My favorite flashlight ever.
351863
I've been a die hard Streamlight fan for years, but this light leaves them in the dust. We had a power failure the other night and I walked out to see our dark neighborhood and I saw my nieghbor in his front yard with his flash light making a bright spot on the ground so I turned on my Seven Z  and lit up up the nieghbors entire house across the street.  The light it broadcast is so smooth and even you can use it for pictures at night or where you don't have a flash. It does use 9 AA batteries which took me a little work to figure out how to change them, nothing in my instructions explained how to do it. (remove one screw and loosen some others and slide in the new ones) I bought some Duracell rechargible which seem to be working well and I hope will save me a lot of expensive regular batteries.
Overall I love it and will probably buy another for myself and some for gifts.  It's very well made and feels heavy duty.  I'm a home inspector and can take photos in the attic or under the house with no flash using this flashlight.
1671296
Best flashlight ever made! Ive owned my flashlight for 4 years,as a diesel mechanic it gets abused on a daily basis.only issue that has arose is the switch is acting up a little (still usable). this was only after it was ran over by a 379 Peterbilt, thats a class 8 semi tractor. I put the flashlight in a vise to reshape the lens end of the light as it had become egg shaped due to the truck running it over.after reshaping it I turned it on and im happy to say that 10 months after it being ran over im still using it. I would depend on this flashlight with my life. I bought another for my vehicle and camping. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! This will be the only flashlight I ever buy for the rest of my life.
912058
I have tons of flashlights, but always seem to be grabbing this one.
1426129
I keep this clipped to my hoodie, robe, or sleeve at night so I have it handy and can get up and walk in the dark.  The light is super bright, way brighter than much bigger flashlights and way better than much much more expensive flashlights.  The one thing I can say about durability is because I hook it onto my clothes, they have ended up in the washer at least ten times since Christmas.  I bought one for myself and loved it so much everyone got one in their stockings and I just got a call this weekend about how great this little flashlight is.

...back to the washer, they have never detached from my clothes, even though they get washed on heavy duty (usually with robes or sweats)in hot water and dried on high - they stay attached and always work after.  This is obviously not something I plan to do, I just totally forget it's hooked on the zipper and always forget to check first. They still work no matter how many times they've been washed, I have four of them and they have been dropped, washed in hot water, and run through high heat in the dryer, and came out working still.  I didn't even have to change the batteries.  I can't kill it no matter what I do. These are perfect for kids too, attach it and they can't lose it but always have it there if you are camping or if they are afraid of the dark for their first keychain, etc. The fact that it takes up no space at all and has such a bright light that can get you through the house in a power outage, in the middle of the night, can sit in a bedside drawer or on the nightstand and not get in the way or look obvious and tacky-it all adds up to the best flashlight ever.

You really can't get a decent flashlight of any kind for this price the power outages from summer storms-I don't get high end ones anymore because you have to be so careful not to misplace them, don't take them on a fishing trip or boat, don't go out in the rain to fix your shutters before the storm comes, etc...but year after year, the cheap flashlights don't work by the next year - or sooner - Take it on a trip or go outside at night with it and they are dim or the bottom won't screw back on they just don't last, even if you don't use them much.

