Zerohour "Modular Tactical Battery Backup" Flashlight

[creyc]

Perusing the usual crowdfunding sites for interesting projects I came across this flashlight called the: ZEROHOUR Modular Tactical Battery Backup Flashlight.

Of course there's a ton of marketing speak all over the page, and it's not really all that revolutionary as I know I've seen lights with built in power adapters for charging your cellphone before, but it's always interesting seeing what other people deem important in a light. I don't think I'll be backing this one however.

 

[kst]

Wow, lowest pledge $120 and estimated delivery: Mar 2014

This one looks very similar at less than half and can order now:

http://intl-outdoor.com/2usb-mobile-device-charger-318650-xml2-sideswitch-flashlight-p-741.html

 

[MethylEthyl]

This light has also been sold here http://kaidomain.com/product/Details.S022116 for well over a year. (the Kickstarter says they started work on it a year ago).

 

[glowbug123]

but this one is TACTICAL dude!!!!!!!!

 

[Cerealand]

Love the comments section. "The Chinese stole our design."

 

[RubberBanned]

This may be thread necromancy, but I was actually kind of excited about this. :( Does anyone here have one?

 

[tgil]

I don't have one, but I am also interested to hear an update from a backer. Anyone?

 

[GeoBruin]

It looks like Vinh is offering a modded version of the Intl Outdoor model. One more spot on the list! http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?381757-WTS-USBvn-The-Best-Budget-Light

 

[Albinoni1967]

But isn't this torch made in China

 

[kwill]

I recently received one of these Zerohour flashlights. I travel a lot and it is useful for recharging by phone and iPad while on the move. It is a good flashlight too. My only complaint is that it is large and heavy. There are much better (smaller, lighter, cheaper) options if you don't need the recharging functions.

 

[selfbuilt]

My review is now up.

ZeroHour XD (XM-L2, 3x18650 3400mAh, USB charging) Review: RUNTIME, BEAMSHOTS+more

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