GOAL ZERO | Bolt Focus Flashlight

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Bolt Focus Light

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$39.99

160 Lumen USB Rechargeable Light

Key Features:

160 Lumens
Wide angle to spot
Dim to bright mode
3 watt cree LED
Easy to hang
Charge Time: 5 hrs
Run Time: 2 hours on high beam / 10.5 hours on low beam

Recharge with any GOAL ZERO solar panels, power pack, or any USB port.

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Features

USB Rechargeable Flashlight

Light It: The BOLT can be used in high and low beam modes

Focus It: Twist the ring on the head of the BOLT to adjust the focus of the beam.

Charge It: Recharge from any USB

Power It: Click button to switch between high and low beam.

What's in the Box

1 x Bolt Flashlight
1 x USB Charger
1 x AC Wall Charger

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Bolt Focus Flashlight Download User Guide (.pdf)
USAGE
Run Time	2 hrs on high beam / 10.5 on low beam
Recharge Time	5 hours
INPUTS
Charging Port	Mini-USB jack, 5V, 0.5A max (2.5W)
OUTPUTS
Light	Power: 3W, white CREE LED Life-span 10's of thousands of hours Visible distance: 120 meters
INTERNAL
Battery	Lithium-ion, 18650, 3.7V 2Ah (7.4 Wh)
Battery Mgmt.	Integrated and Fully Automatic
GENERAL
Weight (no pkg)	6 oz. (0.23 kg)
Dimensions	1.5 x 1.5 x 6.5 in (16.5 x 3.8 x 3.8 cm)
Warranty	12 Months
Optimal Operating Temp.	32-104 F (0-40 C)

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

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Bolt Focus Light

3.5

(based on 8 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Good power output (7)
Good value (5)
Reliable (4)
Long lasting (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Having around the house (7)
Emergency equipment (5)
Travel (4)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Quality oriented (7)
- Primary use:
- Personal (5), Business (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (8)

Reviewed by 8 customers

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5/1/2013

2.0

Bright when it works

By strimby

from MA

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Bright
Focuses

Cons

Short Life

Best Uses

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

After the second charge the green indicator light never came on again. Very nice while it worked but now it either will not charge or simply will not turn on. I had not used it all that much before this happened. Even leaving it on overnight did not help. The company's solution to others with similar problems is to clean all the contact points. Did, but really did not expect that to be a solution and no user commented about that happening. Even their answer to two questions about using any brand battery is contradictory. One answer was no, the other was other batteries should work.

4/1/2013

4.0

Bolt is more powerful than I expected.

By Westy39

from Montana

About Me Value Oriented

Pros

Good Value
Powerful

Cons

Best Uses

Having Around The House

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

I read all the other reviews and decided to purchase the Bolt. I did replace the connector and lanyard with a small metal circle keyring and the attached a length of para cord. The light charged up as it should I ran it down and was surprised to see that side by side the bolt is as good as my streamlight stinger... Wow I didn't expect the bolt to be so powerful.. Good light and a good value.

1/2/2013

4.0

awesome flashlight

By ex military

from savannah ga

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Pricey / Poor Value

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
High-End Equipment
Travel

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

Awesome product. Great power Ive owned it for almost a year and have no issues with it. its been dropped banged around ran over by a 5 ton vehicle and keeps going. Its cheaper than a surefire but its still pretty pricey for the lumens output i think. Ive overcharged it to see if it malfunctions and it hasn't, durable finish led charge light works great. I would get more of them if they weren't so expensive for around the house and in our vehicle emegency kits, hurricane evac kits. Great product the only downside is the wrist strap broke within weeks of owning it!!

9/27/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Intermittent

By Rick

from Porter Ranch, CA

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Good Value
Powerful

Cons

Inconsistent Performance

Best Uses

Having Around The House
Travel

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

I looked at a number of other LED flashlights before purchasing this one. I felt it had the best set of features, i.e. the USB charging capability, the zoom ring for spotting the beam, and the build quality looked good. I bought this for a film shoot where the guy holding it would be on camera, so he had to have a cool looking flashlight. Unfortunately, the light just wouldn't work half the time. First use, I let it charge overnight. There is a red LED that comes on while you're charging it. That LED never went out on my unit, so I couldn't tell if the flashlight was charged or not. After an all-night charge, i expected the light to work immediately, but it did not. So, I took out the battery and cleaned the contacts, put it back in, and it worked for a little while. I'm not sure if it's a contact problem or a switch issue.

