The Perfect EDC light? | Streamlight Micro - Macrostream
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Been carrying a micro stream USB for several years now. Absolutely love it. For my use case, it’s a perfect EDC light.
I've been a pretty loyal Streamlight user for about 10 years now. I have had the MicroUSB for a while and don't think I could do without it at this point.
You should probably try a modern light with a nice high CRI LED and actually pleasant beam :)
@@jirkav this might be the most condescending comment I’ve ever read. Maybe you didn’t mean it that way but that seemed rude
@@seribas What I was trying to say is that in the last 10 years, the technology in flashlights has progressed so much and there are better options out there. Maybe OP isn´t aware of that. The beam in the video looks really bad.
Me too
@@jirkav What light would you suggest that is about the size of the micro usb? I don’t want to go larger than that and I’m open to suggestions for a better option. Thanks.
Long time viewer here… I’ve never clicked on a new video so fast! I’ve been carrying the Microstream USB for about 2 years or so now. It goes totally unnoticed in my pocket. My day job is an I.T. Tech at a school system. I use the flashlight all the time, looking at network port numbers tucked behind desks, etc.
One thing worth noting on the Coyote color version of the Microstream USB is the mode is reversed. It starts out in bright mode, unlike the black, which starts out in low mode like you mention in the video.
Most of the time, high mode is too bright when looking behind desks and what not.
Camping or walking around my property after dark, high mode is perfect though.
I've been carrying the micro stream for years. The versatility of it is awesome. Bulletproof construction you can drop it on concrete floors all day and sustain NO damage. I have bought a dozen or so over the years (not due to failure just because I keep them everywhere truck, pocket, safe, tool box, desk drawer) the tan colored micro USB starts in high mode (which I prefer) bottom line buy with confidence, and at the price point buy a few always good to have back ups and they make for great gifts
Oh shit, great tip on the tan colored one. That was the number one reason I was excited to switch from my microstream usb to the macrostream, I almost always wanted high mode on the microstream and got tired of the double click to get there.
Been hearing about Streamlight stuff for years, but have continually fallen prey to cheaper knockoffs in similar sizes. I'm happy to hear the MicroStreams really are tough, because I'm pretty sick of replacing "cheapies" when they fail in no time flat.
Save yourself some money, go for the Streamlight first!
As a loyal streamlighter for years I started at a new shop a few months ago and couldn’t believe how many people carry them here as well. Great lights but what I don’t think is mentioned enough is the cost. A baton olight is great too but if you lose it that ruins your day. A stream light is still a bummer but the price is a game changer.
I went from a micro stream to the macro stream and have loved it. I don’t notice the extra bulk, but double the lumens is awesome. Not going back
Did the same as Keith and then I started carrying both 🤣
@@seribas lol yea same
I’ve carried the micro stream since 2013. I found one on the floor at Vanderbilt when my newborn daughter had open heart a few days after she was born. I’m on my second one now.
I bought the pen pro version about 3 years ago. It has been through the washing machine twice and ran over with a lawn mower. Still working. Love that thing.
That’s some use and abuse haha!
I carry the Streamlight Protac 1L-1AA and it has been an awesome EDC light. I would definitely check it out because I think it fits right in with those.
I've enjoyed my Lumintop Tool AAA flashlight for about five years. I've carried it so much that its mostly silver now instead of black.
Lumintop tool aa 2.0 is my most recommended and has been for a long time. Only complaint is the worst pocket clip design ever. Thankfully there are several other options for clips. Makes the lumintop tool aa 2.0 the closest to perfect that I've found.
Lumintop 👍
I've been carrying a Klarus E1 for a year. Absolutely the best for pocket carrying and for the money. Daily and Tactical mode with memory function and momentary mode in a 4" length and 1.000 lumens... Just awesome!
Pretty much everything Streamlight makes it GTG, so can't fault you for liking the Macrostream. Had a Macrostream, liked it, but recently "upgraded" to an Olight Mini Warrior 2 as my EDC light. It has all the things I find important in an EDC light. It's rechargeable, bright as hell, has 2 activation buttons(which is great as I know how much light I'm going to get depending on which switch I use), and has pretty decent battery life. As long as it doesn't explode on me I feel that I've found a "keeper", so definitely a light you might want to check out.
