigerator magnets" onto the button / positive top of the "normal" 18650 - to increase its overall length. And Voila! All is good.

I've had this flashlight with the rechargeable USB Streamlight battery since August 2019 (3/1/23 Now) I've had it on my person every single day for the past 3 and a half years and use it very often/multiple times a day, every day. Finally last week when I turned it on, it would immediately go dim and die in 1 second. I charged the battery, it showed green (fully charged) and did the same thing. After buying a new Streamlight SL-B26 Rechargeable USB Battery, the flashlight worked perfectly again. (Yes this is the same battery and will fit) As you can see my flashlight has been through hell and back and is still as durable, reliable, and bright as the first day I got it. I love this little baby! 😁 The clip has stayed on and strong, maybe pinched it closed tighter with pliers for a tighter fit once or twice, so that days alot about its strength and durability. (Dual direction clip BTW/Hangs bezel down or up/As well as clipping on your hat brim or shoulder) the cap still holds a great seal (Also has a small hole in the top cap that you can attatch string or some other way to connect it to your body or wherever for extra security. Ive done this before using fishing line to prevent the flashlight from getting snagged completely off my body and getting lost, especially if its loud and dark, you wouldnt even know you dropped it until you need it most) and the glass/plastic window the light shines through has stayed intact without any scratches or breaking at all thanks to its durability and the bezel. This flashlight is a workhorse and shines SO bright, plus you get the 3 functions. This is my go to and it's part of my EDC (Everyday Carry). I don't go anywhere without it. If you are a firearm carrier, a flashlight is a must have. If you don't carry, it's a must have. This flashlight has saved my life and wellbeing so many times plus the times I didn't even realize it's saved my butt, I couldn't even imagine the number of times this flashlight has had my back. Amazing quality and an amazing price. P.S. Rechargeable USB battery is the way to go, just stick with Streamlight brand so you KNOW you have the best operating system. A flashlight will save your life, literally, and all the way to "Oh darn I dropped something lemme get my light out, to camping, to power outage, the possibilities are endless, and this is the flashlight I trust my life with. ❤️ Well done and thank you Streamlight.