Streamlight Question

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Been looking at buying some more tiny flashlights and saw two from Streamlight that looked promising.

The nanolight and keymate. They're powered by the same batteries, both output 10 lumens, but one is rated for 8 hours runtime and the other 96 hours. What makes such a big difference?

Any feedback on the keymate? 96 hours runtime 10 lumens sounds like a good keychain light.
 
For small lights stick with fenix or the like. Streamlight is good but not in that category IMO.
 
Vivi said:
... nanolight and keymate. They're powered by the same batteries, both output 10 lumens, but one is rated for 8 hours runtime and the other 96 hours. What makes such a big difference?
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Well, they're not quite the same. After reading the Streamlight web site I can see why you might think they were so similar, but Streamlight doesn't tell you the whole story.

The Nano uses 4 x LR41 cells to produce up to 10 lumens for up to 8 hours.

The Key Mate uses 4 x LR44 cells to produce 4.3 lumens for up to 96 hours.

Different batteries; different output; different runtimes. ;)

Hope that helps,
Steve
 
Button cell batteries are a pain to get your hands on. Basically you have to order them in bulk from the other side of the world, unless you want to pay premium prices at a drugstore. Consider one of the first rate AAA lights from Fenix. Small, bright, bulletproof, and you can find the batteries anywhere. Or use rechargeables. Just a thought.

I own about 10 Streamlights btw, and love 'em. Especially the Stinger LED and Strion LED.
 
I bought the keymate, looking for a keychain flash - it's disappointing. It's not actually bright enough for anything.

I do like their Stylus Pro, though.
 
I have a Keymate attached to a Leatherman Squirt that I carry in my pocket and I use it frequently. Great little light. Very durable. I've used it frequently in dimly lighted storerooms to read labels, in power outages to find my other flashlights and even on walks with my dog when I forget my Fenix.

Sure it isn't a Fenix PD20, but I don't carry that with me at work. The Keymate is a smaller than a Fenix PD10 and the Nano is downright tiny but puts out nearly the same light that the Keymate does. The runtime on them is acceptable if all you're doing is using them for a minute or two a couple of times a week. I've changed the batteries once on my Keymate in the last 9 months. Not bad. Order batteries from Brightguy. They're cheap.
 
I have a Fenix L0D CE(1 AAA) that I love- multiple outputs, and for me, once you get used to a decent amount of light you'll never go back. I also keep one of those $1 button lights on my keychain for when all you need is a quick/close light. This combination works really well for me.
 
I just recieved 2 nano's, they are about as bright as you could ask for in such a small package. Kinda wish I had ordered more, they are perfect for a keychain light IMO. Mine cost 6 bucks apiece. Plan ahead and order some extra batteries when you order the light. Even easier than going to Wal-Mart for AAA's. What's to agonize over?
 
knifenut1013 said:
For small lights stick with fenix or the like. Streamlight is good but not in that category IMO.
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Streamlight makes excellent lights on all fronts.

MORIMOTOM said:
is the one with short run time incandescent?
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IIRC they are both LED.

powernoodle said:
Button cell batteries are a pain to get your hands on. Basically you have to order them in bulk from the other side of the world, unless you want to pay premium prices at a drugstore.
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I just go to Wal-Mart and find more batteries than I know what to do with. Perhaps you are just on the wrong side of the world.:D

RE:OP- the Nano is bright for what it is. The clip is kind of a PITA and it will come off of your keys if you are not careful. The KeyMate, from what I have heard, is a much better bet.
 
I've had a Keymate for years and it's still attached to my keys. It's a tough little booger with decent throw (much better than a Photon) and run time for something so tiny. I don't use it often as I usually have a larger light on me, so I'm only on my second or third set of cells. In a back up roll the button cells haven't really been an issue. I find it to fill a vacant roll; brighter than a Photon, smaller than a Solitaire.

Frank
 
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