I even still have Nitecore TIP SE with type C as keychain light. If i want something stronger i wouldn t carry it.
This style of review was really helpful. Thank you for the time you invested here.
I carry an original micro as a second utility light. It’s so original, it has a straight clip (not an s-clip). It gets used daily. I’m on my 3rd bulb and second tail cap. The light was worn to a polished silver until the click-cap section got replaced. Now it looks partly new and well worn. Customer service has been great. I’ve purchased several of these as gifts for friends. I have been eyeing the USB rechargeable version.
Ppl like you need to start shooting videos. I like ppl that have that kind of TIME n USE on any product, it just makes the vid. that more interesting. I sure dont have that many yrs with my Streamlights but it feels good to know others like you do, thx for sharing even if it was just a comment (would prefer the video though😁👍🏻).
@@forgedsteelwrench9249 thanks for the vote of confidence. I’m not experienced in making videos and probably don’t have the time to do it well. Since you commented, I will add that a few days after posting my comment, I purchased a micro USB and retired my OG micro. So far I’m pretty happy with the micro USB if only for the added lumens.
@@philp411 TBH you never know what can come out of one video...a video that you feel STRONGLY about any subject: howto, product review, retail store info&experience or others not mentioned. I know I have my channels subbed where I "survive" not being at the mercy of a plumber or any home repair IF possible....sometimes I have no choice 😁. But damn Im thankful for those ppl and like Ive said to you before ppl that have that MANY yrs with a product are all too rare so my opinion it would make the video more preferred than one whose had some months to a yr with a product. Either way right back at you; thx for your experience/time/posting of your comment and lastly Im more confident in choosing streamlight knowing others such as yourself have used a light daily for many many yrs.
I have 3 Fenix flashlights. The e12 v2.0, the e28r and the Tk16 v 2.0, but I carry the e 12 the most, and after carrying it for about 5 months now, I absolutely cannot take it out of my edc. I still want to try Surefire and Streamlight as well but I’m going to give Fenix a couple years to show me what they’re all about. Nice vid💯💯
I have 2 of the originals, 2 USB brown ones, and 1 macro-stream. I'd have to say the brown rechargeable 250 lumen tactical version is my favorite. I take it wherever I go.
This video convinced me to finally buy an EDC light. I carry a Streamlight Penlight for work and wanted something with more lumens for my daily carry and your video helped me land on the Macrostream. I ordered one today and I am pretty excited.
Once you carry one you won’t go back!
My new favorite edc is the streamlight wedge. I've been carrying mine for almost a year and no problems.
3+ years on a micrstream USB. if you get the coyote brown one, it has the high output first click, then low output on the 2nd click like the macrostream. i also have a macrostream that's about 2 years old that i rarely use. comparing the dimensions of the macro to the micro, it looked to be not that much larger on paper than the micro. once i got it and started EDCing it, i went back to the micro because it's just so damn small and unnoticeable throughout the day. the macro goes on camping trips and has much better runtime, but in the day to day life as a mechanic, i find the micro to be the perfect tool. mine is so beat up from daily use that over 50% of the hard anodize finish has worn off. looks thrashed but keeps on truckin
I just bought these two lights the other day but went with the coyote mini instead. I like my lights to activate on bright first or only. So far love them both, I’m in Florida so when wearing light weight shorts I carry the mini and all other times the Macro. I own a ton of Streamlight flashlights from gun mounted to handheld and I’ve never had one fail yet! Great lights and the price also makes them a bargain.
5000%! This just happened! Left it in My house pants accidentally. Got into the washer..we heard something metallic banging around! Got My light.. dissembled...let dry for almost 3 hrs... put it back together and... Light!!!! These are the Best! Now, I had a couple battery streams before I purchased the rechargeable.. which BTW was in2019!!! Seriously!! There may be other great lights... but for money, durability, performance,, lumens.. this is the Best!!! Thank You Streamlight!!!
