{"id":1934,"date":"2023-12-30T08:38:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T08:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1934"},"modified":"2023-12-30T08:38:54","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T08:38:54","slug":"things-that-dont-suck-streamlight-macrostream-usb-500-lumen-flashlight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americangunpeople.com\/?p=1934","title":{"rendered":"Things That Don&#8217;t Suck: Streamlight Macrostream USB 500 Lumen Flashlight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199.jpg\" data-caption=\"Dan Z. for TTAG\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"522\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0199-683x513.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" title=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>We\u2019ve know personal defense trainers who will tell you that one of the best self defense tools you can carry is a good flashlight. If you\u2019re in a dark parking lot or garage and someone begins to approach you, they teach that clicking on your light and shining it at the person approaching you can make them change their mind. A bright beam directed in the face will make almost anyone stop and shade their eyes, giving you time to assess the situation and react.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why a lot of people make sure that \u2014 along with a gun and a knife \u2014 they don\u2019t leave home without some kind of light in their pocket. And there\u2019s virtually nowhere you can\u2019t carry one.<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight rolled out the new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/en\/products\/detail\/index\/macrostream-usb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macrostream USB<\/a> flashlight at January\u2019s SHOT Show and I\u2019ve been carrying the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.streamlight.com\/en\/products\/detail\/index\/macrostream-usb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macrostream USB<\/a> for years now.\u00a0It\u2019s a one AA-size everyday carry light with two brightness settings that\u2019s capable of generating enough output to illuminate just about any situation.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510550\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510550\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510550 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-683x513.jpg 683w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510550 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_8364-683x513.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510550\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Streamlight Microstream single AAA light (above) and the Macrostream USB (below) (Dan Z. for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen their uber-popular Microstream, a one AAA light, that\u2019s a favorite of everyday gear carriers. The Macrostream USB is about an inch longer and, of course, thicker. But while the Microstream puts out a mere 45 lumens (a USB version can generate as much as 250 lumens) the Macrostream can generate as much as 500 lumens. And it\u2019s big enough to use as an improvised weapon if you had to.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510551\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510551 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-683x513.jpg 683w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510551 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1957_1-683x513.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Microstream USB beam is rated at 90 meters and throws a wide, even field of light.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510538\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510538\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510538 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-700x436.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-768x479.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510538 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-700x436.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0576-768x479.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510538\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As you might have guessed, the USB in Macrostream USB means the light is rechargeable.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510545\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510545\" style=\"width: 2560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510545 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-684x513.jpg 684w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-scaled.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510545 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3283-684x513.jpg 684w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510545\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The charging port is concealed under an O-ring sealed sliding shroud. The port glows red while charging and goes green when it\u2019s complete.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510537\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510537\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510537 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-683x513.jpg 683w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510537 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_0427-683x513.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510537\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3RYFEsh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Macrostream USB<\/a> actuates with a rubber end cap switch. One click gives you full 500 lumen output. A quick partial press followed by another gives you 50 lumens of lower power, perfect for most indoor situations when you only need to see where you\u2019re going or light up a dark area without killing your night vision.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510541\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510541\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510541 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-700x455.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-768x500.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510541 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"501\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-700x455.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_5129-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510541\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While the Macrostream USB is a one AA-size light, it won\u2019t work on AA cells. That\u2019s a shame, because AA batteries are available everywhere. The good news is that the Streamlight\u2019s rechargeable lithium ion battery will give you eight hours of low power use and two hours at full output.<\/p>\n<p>Streamlight says a full charge takes four hours. I\u2019ve never run it all the way down, so can\u2019t testify to that, but whenever I\u2019ve wanted to top off the battery\u2019s charge, it\u2019s never taken more than about 30 minutes at most.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510540\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510540\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510540 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-700x512.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-702x513.jpg 702w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510540 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-700x512.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_3882_1-702x513.jpg 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510540\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Streamlight USB\u2019s lens has a diffuser in the center which produces a smooth, even beam of light (Dan Z. for TTAG)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unlike more \u201ctactical\u201d lights, the Streamlight USB doesn\u2019t have a crenelated bezel, which can be useful in a defensive situation. If you\u2019re someone who wants standard AA battery capability in a more tactical flashlight design, you\u2019ll probably want to look at Streamlight\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3tBHPIY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PROTAC 1L-1AA<\/a>. It has a crenelated bezel and a shrouded end cap switch. Then again, it only puts out 350 lumens, has a shorter high end run time, and weighs a little more.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510539\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510539\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510539 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-700x422.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-768x463.jpg 768w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510539 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-700x422.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_1192-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510539\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like almost all of Steamlight\u2019s flashlights, the Macrostream has a two-way clip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510543\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510543\" style=\"width: 400px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510543 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04-150x150.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510543 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/macrostreamusb_04-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Courtesy Streamlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The clip lets you put the light on the bill of your hat and use it as a head lamp.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_510542\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-510542\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510542 size-full\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-683x513.jpg 683w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2.jpg\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-510542 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2.jpg\" alt=\"Streamlight Macrostream USB\" width=\"770\" height=\"578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/IMG_7604_2-683x513.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-510542\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Z. for TTAG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>What makes the Macrostream USB a great choice as an EDC light is that it\u2019s so light weight. A mere 2.2 ounces barely registers in your pocket, so you won\u2019t give it a second thought as you go about your appointed rounds. It\u2019s IPX4 rated for water resistance, so you can get it wet without worry (though it\u2019s not rated for complete submersion).<\/p>\n<p>The Macrostream USB comes with a lanyard, and charging cord for <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/34qevo3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">about $54<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetruthaboutguns.com\/things-that-dont-suck-streamlight-macrostream-usb-500-lumen-flashlight\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dan Z. for TTAG We\u2019ve know personal defense trainers who will tell you that one of the best self defense tools you can carry is a good flashlight. 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