LED Pods - Battery Powered

[Fortis Overland]

Hey all,


Does anyone know if battery-powered LED Pods exist? When I say battery powered, I'm talking AA, AAA, 9V, that have their own on/off switch on the pod itself. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything .


I am looking for battery powered to avoid having to wire up lights to a cabin switch for something that I'll only use during camping trips. Being able to pull out an LED pod, when needed, flip it on, and illuminate our campsite would be perfect. The idea is to attach them to my RTT rack when needed, and remove when done.



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[James Deaton]

Yep. Look up LED handlebar lights on amazon. There are tons of them for cheap, and they have a circular clamp to quickly attach to a roof rack.

James

 

[Gary Stevens]

You can start with a company called action led https://www.action-led-lights.com/ These are middle to high end mountain bike lights but meet your need. These are likely overkill, but they are all solid, well made, and do not have battery issues that you might find with the low cost Amazon alterantives. At least starting here gives you a good idea of capabilities and should give you direction on what to look for. Remenber there are floods and throws.

 

[Fortis Overland]

Thanks @James Deaton and @Gary Stevens ! I'll take a look at both and see if anything fits what I'm looking for. I thought this would be a super easy find, but it's looking like battery powered is less common than I expected.

 

[James Deaton]

Thanks Gary! I’ll check those out also, as long as they aren’t too pricey...

My thought with the amazon lights is that if I lose one or both off the roof rack,I’m not really out much money ($20 max)...

James

 

[Boort]

@Fortis44

Hey all,
Does anyone know if battery-powered LED Pods exist? When I say battery powered, I'm talking AA, AAA, 9V, that have their own on/off switch on the pod itself. I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find anything .

Check out https://www.lumecube.com/ These are rugged photography cubes that are about 2" cubed with a 1/4 20 mount on the bottom and put out a lot of light. The ones I got to use were early models that were actually too bright for the photography that I like to do. I hear the newer ones have variable brightness controlled by a phone app.

Boort

 

[Mike W]

I got this recently. Magnetic base... It is pretty nice, and I like rechargeable things even though its lots of cords.. batteries are worse.
NITECORE LR10 250 Lumen USB Rechargeable Ultra Compact Multi-Purpose Lantern

 

[Fortis Overland]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations. I think after looking at everything, rechargeable is the way to go, and it seems like there are multiple companies that create high powered pods that would easily attach to my rack by magnet. Helps me avoid all of the wires and switches!

 

[James Deaton]

Are you concerned about the magnetic lights falling off?

 

[Boort]

Are you concerned about the magnetic lights falling off?

@James Deaton

I'd be more concerned with them scratching up the finish on the truck or rack than falling off. Lots of precedence for magnetic mounted lights on cars. Every tow truck I know of carries a set of magnetic stop and turn lights to put on the car they are towing behind the truck. Lots of magnetic gopro and larger camera mounts available as well.

Boort

 

[94Cruiser]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0762L2N5V/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1520559640&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=led+strip+lights+rechargeable&dpPl=1&dpID=41Nv6vwoDcL&ref=plSrch

These work nice and don't hurt the eyes... AND rechargeable

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[Fortis Overland]

So I ended up going with the following setup (ordered): Luminoodle - 10 ft - I'll wrap this around the RTT rack and below the tent itself so I can light up the bed of the truck for easy night operations. I can also remove it easily and take it with us when we go fishing, hiking, etc.


Also bought a solar powered battery pack (solar or plug in charge). I'll power the luminoodle with tihs and take it wherever we need light and power.


I'll post pics up to this thread with the final installed config and all lit up

 

[James Deaton]

Whoa I like that thing! Added to my Wishlist… I also saw this today in a store and really like the idea of it: (solar)

MPOWERD Luci outdoor 2.0 Inflatable Solar Lantern, White, One Size
James

 

[Fortis Overland]

Whoa I like that thing! Added to my Wishlist… I also saw this today in a store and really like the idea of it: (solar)

MPOWERD Luci outdoor 2.0 Inflatable Solar Lantern, White, One Size
James

For some reason I can't access the link, but I'll let you know how the lights turn out! I'm hoping it serves as a good mobile solution

 

[James Deaton]

Check out Luci lights by Mpowerd.

James

 

[DividedSky]

Whoa I like that thing! Added to my Wishlist… I also saw this today in a store and really like the idea of it: (solar)

MPOWERD Luci outdoor 2.0 Inflatable Solar Lantern, White, One Size
James

I have three of these and they are awesome. Not a whole lot of light for pitching a tent (when mounted on vehicle), but great for tasks like cooking, hanging out, getting changed etc.
I've never had one run out on me either.

 

[Fortis Overland]

Check out Luci lights by Mpowerd.

James

These look awesome. And easily stored!


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[Sir William Goes]

I got this recently. Magnetic base... It is pretty nice, and I like rechargeable things even though its lots of cords.. batteries are worse.
NITECORE LR10 250 Lumen USB Rechargeable Ultra Compact Multi-Purpose Lantern

Does the 40$ include two or one? I love the idea of these but for as simple as they are 40 seems high

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[Mike W]

Does the 40$ include two or one? I love the idea of these but for as simple as they are 40 seems high

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It was just one. I agree they are over priced, but I do enjoy it.

 

[Road]

I got this recently. Magnetic base... It is pretty nice, and I like rechargeable things even though its lots of cords.. batteries are worse.
NITECORE LR10 250 Lumen USB Rechargeable Ultra Compact Multi-Purpose Lantern

I have one of these, too, and like it. Thinking, actually, of getting another. Three different levels of light, indicator lights of how much power left, easy to get to flashing and SOS settings, magnet or hook, overall pretty versatile and compact with quite a bright light.