I have the larger stylus usb and love it for pen spinning tricks. The amount of times dropping it from spinning has it Boba fetted real nice.
I've had my micro stream usb for a year. It's been through the washing machine twice and still works perfect.
I'v been carrying the micro stream for five years. Best light I ever had. Use it for hunting fishing gun smithing and working riots.
being able to use the light attached to your hat brim is key IMO. Totally agree with wanting to have the magnetic base for numerous reasons. I have still been rocking my tiny Olight keychain light. I have one on every keychain and have purchased them as gifts. Use them all the time!!
I have the microstream usb as well as the macro and they are both really good lights. I tend to grab the micro more so far.
I’ve been carrying the streamlight macrostream for about a year now it’s definitely my favorite edc light also fits in my leatherman holster I got from Etsy so it’s with my everyday at work. Should have hid behind something when saying “Olight if you know you know” cause they blow up.
I've had my streamight Micro USB in my pocket since they came out. It replaced my Stylus Pro Id had for years. Boba Fetting! Love it! Never heard that before. But ya. The patina on mine is beautiful. Looks loved and well used. Was thinking of getting the Macro. I'm very brand loyal. But ordered an Archer Pro to try because it looked like it was close to the Micro size. Though from videos I could be very wrong. Guessing I end up with a Macro in my pocket but we will see how it goes. Anyway love the channel and appreciate the content!
Love those little Streamlights. Been carrying the 2xAAA version every day for the last 4 years and not changing it any time soon.
Owned several micro streams. They’ve gone through the wash, been ran over with my truck… still burning bright. I have a few just so I can keep them in multiple places as well as on my person. Inexpensive, too. They make fantastic gifts and they’re infectious. People I’ve gotten them for end up getting them for other people as well. How cool is that?
I have three Microstreams. Mainly because I have lost them, bought more then found the lost ones. Love them!
I’ve had the OG micro for a long time. Mine originally had the issue with the tail cap which Streamlight knew about. I contacted them and they sent me the revised cap for free. That was probably 5 years ago. But it’s a great light that takes just 1 simple battery.
Good video I have been carrying a streamlight wedge and for what I do is become my favorite EDC light. Even ended up buying my dad one and giving to him and he loves it. Rechargeable but will really makes it good for me is it uses USB-C
I forgot about this thing too! 🤣
I'm definitely gonna be picking one of these up soon, as a placeholder until Cloud Defensive releases their EDC handheld light.
All are excellent lights IMO. The Macro is my go to though. Love the size for 500 lumens.
I have a streamlight that I was turning my composter at night (what? You don’t grow some of your own food?) and it fell off the branch I clipped it to, and stayed behind the composter all winter, and it still works! Just a little pitting, and the clip was rusty so I replaced the clip. You’d never know now that it was frozen for 5 months!
This video really lit up my day.
There are the puns again 👍🏻
Fits perfectly in the leatherman holster too. I've had the USB version for 2 years. Bought 3 of them and I keep em in separate bags and swap em out when I need a light and forgot to charge one
Been carrying the usb Micro for just over a year. Super useful. Nothing fancy. Perfect for my needs. Another really good review video!
I just bought a Macrostream. Really like it. Thanks for the review.
I carry ALL streamlight on My fire gear and I got a micro stream at a firefighter conference and it's an awesome little light I've been carrying it for a few months and absolutely love it so far
The lumintop tool as 2.0 is an amazing edc light. Pretty damn durable too.
Awesome light that gets ruined by the shittiest pocket clip.
Great EDC task light. Washed mine a couple times and it’s rock solid still. Love the size too. Wouldn’t really recommend it for a defensive light though.
I have been carrying my microstream for a while and absolutely love it
I have a few different Olights (different sizes) for EDC and camping, and they have worked great so far. The Warrior Mini 2 and the Warrior X Pro both have the magnetic cap for charging and standing, along with the "clicky cap" for use.
I have never tried Streamlights, so hard to say how different they are. I just got great deals on the Olights through sales.
