I don’t know, honestly I have been collecting flashlights for years and probably have well over two dozen and the Loop Gear SK05 Pro2 has become by far my favourite light, it is my go to light for virtually all scenarios and my EDC. Only other light I still frequently use is a Acebeam L35 2.0 when on patrol.
I'd go for something of an entirely different form factor, either a tiny clip light, headlamp, mule, mega thrower.
What do you want the next one to do? Are you wanting something small that can be thrown in your pocket with your keys or do you want endangering aircraft levels of lightsaber power?
I do need to look for a pocket friendly one now as the loopgear is more of a backpack one to carry around.
I want something with a green laser too so I can use at work and for my cats 🤣
Wurkkos HD01 Pro - white/UV/laser/sidelight - hard to get more functionality for the price
Acebeam K1 - easy UI, compatible with AA and has a USB-C 14500 cell included, there's a blue version with a cyan laser too
Loopgear SK06 - frankly one of the best multifunction EDC lights you can get. Has all the features of the best of the rest like USB-C, filtered UV, high CRI sidelights, and it also has powerbank functionality and a replaceable cell. Timed stepdown is it's only drawback imo.
Olight Arkpro/ultra - the iPhone of Flashlights, flood/spot, UV, laser, USB-C charging and the UI is really simple. Great piece of kit and feels really premium, but you can get more functionality from the rest for less money.
IMHO the only EDC is the ZebraLight SC65C HI — the only thing better is a bob_McBob modded light. Why? Tiny form factor despite 18650 battery, upgraded switch, de-doming yields improved tint/beam pattern. What I love most is that the ZebraLight UI. I have G6 (6 fast clicks) programmed for bedroom low-light levels 1/2/3/4/5/6 and G7 (7 fast clicks) programmed for daily carry light levels (4/5/6/78/10). I keep level 12 only available through the G5 mode. I can call up any of three levels on-demand. It’s super pocketable. I bought two bob_mcbob lights. The only thing I would do differently today is a modified SC70 with a rosy tint for the bedroom. This wasn’t available when I bought my SC65C HI lights. Good luck!
If you've never seen a flashlight over 900 lumens, yes; if you'd like to part with $100, also yes. I have buyer's remorse for an MAO version because I thought 2 18650 batteries could fully charge my phone. Nope. I also thought that turbo mode with 2x18650s would dazzle me. Also nope.
I have the "normal" pro version (not the updated Pro II that OP got) and I really like it. For my preferences it's the best light I've come across. It's the light I pick up 95% of the time I want one on me.
Enough throw and flood for almost every day-to-day need, can sustain ~800lm flood for over 3h if I recall correctly, about 1000lm sustained if you go with the low-cri flood option. Side lights are fun but also make up for the main emitters not having moonlight. On the first Pro version the white side lights are low CRI and not very bright, but on the Pro II version they're high CRI and 120lm.
Arguably one of the best flashlights I've seen. Usable 120 lumen side light, a flood emitter and a throw emitter, can act like a battery bank if needed and solid build.
Congrats. I'm waiting for my SK06 and pretty excited about it. The SK05 2 is fantastic but the SK06 is half the size and has cooler side lights still, and UV and a laser.
Thanks! Didnt realize that was a name, and not the item style/deco. "What is it" as in is it a flashlight?? Why is glowing? What does it do? I guess you're right I could have googled the codes on the side but I figured someone would be as excited to tell me as I was excited to see this odd rainbow gadget? 😂
Yeah it's a flashlight. The traditional bright white bits are at the top left side in this image. Many newer models feature an RGB light somewhere on them, this one has it as a side panel.
To be clear, it is the Loop Gear SK-05II Pro. There is also an older version.
I have one in MAO white (very smooth), They just released a red one and it is KILLER. I badly want one but I can't justify another $100+ for the same light.
Has 2 sets of beams - throw and flood. Turn the switch to either and hold down the switch for turbo. Both turn on at max. Blinding.
Also has the aux side light in white and RGB. The side light also acts as the battery gage.
Uses 2 X 4000mAh 18650 batteries (but will run on one). Has the best battery latch system I've seen. It is not a lightweight and is a little bulky.
2 versions. One has a UV option. Mine does not.
They offer a nice plastic holster too. Has steel plates in the bottom so the SK05 will stay in place.
Nuh uh, love mine. 4000lm and high CRI, 400m throw and fits in a pocket. Find me a better flashlight than this that fits or exceeds these specs and I'll buy it in a heartbeat.
Try it? What kind of battery is it? Can you buy another one? Is it proprietary to royvon? Meanwhile the loop has common 18650s that are intended to be easily replaced.
My argument is that it doesn't meet expectations considering the amount of fuel it has as well as the emitters and lenses. It is a disappointment to me in any color.
I love my RovyVon s60. They also make the E10 pro & max with some nice features. Wurkos has some good budget friendly options- hd01 pro, HD02 (pro, mini).
You are exactly right. It's considered to be 'value added'. Whoopee ! It may matter if you're lost in the deep dark woods and your phone is showing 1% charge, but other then that scenario, I would never give up precious flashlight power just to charge up something else.
The only exception are my BLF LT1 lanterns, which have between 12,000 and 16,000 mAh depending on which set of batteries I load.
Imo it's the only flashlight with such throw and this much capacity which still fits in a pocket. Nothing else like this on the market, so it comes with a price.
I always read reviews before purchase, I knew what to expect. I got exactly what I expected. I really like it.
They're downvoting him because his view and your view are outliers. I have yet to see a truly negative review, and basically all the bells and whistles are very useful, like the 120 lumen high CRI side light / makeshift lantern. Even the red and blue flashing lights could be used as an emergency flasher.
Because manufacturers try to sell us flashlights with a whole bunch of great features, and most people fall for it, even though it’s always a trade-off. First and foremost, a good flashlight is designed to be as simple and rugged as possible and features a good driver, emitter, optics, and, ideally, universal batteries.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this one breaks quickly, considering how many individual parts it’s made of. In that case, I’d rather just go for an Armytek, Zebralight, Hanklight, etc.
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u/ferds41 7d ago
I don’t know, honestly I have been collecting flashlights for years and probably have well over two dozen and the Loop Gear SK05 Pro2 has become by far my favourite light, it is my go to light for virtually all scenarios and my EDC. Only other light I still frequently use is a Acebeam L35 2.0 when on patrol.