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Lightstorm CL1 Crank Flashlight and Charger

Crank flashlights are not all the same. The LightStorm CL1 crank flashlight uses a Carbon Ultra-Capacitor to store energy - all other crank flashlights use non-replaceable rechargeable batteries and will quickly end up in a landfill when their batteries fail to work. The LightStorm CL1 crank flashlight also features a specially designed parabolic reflector that collects and projects the high intensity light from the Quasar LED into a piercing beam able to spot illuminate objects up to 80 feet away. Its capabilities don't stop there, the highly efficient CL1 dynamo flashlight can also flood illuminate a 12-ft (4m) area up to 20-ft (6m) away using 2 StarCore LEDs. LightStorm CL1 also has a built-in power jack and comes with a charging cable and Mini USB connector which is suitable for charging Motorola V3, V6, and Blackberry phones as well as MP3 and MP4 music players. Other cell phone connectors can be purchased separately.

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Warranty:
The Lighstorm CL1 comes backed with a 5 year limited warranty

Lightstorm vs Nighstar Flashlights:

With only one moving part in the linear generator that converts mechanical energy into light, NightStar rechargeable LED flashlights have unsurpassed reliability. LightStorm flashlights use a high power brushless dynamo generator connected to a crank arm through a series of step-up gears. Unfortunately, as mechanical systems become more complex they inherently have more components that can potentially fail. The generator and gear system in LightStorm flashlights however, have been engineered to provide years of unfailing performance. In terms of durability, NightStar flashlights also have the edge because their polycarbonate (bulletproof glass) housings are nearly unbreakable, even in cold temperatures. LightStorm flashlight housings are constructed of ABS, which is tough but not nearly as strong as polycarbonate. NightStar flashlights also require only one hand to charge, LightStorm flashlights require two and are noisier. NightStar flashlights also feature glow in the dark switches, which allow them to be easily found and operated in dark environments. Finally, NightStar flashlights have been thoroughly tested by a variety of independent laboratories. LightStorm wind up torch lights on the other hand are significantly brighter because they incorporate a 1/2 watt Quasar LED which is powered by a 30 farad Carbon Ultra-Capacitor. The larger capacitor can be used in LightStorm flashlights because the dynamo generator produces far more energy then the linear generator used in NightStar flashlights. LightStorm flashlights also have more features than NightStar flashlights. For example, LightStorm CL1 has a spot light and flood light beam. LightStorm DL1 has a spot light beam and green flood light that can also be set to an emergency flashing mode. LightStorm SL1 has four different light settings; standard and super bright flood light, red flood light, and flashing red flood light. In addition, all LightStorm flashlights have a charging port for recharging cell phones and other electronic devices. Without a doubt however, owning a NightStar and LightStorm flashlight will prepare you for any situation where light is needed and both of these lights are unmatched in value because they will pay for themselves by never needing batteries or replacing.