Streamlight 51005 Twin Task 2L Flashlight

by Streamlight

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

This compact, durable flashlight gives you extra flexibility thanks to the combination of lighting options. If you want a longer run time (up to 28 hours), use the LEDs. If you want a blindingly bright beam, use the xenon bulb. Switching between modes is easy via a simple push-button switch. This light is built to endure abuse, too. The case is constructed of machined aluminum with an anodized finish, and the bulbs are protected by an unbreakable polycarbonate lens. The flashlight is O-ring sealed for water-resistance. Two 3-volt lithium batteries and removable lanyard included.--Josh Dettweiler

What's in the Box
Flashlight, two three-volt lithium batteries

From the Manufacturer

Streamlight 51005 Twin Task 2L Flashlight

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• ASIN: B00008VE4O
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 51005
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #34,354 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great flashlight, just as described, but not a SureFire, October 21, 2004

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Steve - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlight 51005 Twin Task 2L Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you've ever used a SureFire, you'd know they're superior. Don't be fooled by the Lumen and Candlepower measurements; it's different for every manufacturer. The military uses SureFire, not Streamlight, so SureFire's measurements need to be more accurate. Side by side there is no comparison.

Nonetheless, this Streamlight is very bright in Xenon mode, and surprisingly bright in LED mode. It's no spotlight, but it's suitable for most normal tasks. Also, the lower price, selection between LED and Xenon, longer runtime, and adjustable beam definitely make it worth having at least one of these. Keep one in your glove compartment! Ladies, keep one in your purse! Possibly bright enough to stun an attacker, but I'd rather have a SureFire for that.

Seems very rugged and well made. A little bigger than I expected, but not that much. Also, one thing that's not specified is how the flashlight switches between LED and Xenon--using the same button, it switches On(LED)->Off->On(Xenon)->Off and repeat. Also, the "momentary signal" feature (pressing the switch slightly, but not all the way) is opposite of Mag Lite; it only lets you turn it OFF momentarily while the light is ON. However, this flashlight is simply way better and brighter than any Mag Lite (unless you want a giant club for safety).

Finally, even though the "Titanium" colored one (51015) looks black in the pictues, it's completely silver colored. Very light silver color at that.

Enjoy!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, One Of The Best Flashlights Out There, January 21, 2004

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SirGlockALot (Los Angeles, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlight 51005 Twin Task 2L Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

This Streamlight Flashlight has 72 lumens(little over 43,000 candle power)of brightness, Last 2.5 hours with full brightness and 28 hours with the 3 LEDs when Surefire flashlights come with 65 lumens(39,000 candle power) of brightness, 1 hour of use and no optional LEDs(and never will, streamlight has a patent on there dual LED/xenon flashlights). The price is also great for this flashlight and much cheaper than Surefire. I use this flashlight for everything, I just gave one to my nephew for his birthday, he is an Explorer for San Fernando P.D. and he loved it, especially the two choices of brightness for different situations. The only thing that is true about this great flashlight is the adjustable beam does not work that good but the light does not even need adjusting it is perfect the way it is. Surefire does not even offer this feature but both lights have the same style light beam. I also own a Streamlight rechargeable Ultra Stinger and I could not be more happier with this flashlight, it has 75,000 candle power(the power of this light is incredible) and a adjustable floodlight that does work very well. I think Surefire flashlights are a little over rated for the price they charge. If you want a good quality flashlight that is just as good as Surefire if not better than get a Streamlight for half or more off the price than a Surefire.
I have looked all over the internet for the best price on 3 volt lithium batteries and Surefire does offer the best deal(surprised) 12 3-volt lithium batteries for $15.00 at www.surefire.com . The 2nd best deal is on www.Ebay.com .

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A neat little light., July 20, 2003

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doug1944 "doug1944" (Washington State, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Streamlight 51005 Twin Task 2L Flashlight (Tools & Home Improvement)

I can hold this entire light in one hand--it is that compact. Very light weight, also. Yet the light output is superb. In the 3 LED mode it gives plenty of light to find your way around the house or walk outside. It is rated for 28 hours for this function (compare that to any incandescent light). The Xenon beam is very even with no rings and more of a flood light than a narrow "beam". Is very good for medium range, but not for longer range tasks (like 100 yards+).

Fit and finish is very good.

The only disadvantage is that it takes relatively more expensive lithium CR123A batteries. These can be expensive to buy at retail (at $4 to $5 per battery) but can be acquired for less than half of that if you look on the internet. The advantage of the lithium batteries is in compactness and better brightness over the battery life. The only disadvantage is the cost.

Overall, a very nice light. There are other "Twin-Task" lights that use different batteries (like alkaline AA's and C's) with similar characteristics. You basically trade off size and runtime against cost.