I carry the micro stream USB in coyote tan, so it's super bright first, then lower brightness second. I love it. I've given it as a gift to my dad, my father in law and brother in law
Omg I used to watch you awhile back and I’m so glad that I’ve found your channel again
Welcome back!
Love mine. Was a diehard surefire guy for the longest. Wife got me my first stream light and I’ve bought 3 of them to every 1 surefire.
Same - 6p, 6p converted to 9p, g2, would still love a z2 combat light, but they all live in a drawer, car seat pocket, and emergency bag in my trunk. On my person at any given time is a Micro USB, and when out at night or in crowds I bring along my ProTac 1L-1AA. Am considering a ProTac90 as well.
I go back and forth EDC the Streamlight Micro or my Stylus Pro usb and just got the Micro USB for my sons for Christmas. Would never want to be without them.
Ive been using streamlight's stylus pro for a few years as a technician. Bought my wife the fde microstream as an edc for her. She loves it.
I just bought the micro stream in Coyote color. I noticed it comes on high mode first which I like! Just FYI to everyone, It says in the directions the coyote color starts in high. The black color starts in low.
I'm glad I chose the right one for me but I never saw this info when doing research.
Ive had the same SL stylus in my pocket for about 5-6 years. Its been through a hell of a lot at work. (Welding and building racecars) There is almost no finish on it, and it has had the lens trashed in a blast booth many times. I had to take sandpaper to the lens many times. Its still kicking just fine. I cant get rid of it. I do have others on standby just in case though
Had the Microstream USB for about 2 years. Got one for my wife as well. I love it!
Make sure to get from an authorized dealer. Got a knock off from Amazon. It came in a plain white box… huge giveaway that it’s not legit.
Streamlight micro USB is my pocket EDC now. I used to carry the Olight S1R. About half of the Olight lights I’ve owned have had some sort of QC issue. Failing to properly charge, failure to hold a charge, failure to operate. Olight has been good with customer service but I don’t think their product can be trusted. I also don’t like the proprietary charging. For walking the dog, they’re fine but if reliability needs to be assured I don’t think they’re viable options. Had Olights on a few firearms but have since replaced them with other options.
Ya dude, been using that light for about 8months or so now. Its freakin rad! I even use it at work too.
I’ve probably owned 4 or 5 micro streams since they came out. I still have the usb version and carry it once in a while. But takes the back seat to my new edc light, olight warrior mini 2 with 1500 lumen.
Warrior mini 2 improves on the original with an output of 1750 lumens if I'm not mistaken. I have the original warrior mini in Ti - it's a lot heavier than the vanilla version. I'm done pocketing 18650 flashlights day to day for now. I have a Perun in my pack and my warrior mini will be relegated to bedside flashlight when my macrostream arrives.
I carry the macrostream daily, because I prefer the high mode first style. I also have other lights around the house and in my vehicles for different applications.
I carried the Micro stream USB for a few months and loved it, but recently I switched to an FC11, but I was very happy with the Micro stream.
Kind of funny I have the fc11 but don't carry it bc i don't like the size. (Great for around the house tho.) Waiting on my microstream to show up. Hopefully I'll be satisfied with the brightness.
@@johndoe9843 I also just switched to a d4v2 just a few days ago lol.
@@epicswordmewz7007 I ain't that fancy haha. That's cool though. You like it so far?
@@johndoe9843 Yeah, it's awesome!
Streamlight Protac 90 @Talon Sei. I carry the 90 in my pocket and the Streamlight microstream USB around my neck always. That's my light solution, give it a try it's perfect, of course my opinion. Great content as always brother keep it up and thank you!
Love the Macrostream, mine's beat all to hell, and the original battery works just fine after a year of heavy use. For 39 dollars I'm very happy. Might have to grab another, just a fantastic little light.
