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Introduction

If you are a handyman or outdoorsman of any capacity, then this one is for you. I have spent most of my life enjoying the wild country of the west, and doing so at night requires light. Flashlights are a must have necessity for outdoorsman and hunters, and today I am bringing you one of my latest favorites. Our topic today is the Olight Oclip 2, a battery powered variable output light that is compact, powerful and ready to move with you.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, — as is usual with Olight, a very nice packaging and instructions are included

The Oclip 2 is a rechargeable compact light source, with an articulating robust clip from whence it draws its name. In addition to the articulating clip, the the head of the light also is articulating. Between the two motions, you can clamp the Oclip 2 to most anything, and point light wherever you might need it.

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The multi output head has a flood, spot and red/UV emitter. this allows you again to customize the light to your specific needs. The base of the Oclip is magnetic, which in typical Olight fashion help attach it to a charging base. And the Oclip 2 comes with a charging base that affixes to the light itself. The two pieces together are still smaller than many other flashlight options.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, chargiger, charging base, — the Oclip 2 attached to its charging base

Specifications

Feature	Specification
Light sources	White floodlight, white spotlight, red light, UV light
Maximum floodlight output	580 lumens
Maximum spotlight output	450 lumens
Maximum spotlight distance	130 meters
Red light output	40 lumens
UV output	Up to 800 mW
UV wavelength	365 nm
Battery	Built-in 600 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging	USB-C and magnetic charging
Maximum runtime	144 hours (moonlight mode)
Floodlight medium output	100 lumens
Floodlight medium runtime	3.5 hours
Adjustable head	Tilts up to 115°
Rotating clip	360° rotation
Mounting	Spring clip and dual magnets
Body material	OAL aluminum
Dimensions	2.37 × 1.10 × approximately 1.38 inches
Weight	2.80 oz
Water and dust resistance	IP66
Drop resistance	2 meters
Special features	Multiple lighting modes, adjustable beam direction, OclipBeat ambient indicator
Available colors	Olive green, onyx black, amber orange
Standard MSRP	$69.99

Using the Oclip 2

I have used the Oclip 2 for several months now, and during my hunting season every day. The strong clip of the Oclip allows you to easily attach it to your shirt collar, backpack straps, or the brim of your hat. The large clip gets a good bite of whatever you attach it to, and holds on well enough to stay put. For example, attached to the brim of my hat, and riding miles through rough terrain on ATV’s didn’t phase it a bit. Staying put and pointed right where I set it.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, hat, headlamp, headlight, hands free, oclip 2 attached to hat brim, — I very frequently use the Oclip 2 as a headlamp, attached just like this to my hat

Around camp it was also very helpful. When set in flood mode I found it perfect to illuminate directly in front of me while gathering firewood or cooking over the fire. The spotlight feature gives additional brightness at distance for investingating creepy sounds in the dark of the forest. And while I hiked miles through dark forest moving to my hunting spot, the red illumination was perfect for keeping a low profile until the sun arrived.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, compact, oclip 2 in palm of hand, — USB-C charging jack is also built in, so you can charge it without the base.

The small selector can be rotated on the side of the body, there are three positions to use the flood, spot, and red features. Pushing and holding the button will cycle the light through various brightness settings until you get to the one you prefer. And the flexible emitter head can be folded out to aim the light as you desire.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, compact, red light, — red illumination prevents wiping out your night vision

Also while working inside the toolbox of my truck, looking for things was easy by sticking the magnetic base of the Oclip to the side of the tool box. The same could be done working under the hood of the truck, and while changing a tire on my trailer in the darkness. The strong magnet held tight to the trailer frame keeping our work area lit up while we changed a tire.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, magnetic base, — he magnetic base also allows you to use it for working on the car, or fixing plumbing under the kitchen sink

The battery life on the Oclip 2 is impressive, I have yet to run it dead yet. I keep it charged during the day, and then use it for several hours during the dark hours of the day.

Olight, oclip, oclip 2, flashlight, led, articulating, light, compact, mechanic, tire change, — the Oclip 2 sticks neatly to the frame of my trailer when we had to change a spare in the dark

My Verdict

The Olight Oclip 2 is a FANTASTIC tool to keep in your vehicle. When you need it, you will be so glad to have it. I found that during the weeks of my hunting season, it was the only light I needed. Despite having others, I kept using the Oclip 2 out of convenience. If you do any of the activities I mentioned, or something similar, you will likely love this little light source.

