Product Description

When we say our newest astro flashlight is "self powered," we mean it is powered by your own bad self! The RedBeam SP has a small hand crank that, when wound, charges an internal rechargeable battery. There's no need for any other batteries, ever! Just 1 minute of winding cranks out up to 1 hour of red LED light! Red light preserves your dark-adapted night vision while you read star charts or check your equipment. Choose from two brightness settings, which illuminate three or all five red LEDs. The RedBeam SP can also be charged from a USB port (USB charge cable included). It can even power a cell phone in an emergency (five popular cell phone adapters are included). Get the astronomy flashlight that never needs additional batteries!

Product Details

• Brand: Orion

Features

• Get the astronomy flashlight that never needs additional batteries!
• Winding the hand crank for 1 minute pumps out up to 1 hour of red LED light
• Red light preserves your night vision while you read star charts or check your equipment
• Choose from two brightness settings, which illuminate three or all five red LEDs
• Can also be charged from a USB port, and can even power a cell phone in an emergency

Customer Reviews

Works well, and it's nice not to have to worry about batteries!
I just recently purchased this light. It seems a bit fragile, so I hope it doesn't break easily, or that it ends up falling apart on me (afterall, it is a bit more expensive than an ordinary flashlight). But, so far, I'm quite happy with it, and I'm impressed as well! It has 2 brightness settings (which is nice), and it can also be used almost anywhere that a standard flashlight is used. But what I find especially nice about it, is the ability to charge the battery with a hand crank (that is built into the light itself), as well as charging a cell phone (very nice if you're stuck in a snow drift & your cell phone battery is dead). This feature (hand crank for charging) is great because I don't have to worry about buying batteries, or getting out some beautiful night for some star gazing, only to find that the batteries are dead. I'd recommend treating it gently though, because it does look very delicate.

MUCH Better Than Their Dual Beam Light
I bought this because I've dissatisfied with Orion's dual beam light for a LONG time. That unit's red light is just too dim, but the Orion RedBeam SP Self-Powered LED Flashlight is just perfect. I used it on a stargazing session July 5th and it was great. I could easily read my maps and charts, and was able to use it to guide me around in the dark while packing up.

Surprise feature
The hand crank has a nice little compass which astronomers can appreciate. Beneath the handle, you will find port sockets for USB and phone charger, adapters and cables are included. Two position switch allows for led brightness selection. Another switch provides choice between charging cell phone or light. The light has a nice balance to it, making it easy to hold and charge. The beam is solid for the size and weight. I suggest something soft to protect the front led window when transporting.