How does the New LED Mag, Compare to the streamlite?

[getpower]

Specifically, I am talking about the Streamlite Propolymer Luxeon Flashlight vs the Mini-Mag that comes as an LED light.


Here are a couple of pictures.

[getpower]

I'm likin' the Streamlite. But right this minute, $33.and some odd cents aint burnin a hole in my pocket.

[NutSAK]

If I were to limit myself to 5 or 6 lights that I could own, vs. the 30 or so I have today, I would still have the Propoly 4AA.  It's that good.

However, I consider the SL Propoly Lux an outdoor light only.  It is a thrower--meaning that, due to the deepness of the reflector, it's great at spotting things at long distances, but not good at shining around inside a house.  The center of the beam is much too intense for that.

If you want a light that's a good all-rounder, the Mag is the best choice between the two.  The adjustable beam will allow you to have a good "flood" type light for indoors, and good "throw" for spotting objects outside.

[Spoonrobot]

I'll take the LED Mini-Mag for all time over the Streamlight for one reason. You can't lock out the Pro-Polymer for pocket/bag carry (). I can't buy/carry a light with a forward clickie tailcap switch that does not allow me to lock it out.

Keep in mind that these lights are very different and do different things. What do you plan to use them for?

Here's some links! 
Mini-Mag!

Pro Polymer!

[NutSAK]

I use a Ripoffs-brand sheath with mine, made specifically for the SLPP.  It eliminates the lockout issue.

[jzmtl]

I wouldn't buy anything with a lux III led right now, which mags use as far as I know. The newer generation of LED is really a revolution compare to luxeon, at least double the efficiency.

[NutSAK]

The Streamlight uses a Luxeon also.  I agree with you that the new generation of high flux LEDs aren't even comparable in efficiency to the Luxeon.  But, I don't know of any newer-generation LED lights that share all of that light's characteristics, so it's still a great product.

Those characteristics are:

$30
excellent throw
waterproof (not just resistant)
flat regulation on AA batteries (even alkaline)
Div 1/2 hazard rated

[parnass]

I bought 2 Streamlight 4AA Propolymer Luxeon (division 2) flashlights for under $27 (US) each from Fox International here.

The light was so impressive that I bought one as a gift for my brother.

They are more weatherproof and forgiving of drops than the Mini Maglites.

When a hard rain falls at night and I must go outside, I grab this light instead of others.

[Anthony]

What's the runtime (with regular AA batts) on that Streamlight, and where is it made?  I've been keeping my eye out for a strictly outdoors flashlight.

[parnass]

The Streamlight 4AA Luxeon Propolymer is made in USA.  You can view runtime graphs in this review.

[NutSAK]

The Streamlight 4AA Luxeon Propolymer is made in USA.  You can view runtime graphs in this review.

In addition, Lithium Energizers will run for about six hours.

[ringzero]

But, I don't know of any newer-generation LED lights that share all of that light's characteristics, so it's still a great product.

Those characteristics are:

$30
excellent throw
waterproof (not just resistant)
flat regulation on AA batteries (even alkaline)
Div 1/2 hazard rated

All true.  An additional characteristic is that in normal use this light is nearly indestructable.

Streamlight rates this light to survive a drop onto cement from a certain height - something like 5 feet, IIRC.

However, Streamlight's rating is conservative as this light will survive drops from considerably greater distances than the rated height.

After getting my first SL 4AA PP Lux, I liked it enough to buy three more.  Mine have been dropped onto cement many times, slammed hard into rock, stepped on, used while swimming, and assorted other abuses.  None have failed.

Great light for outdoor use!  Amazing bang for the buck.

If this light had a Cree emitter instead of the Lux, then it would run for 8+ hours instead of 4 hours.  How often do you really need more than 4 hours of light at a stretch?  If you do, just carry spare batts.

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[getpower]

What would I plan on using the light for? Well, when I get a job (hopefully as an engineer in a building), I will carry the light with me at work for anything I may need it for. Right now, I would use the light when the power goes out to go outside in the rain into the garage and drag the generator out of the garage (so you see why I need a small light) and start it and connect the house to it.

Not a whole lot of uses right now other than the above mentioned and just to see in the dark (I assume thats why flashlights were invented).

[ringzero]

What would I plan on using the light for? Well, when I get a job (hopefully as an engineer in a building), I will carry the light with me at work for anything I may need it for. Right now, I would use the light when the power goes out to go outside in the rain into the garage and drag the generator out of the garage (so you see why I need a small light) and start it and connect the house to it.

Not a whole lot of uses right now other than the above mentioned and just to see in the dark (I assume thats why flashlights were invented).

The Streamlight PP 4AA Lux is too bright for close up applications like starting a generator.

It's usable, but far from ideal for close up work.  It's more of an outdoors light for medium to long range work.

For your purposes a LED headlamp might be a better bet.  There are many good ones available for 30 bucks or less.

When you are dragging and starting that generator, you'll be thankful to have two free hands.

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