FOG HORN September 2018

Twobirds Flying Publications

STREAMLIGHT’S PROTAC® 2L-X

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STREAMLIGHT’S PROTAC® 2L-X
By: Sal Palma
Need a great handheld flashlight? If you
answered yes, I’ve got one for you.
Streamlight’s PROTAC® 2L-X is a compact
tactical EDC light that delivers 500 lumens of
illumination and three modes of operation.
This is a dual fuel light powered by a
rechargeable 18650 lithium battery or (2)
CR123A batteries.
The Streamlight 18650 lithium battery is a
unique USB rechargeable power source, but it
doesn’t require a charging station, the micro
USB port is built directly into the battery’s
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2018
housing. This battery also has a visible charging
status indicator located on the positive terminal
– red means charging and green indicates fully
charged. A great concept as in circa 2018
everything has at least one USB charging port.
So, you’re never without a power source for
your light.
Battery technology has come a long way and if
you want to extract the highest level of
performance from the PROTAC 2L-X you’ll want
to take the 18650 route. It’s not just a marginal
increase, it’s substantial. For example, on high
(500 lumens), (2) CR123A batteries deliver a
run-time of 2.75 hours; using the 18650
rechargeable lithium power source, run-time
increases to 3.25 hours of continuous use.
That’s impressive for an EDC light!
Making this 2L-X even more interesting is the
availability of three modes of operation:
high/strobe/low, high only or low/high. Any of
the three modes is accessible via Streamlight’s
TEN-TAP® programming. Ten taps in rapid
succession, holding on the tenth tap, will select
the next mode
and turns the
light off. You’re
now in the
selected mode of
operation when
you turn the light
on.

The PROTAC 2L-X is not a fragile light, the
housing is constructed of anodized aluminum
and O-ring sealed to IPX7 standards. The 2L-X is
waterproof with full immersion at one meter
for 30 minutes.
The flashlight is configured with a robust
removable steel clip, and if you want to look like
a 1951 Buick1LeSabre concept car, you can wear
the 2L-X on your ball cap. You can also attach it
to your favorite load bearing vest, and if that’s
not enough, you can wear it on your belt with
the included nylon holster.
Streamlight’s PROTAC 2L-X is a professional
grade EDC tactical light capable of putting a
whopping 500 lumens of well collimated light
on a potential threat or room corner. Use it in
one of three modes, conveniently selected
using Streamlight’s Ten-Tap technology.
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You won’t find a better EDC tactical light at a
street price under $53, for the rechargeable
USB model; a value that should come as no
surprise from a company that has set the
industry standard for quality, durability and
exceptional value across its entire tactical line
of lighting tools.
-SP
Manufacturer Specifications
 Multi-Fuel – Uses rechargeable 18650 USB
battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
 Rechargeable system includes 18650 USB lithium
ion battery and USB cord and nylon holster
 Non-rechargeable system includes two CR123A
lithium batteries and nylon holster
 TEN-TAP® Programming - Choice of three user
selectable programs:
 high/strobe/low 2) high only 3) low/high
 LED output:
 High for maximum illumination: 500 lumens;
165m beam; runs 2.75 hours (CR123A batteries);
runs 3.25 hours (18650 USB battery); 6,800
candela
 Low for extended run time: 40 lumens; 49m
beam; runs 30 hours (either battery type); 600
candela
 Strobe for signaling or disorienting: runs up to
3.25 hours (CR123); runs up to 4.5 hours (18650
battery)
 Durable, anodized aluminum construction;
removable pocket clip
 IPX7 waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes, 2m
impact resistance tested
 Anti-roll head
 Includes nylon holster
 5.14” (13.0 cm);
 Weight: 3.9 oz. (111g) with CR123 batteries; 4.4
oz. (125g) with 18650 USB rechargeable battery
 RoHS compliant
 Limited Lifetime Warranty