SO GOOD ITS SCARY? USB Rechargeable Streamlight MicroStream

[@mikecarr1484]

So good I bought two. One for work one for edc. I accidentally submerged one of mine to 6feet of fast moving river water for over an hour. I was snorkeling thru finding lost items when I was taking off wet suit then I realized I had my microstream in my pocket the entire time . I immediately checked the charging port...dry as the desert . Still works great one year later. Take care dude ..great videos.

[@wbwills2]

There's a good test.!

[@gunnuts82]

I've carried the aaa micro for yeeeears.. finish is worn almost completely off. Still works like new

[@thereisnopandemic]

I’ve had mine for 3 years, take it camping for night hiking. Great light

[@Adamfitz93]

Mine worked great for 3 years, went through the washing machine and everything worked just fine but the other day at work it crapped out for some reason.

[@Justmino]

Mine crapped out also =( I don’t know if I should get the USB one or another light.

[@Adamfitz93]

@@Justmino I went with the usb one. Like it so far.

[@Justmino]

@@Adamfitz93 Thanks for the info. I like the idea of not having to buy batteries, I may even use it more because of that.

[@SQTierHog]

Subbed. I can tell you're a good dude. Simple, common sense explanations. Talking rate just perfect. Not a speed talker that rushes the video, have to rewind on those vids. Not slow, wasting folks time. I will buy using your links. I'll check out those sunglasses. People need to understand that you folks put in a lot of time to produce these videos and reviews so I can buy quality. You're helping us, so we should return the favor! Thanks man.

[@isabellam1936]

I love USB rechargeable things. They can be recharged by a portable battery or foldable hikers solar panels as well.

[@UrAvgRasian]

Bought one in brown because this was EXACTLY what my grandmother needed, thank you.

[@Justinz6]

I have 2 in the coyote color. I am a mechanic / auto body tech. I also edc this light. This is my favorite rechargable mini light. Infact everyone at the shop ended up getting one bc they like mine much better than the non rechargable or bigger lights.

[@tylernicks9992]

Can you use a standard AAA battery as well as the rechargeable battery that comes with it?

[@patriknydensten1363]

Message to all flashlight manufacturers: please use USB-C.

[@EarlyMist]

My usbC cables seem much more robust so far to my micros. Speeds aside.

[@patriknydensten1363]

@@EarlyMist Robust quality cables can be bought for all cable types. But micro USB has moving parts; the small sharp hooks on the contact. USB-C does not. That makes USB-C a better contact. On top of that USB-C is reversible. USB-C supports high power transfer with good cables (something flash light manufacturers should look in to to compete on recharge time). All new phones in a year or two will use USB-C. Most high-end already do. This would leave us with two parallell cable systems, one for digital devices, one for flash lights.

[@tuyenhoang5546]

or wireless charge lol. But i agree USB-C would be much better as it's the same port as my phone. One less cable and much faster charge rate

[@mikecarr1484]

No . Micro USB is better. More people have them. So when you need a charge. It's easier . Why are you wanting it type c... because you are mad no one else has one right. This phone I am on takes type c ..it's dumb . No one at work has one. Just me. So I have to carry both in my edc pouch . How about they stick with one ..the original.

[@2010karatekid]

@@mikecarr1484 From a tech point, USB C is leagues above micro B. Usb c can transfer data as well as power/charge devices at the same time. Also it is made with more (9) conductors opposed to 4 allowing for higher bandwidth. USB C is the future of usb and micro b is already being phased out as a legacy connection

[@sixblanc]

Had mine for a while, it always perfect.. it even took a bath in the washer AND dryer today and yet still works perfect haha, love these things!

[@davidball9529]

I have been carrying the original for a couple years. It is now silver in color. I thought about buying the USB version, but since I have found I can get 250 or so lumens from the original with a 10440 in it, and still replace it if needed with any AAA hanging around, I think I already have the best of both worlds.

[@MrKitty-zv3dl]

I have the Coyote model and it's amazing such a small package puts out the amount of light that it does. I love it and it makes carrying a light with a concealed carry load out nice.

