I received the Olympia RG850 Flashlight just before Father’s Day and I was pretty darn excited about it. It lived on my belt for about 3 weeks while we were working on our new house. I used it quite often to check out dark corners and the attic while I was shooting pictures and getting everything ready.
What really set this flashlight apart for me are the 850 lumens on this light and the high, middle, and low settings. The strobe and the SOS options are handy to have in the right situations. The RG850 also comes equipped with a rechargeable battery that allows users to recharge the battery while in the flashlight via a micro-USB cable. I can easily charge the light in the car when running around town and know that it will be ready when I need it.
I was especially looking forward to carrying something this bright with me in the field, something I knew I could charge and have ready to and from my hunting locations just by plugging it into the USB port in my truck.
However, we had a home inspection and several tradesmen come in and do some inspections and work on parts in our new (old) house and I made the mistake of setting down the light on the counter. I remember using the light in the basement and then setting it on the kitchen counter at one point during the day. I haven’t seen it since. I am sure one of the crew grabbed it, mistaking it for their own because we were all using flashlights as the power was out that day. While frustrated that it hasn’t been returned, the good news is that the price point of the Olympia RG850 is right at $89.99. I will be ordering a new one before my hunts kick off this fall. This time I am going to mark the flashlight with my name and number, mark the outside case with my initials, and slide a business card into the case.
If you are looking at purchasing a new flashlight for the fall season, definitely check out www.olympiaproducts.com.
RG850 Key Features:
- Waterproof (IPX-8 standards)
- 850 lumens
- 5 light settings: (high, middle, low, strobe, SOS)
- 5 memory light settings: (automatically memorizes last setting/mode after being in any one of the five light settings for 3 seconds)
- Complies with ANSI FL 1 standard
- Beam distance: 389 meters
- Peak Beam Intensity: 12045 candelas
- Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type lll anodized anti-abrasive finish
- CREE-XML – U2 LED
- Micro-USB charging port
- Dual power, works with 2 CR123 batteries (not included) and rechargeable 18650 battery (included)
- High performance metal smooth reflector
- Reverse-polarity protection
- Smart circuit for rechargeable batteries
Pricing and Availability
The Olympia RG850 flashlight has an MSRP of $89.99, which includes one flashlight, one Micro-USB cable with wall adaptor, one 18650 rechargeable battery, one nylon holster with dedicated belt loop and a D-ring, lanyard, belt clip, an extra tail switch cap, two extra O-rings and user guide. The RG850 and other Olympia flashlights can be purchased on Amazon.com and NewEgg.com and are coming soon to a quality retailer near you.
For a full listing of features and information on the 2014 Olympia series of products, visit www.olympiaproducts.com.
