New Torch Flashlight and Charger Base ($225) in Rivian Gear Shop

[Dirty_B]

Is this new? I searched forum but didn't see it mentioned:
https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/rivian-torch-and-charger

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[domoplaytime]

Is this new? I searched forum but didn't see it mentioned:
https://rivian.com/gear-shop/p/rivian-torch-and-charger

I scoured the Shop recently and did not see that. Personally I'd prefer one without the charger, and just rotate them through the vehicle charging dock. But I've been happy with my 850 lumen flashlight that's only $62 (and not much more with charger and 18650 battery).

 

[Dark-Fx]

Wheels are up now too.

 

[Dirty_B]

I scoured the Shop recently and did not see that. Personally I'd prefer one without the charger, and just rotate them through the vehicle charging dock. But I've been happy with my 850 lumen flashlight that's only $62 (and not much more with charger and 18650 battery).

Yeah seems pricey, but it is a very very nice torch. Way more so than anything I got on Amazon made in China

 

[silkyjohnson]

Wheels are the big story, right? 20s are only a $400 upgrade over 21s?

 

[bd5400]

$225...seems a little nuts.

 

[atebit]

For that kind of money I’d look at a SureFire Defender or similar.

 

[R1T-USN]

RJ - why didn’t you place one in each door?

 

[Prime]

Kinda not happy the torch has an external charger. Incentive for not having it stolen was it would have no way to charge outside the vehicle. Now it does

 

[Dark-Fx]

Kinda not happy the torch has an external charger. Incentive for not having it stolen was it would have no way to charge outside the vehicle. Now it does

It probably just charges off 5V. Just a round base with two pogo pins is all that's needed. I'd like to be able to buy it without the charging base, but I doubt it'd drop the price that much.

 

[MountainBikeDude]

RJ - why didn’t you place one in each door?

Do you want to pay an additional 750+ for several flashlights only one person is likely to use at any given time?

 

[atebit]

RJ - why didn’t you place one in each door?

That would’ve been a great idea for the Mystery Machine.

 

[kylealden]

Kinda not happy the torch has an external charger. Incentive for not having it stolen was it would have no way to charge outside the vehicle. Now it does

This is the funniest threat model I've ever heard

 

[domoplaytime]

RJ - why didn’t you place one in each door?

Fine but we would get zero 12V outlets in exchange. Cost savings necessitated by having to honor preorder pricing.

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