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Old 09-01-19, 10:14 AM
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If you need something durable and bright, this 1300 cree LED light is pretty easy to acquire and just plain works. I'm starting my second season on it with no issues...

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I've taken to using my headlight and taillight whenever I'm moving, even in the day. This past week on my way home in the evening, I noticed my headlight lighting up the surface. Yup, the days have gotten shorter.
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When I wasn't looking, USB recharging has come to cheap high-power cree led flashlights.

For example this.

And still a standard 18650 battery, not a proprietary, non-replaceable battery pack inside. I would assume the batteries inlcuded with that pair of lights are essentially worthless, but good 18650s can be bought for $5-10 each.
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I got my new headlight, a KDLIKTER BL2s from Kaidomain, with accessory kit. Total about $40 for a 2-element light, big battery, enough cord between them to put it anywhere on the bike or person, charger, battery strap, and a thing that could be either a head lamp or helmet mount.

I might be using it in twilight by the middle of October but not in earnest til DST.







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