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eGear spotlight Rechargeable Light For Your Vehicle

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eGear spotlight RechargeableLED Light For Your Vehicle

eGear spotlight

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The Bottom Line

The eGear spotlight Rechargeable Light For Your Vehicle is a compact 0.5 watt LED light that fits in most 12 volt automotive style power outlets. It takes 7 hours to charge and burns for 2 hours before needing a recharge. This is a perfect emergency light to keep in your vehicle, because you'll always know where it is, and it will always be charged and ready to go. MSRP: $19.95

Pros

  • recharges in vehicle cigarette lighter
  • small and lightweight
  • bright 0.5 Watt LED output
  • submersible up to 3 feet

Cons

  • do NOT look directly into the light
  • doesn't fit some automotive power outlets

Description

  • Length: less than 2 inches
  • Weight: 1.6 ounces
  • Body: anodized aluminum
  • Battery: rechargeable Ni-MH
  • Battery life: 2 hours per charge
  • Charge time: 7 hours
  • Bulb type: 0.5 watt white LED
  • Available in 10 colors
  • Can be submersed in 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes.
  • MSRP: $19.95

Guide Review - eGear spotlight Rechargeable Light For Your Vehicle

The eGear spotlight really is a compact light, yet it puts out a good amount of light for its size. Unfortunately, as the products specs say: it fits most automotive outlets. It did not stay in our 2008 Chevy Silverado, but it fit fine in my 1994 Dodge Intrepid. The Chevy did not have a lighter with its outlet, but the Dodge did. Maybe that's the difference. Anyhow, if it doesn't fit eGear has an adaptor you can buy to remedy the problem, but I couldn't find any info about the adaptor on their site. The practicality of this light makes it worthwhile. I know where to find it, and I know it will be ready to use. Good $20 investment.

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