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Today, friends, we present to you two telescopic lighting systems. This is the Out Task telescopic lantern, also known as the TD1. And here we have the Out Task telescopic lantern, which is also known as the TD2. I already have a very detailed review of the TD1 on my channel. This is a product that I have been using for many, many years. And I mean hundreds and hundreds of trips with this lantern. I'll briefly show you how it works. The legs pop out by themselves. The lantern rises and moves apart, which is very, very cool. TD2 is very different, although it is somewhat similar.
This is a product I have been testing for the past 4 months or so. And in this episode, I'm ready to share my feedback. Just in case you don't know, my name is Luke. This is Out Gear Review. Thank you very much for joining this independent review. It looks significantly different than the first generation version. Actually, here they are next to each other. Similar, but at the same time very, very different. Starting from the head, you see, it basically rests on the body like this. She rises. You have head number one. Head number two. And then it breaks down like this. The head is fully adjustable. You can direct the light wherever you want.
Next, we have legs that don't pop out on their own, they have to be pulled out. At the bottom of each leg, in the " feet," are rare-earth magnets that are extremely powerful. So strong that you can attach the flashlight to the side of a car or the roof of a truck cab. In other words, thanks to the magnets inside, you can attach it to any metal surface and use it for any purpose. You can attach it under the hood, direct the light, and work in low-light conditions. Here you see a rubber port on the case. Behind it is a USB port for charging the device, as well as for charging other things. That's right. It's not just a flashlight, you can use it as a battery.
Inside is a removable 5,000 mAh battery. Here, friends, we have several functions. We have a button at the top. We also have a regulator right here. And there are also charge level indicators. The switch and dial can be used separately for different functions, but they can also be used together. Press and hold to turn on. As you can see. Let's go back to the low. Double- click to turn on floodlight mode. It is worth noting that this is a directional light mode. And this is the flood light mode. Average.
High. Low. Now look at this, friends. Press, hold and rotate. We are moving from warm light to cold. We turn to the other side and move to warm light. Back to the cold. Average. High. Low. When the flashlight is on, you can do various things with this button. For example, if we press three times, we go into red flashing warning mode. If you press four times, 1, 2, 3, 4, well, it didn't work. Let's try again. 1, 2, 3, 4. Okay. Well, that didn't work either. 1, 2, 3, 4. Let's try again, okay? So, let's press four times. We are currently in alert mode.
1, 2, 3, 4. After four presses it should flash back and forth, but it doesn't work. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Now we have SOS mode, that's right. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. We have blue light mode. I'm trying to switch it to a mode where it shines in both directions. 1, 2, 3, 4. Okay. This time, for some reason, it worked. So we have a light on this side, and a flashing red light on this side. Press and hold to turn off. When the light is off, you can turn on the constant red light mode. This mode is activated by quickly rotating the disc. We turn it off by pressing and holding. Well, it didn't work.
Press and hold again. That's it. The last feature of this flashlight is that it is telescopic. And as you can see, it can get quite long. Of course, you can tilt it and turn it in any direction you want. When folded, it is 9.5 inches long, 2.4 inches wide, and 1.6 inches high. When you unfold and fully extend the lantern, it reaches 36.6 inches. Again, friends, the battery is replaceable, it has a capacity of 5000 mAh and a voltage of 7.4 V. The flashlight is charged via USB-C with a power of 18 W, and a full battery charge takes about 4 hours. In spotlight mode, also known as floodlight mode, the low level is 40 lm, the medium level is 300 lm, and the high level is 1100 lm. In flood light mode, low level is 40 lm,
medium level is 300 lm, and high level is 750 lm. In low-level floodlight mode, it will run for 68 hours. At medium level, it will work for 16 hours. On high, it will run for 6 hours. In low- level floodlight mode, it will run for 58 and a half hours. At medium level it will work for 11 hours. At a high level-7 and a half hours. It has multiple levels of waterproofing, including IPX6 and IPX7. The light can vary from 3000K, which is very warm, to 6500K, which is a very cool shade. This lantern has an all-metal construction that allows it to withstand high pressure, extreme cold, heat, ice, and water. And, according to Olight, it was designed to
last a lifetime, which is a pretty big statement. By the way, did I mention that it is designed to withstand extreme cold and heat. How cold is it? -20 ° C. How hot is it? 50 ° C. On my scales it weighs 0.73 kg. You can find it in many colors, including green, black, brown, and silver. Included with the flashlight, you get a USB-C charging cable, a battery, a user manual, and that's it. And all this for $200. That's right, friends. It costs $200, while the TD1 costs $140. My biggest complaint about the TD1 was the price. At a price of
$140, I'm not sure what audience they're targeting. A $200 flashlight is very hard to justify, regardless of quality, features, or capabilities. It's still a lantern. It's a very cool flashlight, for sure, but the audience for it, those who are actually going to buy it, is relatively small because of the price. I'm sure many would like to have one, but they won't spend $200 on a flashlight. Price aside, the quality of this product is unbeatable, right? There is no other lighting fixture on the market today that comes close to this.
