Streamlight Nanolight review

Betty · February 7th, 2008, 08:06 PM

I picked up one of these little guys at the recent SHOT Show. They are new for this year.

On the left is my Surefire E2E, the Nano is in the middle, and on the right is a generic LED keychain light.

The body is constructed of anodized aluminum, and it has a 100,000 hour life, high-intensity, 10 lumen LED. It is only available with a white light. It has an eight hour run time on four LR41 button cells. It comes with a snap hook.

It's an excellent light for its size. The output is bright and cool white, and perfect for short distances, as you can see in the picture:

It is a good light for those who don't want to carry around a lot of gear and who don't use a light much, or for those who want a little backup light. It's too small to use as a striking weapon, but the little booger wins in overall cuteness factor and ultra-compact brightness.

You should be able to pick one up for under $6.

Pete Zaria · February 7th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Looks very cool! I'd love to pick one up as a backup light, but I wouldn't want to depend on something that small for my primary light. Thanks for the review, I'll keep my eyes open for one :)

Peace,
Pete Zaria.

ExactlyMyPoint · February 7th, 2008, 10:53 PM

The comparison to the Surefire is, well, illuminating.

Do you know how expensive the batteries are?

Quonset Hut · February 8th, 2008, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exactlymypoint

The comparison to the Surefire is, well, illuminating.

Do you know how expensive the batteries are?

Maxell Batteries LR41 (192, AG3) Alkaline Button Size Battery, On Tear Strip

It's $.20 if you get 100. It takes 4, lasts up to 8 hours, which probably means 5 hrs. Great stocking stuffers for Xmas.

rocky · February 8th, 2008, 01:37 AM

Looks great, I was planning on posting a thread on my new streamlight micro stream. It is a AAA single battery LED light that seems to perform as well as my G2 Surefire, but at less than half the size.
For a discrete carry , (I work plainclothes LP) it works great. Small enough to carry easily in a pant pocket , but really bright.
Looks like you found another great little light Betty.

sheepdog · February 8th, 2008, 08:40 AM

Looks like a winner, that is a lot of light in a little package. I have the slightly larger version, or another type of small flashlight, attached to the clip and in the pocket of each one of my SMF/carry vests, as I'm likely to have one on if I'm out anywhere. I think this was the light I looked at at a police supply in Austin recently, and if I'd known they put out this much light, I would have bought two or three. I thought they had them priced at 9.99 retail, maybe you got a SHOT Show special?

Betty · February 8th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Actually, I got mine for free after entering a prize contest at the Streamlight booth.

You can usually find someone pricing them under MSRP, so I did a quick Google and found a vendor selling them for $5.99.

pgrass101 · February 8th, 2008, 10:35 AM

They Look like great Lights Betty,

I might get one and carry a light Everyday.

LongRider · February 14th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Betty

I picked up one of these little guys at the recent SHOT Show. They are new for this year.

On the left is my Surefire E2E, the Nano is in the middle, and on the right is a generic LED keychain light.

The body is constructed of anodized aluminum, and it has a 100,000 hour life, high-intensity, 10 lumen LED. It is only available with a white light. It has an eight hour run time on four LR41 button cells. It comes with a snap hook.

It's an excellent light for its size. The output is bright and cool white, and perfect for short distances, as you can see in the picture:

It is a good light for those who don't want to carry around a lot of gear and who don't use a light much, or for those who want a little backup light. It's too small to use as a striking weapon, but the little booger wins in overall cuteness factor and ultra-compact brightness.

You should be able to pick one up for under $6.

Thanks Betty, great review heads up. Found a site that has it and found another stream light their Keychain light the same specs except an inch longer and 96 hour run time. The wife opted for that one since she will have it in her purse she would rather have the extended battery life. I am getting the Nano on your recommendation as it will be in my pocket

PatrioticRick · February 15th, 2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quonset Hut

Maxell Batteries LR41 (192, AG3) Alkaline Button Size Battery, On Tear Strip

It's $.20 if you get 100. It takes 4, lasts up to 8 hours, which probably means 5 hrs. Great stocking stuffers for Xmas.

Are these batteries the same as inside a AA when taken apart?

Nice review Betty

February 7th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#1
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,740	Streamlight Nanolight review I picked up one of these little guys at the recent SHOT Show. They are new for this year. On the left is my Surefire E2E, the Nano is in the middle, and on the right is a generic LED keychain light. The body is constructed of anodized aluminum, and it has a 100,000 hour life, high-intensity, 10 lumen LED. It is only available with a white light. It has an eight hour run time on four LR41 button cells. It comes with a snap hook. It's an excellent light for its size. The output is bright and cool white, and perfect for short distances, as you can see in the picture: It is a good light for those who don't want to carry around a lot of gear and who don't use a light much, or for those who want a little backup light. It's too small to use as a striking weapon, but the little booger wins in overall cuteness factor and ultra-compact brightness. You should be able to pick one up for under $6. __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

February 7th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#2
Pete Zaria Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near Seattle, WA Posts: 716	Looks very cool! I'd love to pick one up as a backup light, but I wouldn't want to depend on something that small for my primary light. Thanks for the review, I'll keep my eyes open for one :) Peace, Pete Zaria. __________________ Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead "Booger Hook Off the Bang Switch" - unknown

February 7th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#3
ExactlyMyPoint Distinguished Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 1,592	The comparison to the Surefire is, well, illuminating. Do you know how expensive the batteries are? __________________ - Let me explain. No. There is too much. Let me summarize. - Doing my part to create a huge carbon footprint - Be still, and know that I am God; Psalms 46:10 - You are God and that's just the way it is

February 8th, 2008, 01:37 AM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,731	Looks great, I was planning on posting a thread on my new streamlight micro stream. It is a AAA single battery LED light that seems to perform as well as my G2 Surefire, but at less than half the size. For a discrete carry , (I work plainclothes LP) it works great. Small enough to carry easily in a pant pocket , but really bright. Looks like you found another great little light Betty. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

February 8th, 2008, 08:40 AM	#6
sheepdog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 500	Looks like a winner, that is a lot of light in a little package. I have the slightly larger version, or another type of small flashlight, attached to the clip and in the pocket of each one of my SMF/carry vests, as I'm likely to have one on if I'm out anywhere. I think this was the light I looked at at a police supply in Austin recently, and if I'd known they put out this much light, I would have bought two or three. I thought they had them priced at 9.99 retail, maybe you got a SHOT Show special? __________________ What Would Gumby Do?

February 8th, 2008, 10:22 AM	#7
Betty Assistant Administrator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nashville Posts: 2,740	Actually, I got mine for free after entering a prize contest at the Streamlight booth. You can usually find someone pricing them under MSRP, so I did a quick Google and found a vendor selling them for $5.99. __________________ "Americans have the will to resist because you have weapons. If you don't have a gun, freedom of speech has no power." - Yoshimi Ishikawa Broodings, Blunders and Broadsides: The Betty Blog (Friends only - Email me through there to let me know who you are first!)

February 8th, 2008, 10:35 AM	#8
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,064	They Look like great Lights Betty, I might get one and carry a light Everyday. __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere

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