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Kai Rios

Kai Rios

Optics, runtime modeling, and UI logic for headlamps and lanterns

About

Engineer-turned-field tester focused on beam geometry, candela-per-watt, and power plans that scale from solo overnights to 8-person camps.

Core Beliefs

Lighting works when it disappears—target tasks precisely, waste nothing, protect the sky.

Perspective

I favor measured output, narrow spill for tasks, warm CCT for social zones, and standardized cells.

Author Articles

Best Camping Solar Lights: Real Battery Capacity Tested

Best Camping Solar Lights: Real Battery Capacity Tested

Cut through marketing claims with field-tested watt-hour data that reveals true battery capacity and solar recharge realities. Learn simple sizing and panel-positioning steps for reliable, dark-sky-friendly illumination on your next campout.

10th Oct•
Warm White vs Cool White Camping Lights: Preserve Night Vision

Warm White vs Cool White Camping Lights: Preserve Night Vision

Choose warm white (2700–3500K) to preserve night vision, reduce glare, and save battery life; cool white delays adaptation and disrupts sleep. Reserve neutral/cool beams for brief, focused tasks and verify CCT, CRI, dimming, and beam shielding for safer, more comfortable campsites.

3rd Oct•