Mmmm... I saw that too. Might be "Chinese standard', not unlike 'Chinese lumens'; they can write anything they want, and Muggles won't know the difference anyway.
Image below is from the grey $7.99 light. The appearance of the apparent contact design on cell's end is why I became suspicious.
The image below is from the black $16.64 light on the same page. Same light, just different anodizing. Much more damning. The end cap looks to have a center spring contact as well as a raised contact ring that matches the ring around the center button of the cell. The contact assembly on the cell appears to be secured under the wrap.
To me, a proprietary cell of unknown origin for a light from an unknown manufacturer that requires said proprietary cell is a death knell for that product; glaring, planned obsolescence. Hope I'm wrong, because this light would be a very good addition to a vehicle for emergency use. But, I've become sensitive to deceptive marketing when claimed descriptions don't match images of the product.
BLF members - please, when your IPStank lights are received, let us know if a standard 18650 cell is truly compatible.
I have the same question. I just received mine too. The center circle on the battery, on both ends is positive and the outer area is negative. So the stock battery
can be placed in the light either way and work fine. But what happens if a NORMAL 18650 is inserted???
I like the fact the window breaker end seconds as a cigarette lighter insert to enable you to recharge the flashlight and the other end allows you
to use it as a power bank.
That was my reason for ordering two of these lights also. At least charging the battery inside the Stank seems to work fine, I’m going
to keep them in the cars with the battery removed and only inserted in an emergency on the road. When the battery stops accepting a charge, I guess
it’ll be a throw-away light, or I’ll just check my other flashlights to see which ones fit those safety cones.
I am unsure if I am keeping mine or not. I would keep it just for the 2 cones, but they do not fit any other flashlight in my collection. I might keep it because it is so unique however the battery thing does bother me.
Heh, my supplier had basically the same light and I sold nearly all I ordered (about 80) in 2 weeks for $7 each. I think there might be 4 or 5 left in the box. But I wouldn’t have one for myself, not with button cells and such weak output. That light has “muggle” written all over it.
Besides, once the flex heads have been bent around a couple of times, they don’t always push back into the body the way they should. They get kinked.
^ Insane^ In for a 3 pack. Pricing change: Note that they are charging me $14.85 SHIPPED! for the 3. Thanks Turkey dance:-)!! Planning of gifting out to muggles for Christmas and keeping the Sofirn D25s for myself now.
FreeLionVon EDC flashlight is a mini and lightweight keychain flashlights with three lighting sources of white, red and UV. The max output for white is 550 lumens with beam throw 100 meters. Plus the extremel compact size and USB rechargeable design. It’s ideal for everyday carry.(copied from item description)
Thanks for posting. Ordered 2 (separate transactions, coupon worked both times), because this is nearly a dream light for me. If only it had a hat clip. I’ll probably destroy one trying to put better emitters in the white/UV, and when I do I’ll see if the body is thick enough to drill/tap so I can screw a hat clip to it (instead of super gluing).