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Detailed
Information:
The body of the Gerber Trio sports a gorgeous Type
II anodized matte finish. The surface appears to have
a very slight granularity to it which makes it look
very modern and sleek. Around the head and tail are
6 notches cut in the curved surface which facilitate
grip and add to the overall appearance. Two flat panels
are cut into either side of the light body which help
with grip and make the light very comfortable to use.
Overall the unit is very well built and shows a high
degree of quality.
Inside the head are three 5mm white LEDs. They are
all recessed in the head for protection. A regulator
circuit drives the LEDs for relatively steady output.
Output is in the form of a fairly round, slightly triangular,
broad flood with a bluish tint. Despite the odd tinting
of the beam, color rendition is pretty good.
The switch is the tailcap. Twist for on and off. There
is also a lanyard hole in the tailcap for convenience.
The head is permanently attached to the light, so no
worries there. The tailcap has an O-ring which is generously
lubricated with silicone grease. The light is advertised
as "water resistant".
Ergonomics: The shape of the light and its size makes
it very comfortable in the hand. The slightly granular
texture to the finish makes it very grip-able.
2 AA batteries power this light. Runtime is advertised
at 80 hours. An independent 3rd party has tested the
runtime of the light and found it reaches 50% brightness
after about 8 hours and diminishes rapidly after that
to a very low level of output. You may get 80 hours
of light out of the Trio, but the latter 70 hours will
be very dim. In an emergency situation, some light is
better than none, so at least you'll have some light
available for a long time.
No additional accessories come with the light.
What I Liked: Water resistant,
Tough, Bright, Easy battery change, Stands up, Well
built.
What I Didn't Like:
Other Things I Noticed:
Conclusions: Very high quality
construction, beautiful finish, great output. A good,
long running, light.
Impressions: Well, it is a good
light. Good quality and runs on cheap AAs. I have a
soft spot for lights that run on AAs since these cells
tend to be the best size/power compromise in my mind.
AAA just don't store enough power and 123A's... well...
they have twice the voltage, but half the mA, and cost
3-4 times as much as an AA cell. With the advent of
cheap boost circuits, like the one in this light, who
really needs 123As for LEDs? There is a lower TCO (total
cost of ownership) in most cases if you get a light
with a boost circuit and use cheap batteries. If you
need a lower output light for around the house, around
the camp, for general tasks, etc. this is a good choice.
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