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I have a bunch of 18650's. Skimming this thread, I see Fenix and Walmart's Ozark Trail have 18650 models. Any other 18650 units I should look at?




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I have a bunch of 18650's. Skimming this thread, I see Fenix and Walmart's Ozark Trail have 18650 models. Any other 18650 units I should look at?


Last I checked, the Ozark Trail 18650 lanterns are not meant to accept user replaceable 18650 batteries. As far as I could tell, you had to open up the lantern to get to the battery, and there's no telling if the battery is permanently installed.
 
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Last I checked, the Ozark Trail 18650 lanterns are not meant to accept user replaceable 18650 batteries. As far as I could tell, you had to open up the lantern to get to the battery, and there's no telling if the battery is permanently installed.


Yep, thanks. I just bought one to see and the battery is hard wired in. It's going back. Not sure why someone would make such an item and not have easily changed batteries.




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I have the Siege D model. It lasts forever, throws tons of light, and I like the red filter for reading to the kids at night in the camper. We use it all the time for camping, and it has been excellent.
 
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Anyone considered reusable glow sticks? I don't know if this is the correct brand or not, but I know Air Force Research Labs as funding some R&D for this type of technology to replace current disposable glow sticks. Perhaps a better alternative than relying on batteries for light.



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I just ordered the 540 lumen model of the 3 D cell Streamlight Siege Coyote for delivery to my brother and SiL. Make a nice Christmas gift. I have one myself – nice to have when the power fails.

www.amazon.com/dp/B00DII7CTI/r...bc_dlC_bFMZFb53E5TWB



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