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Rechargeable USB battery backup flashlight?

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February 04, 2023, 04:18 PM
OttoSig
Rechargeable USB battery backup flashlight?
Camper has USB ports and 24/7 solar panels (assuming there is light).

We often pull in late so pitch black and I’m fishing for flashlights so I wanna put 2 inside the door.

Figure I can keep ‘em plugged in while traveling.

Anyone use one or know of something to start with for a search?





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February 04, 2023, 04:22 PM
Flash-LB
Streamlight Microstream USB rechargeable.

I don't normally recommend them, but it fits what you're looking for and they're cheap. $29.99 at Amazon and you can probably find them cheaper elsewhere.

https://www.amazon.com/Streaml...m%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-4


February 04, 2023, 04:32 PM
BlackTalonJHP
Wurkkos FC11 has USB-C charging and magnetic tailcap along with a high CRI led.

There are various magnetic charging flashlights from Olight, Skilhunt, ArmyTek, and others but they are going to cost more.
February 04, 2023, 05:48 PM
bendable
Thanks for sharing this.
I am wondering if if the battery is replaceable when worn out
Or
Is the whole deal a throw away when the battery goes kaput.





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February 04, 2023, 05:52 PM
RogueJSK
Fenix has several USB rechargeable flashlights. At work, I use a PD36R and a UC35 (now discontinued and replaced with the PD35R model).

https://www.fenixlighting.com/...bZ37-2saAh57EALw_wcB

quote:
Originally posted by bendable:
Thanks for sharing this.
I am wondering if if the battery is replaceable when worn out
Or
Is the whole deal a throw away when the battery goes kaput.


There probably are cheap USB flashlights that are intended to be disposable, but most of the higher quality ones (Fenix/Streamlight/Surefire/etc.) will have a rechargeable lithium battery inside, which if it eventually goes bad years down the road, can be removed and replaced with a new rechargeable battery.

Some of them can even run on standard, non-rechargeable batteries if needed. For example, the Fenix PD35R uses a rechargeable 18650 battery, but can also run on non-rechargeable CR123A batteries.
February 04, 2023, 06:05 PM
Excam_Man
Happy with OLight.

But for serious use, I prefer the OLight headlamp, rechargeable 123.
Small, simple, bright, & hands-free.




February 04, 2023, 06:15 PM
bendable
Thanks Rogue.
Right now Iam am using $7.00 e.d.c.
Lights .

But that is less than half the weight





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February 04, 2023, 06:20 PM
OttoSig
quote:
Originally posted by Excam_Man:
Happy with OLight.

But for serious use, I prefer the OLight headlamp, rechargeable 123.
Small, simple, bright, & hands-free.


Rechargeable headlamp sounds like the ticket...I'll look at Fenix also to have a few laying around the camper...always wanted to try out the brand but never strayed from Surefire until this year.





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February 04, 2023, 06:49 PM
BlackTalonJHP
If you want a rechargeable headlamp, I'd go with Skilhunt H04F RC. I used mine for several hours today. The built in diffuser is a very nice feature.
February 04, 2023, 07:48 PM
Excam_Man
^^^ looks very similar to the OLight H1R.

Use it daily and hardly use a regular flash light.
Two hands vs one, and everywhere you look is lit up.




February 05, 2023, 10:01 AM
RogueJSK
It looks like the Olight H1R is discontinued, but they do offer several newer options for rechargeable headlamps, like the Array 2 or Perun 2.
February 05, 2023, 10:18 AM
Chris42
I like the Powertac E5R. Looks very similar to the one pictured above.

1800 lumens. It is bright. Rechargeable. Replaceable battery. All metal. Nice, quality light. But they now cost $100.

I have 3 of them. Lost 2 somewhere in my barn. They are still there. Third has a special place in my truck so I don’t lose it. (Fingers crossed).
February 05, 2023, 11:24 AM
Beancooker
I have a Modlite PLH-V2. I’m extremely happy with the throw of the light, and the ability to swap parts as you wish.
Comes with a rechargeable battery, via a USB charger. So there is the component of having a charger, or extra battery.



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February 05, 2023, 12:55 PM
powermad
I've been using Coast light for years, local company and no questions warranty.
Pocket light for work.
Work headlamp. I use it every day, all day and go days between charging.
House light. I have smaller ones for my vehicles that are always plugged in.

All but the pocket light take a rechargeable or regular batteries.
February 05, 2023, 02:50 PM
SHOOTIN BLANKS
I would think a headlamp could come in handy. For $16.00 this one has served me well. When I dealt with a three day power outage I really became a headlamp fan.

Headlamp


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February 05, 2023, 05:55 PM
signewt
Have Fenix rechargeable headlamp. Very satisfied with mild-extended use on several occasions.

The Fenix UC35 I got years ago, had built in USB port directly into the battery. While it works fine, I was surprised at how expensive a backup lithium battery with such a port was. Forget the cost, but too. damn. much. Found regular lithium cell works fine so no problem.

Going on nearly 10 years of Fenix use now, have a little fleet of their pocket size, no complaints with any of them.
February 05, 2023, 07:06 PM
92fstech
Streamlight Macrostream. It's about half the size again of a microstream, but puts out way more light. I've been using one as my off-duty EDC light for about 6 months since I lost my microstream, and there's no way I'd go back now.


February 05, 2023, 07:09 PM
Texas Bob C.
I have several Coast flashlights that are USB rechargeable.
February 06, 2023, 09:41 AM
snidera
The o-light magnetic chargers are VERY handy & are USB. I keep a seeker 2 pro in the truck for grab & go, no unplugging or swapping batteries.
Reminds me the PL-mini on my bedside P320 probably needs juice (need to run cable into lockbox in nightstand too).

I have a bunch of fenix p3d's that just won't die. When I need something else, I'll probably go with o-light or similar because of the charging.
February 06, 2023, 11:54 AM
OneWheelDrive
I have the Fenix UC45. I love it, but be careful when unplugging the charger. The plastic piece holding the port broke and it tried to pull out. It still works though.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by RogueJSK:
Fenix has several USB rechargeable flashlights. At work, I use a PD36R and a UC35 (now discontinued and replaced with the PD35R model).


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