[@ACR045]

This was my everyday carry light for work, as I work as an EMT. I recently switched to the Olight M1-X Striker and I absolutely love that light. It’s larger but fits my needs better. But I will say the MicroStream was very reliable the last 2 years. Great review Aaron!!

[@knifeaddict1014]

Chris Raynor I just got the s1r ii hope it is as good as ppl say

[@wbwills2]

What light? How's it working out?thx

[@kenjifox4264]

have you tried the ProTac EMS? made specifically for medical use

[@Mike-id8gu]

My father gifted me one. It's first test was clipped to my running hat to light up my last 13.1 miles. It survived light rain, constant jarring, and lasted well over 2 hours of the course.

[@marktc01]

I've had the Microstream USB Coyote since July. I carry it every day, best flashlight I've had.

[@vojtechnemec3318]

Nice review. I've been EDCing the Microstream USB since june and it's awesome. Great compact size, but you can still get a nice grip. I actually prefer the black low to high version. I don't usually need the 250 lumen option, but when I want it, it's great to have. Love the USB, don't need to go and buy batteries all the time, just recharge it once in a while. It has helped me many times and I use it with joy. The size, the clip, the lumens, the usb rechargeable battery....it's just great for EDC.

[@jweems440]

Vojtěch Němec I just got mine in the mail, how many days are you getting out of a charge with just normal use?

[@waylee264]

i have the black version. love it ☺️

[@lilbigdaddy2294]

How secure is that head being a push and pull in order to recharge the light? Im kinda skeptical with that push and pull style of the head to expose the charging port. Wish they made it into a screw type. Im worried that head might eventually become loose and slide in and out annoyingly as the light gets old which may cause problems. I love my old microstream and Im looking at this one as an upgrade. Thanks.

[@vojtechnemec3318]

@@lilbigdaddy2294 I still use it regularly and I've had no problems with it. I'd say, there is just the right amount of friction between the body and the head. I wouldn't worry about it for the next couple years.

[@wbwills2]

How about a tiny drop of superglue after a charge..scrape it off with fingernail & charge again.don't have this light yet but that would be easy preventative measures

[@ShortcutReviews]

The older AAAs take a 3.7 volt with no ill effect, increasing brightness quite a bit. Also if you hole punch a thin piece of plastic an put it under the switch it improves the action a lot. Lastly the finish on the light is pretty weak compared to the pelican for example. I love mine and spare batteries at ~$6 and worth keeping a couple, as you say the one down side is not being able to throw a 1.5v in

[@chrishagan3755]

I just bought the coyote version and already have the black. It has been said that you can put a 3.7 volt rechargeable Li-ion in the stardard Microstream and have similar performance to the USB version and that one WILL also run on a regular AAA. Might pick up the standard one next.

[@malcookie]

Only EDC light I’ve owned that doesn’t switch on in my pocket. Excellent light.

[@cavalry1213]

What are you possibly doing where lights are always turning on in your pocket? 🤔🤦🏻‍♂️

[@malcookie]

@@cavalry1213 when it’s in my jeans pocket when working about the yard or fixing machinery. The switches are so light on them it takes little pressure to turn them on. This is the only one I’ve had where I don’t have to unscrew the cap to stop pocket switch ons.

[@brianlykins6663]

Nice review. Fairly concise and to the point. Bring out differences, strong points, weak points. Without a lot of wasted BS talking. Thank you for that. A lot of reviews I start to watch get cut short because if al the wasted effort trying to describe something. It's like they started talking to review without even thinking about what they need or want to say. Thanks again, great review. And since I like most can NEVER have enough flashlights, may have to try this out. 👍👍

[@heeebeeegeeebeee]

Streamlight needs to revamp the protac 1aaa into this USB format as well. Same size, but better beam, and ten tap programmable - that would be my edc light of choice, if they made one.