Talon, it may not be your jam if you prefer simple UI on your lights, but I cannot recommend the D4V2 enough. They're made by this guy, Hank, from Intl-outdoors. Smooth ramping between brightness and you can even ramp between different emitters. You could do 2 warm lights, and 2 cooler lights to choose a color temp that you like. or you could choose a floodier LED, and a throwier LED for outdoor use. It uses Anduril 2 which is a flashlight firmware thats constantly being updated. You can even update your existing light!
Love these. Found one on the floor at the school I was working at and totally snatched it. Can't find it atm but will be replacing It soon if it doesn't pop up as I love it. Like you said, the hat clip is amazing, especially when working on bikes. Wen't and looked at the macro and it is ALMOST just barely A bit big for me. I do like that the macro going straight to full blast. Idk, I may buy one for winter carry because I wear heavy insulated pants with lots of tool pockets in the winters here (which are long and gnarly) at work. Also could go in my little tool bag
Lost mine last Tuesday and it snowed. Found it today on the ground in melted snow. Still works!!!!!!!
Holy shit a popular UA-cam dude who isn't an olight shill
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I’ve had at least a dozen streamlight lights, loved all of them!
The wedge is the best EDC light I've ever carried. Literally the only downside for me is I haven't found to be able to shoot with it very well. (Still working on trying new grip form though)
Any Luck with that grip? 😂
@@fredfisher8154 settled on just shooting one handed is better haha 😆
I've carried the micro stream light since about 2010-11. It's a very good light I'm a automotive technician and it's the perfect amount of light, other lights are too bright and the light reflects back on metal surfaces and blinds you. Plus the protruding rubber tail cap allows me to hold it in my teeth without damaging them. I've been through around 6 or 7 of them( lol in hard on things)
The way yours looks after 7 years mine looks worse in just a year. But it's an extremely tough light
I had the stylus pro when I was a mechanic..I still have it since around 2011 and it still works its just very worn
Ive used mine building racecars at work for about 5-6 years. Ive found the same stuff to be true. Mine has almost no finish left on it. Still kicking. Ive broken some others fairly quickly though
I carry the styles pro a up grade y'all can do is use a piece of heat shrink tube around the tail cap and it would be able to secure the clip as well. And you can put a micro stream clip on the styles pro and use it as a head lamp. I use mine in a machine shop and every day for years. Three good mods to make the styles pro better .
My EDC, Fenix E35 V3 is a little big in the pocket, but i've gotten very used to it. The best part is I have 3000 lumens at hand. I also got the LR35R from Fenix, with 10K lumens lmao, I love it.
Love the micro. Lost 3 of em from back pocket carry, my own fault. Thanks for the comparison that’s what I needed
i rock one of the Microstream USB lights... great light for EDC for sure!
This is the first time I got a notification for your videos in over a year.👍
I absolutely love my micro USB. I’ll be grabbing a macro soon hopefully.
Highly recommend the Malkoff MDC Bodyguard as well as the MDC AA. Fantastic USA Made flashlight.
Great video Talon! Unfortunately, ever since you released your video reviews about Olight weapon lights I've been hooked on their products for the last 3 years. Olight has been part of my everyday EDC.
Keep up the great work and stay safe!
Been carrying streamlight micro stream for over a year now it's the perfect EDC flashlight... Small compact rechargeable... Mine comes on high at first click... Then low .. just two settings is all you need... You don't need strobe and flashing and six different settings just two settings is all you need..
I got a MacroStream for free a few months ago and I loved it so much that I winded up buying 2 more just for work and to EDC. Used to carrying ProTacs but they're so much bigger that I don't carry them everyday.
If not perfect, close enough. I had a Microstream USB and my father still has one, which he likes a lot. The two outputs are fine for all everyday needs (specially indoors) and USB recharge is a tremendous convenience, particularly for folks that often have a computer around.
I carry the microstream usb at work.
Off work I recently switched to a Massdrop / lumintop brass AAA with a Nitchia 219c.
The black and colored microstreams are low first then high, the coyote version 66608 is high then low. Not sure if there is something like that on the macrostream also. I used a micro for a while, till I found the Streamlight wedge, it was the perfect balance for me, just wish it had the double sided pocket clip.
