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Milwaukee 2357-20 M18 PACKOUT Light with Built-In Charger Review
The PACKOUT Light/Charger provides users with multi-directional lighting, and charging. This portable light delivers up to 3000 Lumens of TRUEVIEW™ High Definition quality light intensity.
Its fully compatible with the PACKOUT Modular Storage System and is the same stack thickness as 2 small parts organizer ad 4 low profile parts organizer
Milwaukee tells us that PACKOUT Light can run for up to 31 hours on one XC 5.0Ah Battery. But lets face it that on low on the side lights only.
There is an AC input for continuous runtime, and M18 Battery charging capability.
There is a storage compartment to store small items inside, or house the user’s phone while charging in the storage compartment. This compartment is protected with seals to prevent dust and dirt intrusion.
Inside the compartment is a USB charger for cell phones or other 5v rechargeable devices with a 2.1AMP USB output.
Any USB device that uses more than 2.4A of DC electrical current will trip a self-resetting overload protector and disable the output. After tripping, the USB thermal breaker will cool down and be usable again in a short time.
I find the PACKOUT Light/Charger fits a nice niche in transporting equipment to various project sites. Securing the light into a PACKOUT stack is a key to its effectiveness and how often I will use it. I stack it and forget it until it is time to employ it on the job site. Frankly, I do not see this product staying in the trailer very much.
Not only is it a great lighting solution, I like having the battery charger available. Even the largest M18 batteries will fit into this product’s battery bay.
Finally, I can use it with an a/c cord and not worry about the battery life.
NOTE: The light will default to the selected brightness and mode settings the next time it is turned on. On battery power, the light will flash to indicate the battery is reaching its end-of-charge.
What I Like about the Milwaukee PACKOUT Light/Charger 2357-20
I often take the Light off of the PACKOUT stack to use it as a standalone light source at 11.4 pounds, it is certainly heavier than a flashlight, but it is light enough to grab and go.
The 3000 lumens are plenty of light for most of the lighting tasks that I have. Being able to line up the head on the wall surface is a real help for quality control observations.
Having a USB charging compartment protected by a door lets me know that my phone or laser measurer without fear of being stepped on ot getting covered in dust.
I appreciate the value of the light output, “TRUEVIEW High Definition Output” may be a marketing phrase, but for trades that need true color rendition, this is an essential feature for accurate work.
What will I do to improve the effectiveness of the 2357-20 Light/Charger
Manufacturers design almost every light cordless lighting tower product with a base that extends the lighting head to a high level for better light distribution. As part of the PACKOUT system, the 2357-20 relies on the height of the user’s PACKOUT stack for its vertical elevation.
As a result, I used a wall mounting plate for the Milwaukee PACKOUT Light/Charger so that I can mount the plate on a column or wall and then get the Light/Charger the height it needs for good area lighting.
My iPhone 11 fits well within the USB charging compartment. But users with larger phones will have the outside door of the compartment open if their phones do not fit on the diagonal. A small increase to the compartment depth would be a great addition to this product.
I do wish the overall package were smaller, but there’s nothing I can do to field Mod that!
Price
I found the PACKOUT light sells at as a bare tool price at $199.00
In closing, I consider this price a great value for a device with so many light level options, an M-18 battery charger and a USB charging capability.
Importantly, I find the ease of transporting this light as a part of the PACKOUT system very compelling.
By rights, the PACKOUT system will keep the Milwaukee PACKOUT Light/Charger protected when part of a large stack.
The three independent and adjustable lights provide the user with a flexible and adaptable lighting solution.
Finally, the TRUEVIEW light quality is an essential part of any lighting system I would consider having in my tool crib.
I am very pleased with the Light/Charger and I am looking for ways to justify buying a second one to increase the flexibility of my job site portable lighting components.
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