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BioLite - PowerLight Mini Flashlight - Yellow
Average customer rating
4.8
(138 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 138 reviews
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95%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for BioLite - PowerLight Mini Flashlight - Yellow
Customer Rating
5
BioLite's unique design and implementation
on February 16, 2016
Posted by: Mike G.
I am constantly amazed at the creative engineering that goes into BioLite products. Case in point; this handy little bike/charger/camping light.
Upon 2 day receipt of two of these lights I easily mounted them to my wife's and my bicycles. The bike mount is simple to install, both horizontally and vertically, so it can go on a fork or handlebar with ease. Learning the process of controlling the various light options with a single switch took a bit of rewiring in my brain. But once I actually read the no-frills manual and stopped assuming, it quickly became second nature. My only concern was the 2 second hold and lock function. I can't seem to wrap myself around the purpose and correct use of it. But again, I blame my 50 year old brain, not BioLite.
Once on the road in the dark, I was amazed at the light output. You're not only well seen and conspicuous to vehicles, but you can see well yourself up to about 10 feet or 3 meters ahead. Bravo for the bike light!
The charging aspect works well, though the output of this little battery had a tough time keeping up with my rather large smartphone and its voracious energy appetite. It works well in a pinch to keep one connected. Great implementation!
Finally, use as a general purpose utility light was just phenomenal. The multitude of options really adds to the appeal of this little jewel!
Once again, BioLite has created a well thought out, elegant design with great function and form.
Kudos and keep it up!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
My work and play light
on February 21, 2016
Posted by: Jason
First let me say the power light mini is an awesome mini light...I have used this light ice fishing at night while jig sticking for the past 2 weeks.I attached the mini to my breast pocket for hands free light, result was excellent!! At work I must go into many basements working for a utility company,and yet again great lighting. The wire clip stand was stable and tight to my breast pocket. I own many biolite products, another great idea folks. ..an extremely satisfied CUSTOMER. .
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Tiny and Bright
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
I have had this Powerlight mini only a couple of days but I feel confident reviewing it already. Reason being I have been buying their products for years now and any problems I have had were dealt with very quickly and in a friendly manner. This light is much smaller and brighter than I expected. Sweet! I haven't done any field testing with it and can hardly stand the wait. Ice pellets and freezing rain going on out my window as I type. Its rated at 135 lm but seems much brighter than my regular powerlights which are rated at 200 lm. Perhaps its the light temperature of the nanogrid powerlights of which I have two sets. A much more yellow colour light than the Powerlight mini. The flash light mode of the bigger powerlight seems brighter though. Also tested it and it charges my IPhone 6 same rate as my wall adaptor. Handy when you need some phone power for emergency situations. Only thing I would have done differently is make red light dimmable. Also received a Basecamp stove for Christmas I haven't taken out of the box yet. Will review after use. I now own almost all their products including nanogrid twice. Very happy with their products and more so their mission. Here's hoping the KettleCharge I purchased when it first came out works as I have yet to try it. I won't be needing the cookstove (own campstove) but may buy the solar panel 5+ on principal just to keep supporting the mission of this great company. Thanks guys and keep the great and well designed products coming!
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Multi-tasker
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
I love the light. Its flat profile and the clip make it great to clip onto a shirt, putting light where it is needed. I find this more useful than a headlamp in many situations. It has been so handy that I bought one for my son. He uses his on frequent camping trips. I use mine for early morning boat setup(I coach rowing) and for many do-it-yourself situations where more light is needed. I'd love it to be totally waterproof and able to float.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent product
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
Let me start off by saying that I loved the product so much that I purchased a second one.
Some of the pluses....very small, very bright and very durable....besides camping I will use it on cruises as a night light.....the light lasts a long time 52 hours on low setting.
The only complaint I have is that the red light for night vision is too bright and only lasts for 12 hours
Some of the pluses....very small, very bright and very durable....besides camping I will use it on cruises as a night light.....the light lasts a long time 52 hours on low setting.
The only complaint I have is that the red light for night vision is too bright and only lasts for 12 hours
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Smartest LED Light ever
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
Smartest light ever, hands down the coolest one you'll ever purchase. Not only is it lightweight and compact but I can also use the power from it to charge my iPhone. The fact that you can dim the light, change it to red or white strobe and even clip it on your daypack sternum strap easily make this the best purchase you'll ever make. Well until you buy the CampStove or the SolarPanel 5+. Worth the money you spend and you'll actually find that you have so many more uses for it, like a night light while reading, changing a tire at night and a colour light at festivals. Oh and I forgot to mention that it mounts to your bike with the included attachment. Anyways, stop wasting your time reading and just purchase it.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Great on my evening walks.
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Tom H
There are some areas of our neighborhood that are away from the streetlights and downright DARK. I walk the dogs each night and in these areas it is - well - hard to spot the dog poop. Flashlight too bulky & cumbersome, headlamps just didn't cut it, BioLite PowerLight Mini to the rescue. What a perfect solution.
Can't wait to use it around the campfire, though - headlamps are so obnoxious! And I haven't tried it on my bike yet - that's where the flashers will really (pardon the pun) Shine. Do I want it in the front or the rear? So many decisions --- thanks a lot BioLite.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com
Customer Rating
5
Great for Military
on March 25, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
Am retired US Marine. Showed this to fellow Marines and we all loved the design, and functionality of the Mini PowerLight. Most of all the compact nature to place it anywhere, backpacks, pocket, car glove box, and more.
Could use say a velvet pouch to carry it in? That is what we applied it with, now we have to units and may get more for gifts.
Could use say a velvet pouch to carry it in? That is what we applied it with, now we have to units and may get more for gifts.
Written by a customer while visiting bioliteenergy.com