[@jonl207]

I own this light and also a couple of the AAA versions. The USB version is great. Just the right size for certain EDC situations. Sits low in the pocket due to the excellent clip design. Easy to use, easy to recharge. I do wish that the AAA unit would have been made in a higher lumen version as even though the sizes of these two Microstreams are almost the same, for some reason, I love that slightly smaller AAA unit. But they are both excellent lights. Thanks for the vid Aaron.

[@devynmykal588]

This is a AAA version its just a rechargable AAA.

[@GTMGunTotinMinnesotan]

So my old past-time when I was sick from work was the price is right. Now that we're all grown up and sick from work, I stay home and watch Gideonstactical.

[@mk.1175]

I have the Streamlight coyote and I love it great in the shirt pocket and weighs nothing and plenty of power

[@unknownuser38]

Hey man how's it going with the light is it still working?

[@mk.1175]

Yes​@@unknownuser38

[@mrkend69]

I like this light but I have three issues. Double tapping to change modes is not easy and it takes a few tries. Also the low setting should be medium and they should have added a 5 lumen mode. Lastly the clip is not easy to get on a hat because it's very thin. Overall good light but I think it could be better.

[@banshee107]

100%

[@akui88]

for real, you have to double tap in like 1/2 a second for it to switch modes, it's ridiculous, like my thumbs can't move that fast bro!

[@banshee107]

@@akui88 lol

[@DavidChurcheese]

2024: still no update of this flashlight, still using micro USB. :(

[@DamionJR4923]

Streamlights customer service is good also. I have had problems with foursevens (no longer around) where I sent a light to get fixed and never heard back from them or received my light back.

[@labodaleatherlabodaleather5734]

Streamlight has the best lifetime warranty. I found that the 5 year warranty from a different manufacturer was a joke. Streamlight is the best, and their warranty dept is in Pennsylvania!

[@PersonaN007Grata]

I have one of the original Streamlight Stinger lights. It came with an incandescent bulb. It’s been through hell and back. I recently installed an LED kit. A couple of years ago, the switch finally broke. The plastic innards became brittle and cracked. Took it to a Streamlight repair facility and they installed a new switch, on the spot, with no questions asked. That’s service. More companies need to back up their products like this.

[@TheMainMan.]

@@PersonaN007Grata where are the repair facilities?

[@PersonaN007Grata]

@@TheMainMan. www.streamlight.com/support/service/asc-page

[@TheMainMan.]

@@PersonaN007Grata thank you! Wasn't sure if you'd reply after 2 years. Thanks again.

[@Pew_Meister]

Picked up the macro stream a few months back and I carry it literally every day now over several other lights I own.

[@waylee264]

I got the black version for Christmas. It's awesome. Love the pocket clip.

[@bigjayroadstar1700]

my triple a micro stream has accidentally been through the washing machine and dryer several times and still works perfectly. Do you think these USB models would hold up to that abuse.

[@Doorgunner50]

Mine has on two occasions. Absolutely my favorite edc light and I've been through quite a few high end lights. Lost my first one and immediately bought another. Also have a spare now. I do have the AAA microstream as well but it's not in the same league IMO.

[@Taliea_2cool]

Can I put in a AAA BATTERY if I need too??

[@hunterdavis1663]

Just got this version had the long streamlight usb this is way more light in a compact version! I have the tactical because i usually need a brighter light versus the low mode.

[@DavidS11]

I currently have a microstream in my pocket, paint on the edges is worn from carrying it so much, but it works great, I use it everyday. I think I'm going to get this upgraded version when it is available in Europe

[@brokeboytactical]

Nice! Just ordered mine it will be here tomorrow its gonna replace my I3T EOS

[@jaybarr3307]

Love my little AAA Microstream. Swap the battery every month or so, never had it run out. Been carrying every day for years. Not sure I wanna have the USB version, but your review makes it tempting.

[@mzimmerman12]

I bought the usb one and now I have a bunch of AAA microstreams sitting around not being used. I have the Coyote and the the Black. Black is my preference as the light output when you turn it on is more useful

[@seribas]

Been carrying microstream for years. Had no idea about this light. Current carry light just became my work carry light

[@Mote.]

