When it comes to EDC gear, a pocket flashlight is a must as far as I’m concerned. Sure, a cell phone might have a flashlight app or setting, but an actual flashlight beats that six ways to Sunday. Think about it, how many times have you left the house and realized you forgot to charge your phone? Would you want to rely on that minimal charge in a power outage? The light from a flashlight is much more focused than that from a cell phone, too.
Streamlight Wedge
I’ve been a fan of Streamlight for a long time. They’ve never let me down. The Wedge first came on the scene a few years back, and it immediately garnered a lot of attention. It has a thin, compact design that’s perfect for deep-pocket carry. It has two illumination modes: 300 lumens for everyday use and a 1,000-lumen momentary THRO® (Temporarily Heightened Regulated Output) mode. The control is a simple rotating thumb switch on the side of the light.
New Colors
The Wedge was originally only available in black and coyote tan. I chose the latter, and while boring, it served me well. Recently, Streamlight decided to up their razzle-dazzle game and added red, purple, and blue colorways to the Wedge lineup. I went with blue because, well, I’m admittedly a sucker for blue gear. One reason is that blue doesn’t blend in with anything you’ll find on the ground in the outdoors. If I drop the Wedge, I’ll be able to find it easily.
The red and purple are quite striking as well, and any of these new colors will add some pop to the EDC loadout.
Streamlight Wedge Specs
The Wedge is 5.46 inches long and 1.0 inch high and it has a body made from anodized aluminum. It tips the scales at a modest 3.3 ounces. The light is IPX7-rated for waterproof operation up to one meter and is also impact-resistance tested for the same one meter.
A USB-C cord is included for charging the 1500 mAh lithium battery. At a full charge, the Streamlight Wedge has about a 3-hour runtime. Considering that most of us use a flashlight for just a few minutes at a time, this charge lasts longer than you might think.
A reversible pocket clip means you can carry it concealed on either side of your body. It’s slim and flat, and it rides somewhat similar to an OTF knife in your pocket.
I’ve owned a ton of different pocket flashlights over the years, with all sorts of bells and whistles. The Streamlight Wedge is truly a favorite. It’s simple and easy to operate, even under stress. It carries comfortably, it’s dependable, and it just plain works. With the new colors that are available, now it looks as great as it functions.
The Wedge has an MSRP of $173.49.
For more information, please visit Streamlight.com.