-CBM

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Intro

Flashlight technology continues to improve, LED technology and batteries made from lithium and various electrode types have greatly improved many product lines. The days of oversized lights running on alkaline cells are long gone, replaced by ever smaller and brighter options. Today we are looking at one of those products, the Olight Ark Pro Lite flashlight. The Ark pro is a very compact multi-purpose light with various features making it very handy for a daily use tool. With rechargeable battery that comes with multiple charging options, and shift-on-the-fly controls giving the user a focused beam, a flooding beam, and even a UV option. Additionally there is a green laser pointer built into the unit. All his in a handsome little light you can have delivered on your Amazon Prime account for $100.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, charging port — here you can see the USB-C charging port open, as well as the coltrol panel

Unboxing the Ark Pro Flashlight

As I opened the Olight Ark Pro, it was a little reminiscent of Apple products. Nice packaging with intuitive directions built-in as the packaging opened further. As is typical with Lithium powered products, there are various warning stickers on the product. As well as others that indicate operational features. A charging cable is also included that uses the typical Olight magnet affixed charging port. As well as a card listing the various models of Ark Pro and the functions of the controls and how you can customize them.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, — the laser pointer located centrally

The light itself feels very robust, its heavier than I anticipated which often gives the feeling of added value. The controls are very simple, and tactile with clicks and smooth movements. I hate to bring it back to Apple product’s but it almost feels similar to the older ipod’s before touch screens were incorporated.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, gun belt, safariland, holster, — the Olight Ark Pro fits nicely on a gun belt without cluttering things up too much between my **Safariland holster** and **CRKT Knife**

Olight Ark Pro Features

The solid construction of the Ark Pro gives a strong feeling of rugged quality. The construction also includes a strong dual belt-clip for carrying the light a variety of ways. And the compact slender size makes it easy to carry all the time, much like a pocket knife. And the dual-charging options give you a variety of choices to keep it powered up. And the magnet base that attaches one of the two charging methods also doubles as a hands-free mounting option.

Adjusting the brightness is done by holding down the power button. The Ark Pro cycles through different brightness levels until the button is released.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, mechanic, engine, — as one who frequents the underside of automotive hoods, I find the Ark Pro very handy for quick and easy lighting. Its magnetic base holds it tightly against the hood of vehicles

This light would be a great tool for maintenance and auto technicians, its quick operation and go-everywhere size is great for small places. The Ark Pro includes both a flood-style LED light, and a sharper spot-style LED light. And the UV light is great for identifying leaking systems like coolant or refrigerant dyes. And the laser pointer would also come in handy for pointing out locations to others without needing to get hands-on.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, flood, spot, — showing the two different LED’s emittance, above is the flood light, and below is the spot light. Both seen in pure darkness approximately 10 feet from wall

Real Use

This is not necessarily a light to take the place of a high lumen light you might need in a defensive situation. Though it is way better than no flashlight, it is more useful at distances inside 15-20 feet. On its highest setting it can be useful a bit further. Its comfortable to carry, making it easy to have with you anytime and anywhere.

It is fantastic during camping trips, easily keeping small areas lit. As well as intense light in small areas. It would be a great tool to keep on a tool or gun-belt, as a general all-purpose flashlight.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, EDC, EDC Dump, shadow systems, dr920, ruko, — the Ark Pro fits in perfectly with other EDC items like my **Shadow Systems DR920**

I’ve heard plenty of community lore about Olight products. Often what I hear is negative, but this is my first experience with any of their products. So I can only comment on what I have experience with. I have used other branded lights from popular manufacturers, and up to this point I’ve never had any issues with any of them. I look forward to keeping this Olight Ark Pro in my daily use to see how it stands up against its competition.

olight, ark pro, flashlight, laser, ultra violet, uv, belt, gun belt, — the Ark Pro Lite fits perfectly onto a gun-belt

Conclusion

I think the Olight Ark Pro will fill a great spot in my tool collection. Whether it be working on my car in the driveway, or searching for blood in the dark forest as the sun sets. It has a great set of features, and the simple operation make it a slam dunk for a general purpose flashlight. You can order yours direct through your Amazon account here.