Trail Hound Frequently Asked Questions
Trail Hound Frequently Asked Questions
The lights are incredibly energy efficient. On max power, they only use 3.5 watts of power.
To estimate how large of a battery you will need:
A good rule of thumb is, you will get at least 1 hour of light on max brightness for every 1,000 mAh in the battery. The lights on max brightness use about 700 mAh / hour. (ie: an 8,000 mAh battery should get you between 8-10 hours of light)
Click the bottom reset arrow button to return to solid light mode.
Click on the button with the three dots to change to a different mode. You can also adjust the speed of the mode by clicking the +/- button.
Press the +/- button on the dimmer to turn the lights to a higher brightness. On the lowest dimmer settings, the lights require such little power to run that some portable battery packs don’t register anything as being plugged in and auto shut off.
Yes, the Trail Hound lights are waterproof up to the electronic connection point. While the lights ARE waterproof, they are not intended for underwater use.
The multi-color lights do not cycle through different colors and are not programmable. Each individual light on the strand is set as a certain color (warm white, cool white, red, green, etc.).
No. However, you can run multiple lights off one USB port with a 3rd Party USB hub or USB line splitter. Additionally, if you have a power source with multiple USB ports, you can plug in multiple strands placing the power source in the middle.
The patented technology in the Trail Hound Lights is designed to give you the brightest light over the longest distance while using the least amount of energy off a standard 5V USB power source.
No
There is no difference. All lights except color change have been upgraded to include the built in dimmer and mode function.
Yes, the lights do need to be plugged into a 5V USB power source (i.e. solar pack, portable battery pack, USB wall socket, USB phone adapter, computer, etc). We recommend our Day Tripper Solar Pack .
Please do not try to repair broken lights. Instead, email support@revelgear.com to start a warranty claim.
Take your time with the first unspooling!
Undo the velcro tie, and locate the end of the strand that is farthest from the USB cable. Gently uncoil the farthest end of the strand until it is free to unravel.
Hold the bundle of lights in one hand and use the other hand to begin guiding the farthest end outwards and away from the bunch. Go slowly and it will uncoil smoothly without getting tangled.
Once your light strand is fully extended, carefully run your fingers along the strand to remove the wire’s memory and straighten the line. This will make it easier for all future use.
Locate the end of the strand that is farthest from the USB cable. Use your hand as a “spool” and begin winding the wire around your hand in a circular motion.
Important: Leave approximately 3 inches of slack at the farthest end of the strand which will later be used to secure the bundle of lights once all 30 feet are wound up.
Carefully wind up all 30 feet of wire around your hand until you reach the USB cable.
Take the 3 inches of slack from the farthest end of the strand and recoil it around the bundle of lights.
Lastly, secure the USB cable to the bundle of lights using the included velcro tie.
-Buttons function by a quick push of the button, no need to push and hold.
-Each dimmer level reduces power consumption by ~12%
-Dimming the lights one level can save you energy without a noticeable change in brightness.
-Some portable batteries have automatic shut off features if they do not detect a plugged in device. On the lowest settings, our lights use so little energy that some batteries will automatically turn off thinking that nothing is plugged in.