This video is the reason i bought one. It's a great flashlight. I use it when i walk my dog at night

[@brp333]

I’ll buy one when it’s usb C

[@abc456f]

Olight allows you to use non-rechargeable batteries in their chargeable battery lights. I think that's a major plus that this microstream is missing.

[@lenzielenski3276]

It will work with a AAA, just much dimmer. All they did is the same thing flashlight folks have been doing for years--put a lithium battery in it in place of a 1.5v AAA.

[@blastpressure710]

Len Zielenski what AAA are you using? I have not been able to make one work in my Microstream.

[@AttorneyBose]

No. It will not. Not without modification. @@lenzielenski3276

[@chriswebster24]

I put a car battery in mine and it actually worked great, but it turned out to be a little too great, unfortunately, as everyone in my neighborhood is now blind because of it. It was the most amazing thing, as well as the very last thing, that I ever saw. You should try doing it yourself, for sure. I’d recommend it to anyone who likes bright flashlights 🔦

[@gollum3232]

@@chriswebster24 you funnee guy. Velly nize!

[@rickp5987]

I carry one daily! Mines blue so I don’t lose it. Battery lasted months for common use

[@gideonstactical]

Nice!!

[@BigRed-oi6ky]

My Edc light. Love it.

[@gunnuts82]

This light is a must get.. thank u

[@johnwest4492]

Just grabbed my tactical version, and I love it. Thanks for the heads up.

[@stephenoshea1166]

Cool light, would be awesome if it could also run on AAA when needed. I recon duel fuel should become a new normal with AAA and aa options.

[@reck0n3r]

Haha @ "new normal", 3 years ago.

[@johnwest4492]

Also Aaron I use Streamlight while on duty at my real job the warranties are Amazing.

[@wbwills2]

on them now..most ppl throw away..so much markup on this Chinese stuff,they will throw a new one in the mail to keep you happy& reviews good in a second!on 3rd cord by the way.peace.something I keep hearing about..I'll use it too.check out a company named "ANKER,ANKAR." One of the 2 .sp?.anyhow,in small print they say it's the last phone cord you'll ever have to buy.ALL phone cords break.don't care how many trucks they tow with them in reviews..they breaker stop working....Email,new one in box in 3 days..PS they make flashlights too.going to check small print thereIm shopping streamlights cause they are good.seem good.never had one..but the warrantee is so.I.

[@jdmfrontinteg]

Excellent light. I should have bought two.

[@dannynimmo3052]

streamlight being American made is a major selling point I thought worth mentioning

[@dee.snuts88]

They are not American made. They are made china

[@nichugh5578]

Unfortunately, the Microstream is not American made

[@uuuultra]

lol

[@theallisons6597]

Appreciate the great review, didn’t know about the tactical version until watching this. Keep up the great reviews!

[@uscgswimmer1]

Is the tail switch stiff or difficult to push to turn on?

[@dag221]

I've also yet to have this flashlight accidentally turn on in my pocket. I've also yet to have it turn on when I'm pressing the tail cap button as hard as I can trying to get it to turn on. Maybe mine has a defect but if it doesn't and this is normal pressure to activate the light then it's completely useless outside of momentary on use. I hope to try one again one day and see if it works differently than the one I got.

[@david.leikam]

I think my mini-flashlight (EDC) has come in. Thank you! 🎃👍

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Awesome Streamlight flashlight. Another great review Aaron an have a Happy Halloween Sir.

[@BigBeardedBubba]

just got 2 coyote brown (his/hers) and have 2 macrostream USBs coming...these are crazy handy

[@TheGrenadier97]

How long it will lasts at full outputs? I mean, mine was weakening when the battery was dying out. How long it stays at full 50 or 250 lumens before slowly reducing?

[@ski3504]

Can you use a generic 10440 battery in the Microstream?

[@jordantheokay3168]

I carry one of these in my shirt collar every day. Tan version

[@jakehansen3418]

So I have the AAA one is this one have more lumens?

[@footfungus191]

i chucked mine as high as i could and works fine with just 1 scratch

[@dwaynecupp6708]

Just ordered on Amazon, thanks for great rev and valuable information! What do you think of the performance of the Thrunite T10 ll?

