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Yes. It’s short for “Chinese Micro”. Because that light is made in China. We don’t view offshore manufacturing as ideal. However with this item, it’s necessary.
And with a move like this, we all know transparency is king. There is not a better way to call attention to the country of origin than to integrate that country into the name of the product. It is honest and it’s also funny. Cloud would have it no other way. So much so, that when you purchase a Chicro from us directly here on the website, you’ll get some fun swag that nobody else will get. All with that Chinese food theme.
For a variety of reasons, all of which make sense for both you and for Cloud. We view small admin tools such as the Chicro differently than we do live-saving weapon lights and duty-grade lights. If you bet your life on a tool like that, we make it right here in the USA (much of it right here in our own buildings). However, there are certain small things such as Chicro that do not meet the threshold for Cloud to manufacture here.
Moreso, cost-analysis of building such a light proved the project unsustainable if manufactured domestically. Meaning we could build it here, but our cost would drive your price up to the point most would not want to buy it. As we know, certain things we all purchase are just not made domestically for this reason. It’s unfortunate but it’s also real life. From batteries to shoes to cell phones, a lot of things are made offshore in our world.
Considering that reality, Cloud had a choice to make. We had a design for a superior product and we knew people wanted it. We could sit on the sidelines and force the world to live with a tool from a competitor which leaves something to be desired. Or get in the game, go offshore with it, get a better product made and get it to you at the same price you expect to pay. We don’t sit on the sidelines. So, we took that design and worked with a trusted partner offshore to bring it all to life for you. At the price you want. And yes, because the design and manufacturing are so good, we warranty it for life like everything else we have our name on. And you’ll be thrilled to know that Cloud is using all its saved manpower and physical infrastructure for critical projects such as the upcoming Enhanced Pistol Light and other things you really want us focusing on. All while still being offered you something as awesome as the Chicro.
We know that the Chicro is incredibly powerful for it’s size. It’s 350 Lumens represent a 40% increase over the nearest competitor. So you have more light available now than ever before in a package this small. As such, we knew you needed to be able to bring that light level down if you wanted low- output. Remember, this is not a tactical tool in nature. It’s an administrative assistant for day- to-day living. If you press the switch, the light turns on at 350 lumens. If you tap the switch again, it cycles down to only 10% output, at around 35 lumens. Every time you tap the switch, the alternate mode engages. Super simple. And yes, the light has both momentary and constant-on functionality. Because there is a time and place for both.
Absolutely. We designed the pocket clip and the light body to be reversible. Meaning you can pop the clip off the light body and reverse its position. When you do that, you can now clip that light to the front of your hat or whatever else is around. Chicro is versatile.
We put a small hole there for a small split ring in the event you want to mount this to something (keychain, backpacks, etc.) via a small ring.
No it does not. The output would be absurdly low and you would be disappointed. The future is a rechargeable one and as you know, Cloud generally embraces that. 10440 batteries are cheap and pervasive. If you need more batteries, we will be selling those as well. But with great run time and an integrated recharge port in the light head itself, you never even have to take the battery out unless you want to.
The Chicro ships with a USB to USB-C cord. You can use any USB-C plug you have however. And the port is in the side of the light head itself. Again, you never have to take the battery out.
Super easy.
1) Ensure the battery is in the light with the positive terminal towards the light head.
2) Ensure the light is assembled.
3) Plug the USB-C cord into the light head.
4) Then click the tail cap switch. NOTE: YOU MUST CLICK THE SWITCH OR THE LIGHT WILL
NOT CHARGE. After clicking, the charge-indicator light should be solid-red, indicating
charge mode. When the light is charged, the charge indicator light will turn green.
5) Unplug from the USB-C and you are good to go.
Absolutely. Chicro offers the same lifetime warranty we offer with all our Cloud Defensive branded lights. No worries there, we have your back.