Streamlight Microstream USB Black Flashlight

The Streamlight Microstream is a 250 lumen flashlight in black with a USB charging cord.

Two hundred and fifty lumens from a light this small is a considerable step up from the 45 lumen AAA version, and it is the USB rechargeable model rather than a battery one. That removes the AAA cells a small light otherwise consumes steadily, which over a year costs more than the difference in price.

The pocket clip reverses so the light can be worn on a cap brim for hands-free use as well as clipped in a pocket. At this size it lives in a pocket permanently rather than being fetched, which is the only real test of whether a light gets used. Explore more handheld flashlights.

• 250 lumens, against 45 on the AAA version
• USB rechargeable, with no AAA cells to keep buying
• Reversible clip works on a cap brim
• Small enough to live in a pocket permanently