[Paddlewise] Stocking Stuffers?

On my 400 mile trek over the rivers and through the woods for a North
Carolina Thanksgiving, I tuned in to a techie's Christmas recommended list
on NPR, which included a battery-free flashlight from Shakelight.

The reviewer gave it a glowing report, so to speak.  According to the
website, the "NightStar II" powers a LED for up to 15 minutes after shaking
a built-in magnet across internal coils for a minute or less.  It's supposed
to be waterproof and floats.  And OK to drop from six feet, or drive a truck
across.  And the reviewer also offered the "beware of imitations" caveat.

But I was shaken at the $39 price tag, and stirred to inquire amongst the
paddling wise if anyone has experience with this product.  If reasonably as
advertised, such a device might make a good checkmark on the lists for my
grown but active young'ns.

Any advice?

Scott Stephens
Jax Beach



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