Streamlight 88065 ProTac HL-X 1000-Lumen Multi-Fuel Professional Tactical Flashlight, Includes CR123A Lithium Batteries and Holster, Box, Black

Love the size and how it works

I have owned and thrown away quite a few cheaper LED flashlights, this thing is by far the brightest and most durable feeling light I have purchased. The pocket clip is also a nice added feature keeping it vertically secure in my work pant side pocket instead of flopping around all day long. Well worth the money!

Use this at work every day. Very bright and good throw/flood. Pretty robust and has survived drops. Only disappoint for me is the battery life which I would rate as average with CR123s. Hopefully a rechargeable 18650 will bring this up to a 1000 lumen fennix light with a rechargeable I also use.

Firstly I never write reviews, but the ProTact HL-X is the exception. I have had this light for ~2.5 years and use my light as a daily driver for ranch work and everyday carry. I have dropped my Protact probably 5-8 times from waist and arm height on concrete and hard sandy surfaces each totaling to something like 10-16 drops. I have dropped this in a cattle water troughs multiple times. My beam use averages around 15-45 minutes on average roughly every 1-2 days. Like some of the pictures posts by other reviewers, I have scuffs and some coat wear but this flashlight - just keeps going. Aside from the rugged reliability, this flashlight has very good throw, and an excellent throw/spill balance. Its fairly small and compact makes this light viable for pocket EDC or EDC bag carry. Im sure the sightly smaller HL model would be better suited for pocket carry. Looking at youtube reviews about this HL-X and similarly sized EDC-oriented Protacts yields similar praise. I dont know about Protacts larger than the HL-X but the portable Protacts seem to be very reliable. If you are like me, the reliability factor is all that matters when it comes to gear and big ticket items. And if I can get away with reliability without breaking the bank is a rare occasion. This is one such occasion. From a random Youtube top comment said (for using HL-X as a Ar-15 gun light), I switched almost exclusively from Surefire to Streamlight about four years ago. I can say without a doubt that my Streamlights are equal to or better than my Surefire lights in every way Despite being manufactured in China, this flashlight is premium and at a higher quality than Olight, Nitecore, Thurlite brands, especially in the circuitry. Reliability is likely on par with comparable Surefire EDC lights but at 1/2 the price. Simply put, I trust this flashlight with my life. I plan on buying a couple of more for my 4runner and house. Highly recommend purchasing a couple (or more) of the Streamlight 18650 USB Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries. Been using these rechargeable li-ion for 2.5ish years and have not had any issues and have nothing but a reliable experience. Do yourself a favor and buy this flashlight.

I love this new light by Streamlight, it is not only bright but the perfect size. I own the Protac HL3 and it is great but it bigger, but still usable. But i prefer the new Protac HL-X, and the placement of pocket clip is perfect if you dont want to use the sheath. The projection of the light is awesome, has straight bean with not much wide brightness.

Good little light. Very bright and seems to be very good quality.

Ive had this flashlight for a few years and its impressed firemen, police, etc. Incredibly bright, if you need BRIGHT while keeping it compact this is your choice.

All the five star reviews are well earned. Almost 20 years in the military, and the only lights I’ve ever used and trust are Streamlight and SureFire. Streamlight gives you more for your money. This is a solid performer I absolutely love it! Also get the small right angle light from Streamlight.... its my second favorite. Amazing lite for $40.

The two screws that hold the clip to the housing are overtightened to say the least. Tried to remove them (with a quality driver and correct size) but to no avail so far. Ive since stripped the screws trying to remove the clip. Im strongly considering just snipping the clip off - the only reason I havent is because I dont want a cutting hazard right next to my hand/fingers. I would have given more stars if the clip was not pre-installed. Additionally, this is not as bright as my other 1000 lumen flashlights - 800 lumens more like. There are better options for the same price.

It is a nice quality light not sure what all the negative reviews are about!! I also have the microstream, 1laa, and the 2lx. Streamlight makes good products!!