I've had several other cheaper LED lights that aren't as bright but they use an almost identical cheap power switch on the back. I've had some problems with them as well, but could always get them to work. Not so on the Bolt Focus light. So, I'm having to return it even though I really liked the design. There are issues with it that I believe GoalZero needs to address, mainly replacing the rubber switch on the bottom with something more reliable.

9/18/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Disappointed again

By Fitzy

from NYC

About Me Quality Oriented

Verified Reviewer

Pros

Good Value
Powerful

Cons

Charges slowly
Inconsistent Performance
Short Life
Very Hard To Charge W Usb

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
Walking Dog

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

charge was great at first and in a month i was un able to charge the flash light any more. Called customer service August 2nd told they ship new one out had to call back today 9/18/12 to remind to send

7/28/2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Flash Light.

By Spencer's Camera

from Alpine, UT

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
High-End Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

Great light. The only thing I would like to see changed is a stronger, more durable, wrist strap. Mine broke the first week I owned it. My wifes broke the second week she had it. It breaks near the flash light on the thin piece of material/cord. Just a recommendation. Fix the weak strap and this is the perfect flash light.

5/25/2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Flashlight for Security Job

By Pook

from Kapolei, Hawaii

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

I use this flashlight on my weekend security job, and it works great. It's pretty powerful for a small flashlight so I don't have any problems whatsoever with seeing things.

5/23/2012

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

I never leave home without it!

By Cleatus Cobb

from Fremont, Ca

About Me Quality Oriented

Pros

Charges Quickly
Good Value
Good weight
Long Lasting
Powerful
Reliable Performance

Cons

Best Uses

Emergency Equipment
Having Around The House
Travel
Utility Light

Comments about Bolt Focus Light:

I use the bolt focus light everywhere! I bought this flashlight to replace a LED Surefire. I was blown away by the product. It's a great value for the power you get in the light. I am pretty rough on my lights and it has continued to perform perfectly.

Pros: Ease of recharge - I take this light on all trips and can recharge it with endless sources;
Lightweight - I never think twice about packing this powerful light for trips!; Tough!

Improvements: I love me some more Lumens! A scaled up big brother in this form factor would be useful.

Similar:
Surefire Rechargeable LED L7

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Q:
Is there a plug for the charging port on the flashlight to protect the charging port from dust and water?
Asked on 4/24/2013 by Danny from Bavaria
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- A:
  No it does not, but this is something we can make or product development team aware of! Thanks for your input/feedback.
  Answered on 5/1/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  No, the Bolt Focus Light does not have a plug to cover the USB charging port.
  Answered on 4/24/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
Was wonder what lumens the low beam is
Asked on 2/18/2013 by AS3po51 from Anchorage,AK
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1 answer
- A:
  The low beam is 160 lumens.
  Answered on 2/19/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
on specs. it says 0.05amp max. Can I use a 2.1A USB charger to charge the flashlight? Will it charge faster/charge the same rate as the one included/ void the warranty/ or blow up?
Asked on 2/13/2013 by dinotek from Sacramento, CA
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Q:
Just bought it yesterday. Plugged it via usb wall chargera nd the light shows already green tried it and doesn't work. I let it on the charge for the night and it still shows green. tried it again and still work only when plugged. in tried removing the battery and place it back but no effect, Broken one?
Asked on 1/4/2013 by Anonymous
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- A:
  What you can try to do is unscrew the light and clean the contacts both on the battery and on the unit itself. Put it back together and put it on the charge for a few hours. If that does not work then please contact us either by phone or email.
  Answered on 1/9/2013 by Anonymous
- A:
  Try removing the battery and cleaning the contact surfaces. Put it back together and charge it up for about 8 hours.
  Answered on 1/4/2013 by Community Answer from None
Q:
How do you recharge batteries?
Asked on 11/25/2012 by Slacker27
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1 answer
- A:
  You can recharge it using the USB. You can plug it into a laptop, computer, wall adapter, or one of our Nomad Solar panel!
  Answered on 12/5/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can the internal 18650 rechargeable battery be replaced by consumers?
Asked on 11/21/2012 by Jim the gadget guy from Canada
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- A:
  Unfortunately no. Our batteries have different contact points. Contact us via phone or email and we will be able to see what we can do to get your light working.
  Answered on 11/27/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
I have been charging the Bolt for two days and the red light is still on. When does it turn green?
Asked on 11/9/2012 by Bgram68 from Vernal, Ut
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1 answer
- A:
  Please contact our Solution Center for warranty information or questions. You can contact us via email at support@goalzero.com or by phone at 1.888.794.6250
  Answered on 12/5/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can this flashlight be left plugged in all the time till it is needed or will that damage the battery due to overcharge.
Asked on 10/10/2012 by Bill and Julie from Gilbert, AZ
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- A:
  Yes you can leave it plugged in until you need to use it, that is ok
  Answered on 11/14/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Is the Bolt rain / weather resistant? Will it survive if dropped in water?
Asked on 10/9/2012 by SurvivorDan from Newberry, MI
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- A:
  The Bolt is weather resistant but not waterproof. If it is just dropped in water real quick you could be ok, but if it becomes submerged you might have problems.
  Answered on 10/23/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
I own one of these, and nocticed that when turning on sometimes
the light does not come on. And looking inside I see a little square light have to turn on and off a few times then light works.
What up with that?

