Team Obsidian Bicycle Light Set Review

I've tried and reviewed several bike lights already and because hubby goes biking twice a week, I like trying out new ones to see and compare new ones to the current bike lights he uses. He has 2 front bike lights, 1 is a 5-LED bike light and the secondary one a 1-LED bike light, and I looked forward to trying the Team Obsidian Bike light set to see how it would compare to his secondary bike light.

The Team Obsidian's Bicycle Light Set arrived in a blue flip top box. The set includes the front bike light, a rear red bike light and 2 bike mounts, 1 for each light.

The Team Obsidian's front bike light works on 3xAAA batteries, which aren't included in the set. The batteries can be installed by removing the screw cover on the bottom of the light.

The front bike light has a single CREE LED light which emits up to 200 lumens and has 3 different light modes. The light modes can be changed by pressing the button located at the bottom of the light. Aside from that, the light can be adjusted by rotating the head of the bike light. The light can be concentrated to a single dot or widened to a larger diameter, lighting up a bigger surface area.

The bike mount included is easy to install on the bike. The bike light can be removed from the bike mount and has a wrist strap included. Because the bike light can be removed from the mount, I like that I can use it as a flashlight at home too. :)

The rear red light has 7 different light modes. This works on 2xAAA batteries which is not included in the box. The batteries can be installed by removing the red cover of the bike light.

The rear bike light has 5 lights and has a bike mount attached to it. The light modes can be changed by pressing the yellow button located on the back of the bike light. The rear bike light isn't as bright as my hubby's current rear bike light but I like that it has 7 light modes.

You can watch my video below to see how these lights work:

The Team Obsidian's Bicycle Light Set is great to use as a secondary bike light and I like that I can also use it as a flashlight at home. The front bike light is bright and I like the different light options of each light. I like that these work as they should.

You can purchase the Team Obsidian Bicycle Light Set HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

RTGS 100 LED String Lights in Cold White Color Review

I've tried a few products from RTGS before and this time, I was sent a 100 LED String Lights in cold white color. I was excited to try this one because it already has a transformer included because one of the pros is that I can use this for our home without having to use batteries.

The RTGS 100 LED String lights arrived in a plastic box. Here is a quick product description from the company:

100 Super Bright Cold White Color LED Lights on 32 Ft Long Silver Ultra Thin Silver Wire with 4 Inches Distance Between LED Bulbs and 10 Ft Clear Cable Between Wire and Transformer. TOTAL STRING LENGTH OVER 42 FEET !!!

Ultra Thin, Bendable but Sturdy Wire with LED Lights is Totally Submersible but NOT TRANSFORMER !!!

Included Custom Made AC to 7.5V DC Transformer (Size: 2 x 2.5 x 0.75 in) that is Very Small, Lite and Clear. THE SMALLEST AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET !!!

Lights Have Over 20 Years of Life Span and Use Fraction of Energy Needed by Regular Light Strings. They are also much brighter than Starry Lights or Fairy Lights.

We offer 100% RTGS Products Satisfaction Guarantee and 2 Years Warranty. RTGS Products is Exclusive Designer, Manufacturer and Seller of Our RTGS Lights.

The RTGS 100 LED String Lights have small, tear-drop shaped, grain-sized LED lights which are bright for their size. The silver cord included makes it look nice and not noticeable. The lights have a 4 inch spacing and the entire cord measures 30 feet in length.

The 7.5V mini transformer can be easily plugged in any socket. This includes a 10 feet silver cable connecting to the transformer aside from the 32 feet of silver cable which holds the bulbs. None of the bulbs have worn out yet and I like that the bulbs have over 32,000 hours of life in them.

This is easy to use and perfect to use for decorating around the house since it powers up with the 7.5V transformer included in the box. It's also perfect for projects and crafts if there is a nearby socket available to plug the transformer in. The lights are bright considering their small size and I like that all lights work properly. There are no other light options for this pack aside from turning it on or off. There are also no buttons to turn the lights on or off and can be done by plugging the transformer in.

This works like it should and perfect to use when there is an electrical socket available and needed to be turned on for longer periods of time.

Visit the RTGS Website HERE. You can purchase the RTGS 100 LED String Lights in Cold White Color HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Multipurpose Waterproof Headlamp From Dark Light Review

Using a headlamp is useful when I need to use both my hands when I'm looking for something or when hubby needs both his hands to fix something. Aside from that, a headlamp is useful when hubby goes biking because a headlamp adds up to the visibility and brightness so that he can see the road better.

When I received the Dark Light's Multipurpose Waterproof Headlamp, I looked forward to trying it. We have already have a headlamp at home but I like to try and compare different headlamps.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

The New Darklight LED Headlamp And Free Gift Flashlight.

     Headlamp - utilizes a powerful 1 Watt Cree LED And 4 red LEDs, combined with 6 different lighting modes.

