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Alternatives for the aTactical A1S 1150 Lumen Flashlight

ByAugust Neverman

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The aTactical A1s 1150 lumen flashlight came in Cool White (CW) and Neutral White (NW). This was our recommended 18650 flashlight and we were disappointed when it went off the market. The flashlight used 18650 batteries and most A1S flashlights came with an interesting 18650 with a built in micro USB charger. They are no longer available. It was my personal favorite for price/performance and light “tone/quality”. We have a couple of these still in use as of 2024.

aTactical A1S 1150 lumen flashlight

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Is A1s available anywhere?

Sorry for the bad news, it is not available anywhere. It was made by WOWTac. WOWtac still exists and has a 550 Lumen flashlight that is similar, but we do not recommend it, due to lower lumens.

A1S Specs

The A1S was a great 18650 battery powered flashlight. The ATactical A1S Flashlight had 5 modes:

Strobe(1150 lumens /4 hrs)
Turbo(1150 lumens/3 hrs)
High(460 lumens /5 hrs)
Medium(140 lumens /18 hrs)
Low(24 lumens /6 days)

The runtime was quite good and we regularly use it in the High or Medium setting. Note it did get a bit hot in Turbo mode.

6 Alternatives to the aTactical A1S

  1. The ThruNite TC15 is our main recommendation. It has a “NEUTRAL WHITE” option which is important to us, so it can match color in medical situations. Another feature, it can recharge using USB-C.
  2. Nitecore MH10 v2. Decent 1200 lumen with built in charger and a holster. It is more expensive than the Thrunite but far less expensive that the Fenix or Streamlight. If you are ok with more cool white this is a GREAT flashlight.
  3. Fenix PD35 V3  This is the gold standard. It is much more expensive than the aTactical was, but has more features and is tough. Excellent flashlight, many police officers carry this flashlight. EXPENSIVE, DURABLE
  4. The Streamlight 88085 ProTac HL-X USB is another high end 1000 lumen super tough flashlight. It is also more expensive than the aTactical was. EXPENSIVE, DURABLE
  5. The Thrunite TN12 Pro is an alternative. We have Thrunite flashlights and like them. It appears to only have the Cool white option, and no built in charging, which is why it isn’t the main recommendation . GOOD PRICE
  6. Nitecore P12. Another decent 1000 lumen flashlight. It does not have a built in charger. It is more expensive than the Thrunite but far less expensive that the Fenix or Streamlight.

What to consider when looking for Alternatives

When looking for alternatives, consider factors such as brightness, battery life, durability, and any specific features that are important to you.

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If possible, read reviews from users who have hands-on experience with the flashlights. Always check for the latest models and product releases, as advancements in flashlight technology may lead to new and improved options.

If you know of a readily available GOOD alternative to the aTactical A1s that is in the 1000+ (real) lumen range please leave information in the comments below. We own several Nitecore flashlights and like them and have a ThruNite TN flashlights that are also good.

We wish you good hunting for your flashlight.

August Neverman

This post was written by August Neverman IV. August has a strong background in emergency preparedness. He served on several emergency preparedness teams during his tenure at Brown County WI Government, the Medical College of Wisconsin, HSHS, a 13-hospital system and emergency response training during his time with the Air Force and Air National Guard. Learn more about August.

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4 Comments

  1. Almost all of your suggestions are out of stock and discontinued, you should update the article. The eight tactical was a really good flashlight for a great price. I accidentally tossed mine in the trash and I’m super bummed I can’t replace it. I’ve done a little bit of searching on Alibaba because all these brands are basically one manufacturer spitting out a dozen flashlights with different brand names and they change the brand names every year or two for tax purposes and to erase negative reviews on Amazon Etc someone still making it it’s just a matter of finding it unless the LED or some other component makes it impossible to manufacture anymore which is highly unlikely

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  2. Pls let me know if there’s an update where I can purchase a tactical a1s!
    Badly needed for my work at cruise ship.

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    1. We’ve been watching, but still haven’t spotted any available, which is a shame since it was a good flashlight.

      The alternatives listed in the post are as close as we could find.

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