Streamlight 65006 Stylus 2-Lumen Red LED Pen Light for Medical, Tactical, and Law Enforcement Use with 3 AAAA Alkaline Batteries, Black

Not sure what people misunderstand about the size. It is a penlight. I have used one for years both on the road as an leo for checking eyes, map reading, and small tent light while hunting and a notification light to let other hunters know I am there. The light is quite bright for what it is and lasts quite a while. Very useful

These are the greatest thing since pulp free orange juice. They take a beating (I've dropped my on concrete several times). They're brighter than you'd expect from a pen light. They're totally waterproof. I purchased this, in addition to some of the other colors. I'm considering buying every color available, they're that cool (really, they are). Some things I use it for: Signaling -- The bulb is visible from a very long way off. Network administrators -- Light up the dark corners or network closet. Astronomy -- Excellent for map reading, and avoiding dog crap. The red doesn't kill off your night vision. Another cool, albeit non-conventional use is to go in a dark room and shine it through your hand. The red light will actually scatter clear through your hand to shows some freaky cool veins.

Works great as a dui SFST stimulus!

I'M ONLY A CIVILAIN Admin work is a very important and often overlooked aspect of all the super tactical coolguy training shenanigans. Especially if you have the responsibility to look after people, you are part of a NPP (Neighborhood Protection Plan), you have a Bug out scenario, have to take notes, read maps and navigate, whatever it may be. Chances are being able to see that you are doing in low light without using white light is a huge deal. As anyone who is LE, Military or Contracting knows. Pros: This thing is built like a tank. It's heavy, sturdy and metal. You know you have this thing in your hand and you know its not going anywhere. The button is stiff so the chances of you NDing light is reduced. But watch you the putting just in case. It's bright, which is good and bad. Good because you can see what your doing. I've had it a few months and still haven't had to change the batteries, they take AAAA. Like with anything that takes batteries it's usually a good idea to carry spares on your person. Cons: It's momentary only, which is kind of a pain in the backside to be honest. So taking notes you may have to have someone hold the light for you, or you can put the pen in your mouth the try to press the button with your tongue. The button is still so my milage was very inconsistent. The light would flicker on and off. It's bright, the LED shines through the plastic, maybe wrapping some black electrical tape might cut down on that if it's a problem. (I'm currently out of E-tape so I couldn't test that). It's also a lot longer than I thought it would be, shocker that's a negative, I know. It sticks out of my admin pocket maybe an 8th of an inch. Overall: It will fit inside the admin pocket if I lay it down. But with earplugs, whistle, batteries, pen and sharpie and a notepad all fighting for space in the pocket, laying in down means I would have a hell of a time getting it back out. So I just zip the pocket closed and the zippers keep the pen upright. Opening the pouch it usually stays put unless it get tangled on something. But I honestly just pull it out if I need to grab loose items and put it back when I'm done digging around. Mise on Place, right? Please keep in mind your milage will very on battery life and durability. For the Operational dudes, using this thing off and on every night. You'll probably have to change your batteries sooner than I will. If it can me being a dumby and beating the crap out of it. It should hold up to a more stressful environment. Glad I bought it, and I think it's a good investment.

Good little light

Safety, I think if someone were to try to attack, it may deter if shined in their eyes, but if they are close enough to strike or have a weapon, this might not have affect as defense, still for its price I feel safer with it, such as if I am note feeling well or at my best, one catch is that to shine more light, the cap needs to be quickly removed, but be careful not to lose it, it is small and light (the cap I mean). Second reason to have it is if camping, hiking or indeed of help, it is so bright, you would be seen from afar. Difficult to know the exact lumens and a bit harder to find batteries, I will find out when they run out. Still, it is so bright, it is works it,

I did a lot of research on various red flashlights for astronomical use. I stumbled upon the Streamlight Stylus light and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed with my purchase. It is well-built, made of aluminum and features an LED bulb rated for 100,000 hours of use. The on/off controls are easy to operate and there are two modes. For intermittent use, just push down on the tactical-style button. For continuous use, twist the top barrel (also used to replace batteries) so that the light stays on. I think it is ideal for astronomical use in reading charts, etc. The flashlight puts out just enough red light (1 lumen) so that you don't get overwhelmed with a bright beam and lose your night vision. The flashlight comes with three AAAA cells and a plastic LED protector top that can be easily removed.

NOT A LAZER POINTER!!!!! The beam is huge and not localized. Purchased this product for use during a power point lecture. The beam is large/blurry and did not serve my purpose.I purchased this product to use during a power point presentation the beam is huge and useless for teaching purposes. I'm a college student and I wasted my money on this product!!!!

Nice thin pen light, works well. Button is a little hard to push in (and hold in for light), screw top is a little tight be reassuringly stiff. Light isn't too bright, but I use this to read maps in the dark, so it works quite well AAAA batteries might be harder to come by, but come included. Other than the stiff button, no complaints.

Perfect for reading in darkness

Works fine when I want a red light to see with. It's not a very bright light, as the specs up above say. Since the principle time I'll be using this is under very low light conditions my eyes will be adjusted anyway and that's fine. One doesn't really need a hundred lumens then, and if you do? Just go get out your bigger/nastier flashlight. If you want a little bit of red light to conserve your night vision, this is an excellent choice.

Excellent product, the light itself is bright enough to be seen or used during the day, but no so bright that it blinds you at night, highly recommended!

The red pen light is great for use in low-light environments, such as in theaters when you need to find your way to your seat or to find something on the floor once the lights are out, or also to check on the kids at night while trying to avoid obstacles like toys on the floor and not waking them up. It maintains your eyes in a "night mode" and I find that the red light is far less invasive for other people than a white light in places like theaters, even compared to a dimmed white light. It does not replace a white pen light for many other purposes but I think it is very practical to have a red pen light on hand.