"Necessity is the motherhood of invention", as the saying goes. The point being that tools/products we use are generally created based on some general need.
I recently purchased the Kickass "small" flashlight/powerbank combo to carry as part of my motorcycle kit, and having had some time to properly evaluate it I can honestly say I'm still looking for something suitable.
I'm not sure what sparked the genesis of this product, but IMHO it seems to be a hot mess of semi-useful features, randomly stuck on or otherwise poorly executed.
Aluminum end caps; attached to a plastic frame.
Flashlight end; fixed narrow beam and medium brightness.
Glass breaker; seems like a gimmick added to provide a small lanyard loop.
A piece of thread is provided as a lanyard for the charge port cap.
Unit is bulky (1.75" dia), no beltclip or formal molle/carabineer accommodation provided.
Magnets; they are stuck on and exposed.
SOS light; doubt it would be seen at any distance when deployed roadside at night. Seems like a party novelty.
Bug repellent light; why.
Further, there is no manual for the product, written or PDF. Just an infomercial type Youtube video that covers some of its features. None of the LED status indicators are covered, which come into play when charging and using the powerbank. Their Tech Support staff was not even sure of the latter and had not replied to an inquiry.
Last, the product is ultimately disposable. Despite it using an 18650 family lithium cell (serviceable in most products) it is sealed. The battery is not removable.
Having said all this I cannot give it more than 2 stars. Sorry.
3 months ago
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