Dale
Asked on 10/7/2012 by Dale Baker from tucson, arizona
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1 answer
- A:
  Sometimes there is an issue with the contacts that touch the battery. I would suggest unscrewing it unit and removing the battery, cleaning off the contact surfaces and then putting it all back together. That should solve any issues. Please contact our Solution Center for more information or questions. You can contact us via email at support@goalzero.com or by phone at 1.888.794.6250
  Answered on 11/15/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
My bolt flashlight won't accept a charge. It lights up when I have it plugged in, but when I disconnect it, the light won't turn on.
Asked on 10/3/2012 by Anon
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- A:
  Try removing the battery and cleaning the contact surfaces. Put it back together and charge it up for about 8 hours. If you have the same results then please contact us so we can warranty the light for you.
  Answered on 11/15/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Does the housing conduct electricity? I am considering your product for my controls dept. I would like a non conductive housing for electrical safety reasons.
Asked on 9/20/2012 by Archddug from Tuscaloosa, Alabama
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- A:
  It is Aluminum. So yes it will conduct.
  Answered on 9/25/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Can the Bolt Focus Light be plugged in for charging if it is already partially charged, or must you wait until the battery is completely drained?
Asked on 9/8/2012 by Aaron from Redmond, WA.
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- A:
  You can charge then up at any time.
  Answered on 9/13/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
How do I turn it on in the "dim" mode?
Asked on 8/29/2012 by voodag from minneapolis
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1 answer
- A:
  The Bolt light has two settings.To turn it on you will push the button till it clicks and that will be the high setting. To get it on the dim setting you will want to press it down till it turns off but NOT far enough that it clicks. When you lift off the button it will be dimmer.
  Answered on 9/12/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
WHY DOES MY FLASHLIGHT STAY ON WHILE I AM CHARGING IT? I CAN'T SEEM TO TURN IT OFF.
Asked on 8/24/2012 by TW
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1 answer
- A:
  Try unscrewing the the flashlight and removing the battery. The check the contact surfaces. Put the battery back and screw it all back together. If this does not work please contact us at support@goalzero.com or by phone at 1.888.794.6250
  Answered on 9/17/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Once charged, how long will the battery hold a charge when not being used?
Asked on 8/23/2012 by Alan from Sandy, UT
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- A:
  It can hold the charge for a couple months however we suggest recharging them every month while not in use.
  Answered on 9/17/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
is it possible to replace the 18650 battery?
Asked on 8/20/2012 by Plymba from Russia
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- A:
  It should. However if you are having issues please contact us via email at support@goalzero.com or by phone at 1.888.794.6250
  Answered on 9/17/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
Will this charge off a Nomad 7 and/or Guide 10 Plus?
Asked on 7/19/2012 by merlynDHZ
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- A:
  It sure will! The Bolt uses a USB charger so you can charge it from either the Guide 10 Plus or your Nomad 7.
  Answered on 7/26/2012 by Anonymous

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