I have both now. I use Eneloop in both.
- Straight from box both look like they have good build quality. The Klarus has more plastic retail type packaging. I prefer the Manker because it is a paper box.
- From the box, the threads with lube are smooth on Manker. The Klarus is gritty.
- The...
They are not a new company. I found this when searching for info about them. Lots of different models and goes back at least 5 years.
https://ontheroad.m.tmall.com
In addition to my helmet mounted Planet Bike white blinky, I also use these USB rechargeables:
This one is brightest and can be bought on eBay.
http://m.gearbest.com/headlights/pp_228477.html
This one is similar to the above has more of a diffuser cover and a press button switch that is easier...
+1 for blinking lights messing with the receiving sides perception of movement. There's a write up on this forum by a guy who is in law enforcement/police and they studied the effects of strobe on someone. If I remember correctly, they found that they would be disoriented about where and how far...
I just received on of these. It charged my 16340 and an old Energizer NiMH fine. The NiMH had been not charging properly in my La Crosse BC-500 due to it being detected as defective.
The only thing I would have wanted is powerbank function.
I am waiting for mine too!
Also impatiently waiting for On the Road M3, Convoy S2+, Blackwater Kite, Thorfire TH06. Two chargers also coming - Klarus K1 and Xtar VC2 Plus.
Checking mailbox once in morning and once in the afternoon. I must find a way to control this.
Mine is from the model number of some audiovisual rack mounted component from the early 1980's. Some converter thing. I didn't know what to use and turned around and saw the model number.
I've only started really buying for about a month. Nothing compared to some of you power collectors yet. My bank account is weeping even though these are budget models.
So far for me I have these.
Old Maglight 3C with Cree drop-in LED.
Astrolux A01 x 2
Olight S1
Somewhere in the mail on they...