FOG HORN 2015 Twobirds Flying Publication

Copyright 2014, Towbirds Flying Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Streamlights ProTac-1AAA

FOG HORN 2015 Twobirds Flying Publication

Copyright 2014, Towbirds Flying Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Streamlights ProTac-1AAA Loads of features in a tiny package

By: Sal Palma

Streamlight is unquestionably one of the more

innovative manufacturers of high performance

lighting products on the market. I cant recall a

year when the company has had less than 5

new product announcements and/or

enhancements to established fare, like their TLR

and ProTac line; 2015 is no different. So, I

thought it might be enjoyable to write a review

of Streamlights ProTac-1AAA.

There are some many perfects with this light

that are worth mentioning, but what comes to

mind immediately is how perfect it is as a

backup utility handheld flashlight. On more

than one occasion, Ive found myself in need of

basic reading illumination but only having a 500

lumen flamethrower. The ProTac-1AAA is the

perfect answer for that precise situation.

Ladies, its also perfect as a purse companion,

or pocket-sized flashlight to enhance your

security.

Streamlight included full-sized handheld

functionality in this micro flashlight.

The ProTac-1AAA is powered by a single AAA

battery, alkaline or lithium1 and features a C4

LED that delivers 70 lumens on HIGH and 5

lumens on LOW.

1 High: 70 lumens; 550 candela peak beam intensity;

runs 30 minutes (alkaline); runs 2.25 hours (lithium). Low: 5 lumens; 40 candela peak beam intensity; runs 11 hours (alkaline); runs 22 hours (lithium).

Streamlights ProTac-1AAA Loads of features in a tiny package 2015

Copyright 2015, Twobirds Flying Publication, All Rights Reserved

Like its larger family members, the ProTac-1AAA

includes Ten-Tap Programming that allows

selecting from three available programs.

1. HIGH, STROBE and LOW (factory

default)

2. HIGH

3. LOW and HIGH

Selecting the desired program is a simple

matter. Ten taps in rapid succession on the tail

switch and holding on the tenth tap moves you

through the available programs.

Lets assume you like the factory default or

program #1 - this setting provides three modes

HIGH, STROBE and LOW. To move between

settings, tap the tail switch the respective

number of times; for example, to move from

HIGH to STROBE tap the switch twice and to

move from HIGH to LOW, tap the switch three

times. I like to call it intuitive but it took me a

couple of tries to get the cadence.

Other notable features include the anodized

aluminum body and impact resistant tempered

glass lens. Surrounding the glass lens is a bezel

that terminates in a cranial configuration. These

prongs protrude past the glass lens and serve

two functions. First, they protect the glass lens,

but secondly function as a strike surface that

can be used as a less lethal deterrent.

The ProTac-1AAA is waterproof to IPX7

standards of 1 meter full submersion for 30

minutes and drop resistant to 2 meters.

Streamlight also included an unbreakable

pocket clip and a nylon holster.

Now here is its real beauty, you get all this in a

handheld flashlight weighing 1.3 oz. with an

overall length of 3.94 inches. Simply perfect for

every day carry!

The ProTac-1AAA is perfect for individuals,

outdoorsmen, police, military, spouses and kids

anyone needing an unobtrusive but reliable

source of illumination. This little light delivers

professional grade performance in a light-

weight, compact and easy to use package at a

perfect street price of just under $30.

Pick one up and youll never walk in darkness

again. Take my word for it, youll think its

perfect also.

-SP