The little things: Flashlight

[W1SE]

Okay, we know we love our Rivians but something that used to get attention on every review but hardly mentioned now is the flashlight. I mean really, how awesome is it for you?

I absolutely love it and use it multiple times a week, especially in the winter. I am wondering if anyone else uses as much as me.

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[godfodder0901]

Okay, we know we love our Rivians but something that used to get attention on every review but hardly mentioned now is the flashlight. I mean really, how awesome is it for you?

I absolutely love it and use it multiple times a week, especially in the winter. I am wondering if anyone else uses as much as me.

I use it on trash days. Long trek in the dark top the end of the drive. Gets spooky in the dark!

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

The flashlight is like any first aid kit. You don’t use it. But the one time you need it, you’ll be glad you have one.

 

[Singletracker]

What? There’s a flashlight? No way.

Seriously, like the camp speaker, I’ve never used it or even pulled it out. I kinda forgot it was even there. I need to give it a try, I guess. There may come a time when I will need it. I can see its value. When camping season rolls back around, I’m sure it will get some use.

 

[Riviot]

I'm surprised to be only one of two who use it weekly. I grab it randomly in the garage because my others are back in the house and I don't want to take my shoes off.

Climbing in the attic? Damn it, need a light. Grabbing the mail (box is across the 45mph road)? It's PNW winter so it's dark at 430, better have a light. Installing my wife's hitch and can't see the holes? LIGHT IT UP. Rivian tech fixing the tailgate latch? "Hey, can you grab a flashlight and aim it here?"

 

[Cycliste]

I use when my headlamp is not immediately available and I’m at the truck. I’ve been surprised at how often I actually use it. I also mainly use it in Winter’s low light days.

I’ve also used the Camp Speaker more often than I thought—road trip AirBnBs where connecting my own music source was difficult or impossible.

 

[Heimat]

I voted monthly because during the summer months I don't use it as much, but during the winter months I use it quite frequently. It's nice to have when feeding our animals as it's usually dark when I get home. It's nice to just grab it out of the door versus going to find a light from the house. I've also used it at work many times as it was the most convenient light to use. Just one more thing I love about my R1T

 

[solaskaze]

That little guy will cost you $225 in the Gear shop. I hope it doesn’t disappear like pens.

 

[irfan]

Forgot all about it

 

[Dark-Fx]

I'm surprised to be only one of two who use it weekly. I grab it randomly in the garage because my others are back in the house and I don't want to take my shoes off.

Climbing in the attic? Damn it, need a light. Grabbing the mail (box is across the 45mph road)? It's PNW winter so it's dark at 430, better have a light. Installing my wife's hitch and can't see the holes? LIGHT IT UP. Rivian tech fixing the tailgate latch? "Hey, can you grab a flashlight and aim it here?"

You clearly just don't have enough artificial lighting in your world. My go-to ends up being a bike helmet with a light strapped to it. Looks goofy as hell around the house, but almost always available and hands free. My camping headlamps generally get packed away when the season ends or I would end up using those.

 

[COdogman]

I only use it a couple times per month, but I sure appreciate it. My tiny garage is dark and if I need help finding something it’s always right there.

 

[iansriv]

What? There’s a flashlight? No way.

Seriously, like the camp speaker, I’ve never used it or even pulled it out. I kinda forgot it was even there. I need to give it a try, I guess. There may come a time when I will need it. I can see its value. When camping season rolls back around, I’m sure it will get some use.

Great reminder. I used it after a couple of months of owning the car. I've been meaning to use the camp speaker just to test it out. Goes to show just how useless that thing is.

 

[Robin]

Okay, we know we love our Rivians but something that used to get attention on every review but hardly mentioned now is the flashlight. I mean really, how awesome is it for you?

I absolutely love it and use it multiple times a week, especially in the winter. I am wondering if anyone else uses as much as me.

I use it to open a gate at 3:00 in the morning beginning my shift ?

 

[Kasboat]

The flashlight and field kit (first aid kit) are great items to have in the vehicle so as to never be left behind. I don’t use the flash light at home as my go-to light as I have many already stashed in strategic places. Regardless, on regular intervals I do test it to be sure it works.
Thinking about other “neat” built-ins; for me the camp speaker could have been something that was a “delete” & receive a credit (but that wasn’t an option), I’ll never use it other than as a novelty. I’ll probably replace that space with an after market bin as I’ve still not found my perfect place for sunglasses & wallet.

 

[madgrey]

I carry a small kit in all my cars with a mini flashlight, cash, extra phone battery, multi-tool, etc. For the Rivian, I removed the batteries and flashlight from the kit.

I've used the flashlight once, for me it's an emergency thing. My go-to is my phone for quick usage or my hands-free headlight for anything else.

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