Milwaukee M18 Packout Light/Charger
As part of The Home Depot’s ProSpective program this quarter, I got to check out the Milwaukee M18 Packout Light & Charger, model # 2357-20
More info on the light here at Home Depot:
https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1285960/1020824/8154
Quick Overview
Packout Compatible
M18 Battery Platform
AC power option
3000 lumens
3 independent pivoting light heads
2.1 AMP USB port
11.42 lbs.
16.8” depth X 8.6” height X 8.6” width
$199, light only.
Let me start by saying, taking pictures or videos in-use is no easy task. Talk about being blinded by the light! With a 3000 lumen output, it is incredibly bright and lights up entire small to medium sized rooms exceptionally well by itself. Being so compact it is perfect for task lighting as well.
The light is powered on here in the front above the battery compartment. Along with the Mode and Brightness selectors. The Mode button will cycle between all 3 lights being on, just the main front light, or just the 2 side lights. With the brightness button you have a high, medium, and low option.
All three lights on.
Just the main light on.
Just the two side lights on.
The independent pivoting head design allows for basically 360 degree lighting between the three heads
The runtime specs above are illustrated using a 5ah battery, however the compartment is big enough for a 12ah battery to fit for even longer use. BUT, for unlimited runtime, there is also an AC option where you can plug in an extension cord for power. When plugged in with a cord, the light also becomes a charger and will charge any M18 batteries.
Below the AC option, there’s another large compartment with the 2.1 amp USB port and plenty of space to safely tuck away your phone or any other small devices you want to charge. The USB charger works both when plugged in with an extension cord, or just using your M18 battery.
We’ve made it this far without talking about this light’s main feature, and that being that it’s Packout compatible. Milwaukee continues to innovate and add to the Packout lineup, and it is easily in my opinion, the best jobsite storage and transportation system.
You can add the light to your system and continue stacking on top of it for easy transportation. Or, you can even leave the light on top of your stack and use it as-is.
In Summary
The past couple months this light has quickly become my favorite lighting solution. It’s just so versatile. Between the pivoting heads being able to point and light up entire areas with the 3000 lumens. Being Packout compatible for easy storage and transport. Also, admittedly I have a fairly good stock on batteries to get me through a work day, so I don’t even carry a charger with me anymore. I just use the light if I need to charge up some batteries during the day!
Check the Packout Light/Charger out here at Home Depot!
https://homedepot.sjv.io/c/1285960/1020824/8154
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