Carried the original for years then upgraded to the USB version. Lost it then went with an Olight Baton 3. Luckily found my USB version and now split between the Olight and the Streamlight but prefer the Streamlight.
I have 3 microstreams and one protac 1aa. I love the light weight, and the simplicity.
I love the microstream usb. It lives in my arc company bolder wallet as my back edc light, it’s too light and great not to carry.
I currently carry the rovyvon hybrid h3 pro. Which is great. A little shorter, brighter (1000+ lumens) and if the main battery was removal to charge would make it perfect more me. I don’t like the rubber flap that cover the charge port not that it’s failed yet.
The Olight warrior mini is great but the bezel up carry makes me not carry it.
Warrior mini 2 is too wide for pocket carry.
The macrostream looks good but a strike bezel and if was brighter (1000 lumens) would make me buy it instantly.
Love my micro stream usb! Great functionality in a small package! Hard to beat for sure!
I have used and abused the microstream for over a year in my work and it has done well. My coworker got a macrostream and dropped it while working only 2 feet from the ground and it died. The micro seems to be built far more durable.
I chose the Macrostream because it's small, strong enough, and has a button on the back. Any better lights have downsides like where the button is located, or size
I have the macrostream and the 2lx for edc. I carry the macro more as it's smaller and also bright enough to see at more than 90 meters.
I've had the micro stream USB in my pocket for over a year, I think it's a good light and always works when I need it to..I have the fde version, it comes on high mode first or double click for low
This is my choice too. I've used one daily for the last 5 years. Indispensable.
I was wondering if you ever found the perfect edc flashlight yet since this video is now 7 months old. Thanks!
I carry the coyote microstream which has high mode first and I love it. Have no desire to change it out, it does everything I need
Fenix e12 is a great edc light . My power went out the other day about 8 hours I had two olights run out of battery and no charging capabilities. My c cell maglite came in clutch and the Fenix . I think batteries are better just in general. I also have a 10 year old microstream on my Leatherman kit .
The streamlight wedge has been in my pocket for quite a while now. Can't complain.
Love my streamlight Protac 1L for a small edc hand light and even light enough I throw it on my ballcap and it’s usable
I use to carry the Microstream rechargable but upgraded to the Macrostream. wondering if the wedge would be a better option..... what you think?
always on point reviews and recommendations! Might be a future addition to my EDC
I’ve carried a 2015 eagtac d25c ti with Cree xpl-hi domeless neutral for years.. mostly because it’s got the perfect tint. I use rechargeable batteries in it and charge it every month or two if it needs it or not. Also has great low modes, as well as a nice, stubby form. Haven’t felt the need for another light since I got it.
I also have a 2014 aa version that I use at home. But the tint isn’t as nice.
I used the micro for years. Once I realized that a flashlight was my most used item in my EDC, I decided to try the macro as an EDC. I love this thing and won't be going back to the micro. The micro is great but if I find myself needing to use it for an extended period of time (pretty often since I walk my dog after work) it leaves me wanting more. The macro is robust enough to handle impromptu walks at night no problem, yet small enough to EDC. (Also, the button is much easier to use).
Which one is the macro? Thx brother!
8:04 I've sent my microstream through the washer more times than I can count and it always comes out without issue. These things are tanks. The only way they stop working is if you lose it, which is easy to do.
Usb micro is my EDC. Battery life is just enough for my daily and work activities unless I need something with a lot more output then im probably using my helmet mounted streamlight.
Just lost my micro stream not to long ago and now I am looking at getting the macro stream. I found that the micro stream was a perfect size but I would of liked a bit more output. Macro stream seams to fit that bill.
I love the micro stream! I use one in my backpack, I didn’t want a big huge flash light for edc use! I also have a imalent ms03 in my bag for my “protection” light. The ms03 is boarder-line a weapon and is very dangerous with how bright it is. I’ve melted the sleeve case with it on accident, burned through clothes with it on accident..it’s legit a fire hazard if not used properly and has to be unscrewed slightly at all times when not in use. Works good for a single hand weapon light. But I don’t trust anyone else with it.