For hikers, the best hiking footwear is paramount for having a great time on the trail. Footwear that isn’t meant for the trail you’re hiking can cause stability issues and ruin the enjoyment of the hike. For example, if you’re on rocky uneven terrain and wearing boots that don’t have…
So, you’re in the mood to buy some rechargeable lithium batteries huh? But you want to make sure you don’t get burned after the purchase, is that it? Well read on…because this post is for YOU! Also, know right away that I’m not referring to lithium battery packs, that are…
This is probably not your first introduction to the Ultrafire 502b flashlight. They’ve been a popular item on the internet for quite some time. It was due to the publicity of the 502b that prompted me to order one from Amazon. As you can see from the big crisp…
In my quest to improve HDTV reception at my house I started by analyzing where the weak spots of my present setup were. If you’ve read any of my other posts on this subject, then you’ll know that my location isn’t challenged in the fact that I’m too far from…
The Nitecore Digicharger D4 is perhaps the best multi-battery charger that Nitecore has released to date! The D4 Charges `Em All! To say that the Digicharger handles all types of batteries is an understatement. First of all, it’ll charge just about ANY size Lithium-ion you can throw at at. Obviously…
When browsing through the Article Library here at Lightsngear, you’ll see a link to the dangers of buying cheap lithium batteries. But of special note, is that the internet is full of merchants selling fake Ultrafire 18650 batteries. This article explains why you need to be EXTRA careful when pondering…
When looking to buy rechargeable lithium batteries, you see some that are marketed as protected, and some that are not. In this case, depending on manufacturer and price, you might want to know; is a Lithium-ion protection circuit really needed in the batteries I’m looking at buying? What Does “Protected”…
Cycling is great in so many ways. But what about when daylight is challenged? Since you’re on this page, you’re probably in the market for an LED bicycle light to increase your visibility after dark. That’s great…but continue reading because light placement is just as important as the type of…
Within the pages of Lightsngear, there are lots of posts pertaining to flashlights. But for all those articles explaining how to use them, how to care for them, which features to look for etc., rarely have I detailed how my personal journey into LED flashlights began. A History Lesson –…
The Nitecore Intellicharger I4, is one of the more versatile battery chargers to hit the market in the last few years. Sysmax, the company behind the Nitecore name, has been manufacturing LED flashlights for the past several years as well. They know their products, and how each of them compliment…
