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Offline JackOfAllTrades

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #15 on: August 31, 2011, 08:28:11 AM »
I bought one of these last winter. I use it all the time. The only feature for this relatively cheap price range that it is missing is a switch lock. In the daypack, I just reverse one of the batteries. I really like the dim/bright features. -even more than some of the more pricey units. 70 lumen is middle of the road I guess, but at this price is one of the brightest 'best bang for the buck'.

http://www.rei.com/product/804211/princeton-tec-remix-headlamp

Trick... Some of, many of these lights are lexan lens, or just plastic. To keep the lens 'scratch resistant', put a piece of scotch or blue masking tape across it. I just peal it off, and tape under the unit to use it.

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #16 on: September 01, 2011, 08:29:12 AM »
My current favorite is the BD Storm 100 lumen's and works great in cold weather, batteries don't drain as quickly.

http://www.rei.com/product/814301/black-diamond-storm-headlamp

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #17 on: September 01, 2011, 09:04:04 AM »
Can't find my Black Diamond in the catalogs anymore.   3AAA's on the back.   1 soft blue LED that's enough to do most camp chores/read.  1 bright white LED more than enough to navigate pitch black woods.  30$?

Had some 'toughness' problems with the princetontec's, covers breaking...

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #18 on: September 01, 2011, 09:32:03 AM »
If it isn't waterproof it has no business in your pack.   :twocents:

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #19 on: September 01, 2011, 09:33:28 AM »
My current favorite is the BD Storm 100 lumen's and works great in cold weather, batteries don't drain as quickly.

http://www.rei.com/product/814301/black-diamond-storm-headlamp


Black Diamond storm is a great light.

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #20 on: September 04, 2011, 12:29:15 PM »
Cabelas Alaskan Guide Series:  The XG Green Model is outfitted with a white Maxbrite LED with 70 lumens of output and 90 hours of run time. It also has three 5mm green LEDs that put out 15 lumens for up to 200 hours. Operates on three AA batteries (included). Weight: 8 oz.
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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #21 on: September 04, 2011, 03:20:11 PM »
I just got me a black diamond 100 lumen. Love it. Had a petzl tikka. Like this better. Super bright.

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Re: Headlamps
« Reply #22 on: September 04, 2011, 03:55:06 PM »
I buy any 20 dollar or less lamp that will do the job and will use 2 AAA batteries.  When I lost my expensive one I got pissy everytime I put on my cheap one.  After loosing two more I feel better putting on my cheap lamp. 

Anything LED last lot longer then the bulb.  They also never go out.   
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