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Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit

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What makes the powerful Black Diamond Icon headlamp and Apollo lantern even better? A rechargeable battery pack, wall charger and four power adapters!

With this compact recharging kit, there's no hassling with one-use batteries, battery cradles or other odds and ends
Simply install the rechargeable NiMH battery and plug the wall charger into the headlamp or lantern
Battery power meter indicates the charging status; battery lasts for more than 2,000 charges (manufacturer's estimate)
Travel at home and abroad with your Icon or Apollo; kit includes three European power adapters and one U.S. power adapter

Please note: Black Diamond products can only be shipped to the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

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Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit Customer Reviews

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Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit

3.2

(based on 6 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Feb

2008

(5 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not worth it

By Eyecon82

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Cons

Low battery life

Best Uses

Day trip

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

This is not really worth it. The estimated hours are much less with this rechargeable battery pack. It says it can get only up to 17 hours of use with the 3-watt on high versus 80 or so hours with 3 AA batts. It is obviously better to use AA batteries if that is the case. It is probably more economical to buy rechargeable AA batteries and charge it separately in a charger. Basically this thing is 3 AA batteries taped together with a cord built in

This is only good for maybe a 2 day trip. After that, you would need to carry spare batteries. Not a bad deal if you don't want to hassle with taking batteries in and out every time it dies to recharge since you can just plug the adapter into the side of the battery pack without opening it up.

It says it is valid for 2000 uses. From what I know, NimH batteries should only be charged after completely being discharged, however, the packaged instructions say it is ok to recharge without discharging the batt all the way like a LiOn battery...hmmm

HOWEVER, I MUST SAY THE ICON HEADLAMP IS THE BEST ON THE MARKET, BETTER THAN THE PT APEX AND PETZL

Nov

2008

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

not worth it

By Caleb M.

from Bristow, VA

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Pros

Eco Friendly

Cons

Insufficient Power

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

Bought this a while back for my BD Icon Headlamp (which is fantastic, by the way). First time I used it, I had left it to charge for approximately two days, so it was fully charged. When I turned on the headlamp, it produced an extraordinarily weak beam. It put out less light than my Petzl Tikka Plus, and certainly did not do justice to a 3-watt lamp. Luckily, I was only using it to move some things into my house in the dark, and not out in the woods relying on this as my only light source. Yes, it's eco-friendly, but who cares if it doesn't work well.

Apr

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

No more buying batteries

By NateVT

from Vermont

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Pros

Fast Charging
Good Cord Length

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

I was surprised to see the negative comments on the battery kit. I've owned the kit along with the Icon for about 1 1/2 years now and use it multiple times per week. I own two other headlamps and they haven't gotten any use since I've been able to use the rechargable Icon. The charge seems to last a good amount of time, even when the headlamp is used on high. I couldn't compare the light output with the rechargeable batteries compared to regular batteries (I only use the rechargeables), but the light output has been more than enough to hike along trails and even bushwack on occassion. Obviously, "your mileage may vary" but the rechargeable battery kit and the Icon is hands down one of my favorite bits of gear.

Feb

2009

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Waste Of Money

By Snowpuppy

from Louisville, KY

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Pros

Cons

Slow Charging

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

I purchased this with the apollo lantern (which is a great lantern), but the battery doesn't hold a charge for very long when fully charged and it takes for ever for it to recharge. My advice-save the money and don't purchase this.

Nov

2011

5.0

icon is very economical

By Leslie Coon

from Boulder Colorado

About Me Value Oriented

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Pros

Compact Design
Durable Construction
Fast Charging
Good Cord Length
Saves much enercy

Cons

Best Uses

High-End Equipment
Portable Electronics
Travel

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

I used it for 3 years and never had to buy batteries. I could just plug it in.

May

2010

(0 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Superbright!

By wildschwein

from Half Moon Bay,Ca

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Pros

Compact Design
Durable Construction

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Black Diamond Icon/Apollo NRG Rechargeable Battery Kit:

Hi,read the negative feedbacks and had to reply.I have taken this lamp into some of the harshest environs,and it performs great in every way. My friends all want one.Nuff said.Thanx.