[@onedirection3510]

Great review! How long will these micros last on a full charge without use? You think it’d be fare to compare these to a Protac 1L-1AA? I’d definitely like to see at least a comparison video to the new macro stream with I think 500 lumens?

[@amazingtoys4624]

What you cannot use triple aaa batteries with this when the rechargeable is dead you cannot use batteries like eveready?

[@jonbottoms8988]

If you slide open the charging cover it will throw a tighter beam

[@John-mf6ky]

I found one of these laying on the ground the other day. Seems like a nice light I actually kind of needed a new EDC light anyways lol

[@frankwoodman7901]

Probably mine I lost about a year ago

[@ericgarcia5108]

I'm trying to get my sister to edc, and for her to carry basic stuff. Would you say this flashlight would be good to start her on. I was looking for one in particular, that would be bright enough. To blind an attacker at night, especially now that we are getting close to winter. Great review, love this channel!

[@gideonstactical]

Eric Garcia yes this is a good option

[@EarlyMist]

Is that Wave related to PWM in the lights? Seems to Happen on low only. I have a Manker and Nitecore Clone that do that on low modes. I'm sensetive to PWM and find it hard to tolerate the modulation.

[@yoderd2080]

Love these!! Now I wish they would do the same thing to the longer stylus pro version. I just like the longer form factor!!

[@Potatonater-it7gw]

They do now! www.streamlight.com/products/detail/index/stylus-pro-usb

[@yoderd2080]

Potatonater5000 Thank you!!

[@marksmith6435]

I clipped mine on my pocket. When i sat down it hit the button turning it on and draining the battery. I just carry it in my pocket. Love it for edc.

[@jadam-2024]

As added input, I own 4 of these (2blk/2coy). The coyotes have both had battery failures within the first 10 charges. No issue on the black ones which is odd. Cant imagine the electronics would be any different. This could be completely random but I cant imagine those odds. What happened was after a few charges I'd click on and get nothing, after a few clicks it would work so I thought button or circuitry issues. Then it happened again randomly and when i went to charge it the USB wall unit I have which will tell you if the voltage is bad etc. I plugged it in and my USB outlet went red, telling me the battery isnt taking the charge like it should. New batteries on order so we will see. if anyone has any ideas or thoughts if im going down the wrong path let me know. Many thanks

[@lenzielenski3276]

It's canDELah not CANDLEah. I found the previous generation's button resistance to be excessive. If this is the same there are better options.

[@wbwills2]

Potato Patata

[@wbwills2]

Diareah

[@sasquatch-7416]

Can you put a regular AAA in if you are not near a charger?

[@toddruch2744]

The down side is the issues with airlines not allowing Lithium batteries on planes.. If this has changed someone let me know please.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Todd Ruch Then how do people take their cellphones on the plane? They probably don’t allow loose lithium batteries, not in a case or device, onboard.

[@roylerroycerickson]

Whats the best edc pocket carry flashlight?

[@stevenculbertsonjr6616]

Do thay have better batteries for it I'm haveing trouble finding the right size

[@The67Crucible]

Decisions decisions. Buy more batteries for my tired old tactical light for $25 bucks, or buy rechargeable (new) light for $35! Just purchased through you link sir. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Awesome edc flashlight review!!!

[@pkmachinegun]

Hey Aaron can we get a comparison of these two vs the new Streamlight Macrostream?!

[@believe8263]

Great review! Good examples and information. Thumbs up.

[@razio1096]

To me these are the best edc flashlights you can buy.

[@Saiarts_yt]

This is a perfect EDC flashlight, I don't need a battery if android cable is already at hand. I mean the Small utility micro usb cable. I'm going to Tent camping next week. Has anyone here knows how to make a diffuser for any flashlights out there? It sounds impossible to do but I would like to know for this flashlight. I don't want to shine my light to other people out there.

[@tjd2326]

You cant put a regular aaa in it if you need to???

