Best Budget Tactical Lights: 5.11 vs. Streamlight

TPT L2 im using is really bright.. the plastic tail cap is broken in less than a year..

This morning I woke up and you posted a video. I went to go watch it and you have already took and it down . What's going on ?

Thank you for the look! With this, I'm leaning towards the Streamlight, for a budget level light. Definitely thinking I'd get my moneys worth and then some from it. #MailBag-where would you say you are at in your level of preparedness?

I have had a few 5.11 TPT L2's so far. I've had three of them, two of them had broken tail caps from falling or whatever damage. Luckily the caps didn't shatter so I was able to redneck tape the caps so they still work. I really love 5.11 flashlights because they're bright and durable as hell. I lost multiple flashlights on my last deployment, so surefire lights are a little too expensive for that. I changed to a 5.11 metal light and that guy works like champ.

I had an older 5.11 ATAC light and absolutely hated it.

The ad for this video was Fenix flashlights… 😀

Can you review some budget red led flashlights as i still don’t know which is best for me

At that clearance price everyone in my family would be getting one in their stocking at Christmas!

Hello! Whats your favorite American made waterproof flashlight?

Good video, but I would have liked to know if either have color lenses and traffic cones available for car breakdown use.  Also, I just checked 511's store and the TPT is on sale for $20 as of 10/09/2018.

Wish there was a middle setting around 100-150 lumens… 14 to 275 is a big jump…

Just bought the 5.11 light for $21 from Amazon! 1-3 month wait though…

I've got two Streamlight PolyTac flashlights, a tan color and an orange color. The Streamlight PolyTac is programmable. It's a pretty cool feature. https://www.streamlight.com/resources/learning-left/ten-tap-programming-for-flexible-lighting-options

Will these lights take 1 18650 since they are CR123As?

Great video! I was just looking for a new weapon light for my ak. Thanks for all the awesome reviews!

Streamlight all the way. Best customer service i have ever had and a great warranty. Also an affordable lights and reliable too.

I mean it seems pretty simple to me stream light is awesome and that’s proven 511 is against our Second Amendment decision made

Please take off the sunglasses, we can't see your eyes.

I use a stream light micro stream for my edc since it only takes one AAA battery and I have carried it for 4 years straight. Only issue is the clip has broken a couple times but I contact streamlight and the send a new one right away. That being said this streamlight will seams to be a good option as a weapon light since it would be a dedicated light.

If these were AA I'd probably buy both of them. I do not care for 123 batts, expensive and I've found them to be unreliable. The only light I still have that is 123 is my old G2 and it is not one of my primary use lights.

I am a fan of rechargeable flashlights and cr123 batteries get expensive and i have yet to find good rechargeable cr123 batteries. I just feel there are way better options then cr123 like 18650 or the batteries i have for my thrunite catapult v6

I used the polytac on duty, perfect flashlight, light weight, takes up no room on the duty belt, great beam, highly recommend it

The streamlight is programmable. There are three settings. The one it is in. Then a low/high setting. Then high only setting. I have one mounted as a weapon light in high only mode. To switch modes just tap the switch ten times then hold, you should see it do a mode switch indication then shut off, it is relatively easy to do.

Awesome edc flashlight 🔦 review!!😊✌

Great review. Both are well-known manufacturers. Probably can’t go wrong with either light, but I agree with below comment. I would prefer an edc light to use commonly available batteries. The CR123 are still kind of pricey and hard to find.

Just Google ten tap programming for streamlight. It's kind of a pain to do but there are videos on it.

Great video before my work day starts..

Cool video but I like my flashlight to take batteries u can buy at the local 7-11 or a rechargeable one.CR123 aren’t carried in most stores and I want a better chance at keeping my light going if shtf.

As a YouTuber myself I really appreciate your videos. I’m like you in the fact that I focus on very thorough/detailed reviews. Great video as always. Question: what camera do you use and what video editing software are you running?

Early morning video……east coast 👍
I prefer the yellow polytac…..for when I miss places my flashlight 😳
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As usual, a well thought-out review!

I love the polytac, I'll have to try the 5.11 too. Good video.

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good video as always