Streamlight PolyTac 1X USB Multi-Fuel Tactical Flashlight - 500 Lumens / 18,000 Candela High, TEN-TAP Programmable - Includes SL-B9 USB-C Rechargeable Battery Pack - Matte Yellow - 86003
Product Description
Staging an emergency readiness kit, active disaster response pack, or a heavy-duty industrial workspace setup reveals a critical manual bottleneck: the recurring cost and logistical dependency of disposable cells. While traditional flashlights burn through costly lithium cells that end up in landfills, standard rechargeables often require bulky, external cradle bays that plug into wall outlets, leaving you stranded on your workbench during field operations. The **Streamlight® PolyTac® 1X USB Multi-Fuel Flashlight (86003)** completely flatlines these logistical boundaries. This high-performance illumination package arrives bundled with Streamlight’s revolutionary **SL-B9® lithium-ion battery pack**, featuring an integrated USB-C charging port built directly into the side of the battery cell structure.
Precision-molded from a proprietary, ultra-tough **high-impact super-tough nylon polymer composite**, the rugged unibody core provides exceptional thermal insulation, non-conductive safety properties, and structural chemical defense. The housing is finished in a highly visible, non-reflective **matte safety yellow finish jacket**, making the light instantly identifiable inside packed gear lockers, crowded automotive tool bays, or dark emergency staging boxes on your bench. The handling area incorporates a molded-in **Rocky Stipple texture grip** pattern along its flats, ensuring a positive manual purchase when working through severe weather, trail mud, or slick mechanical grease. Fitted with an O-ring sealed tailcap and a gasket-secure borosilicate glass lens window, this industrial-strength light easily shrugs off concrete drop impacts and deep submersions.
In high-stress emergency tracking, low-light workspace inspections, or tactical task management, the extreme concentration of the **080926860032** optical engine provides a substantial capability edge. The internal solid-state LED assembly is paired with a precision-calculated smooth parabolic reflector, generating a piercing **18,000-candela center hotspot** that projects a clean white beam out to **268 meters** under rechargeable power. Driven by Streamlight's signature **TEN-TAP® programmable tailcap switch**, armorers can easily reconfigure the activation cycle across three distinct software loops on your bench: High-Strobe-Low, High-Only, or Low-Medium-High. Complete with a removable, high-tension spring-steel pocket clip, this multi-fuel rechargeable safety light ensures your staging locker is always powered and ready for action.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Field Operational Guidance: The Streamlight 86003 PolyTac 1X USB master pack arrives fully completed on your workbench, bundled with 1x Streamlight SL-B9 Protected Li-Ion USB-C Rechargeable Battery Pack, a matching USB charging cable, and a removable pocket clip. CRITICAL RECHARGEABLE ARCHITECTURE & MULTI-FUEL FITMENT NOTE: This specialized 1X USB hardware configuration features an innovative internal self-adjusting dual-spring battery chamber. The SL-B9 battery pack features an integrated USB-C charging slot directly on the side of the cell wall. To charge on your bench, simply unscrew the tailcap, slide out the SL-B9 battery, and plug the charging cable directly into the cell. An onboard LED indicator transitions from **Bright Red to Solid Green** to signal a completed charge cycle. **Multi-Fuel Emergency Flexibility:** If your SL-B9 battery pack is depleted in the field, this multi-fuel driver circuit can natively accept 1x standard CR123A lithium cell (yielding a full 500 lumens) or 1x standard AA alkaline battery (scaling to a utility-focused 150 lumens) with zero adjustment sleeves or adapters required. **TEN-TAP Bench Programming Sequence:** To change the factory-default program (High-Strobe-Low), tap the push-button tail switch rapidly 9 times on your bench and hold it down on the 10th press until the light shuts off to cycle to the next program block. **Maintenance Pro-Tip:** Keep your tailcap contacts clear of carbon film or pocket lint, and periodically wipe the rubber O-rings with a touch of silicone lubricant to preserve its watertight seal downrange.*
Key Features
- SL-B9 USB-C Rechargeable Power: Includes a premium Streamlight SL-B9 lithium-ion battery pack with a built-in USB-C port, cutting out the need for bulky external charging cradles.
- Daylight-Bright 18,000 Candela Spotlight: Uses a precision smooth parabolic reflector to focus 500 lumens into a concentrated, far-reaching center beam that punches through smoke and shadows.
- Universal Multi-Fuel Engine: Smart internal driver accommodates the included SL-B9 rechargeable cell, a single disposable CR123A lithium cell, or a standard AA alkaline battery.
- TEN-TAP Programmable Tail Switch: Tactical push-button tailcap click switch gives users immediate control to program and lock in their preferred operating mode profile.
- High-Visibility Safety Yellow Shell: Engineered from a rugged, chemical-resistant nylon polymer composite finished in safety yellow for immediate visual indexing.
- Molded-In Rocky Stipple Texturing: Raised handle stippling rows provide an unyielding, non-slip grasp when working with wet hands, thick work gloves, or greasy tools.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Streamlight® (Eagleville, Pennsylvania)
- Model Line: PolyTac® 1X USB Multi-Fuel High-Performance Handheld Series
- MPN/SKU: 86003 (Also cataloged as SL86003 or PT-1X-USB-YEL)
- UPC Code Profile: 080926860032
- Light Source Technology: High-Flux Solid-State C4® LED (50,000-Hour Lifetime Rating)
- Output & Candela (SL-B9 / CR123A Fuel): High: 500 Lumens (18,000 cd) | Low: 40 Lumens (1,400 cd)
- Output & Candela (AA Alkaline Emergency Fuel): High: 150 Lumens (5,400 cd) | Low: 15 Lumens (500 cd)
- Runtime Tracking (SL-B9 Li-Ion Pack): High Mode: 3.25 Hours | Low Mode: 36.0 Hours | Strobe Mode: 4.5 Hours
- Runtime Tracking (CR123A Lithium Cell): High Mode: 3.75 Hours | Low Mode: 34.0 Hours | Strobe Mode: 4.5 Hours
- Maximum Effective Beam Distance: SL-B9/CR123A High: 268 Meters (~879 Feet) | AA High: 147 Meters (~482 Feet)
- Battery Type Included: 1x Streamlight® SL-B9® USB-C Protected Lithium-Ion 3.6V Rechargeable Cell
- Switch Interface Layout: Tactical TEN-TAP® Programmable Push-Button Tail Click Switch
- Chassis Housing Material: High-Impact, Anti-Static Super-Tough Nylon Polymer Composite
- Exterior Finish Color: Non-Reflective High-Visibility Matte Safety Yellow
- Lens Window Assembly: Gasket-Sealed Borofloat® High-Temperature Tempered Glass Lens
- Environmental Protection Level: IPX7 Rated Waterproof (Submersible down to 1 Meter for 30 Min); 3-Meter Shock Drop Certified
- Overall Unit Tool Length: 5.34 Inches (13.56 cm Slim Compact Carry Frame)
- Bezel External Diameter: 1.25 Inches (3.18 cm Fixed Reflector Face)
- Net System Operating Mass: 4.40 Ounces (125.0 Grams Complete with SL-B9 Pack Loaded)
- Country of Origin: Engineered in the USA; Built from Premium Global Components
- Warranty Tracking Protection: Fully Backed by Streamlight Limited Lifetime Protection Cover
