Gear Review: Olympia RG850 Flashlight

A high performance waterproof flashlight is an essential onboard accessory. The Olympia RG850 has all the staples of a rugged fixture on your boat—waterproof and impact resistant
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Shine a Light 

A high-performance waterproof flashlight is an essential onboard accessory. The Olympia RG850 has all the staples of a rugged fixture on your boat—waterproof and impact resistant, with a molded grip that makes it easy to handle in wet weather and with gloves on. It has five settings, ranging from different levels of brightness to a strobe light and SOS setting. But what really made this flashlight stand out for us was its micro-USD charging port. Hate replacing batteries? Good, you’re normal. With this flashlight, plug it in after you’re done spying for that stray screw in the engine room and it’ll be good to go the next time you need it. All flashlights have a two-year warranty. $89.99. Giant International, olympiaproducts.com

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