Overview Skilhunt H03 - best lantern for tourism and fishing

Skilhunt not a novice in the production of LED lamps. Products of this company very well established itself among fans of hunting, fishing and tourism. Separately, it is worth noting a series of headlamps, which are among the most popular in the world.

Lamp Skilhunt H03, Which is devoted to the review in the first place is captivating for its versatility. It can be used as a camp, automotive, construction, manual or headlamp, that is, in any situation, when you need a light source.

Specifications

• LED: CREE XM-L2 U4.
• Maximum luminous flux: 1000 lm.
• Color: cool white.
• Range Beam: 123 meters.
• Power: 2,7-8,4 V, 18650 battery or two CR123A batteries.
• Dimensions: 100 × 23.5 × 21.6 mm.
• Weight: 44 g (excluding batteries).
• Moisture: IPX8 (can operate under water to a depth of 1 meter).

The main feature of Skilhunt H03 - a high-performance driver that produces a bright light with no visible ripple in all modes. He is responsible for the control of temperature and discharge and programming modes.

The head of the flashlight is equipped with a heat sink, so that even at maximum power overheating excluded. In addition, the product uses a special circuitry that minimize leakage current in standby mode. Therefore, the flashlight can long lay idle, but the battery in it is practically discharged.

As the battery, you can use two CR123A battery type or size of battery 18650. The latter option is, of course, preferable.

Contents of delivery

Flashlight comes in a color box of cardboard. Inside is a plastic molding with a place for the lamp and space for additional accessories. This mount on the head, branded lanyard, belt clip and two O-rings, which are responsible for moisture protection of the threaded joint.

The flashlight can be used both in manual and in the headlamp mode. For this purpose a universal elastic strap and rubber mounts. Lantern inserted into it in seconds and securely held. The button is at the top, so include a flashlight and instantly switch between modes is easy.

Appearance and assembly

Unlike conventional flashlights, Skilhunt H03 is equipped with a side reflector. That is why it can be used as The headlight. lamp housing has a compact size and low weight. It is made of anodized aluminum and covered with small diamond-shaped notches, through which fits the hand.

Head lamp slightly thicker body. On one of its faces disposed TIR-quality optics, close - rubber mode switching button is designated a metal ring screwed into the housing. Button is made of translucent rubber, since inside the optional LED which indicates the battery discharge.

On the rear side located grille to dissipate heat emitted powerful LED.

Overall Skilhunt H03 looks unusual, but interesting. All surfaces treated qualitatively, no chipping and burrs. Lantern comfortable to hold, with the headlamp using the same discomfort is not felt.

Control

There are a few glow mode, switch between the button. Some modes include a single touch of a button, the other double or triple click.

A single short press off will activate the last used mode. Long press on the button in this same state include lantern on minimum brightness. Double-click to activate the turbo mode in which the lamp produces maximum luminous flux.

In the switched state of transition between modes is done by briefly pressing the button. There are four: a minimum average → → → maximum turbo. Each of them has more extra light version, which can be activated by double-clicking the button. It turns out that Skilhunt H03 has eight brightness levels.

But that's not all. For emergency cases in the lamp mode provides three signal: SOS, strobe and beacon. To enable them, you need three times quickly click on the button in the switched state.

Another handy feature - lock mode. If you hold down the button for a few seconds, the flashlight will not respond to anything. This will protect your device from accidental activation during transportation.

Note that in the locked mode, the button can be highlighted a little built-in LED. This light energy is almost does not consume, but you can always easily find your flashlight in the dark.

Testing

In Skilhunt H03 lamp uses a special TIR-optics, which provides a wide and uniform beam of light. Together with the high-power LEDs from the US company Cree Inc. This allows you to use the flashlight as a long-range, and the neighbors.

During testing, we liked the large brightness range of the lamp when working in different modes. At minimum power the light only enough to see objects in close proximity. But work in this mode the lantern is a few weeks.

Under the maximum brightness of the beam of light by about 30-40 meters. It is far enough for almost any situation. But to use the lamp in this mode for a long time should not be: the battery is discharged within a few hours.

No claims have arisen in our country and to the water resistance of the device. Swimming in the water test sample withstood without any problems, so you can safely use Skilhunt H03 in any weather.

results

Skilhunt H03 - one of the best deals for those who have outgrown disposable lanterns with nearest market, but not yet ready to lay out hundreds of dollars for a professional firm device.

Lantern perfectly assembled, it fits the hand and is less convenient for use in Nalobnye embodiment. High-quality LED and TIR-optics provide a soft uniform light, the power of which can be adjusted with the help of built-in modes.

This model is produced is not the first month. In the review, users report that Skilhunt H03 - extremely reliable device. If you need an inexpensive flashlight for hiking, fishing, hunting or just for home, then this is it.

At the time of this writing, the cost of the lamp is Skilhunt H03 1882 ruble.

The author expresses his gratitude to the store GearBest for providing the test sample.