Its design is very, very clever in many ways. Again, the build quality and materials-there's It's incredibly cool, better than any lighting fixture I've ever used, including the TD1. I like a lot of things about this lantern. The way it unfolds, the way the head rotates, the way the legs unfold. This is so cool. And then-the way it telescopically extends, the design is incredibly clever, that's for sure. And that makes the flashlight very, very useful. There are so many ways to use this product: from placing it on the ground to mounting it on a surface, on the side of a car, or on the hood. You can use it in countless ways.
Personally, I use it on hikes. I take it with me in my backpack, sometimes on day hikes when needed, and also on car trips. It works perfectly in the back of my truck. I can mount these lights anywhere, then turn the head and direct the light where I need it . This is such a cool feature that most lighting fixtures simply don't have. The battery life here is incredible. This 5000 mAh battery provides very long operation, regardless of the selected mode. In general, I can go on two or three trips-camping or driving- before I have to charge it. As soon as it starts to get dark, I turn it on, it works for 6-7 hours, then I go to bed, wake up, it works for another 4-5 hours, I go home, and then I'm on the road again, and so on. Again, friends, the
battery life here is truly impressive. I really like the fact that you can switch from warm light to cold light. This is a great feature. I have to say that I use cold light almost 100% of the time. Another mode that I use quite often is the red light mode. I like him a lot. Another thing I really like about this flashlight is the ability to adjust the brightness exactly how you need it. You don't have to limit yourself to low, medium, or high. You can find the same perfect balance for yourself, and that's usually what I do. I turn it on, it's at minimum. I'll add a little brightness. It's still less than average, and that's how I use it. Even at this level, it gives off a lot of light and at the same time has a large battery reserve. Next, friends, I must say
that I appreciate the relatively light weight of this lantern. At 1.6 pounds (about 0.7 kg), it's not too heavy to take on a hike, backpacking trip, and of course, a road trip or something similar. At the same time, it is quite compact. It won't take up much space in your backpack or anywhere else. The next plus of this flashlight is the ability to replace the battery. This is very important. An additional battery costs only $26. Just think about it. You can go on a multi-day kayaking trip. You take it, grab a handful of batteries-and you're ready. You will have light for days, if not weeks. During testing, I have n't used
it as a power bank yet, so I can't say anything about this feature. I did this once with the TD1 model and it worked fine. But yes, I haven't charged anything from the flashlight itself yet, although it can be done. Besides, friends, the ability to turn the head and direct the light wherever you want is a huge advantage. I often kept the original TD1 under the shower. He was completely wet. Sometimes he froze solid because it was so cold outside. I've never had a problem with that lantern. I can say the same about this one. It was completely wet. This is not a problem. I 've used it in temperatures up to 35°F (about 2°C) with no problems. It wasn't cold enough yet for snow or anything
like that. But so far so good. It seems just as waterproof and reliable as the original version. One aspect where this lantern is significantly better than the original is how it behaves when it gets dirty. In the original, if the legs became dirty, the mechanism would jam and the lantern would not close. And with this model it doesn't matter. There is no locking mechanism, so the legs can get dirty, covered in mud, and you can still close it and continue working. I want to say that taking care of your feet in terms of mud, dirt, and everything else is much easier with this model than with the original. It is worth mentioning that there are quite a few accessories that can be purchased for these lights.
