Overall, considering the strap system, battery life and brightness, I’m a bit disappointed in the KNOG blinder and probably won’t bother buying from them again.

With the USB part at the rear of the light, I was assured that the design means that even this part will resist water entering the unit.

On the mounting system, I am allowed to say that in future we may see more flexibility however for aero profile tubes, it still will remain difficult with the ‘latch’ system of the blinders.

Positive news is the quality is really good and better than moon shield IMO. It is just as bright as the moon shield, although due to the design of the 4 LEDs I feel it is more visible/noticeable.

Yet to test battery life, all weather conditions and longevity but will post an update a few months of use.

And … well done, Knog.

John:
The reply from Shane says what I meant to add. I’ve no reason to suspect this is any more or less weatherproof than my Garmin 305 or the Knog front lights.

Crawf:
I’d consider this almost a step above the Boomer in terms of quality, having used many of Knog’s products since their first Frog models.

Thanks to the review I just purchased 2 of these and will be using them at night/day and in all weather conditions. I’ll also be testing it side by side to my moon shield rear USB light (on flasher, testing battery duration, product longevity and brightness).

The lack of removable covers definitely sounds more promising, but I guess what you’re telling me is that Knog isn’t saying specifically that the unit is weather proof. I think it’s pretty safe to say that means it isn’t.

Unfortunately, being mounted on the seatpost puts most rear lights directly in line to be constantly sprayed with water off the rear tyre, and I’ve not had many lights survive long – I’m an all-weather commuter.

If they can make front flasher lights waterproof to 50m I dont understand why it would be any less important to offer the same advantage in a rear light. Yet almost no-one does.

Thanks anyway.

John