Rechargeable or battery flashlights for the cab

3 min read · ADR Gear

A flashlight in the cab is one of those things you forget until you need it. Then you need it to work.

Here is how rechargeable and battery lights compare.

Rechargeable

A rechargeable light plugs in with a cable, so there are no spare batteries to find.

Our Rechargeable LED Work Flashlight is USB rechargeable, so there are no spare batteries to find. Browse our driver gear for the rest of the range.

Battery

A battery light can be changed at a gas station.

The downside is that batteries can run down in a drawer.

Habits that help

Charge the light every few months, and again before a long trip.

Keep the charging port dry.

About our light

It has an ABS plastic body, a hook and five lighting modes. It comes in a few models, including one with a tripod.

It is not rated for use around flammable vapors, so keep that in mind.

Keeping a light ready

Pick a regular date to check your light, such as the day the clocks change. Press the switch, look at the beam and plug it in if it needs a charge. Keep the cable in the same pocket or bag so you can find it.

Keep the light where you can reach it from the driver's seat, not in the trunk. The light is from $21 and comes in a few models, including one with a tripod. Shipping is free over $75, so a vest pack at $19 and a roadside bundle help you get there.