New: Streamlight ProTac 2.0 with USB-C Charging

A vibrant, dependable flashlight is definitely one of the beneficial gadgets you may carry every day. I take advantage of my EDC mild at the least as soon as a day, and that is beneath regular circumstances — in lots of emergency situations, a flashlight is price its weight in gold. The Streamlight ProTac sequence has been one of many trade’s hottest selections for greater than a decade, because of its sturdiness, reasonably priced value, and helpful options. The corporate not too long ago introduced model 2.0 of this flashlight, now with a lot increased output, longer run time, and a USB-C cost port constructed into the housing. Learn on as we check out a few of the new options and variants of the Streamlight ProTac 2.0.

The primary main change to the ProTac 2.0 is a transition to a brand new, proprietary SL-B50 battery pack. However earlier than you groan on the prospect of a proprietary battery, take heed to what it presents. It is a 4900mAh 3.6V cell, that means it presents greater than 50% bigger capability in comparison with Streamlight’s common 2600mAh 18650 batteries. This battery may also be charged immediately through an included USB-C cable, both outdoors the sunshine or inside it by a retractable collar. A built-in cost standing LED turns inexperienced when the battery is totally charged:

Due to the additional capability, the Streamlight ProTac 2.0 can output extra lumens with out compromising run time. It presents three brightness modes plus a strobe setting:

• Excessive – 2,000 lumens, 2.5 hour run time
• Medium – 570 lumens, 4.5 hour run time
• Low – 100 lumens, 25 hour run time
• Strobe – 2,000 lumens, 4 hour 25 minute run time

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These settings might be accessed in considered one of three programmable sequences through the TEN-TAP swap:

1. Excessive-Strobe-Low (default)
2. Excessive solely
3. Low-Medium-Excessive

The ProTac 2.0 is 6 inches lengthy, weighs 8.25 ounces with battery, and its aluminum housing is IP67 rated dustproof and waterproof. It comes with the SL-B50 battery, detachable steel pocket clip, belt holster, and a USB-C charging cable.

There’s additionally a weapon rail-mounted model of the sunshine referred to as the ProTac 2.0 RM. It contains an built-in picatinny rail mount, and is on the market in an entire package with stress swap and attachment/wire-routing equipment.

MSRP for the brand new ProTac 2.0 is $195, though road costs must be roughly $100 based mostly on Streamlight’s historic pricing. The RM model can be barely extra, though we do not have an actual value for that in the meanwhile. For extra data on these lights, go to Streamlight.com.

Written by Patrick McCarthy