mcquade181:
I know this is very old review, but the Yezl Mk-II Raptor zoom-able CREE XM-L flashlight was the first zoom flashlight that I ever bought (about 8 or 9 years ago), and I would like to make some comments on how it has fared.
I originally bought 3 of these and they all still work and I find they are my most used and most reliable cheap torch that I have (and I have a LOT). I did not pay $30 for mine, from memory it was about AU$18.
Yes, it’s build quality is a bit poor, but for general use I find it is my favorite torch.
It has a great flood.
About the shortest 18650 zoom torch there is.
Has been very reliable (and it is well used!).
Brightness is fair, but still better than many, perhaps most, similar zoom flashlights.
The 3 mode high, medium & low brightness is fabulous - no other useless crap modes.
It is the perfect size for a pocket when out walking.
Perfect size and weight to hold in mouth while crawling around under cars.
I do find it will overheat and shut down when used on high brightness mode for long periods.
I score it 3 stars out of 5. If it sold for $10 these days it would score 4 stars.
I wish I could buy some more, or even something similar.
Wow, this is a blast from the past
Well, I am not sure if they are still in stock as sometimes Fasttech has things in stock but then they are not, but check the On The Road flashlight in the link:
https://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10019848/4206302-on-the-road-z821-led-flashlight-gift-set
It is the same type of model
Here’s the result, using a 16650 battery (2500mAh, slimmer than an 18650, but with capacity too)
Moded my On The Road i3, through a “lego” with the battery tube of the On The Road M1.
Although there are differences in anodozing and knurling, the tubes fit well.
I am using a 16650 (Sanyo UR16650ZTA, 3.7V 2500 mah) battery inside the “new” flashlight!
It uses a 15mm diameter driver, with Crescendo, and I am using a Samsung LH351D.
So far so good
