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The VB-16 R2 is a fantastic all-around flashlight.  Very easy to use, featuring two simple buttons to either increase or decrease the light's brightness.  Its max output level is super-bright, and is nicely focused for lots of throw.  (The most throw we've seen compared to flashlights of similar size!).  The low level is extremely low, especially when using a single 18650 Li-Ion battery.  Any output level between high and low is also available, just press the buttons near the head to increase or decrease the brightness.  A full sweep from low to high only takes 2 seconds.  You can set the light to any brightness level, and the selected level will be memorized.... you can flash the light on and off as many times as you want, the brightness won't change until you make it do so.  To turn the light on and off, just press the rear tail switch.  You can also half press the tail switch for momentary operation or for signaling. 

Features hidden Strobe and SOS modes.  Strobe is accessed by pressing and holding the "Increase brightness" button for 1.5 seconds.  (Light needs to be at brightest setting first).  To turn off Strobe and go back to High mode, just press and release the button again.

SOS mode will repeatedly flash the Morse code distress signal at full brightness.  SOS is accessed in a similar manner as the Strobe mode, except you use the "Decrease brightness" button (Light needs to be in lowest brightness setting first).  Press and hold lower button for 1.5 seconds, then release once SOS starts flashing.  To turn off SOS, just press and release lower button again. 

Uses a single 18650 Li-Ion battery, 2 x CR123a batteries, or 2 x RCR123 batteries.

Specifications:

Cree XR-E R2 LED

Mil-Spec Hard Anodize (HAIII) coating for superior scratch and wear resistance

Deep aluminum reflector for max throw, with very light textured finish to improve spill beam brightness without greatly sacrificing throw ability. 

Glass lens with anti-reflective coating for maximum light transmission

Rear tactical style clicky switch, activates with a very light touch for ease of use

Flashlight can tail stand to serve as a room lighting "candle"

Max output:  380 Lumens at the LED (250 "out the front" Lumens)

Minimum output:  0.1 Lumen (using 18650 battery), ~3 Lumens using other battery choices

Runtime:

With CR123a 3.0V batteries -- 1.2 hours on Highest setting, over 150 hours on Lowest setting

With RCR123 3.7V batteries -- 45 minutes on Highest setting, over 70 hours on Lowest setting

With an 18650 3.7V  battery -- 2.5 hours on Max setting, but brightness will not be "regulated" (Will start and stay at  max brightness for about an hour, then brightness will gradually decline as battery voltage declines).  Lowest setting will run for well over 200 hours!