First, extra batteries cost about $26 each. There's also the cover you saw earlier. It costs approximately $37. There is also a light diffuser. I'm not sure about its price, but there is also a wall mounting kit. So, you can mount it on the wall, take it when you need it, and go. I'm not sure about its value either. Now, friends, let's talk about the two problems I have with this flashlight. One is price, and the other is management. Control is really the problem with this lantern. I would really like the company to add physical buttons to the case that would allow you to adjust and control all the lights. I like the wheel, right? I think that's cool. I like how you can increase brightness, decrease brightness, and change the color
tone. This is great. This is worth leaving. Yes, we have a button on top, but it's not a regular button. Essentially, it runs on a magnet inside, and, simply put, it's unreliable. With the TD1, you press a button, double-click it- and easily do exactly what you need to do. With this model, the controls often just don't do what you want them to do. Just like I demonstrated earlier, trying to switch between different modes. If you clicked a button, it doesn't mean that clicking will work every time. Just because you turned the wheel doesn't mean it will work every time. Undoubtedly, the control takes some getting used to, but the problem goes deeper.
Simply put, you often have to repeat actions several times. And this applies not only to switching modes. Sometimes it's an attempt to turn on a red light, and sometimes it's just to turn off the light. There were many situations: I press, I hold-the light doesn't turn off. I press and hold it, but the light doesn't turn off. I press it, hold it, then it turns off. The flashlight will always go out eventually. The flashlight will always do what you want in the end. But you may have to repeat this action again, and again, and again. This type of wheel button is very complicated. This is a very complex system.
I haven't had any problems so far, other than it sometimes not responding, but I can't say how long it will last or if it will have any problems in the future. After about 4 months of use, I have n't had any problems, other than it not always doing what I want. And this applies not only to this version that I currently have in my hands. I have two of them, and they are exactly the same. Both are extremely finicky when it comes to the button and dial, and it's hard to get them to work the way they should. In my opinion, this is not critical, but the high price can be a problem. For me, I can justify spending that much money
on this flashlight because I use it very often. I go on trips every week, and it makes sense to me. But if you're not like me and don't make videos for YouTube, this might not be as advisable. I really like this product, so don't get me wrong. The price is simply not justified for a lighting fixture. Unless you just like him and want him, and that's great. But the simple truth is that when it comes to lighting for camping or even for home use, there are a million options, and there are many, I really mean a lot of inexpensive options. I'm talking about using this flashlight from a camping, hiking, and overlanding perspective. Plain and simple, this is the only way I have used this product. I haven't had any situations where I needed it at home or,
for example, when my car broke down or something like that. You know, in situations like this, it's better to have some light than none, and this is a very good flashlight that can do a lot of things. But then again, it costs $200. I adore the first generation, the TD1. It's a great flashlight, but it still costs $140. And that's a lot of money for a lighting fixture. And this one costs 200 dollars. My question to all of you is this. Is the price of this product acceptable to you? Summing up my review, I will say the following. I really like this flashlight, as well as the TD1. If you want the best, most premium light source ever made, I would consider this option if its features and, again, the price are right for you. I have no doubt that
this is by far the best lighting product ever created. He is exceptional. But the price is also exceptional. Before I finish, I want to note: when you receive this device, if you decide to purchase it, it will be locked. To unlock it, you need to connect it to a power source or turn the control dial. Just keep spinning it, you will see the lights appear and it will unlock. I apologize that this video is so long, but there are so many details and nuances about this lantern. Plus, I wanted to be as thorough as possible, because, again, it's $200. That's a lot of money. What do you think about TD2? As for me, well, I'll
tell you this. I will refrain from making a direct comparison with TD1 for now. In the future, I'll do something like a head-to-head" issue with TD1 and TD2, where we compare them directly against each other. As always, this is an unbiased review of TD2. Until next time, friends, take care of yourself, be healthy, strong and honorable. Give it a like before you go. Oh, yes.
