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By MATT HILL \u2013 SOFREP<\/p>\n

The folks over at OLIGHT were kind enough to send over a couple different weapon-light systems to test for our SOFREP members. When the lights arrived, they were well-packed and sealed up nicely from the elements.<\/p>\n

The two lights OLIGHT sent for testing were the OLIGHT Odin Mini and the OLIGHT BALDR Mini. The Odin Mini came in a heavy-duty box that had what I would call a coffin-style opening. Whatever the name, though, it was a nice touch and a good first impression of quality. The BALDR Mini came in a small, more traditional box, but it was well-packed in a cocoon of plastic casing.<\/p>\n

While some consumers may not pay attention to the care taken to pack products smartly (insert my dad here), some of us certainly appreciate it when companies take pride in not just their product \u2013 which is to be expected \u2013 but also in the care of product packaging to ensure the product arrives to the consumer unharmed. OLIGHT knocked this aspect out of the park<\/p>\n

First Reaction<\/h3>\n

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The OLIGHT Odin Mini. (Author Photo)<\/p>\n

My first thought when I unboxed the Odin and looked at the light and played a bit with the charging cable was \u201cokay, this is a cool magnetic charging system.\u201d By \u201ccool\u201d I mean that it was a noticeably stronger magnetic charging connection than many I\u2019ve tested. I confirmed this first reaction when I connected the charger to the light and I could both see and hear it \u201csnap\u201d into place. Some products I\u2019ve purchased or tested over the years had magnetic chargers that worked great unless slightly bumped, or they had issues with the charging cord not seating onto the product perfectly each time, which would sometimes cause the light to not actually charge. I didn\u2019t see any potential issue with the magnetic charging system with either the Odin Mini or the BALDR Mini, though. It was a positive physical and visual connection between the cord and the light each time I connected the two.<\/p>\n

The second thing I noticed with these lights was that they both were fairly small in stature (hence the name Mini I guess), but that their construction felt very robust. I really appreciate items that can perform equally to larger products, but pack that same punch in a smaller package. As former Navy SEAL Rob O\u2019Neill has said on multiple occasions regarding excess size\/weight of items he used to carry, \u201cOunces equal pounds\u201d and no person who has ever carried a weapon for a living (or even while hunting) has the desire to carry unneeded excess weight. Each of the OLIGHT\u2019s I tested take this message to heart and deliver a powerful, robust product that still leaves room on the weapon for additional accessories while ensuring the user of that weapon system less overall muscle strain and fatigue during its use.<\/p>\n

Both the Odin Mini and the BALDR Mini do this well, but more on the specifics of each light\u2019s specs and performance in a bit.<\/p>\n

Products, Features, and Materials<\/h3>\n

I said above that I was immediately impressed with the build quality of each light, but let\u2019s look a bit more in depth at the actual performance numbers of each product.<\/p>\n

OLIGHT Odin Mini<\/em><\/h3>\n

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The OLIGHT Odin Mini with included pressure activation pad. (OLIGHT)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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According to the OLIGHT website, the Odin Mini<\/a> has the following features:<\/p>\n