Harness - Three strap harness system is one size fits most and can be changed out with ease.

Lighting features - The headlamp can be completely submerged in water without affecting operation at any         depth but is not meant for underwater use.  In fact the headlamp has been designed with water safety in mind.   If the headlamp is completely submerged for longer than 5 minutes it will begin an SOS strobe pattern that will   run until it has been dried out.  Turning on the red and white light strobes at the same time will create an attention grabbing emergency strobe that alternates its pattern automatically.  Red and white lights run on independent switches allowing for increased flexibility.

Gift flashlight - Flashlight has a full aluminum body and rubber seal that makes it completely waterproof. Utilizing three CREE LEDs  it is the perfect tool to keep on your key chain

The Waterproof Headlamp by Dark Light works on 3 x AAA batteries which is not included in the box. It has 1 bright white CREE led light and 4 red LED lights.

There are 2 buttons under the lamp which can switch the red LED lights or the white LED light. The red LED lights have 3 different light settings.

The white CREE LED light also has 3 settings. I like that I can simultaneously turn on the red and white LED lights at the same time.

 There is a penlight included which has a keychain.

The batteries are already included on the penlight and I like that I can place this on my bag for emergency purposes.

The Dark Light Headlamp has a stretchable and adjustable head strap, one which goes around the head and another which goes over the head. This is a nice feature because the extra strap which goes over the head make the headlamp stay on the head more effectively. The head strap is also comfortable and not irritating.

The light can also be tilted up to 180 degrees. This is great so that I can just adjust the light and point it at a spot so that I can use both my hands when fixing or looking for something.

The Dark Light Multipurpose Waterproof Headlamp works as it should and can be used in a variety of ways.

You can learn more about the Dark Light Multipurpose Waterproof Headlamp HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Sacko Reusable Tote Bag Review

I always bring one or two tote bags with me when we go on trips so that our things will be organized. When we go to the beach, I use a tote bag for our towels, sunscreen and beach toys. I also like to bring a tote bag when we go to the grocery store so that I can minimize the plastic bags I'll bring home. When I received the Sacko Reusable Tote Bag, I looked forward t trying it.

There are 3 available colors for the Sacko Tote Bag and I chose the red/black/gray colored one. Here is a quick product description from the company:

Go Green with the Sacko (TM) Durable and Non-Woven Reusable Grocery Tote Bag.
This bag features Ample Room for your shopping essentials, a Zippered Closure, Front Pocket for Extra Space, Reinforced Straps and Inner Bottom Board that Prevents wear and tear.
Great for Grocery Shopping, Everyday Errands, School, Trips to the park and even the Beach.
Dimensions of the bag are 16"w x 3"d x 15"h

The Sacko Reusable Tote Bag has a front pocket with a velcro strip to keep it closed.

The reinforced red straps measure 20 inches in length and 1.25 inches in width.

This tote bag has a zipper closure to keep contents inside the bag.

The inside of the Sacko Reusable Tote Bag is very spacious. The inner bottom board makes it easy for this bag to stand up by itself as well as prevent easy wear and tear of the bag.

I like how I can use the Sacko Reusable Tote Bag in a variety of ways. When not in use, I can fold and roll it so that I can easily store it. It is lightweight and has a simple design which I really like. This tote bag is durable and I like that the stitches around the bag haven't started to break apart even when I've used this for a couple of times already.

I've used this to hold toys for my daughters when we go to the park, place about 10 children's books when we borrowed books from the library (some are hardbound) and used this for my grocery shopping, to name a few. I like how versatile and handy this tote bag is and I like that I can reuse it over and over again.

You can learn more about the Sacko Reusable Tote Bag HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Large Insulated Lunch Bag With Shoulder Strap From Sacko Review

I bring hubby's food everyday and every Wednesday, he needs more snacks and food because he goes biking after work. When I received the Large Insulated Lunch Bag from Sacko, I knew this would be useful every Wednesday since this is much bigger compared to his lunch bag right now.

The Sacko Large Insulated Lunch Bag measures 12.25" in height, 10.25" in width and 8.75" in diameter. His current lunch bag is only half the height of this bag from Sacko so before, I had to place his snacks on a separate plastic bag.

Here is a quick product description from the company:

- Save Money by Packing your Lunch with the Sacko Insulated Lunch Bag.
- With Convenient Features and Contemporary Designs this Polyester Lunch Tote Bag is ideal for those on the go.
- It's got and Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Multiple Pockets and a Large Main Compartment area. It also Features
  an Elastic Rope on it's side to Hold Beverages and also includes a Side Handle.

The Sacko Large Insulated Lunch Bag has an elastic, adjustable rope on one side to hold drinks. It holds drinks properly when tightened but it would be nice if there's a support pouch at the bottom.

It also has a side carrying handle which helps me hold the bag in place.

The front has a zippered pocket perfect for condiments or smaller pouches of snacks as well as another pocket perfect for napkins.

