Gear Review LIGHTBAR | LED Headlamp

Discussion in 'Functional Gear & Equipment' started by DKR, Sep 11, 2021.


  1. DKR

    DKR Raconteur of the first stripe

    https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KKXSK17/?tag=survivalmonke-20

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    What it is and where I purchased this is above.

    Bottom line - DO NOT BUY.

    Now, the why.
    Price - your choice, is this worth $30 - you pick for you. I paid that, but never again.
    Shipping - Shipped as promised and actually showed up a day early to Alaska. Cool. Sent USPS - still cool.
    Shipped in a thin plastic shipping bag. The OEM box saved it from any damage. Not so cool.

    My beef - the ergos are insane.
    Look at the photo above. Notice the large connector. That is a 4 wire, waterproof connector. WHY? Not rated for SCUBA diving... Clunky, PITA to connect/disconnect. Not necessary to disconnect to load batteries (3x AAA) a simple two wire polarized connector would work just as well, or none at all. The case is held on the headband by an elastic loop. Held very securely at that.

    Battery case. You must have a small Phillips head to remove a screw to slide the cover back to add batteries/swap batteries. Why the screw? Need special tool? - Check. Tiny part to drop while in the field? Double check. Again - WHY?

    Light output - Yes, 3 levels. But. When on your head, most of the light seems to shine 'up'. Ok
    put around my neck, still not worth the effort.
    Could this be worth having at home for a last ditch light, sure. But for $30, I could have several (IMO) better LED headlamps that focus the light.

    My bad, but will not send back. I would not recommend this to anyone seeking a work light..
     
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  2. 3M-TA3

    3M-TA3 Cold Wet Monkey

    Thanks - Had I seen this without your insights I might be out 30 bux.
     
  3. OldDude49

    OldDude49 Just n old guy

    yep thanks
     
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  4. duane

    duane Monkey+++

    While I am guilty, politics be da**ed. This is what I like best in the forum, besides food, gun, knife. etc porn pictures. Thank you for an honest report on the product DKR.
     
  5. Tom Powel

    Tom Powel Monkey

    Cheaply made head lamp. Not worth $30.00 at all....
     
  6. Brokor

    Brokor Live Free or Cry Moderator Site Supporter+++ Founding Member

    I would absolutely recommend this head light beacon...


    For the Taliban.
     
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