This one (all four of them)have had no problems, have been through more than any flashlight should survive, and although they are small and can get misplaced, they are super cheap and with the clip on the end, they can always be attached to you or your keys or anything. I was really surprised.
4266411
This may be my fifth SureFire flashlight, going back to the incandescent bulb age, and it's by far the best I've owned.  The construction, as in most SureFire flashlights, is anodized or some other deep-colored aluminum, reassuringly solid..  The lens is glass and the relector surface has a proprietary dimplying, and, at the rear is a rubber covered (waterproof) 2-stage switch for actuating the light.  The low beam,  that comes on with the first click, works well to illuminate reading material (maps) or a footpath so as not to cause loss of night vision.  The next click unleashes a beam that is fairly focussed and magnitudes brighter, enough to blind someone that meant you no good or to penetrate a great distance, more than you might think possible from such a physically small flashlight.  It puts the old MagLite 6-battery behemoths to shame, and it fits comfortably in your pocket or pack.  I haven't used it much yet so don't know how long the batteries will last.  Duration depends, of course, upon which setting and whether it's left on continuously or used intermittently.  LED's are extremely efficient in terms of their energy requirements, so I expect not to have to change batteries often.  Just a great flashlight and highly recommended.
3612098
I am a sucker for a good flashlight and I attached this one to my keychain. It is a little bit big to be in my pocket everyday, but the light is so bright, I don't want to settle for something less powerful. I use a high capacity battery and love showing people how bright this is.
2614424
This is the best flashlight ever made. Reverse the pocket clip and its on the bill of your hat, no need for a head lamp. I use it all the time, threw out all my other lights. I keep a few triple A's in the car and at home. Battery life is good considering how bright this little light is.
4469246
My second one of these. Absolutely the best flashlight!  CRAZY bright.
3716323
This light is amazing. It is my favorite EDC flashlight, and it has helped me so much. The power went off in my on campus dorms where I live, and luckily I had this. I had another cheap $6 Cree flashlight that I tried to use first, but it kept flickering off on me.  Grabbed my Microstream and was able to light up the whole room just fine. The AAA battery is awesome. Don't have to fuss around with rechargables, lithiums, those CR123's that I've heard stories about.  AAA's are readily available when I need them. The pocket clip is awesome, too. It has two ways to clip it: I can clip it in my pocket or I can clip it to a hat if needed.  Best light I've bought so far.
3149043
I love the flashlight, its so bright and useful. The fact i can charge all my devices at once is perfect. Holds charge for months. Not kidding. I had it in storage and used the flashlight first thing. It is a bit heavy and gets warm with alot of use but still wouldn't trade it for another.
1591289
Best flashlight I've ever purchased!!! I had bought my first Streamlight flashlight about 3 years ago now. An I carry it on me every day. It's never let me down. I like it an use it so much, that I bought 5 more to give to my closest friends. An they all like it too. It's literally great for everything. Working in the shop, going hunting, bonfires, etc. would recommend it for anyone an everyone.
3956766
I've tried many flashlights, but this IS3 is by far my favorite EDC mini flashlight.  The moonlight mode is great for protecting your night vision or doing up close work.  The bright mode is crazy for such a small flashlight.  The single AAA battery seems to last forever, and I use this several times each day.  It's so small I'm afraid I'm going to lose it though.  I bought a second and attached it to my leatherman so I never leave home without it.  Shoot, now I'm thinking of buying a third just because they're so great.
385609
This is an excellent product.  I've owned many flashlights over the years and this is, by far, the very best one.  In fact, I was so pleased with it, I just ordered two more!
1566727
Great flashlight.  Very bright.  Much better than my "heavy duty" flashlight of the same size, much brighter, and easier to use.  Has a push button on/off at the back end for easy one-handed use, unlike my "twist" on/off flashlights that are clumsy.  Also, since it is not a "twist" on/off, it doesn't come on accidentally, and it doesn't loosen up.  The pocket clip is heavy-duty metal, unlike some, and does not easily bend out of shape.  Not only does it keep its grippy-ness, if ever it does bend out of shape, there's enough metal there to bend it back without breaking it.  Also, the clip is VERY snug on the flashlight, so I'm confident I will not lose the flashlight.  I've had this flashlight for a good while, now, and use it practically every night.  Batteries last a long time.  I've dropped it many times and it still works.  I love this flashlight and it is so inexpensive that I plan on buying several to keep around and about (in the car, etc.).  Yes, it is heavy.  But, to me, its reliability, sturdiness, and bright light are worth the weight.

P.S.  The pocket clip also keeps the flashlight from rolling off of surfaces that aren't level!
2942505
Best flashlight I have ever owned. Needed it for a camping trip that lasted a week. Everyone wanted to borrow my flashlight at night when they needed to leave the cabin to go to the wash house or anywhere else. Said mine was better than all of theirs. Love the brightness and range
2103632
I love my flashlight, I use it every morning walking the dogs.  It's very bright and the adjustable light lets me focus on the treeline 300 ft away or I can soften the focus to cover  a 30 foot circle in front of me.  The batteries are holding up well, over two weeks now with no apparent loss of brightness.  I'm going to order a couple more as emergency lights for both cars.
2715124
I was a Kickstarter backer.  This is an awesome flashlight.  I have several LED's around the house, most of which were 3 times the price.  Whenever I need a torch I'm always gravitating toward this one.  Can't wait to use it night snorkeling in Costa Rica next month.  Stop reading and put it in your cart already!