[@JoeyJonaitis]

Really great review! Thanks man

[@galaxytraveler5779]

Could you use a battery bank to recharge this?

[@gideonstactical]

For sure.

[@galaxytraveler5779]

@@gideonstactical Thanks. I just asked because i assumed you could use battery banks to charge anything like cameras or laptops but i learned that is not the case.

[@Over_Taxed_USA]

Can you do a review and comparison of Olight I5T and the new for 2020 Streamlight Macrostream?

[@danpena4472]

When there is no place to charge the USB one, a few extra batteries can save you life. In a situation like that all the lumens in the world would not matter. Just saying, cheers!

[@Capozzi3]

Can this be use with aaa?

[@SONofLIBERTY]

Ok I just ordered the tan one as well from your link. KZbinrs helping KZbinrs. Just as a FYI and even with Amazon Prime my estimated wait time is 2-3 weeks according to Amazon. Just putting that out there for other folks

[@uuuultra]

Choose a different seller

[@SQTierHog]

For anyone who can answer... If I use Gideon's link to Amazon, the first item that shows up is the flashlight. However, of course, there's items from other manufacturers. I'm going to purchase a couple of these flashlights however I might be interested on other things on the page that Gideon linked. As long as I stay on that linked page, will he get credit for other things that I buy as well? I just want to make sure he gets credit. Thanks in advance for anyone's help! Be safe out there!

[@BenGeldreich]

Out of curiosity what Microphone are you using!

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

In the manual it says it charges in the light. Does it really?

[@themixmusicandmore6280]

P.s. I I'm pretty disappointed that the high and low work how they do. I got the fde one or whatever just because I liked the color more but I didn't know it worked differently and I pretty much only am going to need the low setting oof

[@matta3712]

Just ordered one!

[@jasonbobb3994]

I have the one in coyote... It's a great light.

[@John-gu7jq]

Please review the new Streamlight STL 88811 WEDGE EDC LIGHT USB

[@tysteib278]

0:12 its the tuskan raiders

[@CasterTown]

PWM on low is not super desirable. I would rather it just be high-only unless they could give you a real low mode.

[@Coppersaguaro]

Think I just found the perfect EDC light for me! Thx!

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

Adam Corley i used the 3a mini bushnell for many years on 3rd shift and a strion but this looks really economical and handy . nice ....

[@eggamyer3371]

God I wish this light had strobe.

[@VMJM85]

When it comes to tactacle use. Are there flashlight were 150 is better the 250

[@SchizoGamingChannel]

in the video the dog bowl test (I COULD SEE MOVEMENT IN THE DOG BOWL) there was little living parasites that I could see/DON'T LET YOU'RE DOG'S DRINK FROM THAT BOWL!!!!!!!!!!

[@uuuultra]

Dogs are descended from wolves: they can handle it

[@wbwills2]

Stomach acid is harder to swim in...some people???dopes!

[@cavalry1213]

You wanna know how things can be “tactical”? Make a red light option. Anybody who’s been on a patrol or set up an OP knows that when you’re reading a map, you want a red light. It’s easier to read a map with and it’s less visible at distances than a white light. Things are referred to as “tactical” far too much and I think in some cases that drives the price up.

[@bigbossignition]

Okay buddy 😂 I think you might need some therapy to get over your trauma of the word “tactical” considering you’ve made more than one post on the same video about the word “tactical”. Jokes aside I do completely agree with you that red light would be perfect! Red light, low beam and high beam would make this perfect.

[@deltabravo1257]

Awesome flashlight until it stops functioning. I’ve had mine about 2 years. Usage has been very minimal. The switch is acting up so it needs to be sent in to get repaired.

[@lukeskywlkr3638]

My local service station sells these with every full tank and car wash sold.

[@Tbone42tx]

Although 6 of my 8 flashlights are olights 4 being COPPER, i do like Streamlight lights i actually found one yrs ago and had finally bought a charger for it but ended up selling it now i regret it...can't remember the model but was a medium stinger size one that charges with there docks...

[@Madmaxxxx1984]

Tony Tyler probably a strion ...its my work belt light. Great little light.