ramptapult
Newly Enlightened
I was just at Wally World and picked up a "Nightblaster." A 3 red LED Streamlight Clipmate "knock off" for a mere $7.97. The Clipmate is a light I like very much. The Nightblasters lens, LED arrangement and rubber bezel protector are exactly like the Clipmates.
The Nightblaster's body is round as opposed to the S/L's 3AAA battery conforming body. The Nightblaster (N/B) has a round body that accepts a separate 3AAA battery holder that slides into the N/B's body nicely. A feature I prefer to the Clipmate. The Clipmates can be tough to load batteries and close the compartment once in awhile, because the springs that provide battery tension get in the way. Oh yeah the N/B body assembly is about 1/4" shorter than the streamlight
The clips of the two leds are very similar, both ball and socket type swivel clips that can be removed if need be. The only difference I can tell between the two individual clips is that the N/B's is a bit (1/4") broader. I almost see this as a benefit, since it gives a wider area of grip when you clip it on, say for instance to a ball cap. This is also accomplished by eliminating any bulk. Both lights feel pretty good in the hand, with or without the clip. Another thing I see is a lanyard loop on the N/B. A feature the clipmate doesnt have. This could be useful to hang it around your neck, when you have left the clip and headband behind.
The Olive drab w/ black accents 'blaster comes with a camo headband that is Exactly like Clipmates black headband. The headband comes in handy for certain tasks but I prefer to use the light w/o headband, or even the clip when possible. Probably because of less bulk.
So when I loaded in the 3 Panasonic AAA batteries (included) and switched it on(turning the bezel 1/8 a turn), man was I impressed, wicked bright.
I mean much more intense than my white led clipmates. Of course I realize that I am comparing apples to oranges, but the N/B hurts my eyes more than either of the 2 white clipmates I have. Of course that is accomplished by the highly scientific method of staring at the lights output like an idiot.
I know that clipmates only come in white and green, and the Nightblaster probably only comes in red. This leaves me w/ a simple decision- I don't have to determine which one is better since the N/B comes in a LED color Streamlight dosent have. Go get one of each.
also packaging states:
"up to 100 hrs of battery life"
"weatherproof"
The Nightblaster's body is round as opposed to the S/L's 3AAA battery conforming body. The Nightblaster (N/B) has a round body that accepts a separate 3AAA battery holder that slides into the N/B's body nicely. A feature I prefer to the Clipmate. The Clipmates can be tough to load batteries and close the compartment once in awhile, because the springs that provide battery tension get in the way. Oh yeah the N/B body assembly is about 1/4" shorter than the streamlight
The clips of the two leds are very similar, both ball and socket type swivel clips that can be removed if need be. The only difference I can tell between the two individual clips is that the N/B's is a bit (1/4") broader. I almost see this as a benefit, since it gives a wider area of grip when you clip it on, say for instance to a ball cap. This is also accomplished by eliminating any bulk. Both lights feel pretty good in the hand, with or without the clip. Another thing I see is a lanyard loop on the N/B. A feature the clipmate doesnt have. This could be useful to hang it around your neck, when you have left the clip and headband behind.
The Olive drab w/ black accents 'blaster comes with a camo headband that is Exactly like Clipmates black headband. The headband comes in handy for certain tasks but I prefer to use the light w/o headband, or even the clip when possible. Probably because of less bulk.
So when I loaded in the 3 Panasonic AAA batteries (included) and switched it on(turning the bezel 1/8 a turn), man was I impressed, wicked bright.
I know that clipmates only come in white and green, and the Nightblaster probably only comes in red. This leaves me w/ a simple decision- I don't have to determine which one is better since the N/B comes in a LED color Streamlight dosent have. Go get one of each.
also packaging states:
"up to 100 hrs of battery life"
"weatherproof"
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