The coolest flashlight I never knew about: The Klarus RS80

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November 25, 2022, 04:01 PM

Rey HRH

The coolest flashlight I never knew about: The Klarus RS80

I read 1,000 lumens. I missed one zero.

Heck, that would make for a good pocket EDC picture.

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November 25, 2022, 11:05 PM

Gustofer

Curious what the heat output is. I have the aforementioned Fenix, and while I love that it'll light up the neighborhood like daytime, it gets really hot in short order. I don't care for that.

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November 28, 2022, 01:03 PM

parabellum

Here's where I first saw this light. Egyptian archeology.

This appears to be a previous version of the RS80.

December 06, 2022, 07:33 AM

ragman

Has anyone ordered one of these?? I ordered one on 11/25 and have a order conformation. My order has not shipped as of this am. Just wanted to check and see if any members were having issues.

" I didn't fail the test,I just found 100 ways to do it wrong." - Benjamin Franklin

December 07, 2022, 06:55 PM

parabellum

Have you tried contacting Klarus?

Pics of your fancy new flashlight are obligatory.

December 07, 2022, 07:25 PM

ragman

It shipped today. It is a Christmas gift for my GF. I will try to post pics after Christmas and give a report on how it performs. I cant wait to try it out on the farm to see how far it will light things up.

" I didn't fail the test,I just found 100 ways to do it wrong." - Benjamin Franklin

December 07, 2022, 07:36 PM

ragman

From what I could find out everything on the Klarus web site ships out of China and they are having a few problems with supply and shipping.

" I didn't fail the test,I just found 100 ways to do it wrong." - Benjamin Franklin

December 07, 2022, 10:02 PM

oldRoger

I ordered one, the order was confirmed 11/26, no shipment notice as yet.

I did find a place (after I placed the order) on the website that said: "standard shipping 20-60 days.

I suspect the slow boat from China and the slow unload in Long Beach, plus USPS.

Interesting design though, I would not expect very long on 10,000 before it heats and shifts down to 5,000. That is the way that my Fenix Lights work.

December 13, 2022, 09:33 AM

Joe123

I ordered one on the 24th, received it yesterday. The battery cover is held on by small allen screws, was worried they might strip out, but was able to remove it ok. Comes with a 240 style plug in charger with 12v output. And a type C 5v charger cable. After charging for 3 hours, it indicated full charge. They indicated that they are shipped at 50% charge. Easy to use switch, and yes it's bright!

December 13, 2022, 09:12 PM

Oz_Shadow

quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
It reminds me of those old lantern/flashlights that ran on the big square alkaline with the springs on top. I like it.

Exactly what I was thinking. My grandpa always had those around the house for hunting.

February 09, 2023, 01:30 PM

parabellum

Any comments from those of you who purchased one of these flashlights?

February 09, 2023, 05:16 PM

220-9er

Para seems to find all sorts of things to entice me to spend money on lately. First it was knives.
Since I need a good light mostly to walk my two dogs, I checked out their headlight options.
This looks like a candidate and is no where as expensive as the handheld model (as cool as that looks, I need both hand free).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P...a_maas&tag=maas&th=1