best value compact pocket light with clip

[lethal dose]

What's everyone think? The streamlight micro stream caught my eye but the $15 price tag has me worried. I'd like something BRIGHT that I can clip on my pocket. Looking for the best value. Let's hear it.

[sonrider657]

I would go with an RA Clicky or a NovaTac 120. Both are highly reliable American Made lights.

[tr1kstanc3]

What's everyone think? The streamlight micro stream caught my eye but the $15 price tag has me worried. I'd like something BRIGHT that I can clip on my pocket. Looking for the best value. Let's hear it.

I have the streamlight micro stream. It works perfect and is about the diameter of a pen. I would not say its super bright like a Surefire E2DL but it gets the job done for what it is and its very compact with a great pocket clip.

[3CTactical]

I've had pretty good luck with the Quark Tactical AA model lights so far. They definately aren't as well built as a Surefire, but the are bright and useful and, I feel, a good value.

I also have some Fenix lights that have served me well so far. but typically I'm always carrying my Surefire E1B as I have for the last two years and it hasn't failed me yet. Plus my experience with SF's customer service has been top notch on other SF lights I own - even when they broke due to my abuse.

The Novatacs look very interesting and I know a lot of people love theirs, but since I've been totally happy with my E1B, I haven't bought a Novatac to try out.

I bought a few E1B's from OMBExpress when the used to sell them for $99 and then had a 15% off sale, so I scored them for $85. I know if you get them from Grant and use the discount code the price is aroung $120 which is pretty good for a $150 light.

[whiterabbit05]

Check out the 4Sevens Preon 2. Not as small as a microstream but a hell of a lot brighter with its high mode. It will cost more, but you get a little more bang.

http://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPath=297_332&osCsid=45818691c03d026f5f5d6adf8066fb38

EDIT: They make a mini version called the Preon 1.

[rob_s]

might find this helpful/interesting

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=49550

[Dennis]

might find this helpful/interesting

http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=49550

Or confusing :)

Lots of choices, overwhelming actually. I would recommend you either fully define what you want the light to do and what you are going to use it for so everyone can give you real recommendations instead of just telling you what light they think is cool.

Another, much easier and probably happier route would just to choose ignorance and buy whatever you see at Home Depot and move forward with your life :p

Good luck!

Dennis.

[lethal dose]

Check out the 4Sevens Preon 2. Not as small as a microstream but a hell of a lot brighter with its high mode. It will cost more, but you get a little more bang.

http://www.4sevens.com/index.php?cPath=297_332&osCsid=45818691c03d026f5f5d6adf8066fb38

EDIT: They make a mini version called the Preon 1.
The preon1 is 70 likened. Is that bright?

[woody d]

i recently went through confusion on which LED to buy....so i bought another Surefire, and im glad i did. E1L outdoorsman, 119 bucks and worth every penny

[lethal dose]

To expound... light needs to fit in my pocket and clip on the outside like a folding knife. I'm looking for an edc light that will serve multiple functions such as: walking to and from my car in my dark driveway to hopefully never having to use it in a defensive situation (as I prefer a handheld light as opposed to a weapon mounted light on a sidearm). The light must be click activated. I have little knowledge of brightness/intensity ratings but it has to be bright enough to use in the said situations. However, I am willing to sacrifice a degree of brightness for a little longer battery life. This said, ideally, I'd like to keep it at or under $60.

[woody d]

if Surefire would ever market a G2LED with a clip, it would be a sure seller

[lethal dose]

Does anyone make an attachable clip for the g2?

[woody d]

if not, we may have a million dollar idea:D

[lethal dose]

This has my attention:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1655

[Dennis]

This has my attention:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1655

Good choice! It fits all your requirements and isn't too big for your pocket. Use a rechargeable AA eneloop (low self discharge) and you don't have to worry about the battery running down when not in use.

Dennis.

[sonrider657]

This said, ideally, I'd like to keep it at or under $60.

That kills my recommendation for a NovaTac or RA Clicky. You will have to go chinese. :(

[SHIVAN]

This has my attention:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1655

Great light! Carry it every day since I bought it.

[orionz06]

This has my attention:
http://www.4sevens.com/product_info.php?cPath=297_306&products_id=1655

If you end up with one before the spring GTG I must see it... If I dont get one before then...


Great light! Carry it every day since I bought it.

Thanks for the tip, I might end up with one

[CAP]

Recently switched from a Surefire E1 series to a Fenix PD20 and love it.

You might also look at Olight. I have a Quark in my future as well.

[EzGoingKev]

https://www.m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=28572

[kymarkh]

I usually carry either a Nitecore D10 R2 or the Microstream, and lately find myself carrying the Microstream more often of the two. I have a Microstream in each of my vehicles as they are relatively cheap, have a clip for those times when you need 3 hands, and put out a usable amount of light. They also run for a fairly long time on rechargeable AAA batteries. You can get 4 of these little gems for 60 bucks, and while not as bright as some of the other suggestions, they are blinding at close range. Whatever you do, don't spend alot of time on the 4Sevens website or you'll quickly spend all of your ammo money on flashlights...

[Geoffrey]

I agree with others here, the 4Sevens line of Quark lights are great.

I would think the Quark AA tactical would meet your needs very well.

[lethal dose]

I usually carry either a Nitecore D10 R2 or the Microstream, and lately find myself carrying the Microstream more often of the two. I have a Microstream in each of my vehicles as they are relatively cheap, have a clip for those times when you need 3 hands, and put out a usable amount of light. They also run for a fairly long time on rechargeable AAA batteries. You can get 4 of these little gems for 60 bucks, and while not as bright as some of the other suggestions, they are blinding at close range. Whatever you do, don't spend alot of time on the 4Sevens website or you'll quickly spend all of your ammo money on flashlights...
The microstream is click actuated, correct? Cannot be twist. Which batteries you recommend?