Let there be light - a thread for lights and lanterns

Rog Tallbloke

Rog Tallbloke

Thru Hiker
Myles21 said:
With winter coming I'm looking to upgrade my regular battery powered Black Diamond headtorch with something rechargeable. Would people recommend rechargeable-only, or something like the Petzl hybrids that also take batteries? I usually carry a powerbank if out for a few days so recharge-only is fine. There seems to be a bit of a consensus here that the Nitecore NU25 or NU20 are a good choice - Ali E seems to be offering the Nitecore NU25 at a much lower cost - genuine or not, does anyone know?
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I got an Ali Nitecore SU25 which has performed well. looks like the real deal.
 
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Myles21

Section Hiker
el manana said:
The NU25 that ive seen on Ali look genuine, mine is. Just make sure the listing does say 'Nitecore'.

Ive seen some "Tubes" which are fake, closer inspection of the listing shows they don't mention Nitecore at all but colour and style (yellow/black packaging etc) all give a legit impression.

I bought a Nitecore Tube and a Tube (Nitecore not mentioned) from Ali. The button controls work differently. The fake tube broke after 6 months, the Nitecore is still going strong.

Edit: for the dark nights i take something more than an NU25. I switch to my Zebralight once the clocks change.
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Thanks! This is the Ali link I mentioned.
 
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Myles21

Section Hiker
One last question about the Nitecore NU25 - can it be charged from a standard powerbank? I have an Anker Powercore Slim High Speed Power IQ 10,000 from a couple of years ago, but I'm not sure if it has a specific trickle charge and it doesn't have the latest PD/QC technology, whatever all that means. All I want is for stuff to work together and I don't want to upgrade my power bank just for the sake of a head torch.
 
Whiteburn

Whiteburn

Thru Hiker
Myles21 said:
One last question about the Nitecore NU25 - can it be charged from a standard powerbank? ...................
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Yes...........connection is micro-USB, I can't remember exactly what current it charged at last time I plugged it in but it was only around 250mA
 
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fqjiopjq28fq

Ultralighter
I just ordered a Fenix HM50R V2.0 after the bracket on my Nitecore NU-17 cracked at an obvious weak point with normal use. Other issues with the Nitecore were (1) Would sometimes discharge immediately after brief use post recharging and (2) the rubber bung covering the USB port would never really stay on for long (3) even before the crack in the bracket the adjustment hold was barely adequate, felt like a sudden jolt would knock it out. Unreliable and therefore potentially life-threatening in the wrong circumstances.
 
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Muisat

Hiker
Fenix headlamp is the best anyways, Fenix HL60R is rechargeable with micro USB charging, waterproof headlamp, best LED bulb it has, different lightining modes, light beam throw upto 116 meter, and comes with the best aluminium construction for the durability.
 
TinTin

TinTin

Thru Hiker
Depends if you are bothered about weight and what you want if for. Nitecore NU25 with shock cord strap mod 33g (on my scales) Fenix HL60R 97g. My NU25 is faultless, reliable, good beam for walking and running and I can't imaging how I would break the bracket. I was a bit concerned about how well the 2mm shock cord would do with my head bobbing running and walking fast but it works absolutely fine with zero bounce, I guess because the lamp is so light. The way it charges with red/green LED to tell you what is going on is excellent.

My wife put hers in the washing machine, in her race vest, and it came out working fine and in perfect condition.
 
dovidola

dovidola

Thru Hiker
TinTin said:
Depends if you are bothered about weight and what you want if for. Nitecore NU25 with shock cord strap mod 33g (on my scales) Fenix HL60R 97g. My NU25 is faultless, reliable, good beam for walking and running and I can't imaging how I would break the bracket. I was a bit concerned about how well the 2mm shock cord would do with my head bobbing running and walking fast but it works absolutely fine with zero bounce, I guess because the lamp is so light. The way it charges with red/green LED to tell you what is going on is excellent.

My wife put hers in the washing machine, in her race vest, and it came out working fine and in perfect condition.
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Yep - I'll second that. I bought a FenixHM50R (80g) a few years ago and it's a splendid item, no doubt about it. I chose it for backpacking, and I now carry it daily for everything but backpacking. The Nitecore NU25 saw to that.
 
el manana

el manana

Thru Hiker
Anyone using a RovyVon Aurora ?

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Heard some good reports, there's a few different models.
 
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Roo

Roo

Trail Blazer
el manana said:
Anyone using a RovyVon Aurora ?

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Heard some good reports, there's a few different models.
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Yep, I've got the A5xR Nichia 219C. I don't know if I'm the most useful reviewer, since this is my "summer torch", and I live in Sweden where it doesn't actually go completely dark during the summer. In general I avoid using torches as much as possible, preferring to maintain my night vision, so my usage of the RovyVon has been minimal. Still, for what it's worth, here are my thoughts:

Things I like:
  • It's tiny, and only weighs 18.7g including the clip
  • It has a red light
  • It has a lantern mode
  • Rechargeable
  • It functions like a headlamp because of the clip. You don't even need a cap. I can actually wear it as a hair clip and it both keeps my hair out of my eyes and works as a headlamp simultaneously.

Things I dislike
  • Micro USB, not USB-C
  • Red light only has one brightness setting
  • Red light *doesn't* really function as a headlamp, since the light comes out of the side, and kind of lights up the entire torch. It's a red lantern, not a red torch beam. Since 90% of my torch usage in the great outdoors is the red light, this is by far my biggest beef with this torch, and also the reason I take my NU25 during winter months.
 
Odd Man

Odd Man

Thru Hiker
The NITECORE NU33 is our new member of the NU Series — Triple Output USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp. Utilizing a primary white LED, it has a max output of 700 lumens ideal for night running, outdoor adventures, camping and more. With 6 lumens output, the high CRI auxiliary white light (CRI≥90) is ideal for temporary lighting at night. Moreover, CONSTANT-ON and SLOW FLASHING of the auxiliary red light can effectively protect the night vision, applicable to wildlife observation, stargazing, emergency response and night photography.

NU33

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