Tool Review: Streamlight BearTrap

Aug. 4, 2022
Reviewed by Mario Rojas, lead diagnostic tech at Autobahn Performance in Oakland Park, Fla.

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Q: How did the tool/equipment function as far as saving you time? 

A: It has multiple mounting options that save me time. 

Q: What kind of setup was involved before using the product? 

A: No assembly is required; the battery came charged. It is ready to go right out of the box. 

Q: How easy was it to use? 

A: It is effortless to mount this tool and utilize it. 

Q: How was its packaging? Did it come with any accessories? 

A: The light came with a charger. The packaging is high quality, which is the norm for Streamlight. 

Q: Was there a manual included? 

A: Yes, the instruction manual was included. It is easy to understand and as concise as it can be. 

Q: What features did you like? 

A: I liked the several mounting options, be it magnetic or the spring-loaded clamp. Seeing many European vehicles has limited the number of steel hoods we see here. The clamp allows this light to be mounted virtually anywhere. I also liked the option of utilizing the flood or spotlight beams.

Q: Is there any way you could think to improve or add to this tool? 

A: I think this tool is great as is. I would love to see a "mini" version in the future.

Q: What types of jobs/repairs did you use this tool for? 

A: I've used it for underhood repairs on all kinds of vehicles, along with under dash testing on just about everything that rolls into our shop. 

Q: How does this tool compare to other tools you’ve used like it? 

A: I have not seen anything that has the features that this light has, so I can't compare it to anything like it. I’ve seen either magnetic mount lights or clamp mount lights, but not one that incorporates both options, along with spot and flood beams. 

Q: Is there anything you had questions or concerns about in regard to the tool? 

A: Not at all. So far, it's been performing great. 

Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate this tool overall? Why? 

A: 10 – it does exactly as claimed and comes with the quality and support we've come to expect from this great company. 

About the Author

Mario Rojas

Mario Rojas is an L1 ASE Master certified Diagnostic Technician from Miami, Florida. He first began working on cars as a way to supplement his income until finally stepping into the industry full-time in 2013. He's now working at Autobahn Performance, a shop that specializes in European vehicles. Rojas also shares some of his work on his YouTube channel, Super Mario Diagnostics, in the hopes that his audience will appreciate what it takes to troubleshoot and repair the modern automobile, and to steer everyone into continued training.

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