Review: Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro Black LED Pen Flashlight

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I recently received a Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro Black LED Pen Flashlight from Amazon.com . I have seen a few YouTube video’s on this and other similar flashlights and wanted to check one out for myself. If you have been reading ModernSurvivalOnline for any length of time – you know that I have a serious flashlight fetish.

Flashlights are a critical item in prepping supplies. Every member of your family should have AT LEAST one flashlight with extra batteries. Over the past few years I have seen a huge performance increase and cost decrease in flashlights using LED technology.

Steamlight is a major brand name in flashlights. Known for their high quality and high performing lights – they are also known for not making the least expensive lights to buy either. This Streamlight 66118 Pen Flashlight ran right at $19.99 with free shipping.

Unboxing the flashlight I found an attractive packaging with lots of details about its operation.

: Ready to be opened.

Here are some specs on the Streamlight:

Consists of micro optical system which facilitates optimized output and run time
Corrosion and has waterproof construction with an unbreakable polycarbonate lens as well as pocket clip
Up to 7.5 hours of regulated run-time
Bright, 1/2-watt, 30,000-hour high-flux LED
5.3-Inch length
Single hand operation
Push button on-off located on end cap
AAA Battery powered (includes 2 alkaline batteries)
Lifetime limited warranty
Includes holster

On with the review:

Purpose:

Like any other flashlight it has the purpose to illuminate objects. In particular – it is meant to serve its owner by being able to shine a bright beam in a small, lightweight format.

Construction:

Made of lightweight aluminum and colored black (I believe it is annodized). It appears very rugged. Clip also appears to be very durable – although I have not used it at all. I have been carrying this light in my right pocket for the past 3 weeks and have had no problems.

Method of Use:

The light is turned on by simply pushing down on the rubber push-button end cap. Pressing the button slightly turns on the light momentarily. Pushing the button in all the way until you hear a click will turn it on until the button is pushed again.

Pro’s:

Very bright for its size.
Compact
Long battery life
Common battery type
No bulbs to replace (LED)
Durable – drop tested to 6 feet
Waterproof

Con’s:

Can always be brighter

The Streamlight 66118 LED Pen Flashlight

Summary:

I have been so impressed with this flashlight. For several years I carried a classic…..the AA Mini Maglite daily at my job. It did a great job – but I also had to replace bulbs on a fairly regualr basis. Back theen there were not many other options. The Streamlight outperforms the Maglite is almost everyway (as it should – it cost about twice as much). The Streamlight is both brighter and lighter than the Maglite.

Take a look at the picture below to see a comparison between the two.

: Streamlight 66118(Left) – - – Mini Maglite (Right)

As you can see the Streamlight shines brighter with a whiter light. I tried taking some pictures to show how they compare at night outside – but they failed to come out. It is amazing how well the Streamlight peirces the darkness – and at some decent distances too (40 yards and more).

: Super bright LED

I highly recommend this flashlight – in fact I think I will get a few more to store away.

For more information – click HERE.

Rourke

Uncategorized | Rourke March 11, 2011

4 Comments to “Review: Streamlight 66118 Stylus Pro Black LED Pen Flashlight”

By Badvoodoodaddy, March 11, 2011 @ 7:23 am

Excellent review Rourke, I kind of have the same fetish but it is for both flashlights and knives. Streamlight makes so really good stuff. I might just have to get one for myself. Thanks for the info.
By JP in MT, March 11, 2011 @ 8:40 am

My wife and I both have one of these and the Micro size (1 battery). Great lights. Bright and long batter life.
By Jim Cuppy, March 11, 2011 @ 9:57 am

You may also check out Meritline.com for flashlights as well. They have dozens available with the same technology, many clip to baseball caps, small lantern that are adjustable, and some 210 Lumen flashlights that have 3 functions, bright, dim and strobe- bright. The strobe function will disorient an intruder to be sure. I found out that if you click it on half push the button in to dim it, then push all the way in to turn it off. Now if you need it for intruders, when you turn it on, it starts at the strobe position. Many items are free ship. and can be purchased 1 pk- 2pk 5 pk etc. and they cost considerably less that the item you have shown, and the three way light is adjustable from beam to flood as well. I too have a fetish about lights, mostly because I”m 67, wear glasses and there can’t be enough light for me.
By Bill G, March 11, 2011 @ 12:30 pm

i own a number of SL lights. they are very tough and dependable. they are known as the poor man’s Surefire. i prefer to think of them as the value man’s Surefire!

my oldest SL is 7 years old and still going strong….the SL twin task 3C.