The red LED in the light’s head is used for charging indication, displaying solid red while charging and blinking red when charged. Rechargeable up to 300 times, the battery can be recharged while in the product in 2.5 hours. The new light uses a Streamlight lithium polymer battery with a digital safety circuit to prevent overcharging. A push-button switch enables users to cycle through the light’s low, high, and off modes, and change from the white to the red LED. It offers 0.5 lumens and a 16-hour run time on its high setting, and 0.2 lumens and 65 hours of run time on low. A 620-630 nm red LED is also provided to preserve night vision. It offers dual LEDs, including a white C4 LED that delivers 500 candela and 70 lumens on its high setting for 3.5 hours, and 10 lumens, 50 candela and a run time of 24 hours on low. The ClipMate USB features amazing brightness and run time for its size. “The light’s sturdy clip grabs on to pockets, Molle belts or hats for hands-free use, and its USB rechargeable feature gives users the ultimate in portability.” “The ClipMate USB is ideal to carry for close-up work, such as reading a driver’s license, performing tasks around a campsite, or making equipment repairs,” said Streamlight Director of Project Management, Gregory A. The new light also features a flexible, PVC-coated cable “neck” to target the light beam where it is needed, and an unbreakable pocket clip that permits easy attachment to clothing.

The super-bright, multi-function clip-on light includes a built-in USB charge tab for convenient, cordless recharging. introduced a rechargeable version of its versatile ClipMate, the ClipMate USB.

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