tldr; Ultra-reliable AAA penlight - r/flashlight's budget king for clipping to hat/pocket. Simple, bright, bombproof.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Streamlight MicroStream
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“"Streamlight 66608 MicroStream 250-Lumen EDC Ultra-Compact Flashlight with USB Rechargeable". I've owned 3 of these things, and never been disappointed. It's small, has a clip and cheap enough I've used it as a hammer or wedge more then a few times.”
353 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 2/24/2026