The shoulder strap is adjustable up to approximately 35 inches in length.

The inside of the lunch bag has a white lining which according to the company is made of 600d Polyester Material. The zippered top opening flaps open which makes it easy to take out food and snacks.

The Sacko Large Insulated Lunch Bag is tall enough to accomodate a 24 oz. insulated bottle when I pack soup for hubby. Aside from that, this can hold hubby's 2 lunch boxes with a lot more space for snacks like pastry or bread.

This lunch bag is durable and perfect to use when we go on a short trip because it can hold snacks for my daughters. It keeps fruit cups cool and I like that I can fold it flat for easy storage.

You can purchase the Large Insulated Lunch Bag With Shoulder Strap from Sacko HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Cycle Torch USB Rechargeable 500 Lumens Bike Light Review

Every time I receive something related to biking, hubby would be excited to try it. I do have my own bike but he is the one who commutes daily to and from work using his bike. He's also the one who has a biking session every Wednesday with his biking buddies after work so it would be dark already once they finish their bike route.

When I received the Cycle Torch USB Rechargeable Bike Light, I showed it to hubby and although he already has a bigger, rechargeable bike light, his smaller bike light (he has 2 on his bike) uses batteries. So, he was excited that this bike light, and the tail light included, were rechargeable.

The Cycle Torch USB Rechargeable Bike Light came in a nice box. Inside were the following:
- 1 x 500 Lumens Rechargeable Bike Light
- 1 x rechargeable tail light
- 1 x rubber strip
- 2 x USB charging cables

The Cycle Torch USB Rechargeable Bike Light has a single button to turn the light on/off as well as to cycle through the light modes. The button has a blue color when there is enough battery life for the bike light to function and turns red when the battery is getting low. When charging, this is also colored red during active charging.

The Cycle Torch's light is different than hubby's current secondary bike light because instead of having a light which is concentrated on a spot, the Cycle Torch has a wide, flat light which illuminates more ground. There are 4 light options here: high, medium, low and strobing. Each mode can be accessed by pressing the button simultaneously. To turn the bike light on/off, the button should be pressed for about 2 seconds.

The Cycle Torch can be charged by plugging the micro-USB cable included in the port under the bike light. Charging time takes around 8 hours and active charging shows a red-colored button.

The tail light is also rechargeable, which is cool. The USB port can be found by twisting the light off the base. Charging time was about an hour. The tail light has 3 light modes: steady, flashing and a double flashing mode.

The Cycle Torch 500 Lumens Bike Light is unique because I can easily check the battery life of the bike light by pressing and holding the single button. 1 flash is equivalent to a 10% battery life. I like this option because hubby is aware of how much battery life is left on the bike light so that this wouldn't drain out while he's out biking.

This is a nice set of bike light and tail light and for its price, this is a great deal.

You can purchase the Cycle Torch Bike Light HERE.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a sample for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I tried personally and believe will be good for my readers. No other form of compensation was received. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight Review + #Giveaway 7/20 US

I always have a flashlight in our home and in our car for emergency purposes. A bright flashlight is very helpful specially when there is a power outage or as I've said, if there is an emergency (*crossing my fingers that this wouldn't happen). I was given the chance to try the SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight and I was super excited to try it. Stay tuned below for a giveaway as well! :)

The SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight arrived in a box. This is available in 2 colors and I chose the gold one.

The SecurityIng 4200 Lumens LED Flashlight arrived exactly like this. It has the flashlight inside and a brown string which can be used as a wrist strap. It didn't come with any instructions or safety instruction manual but I figured out how to install the batteries since we have several flashlights at home already.

The SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight works on 4 x 18650 3.7V rechargeable batteries which is not included in the box. I had to buy this separately before I got to try the SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Flashlight. The batteries can be installed by twisting the cover (part where the bulbs are).

The SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight has a single button which is used to turn the flashlight on as well change through the light modes. There are 3 modes: high, low and strobe. To change through the light modes, I have to press the button for about 3 seconds.

The SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight has 7 Cree XM-L T6LED lights. I love how bright this flashlight can be and can illuminate a room with the high setting. Of course it's not as bright as a light bulb but with this, even with no other lights on, I can see throughout the room with no problems.

I like how durable this flashlight looks because of the aluminum alloy case. The glass lens on the flashlight head is super clear so there are no interference with the brightness of the LED lights. The body of this flashlight is a bit thicker but I can still hold it in my hand with no problems. It is also a bit heavier, specially with the batteries in, but I'd prefer this because it's super bright.

With prolonged use, the flashlight gets a bit hot with the high setting maybe because the flashlight's entire exterior is made out of metal. Other than that, this is a very nice, useful and bright flashlight which I would recommend to others. This is also perfect to use for outdoor activities like camping and hiking because it's super bright.

You can purchase the SecurityIng 4200 Lumens Waterproof LED Flashlight HERE.

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