Monday, October 15, 2018

Light Bright | o.ranie bike light review

Natural light is important, we can hardly see without it.  Sunlight provides Vitamin-D and colorful reflections for eyes to absorb.  Light influences our circadian rhythm and even impacts our metabolism.  That said, I wake up and go outside.  All I know is sunrise-sunset and whatever falls between.  Occasionally, I am caught in the dark, often losing sense of time (dark after dark is simply dark)  My significant other and I have been stalked by bears in North Carolina and mountain lions in Boulder, Colorado.  I have been attacked by drivers and approached by strangers (running, cycling, and driving in Baltimore City)

This is all relevant.  Light can be a tool (fire) a compass (in the night) a weapon (against predators) and so much more.  Light can save lives.  That is why I'm grateful for this 700 lumen, USB rechargeable, water resistant, multi-cadence light by n.oranie.  With proper attachments, this light is suitably worn atop helmets, bike bars, and backpack shoulder straps.  Model YT-L2 is rated at 10W and comes in three settings (super bright, less bright, and a relentlessly bright-flashing seizure mode)  It comes with a complementary tail-light and a sturdy attachment for bicycle handlebars.  While the product description reads "bike light" I have used this light for hiking, road-trail running and cycling.  In full sunlight it exceeds expectations.

Pinnacle - Out & Back - Appalachian Trail

Photo Courtesy of Reb Green @Wild.Bone.Alchemy