I should be receiving a SolarForce L2 tomorrow or the next day. I have been somewhat avoiding 18650 lights because I really don't need more lights and don't have a need to deal with 18500 lights/batteries/chargers. But...Foy convinced me I need a SolarForce L2 of some sort.
So I purchased a SolarForce L2, with a bunch of customizing goodies like drop-ins, bezels, lenses, etc. (P60s are cool).
I also purchased the "Ready to Go Kit" which consists of the pouch, 18650 batteries x 2 and Multi-battery home and car charger.
My question is, should I be concerned about using this combination charger and battery. If I like the light, I will consider AW 18650s and a good qualilty charger (Pila?). If not I will abandon Li-Ion and continue with NiMH batteries.
What can you tell me about SolarForce Li-Ion batteries and chargers?
I have gifted the charger and cells to two burgeoning flashaholics, after using testing them well.
The charger charged to 4.16-4.17 volts predictably. The cells themselves are Sanyo-based, an as such are quality cells. My only gripe is the wrapping on the SF cells is a bit brittle. This can be remedied with some shrink tubing when (not if) this occurs)
Please don't sweat. It's a very decent combo, well worth the $$$.
EDIT: Please check out Callie's Kustoms for a top-quality cell - they use the same core cell as AW and Redilast. Member xxllmm4 here is the owner.