Clarke MFL800R rechargeable work light review

If you’ve ever tried fixing a bike in a dim garage or checked your chain tension at a campsite at dusk, you’ll know that normal torches, in most cases, just don’t cut it. 

The Clarke MFL800R looks like the kind of tool you don’t think about until you try it—and then you wonder how you ever lived without it.

It’s a multifunction work light with five modes, kicking out up to 800 lumens from its LED cluster. That means enough brightness to inspect valve clearances, hunt for dropped washers, or cook dinner under a tarp when the sun calls it a day. The head swivels 90 degrees and rotates 180, so it isn’t fussy about angles – just point it at the job and crack on.

For touring riders, the magnetic base and fold-away hook make it ideal for hands-free use on the road. Stick it to a pannier frame, hang it off a branch or wedge it in the fairing—wherever the light needs to be, it’ll get there. At home, it’s the same story: under the tank, inside the wheel arch, behind the radiator - it’s a quick, easy, reliable way, and well made.

The lithium-ion battery is tucked in the handle and gives up to five hours of light on a full charge, with an LED status indicator to avoid any low battery surprises. USB charging makes it easy to top up from a bike, van or power bank—useful when you’re miles from civilisation. Modes include single lamp, outer lamps (min and max), all lamps, and torch-only for quick checks.

It’s small enough to live in a pannier and tough enough for proper garage use. For anyone who tours, tinkers or simply hates working in the dark, this could be the most overlooked tool in the box.

You can check out the Clarke MFL800R work light for yourself on the official website.

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