Illumination
Flashlight Enthusiast
I'm going to South Africa in a few months and will go on a safari for about one week. I'm trying to figure out what lights to bring (there will be some night drives and I'm staying in huts and tents without lighting).
I know I need a low power EDC with lots of runtime for the "just in case" and general use (will probably get an Arc AAA or Peak One AA, but I'm looking for suggestions on what else I might need for myself and my girlfriend (there is a >50% chance she will lose what I let her use so I dont want to spend too much on her light!!).
I'm wary of bringing lithium lighting (especially incan) because I'm worried the TSA or local equivalent is going to take away the extra lithium batteries - I think alkaline will be ok. Worst comes to worse I can buy more alkalines in the airport when I arrive. I'm sure lithiums will cost a fortune - if I can find them at all. So that means leaving my Surefires at home (ok, maybe I'll bring one
). That said, I'm guessing a bright light will add to the experience of the night drives (and peering out of camp at night).
Any suggestions? I was thinking a Streamlight Poly Luxeon 4AA for the girlfriend (about the right price), but not sure about myself.
Has anyone else been on such a Safari? What lights did you use/need/wish you had? Do I need a flood? thrower? I'm going to be in Kruger National Park and surrounding reserves.
Thanks!!!
I know I need a low power EDC with lots of runtime for the "just in case" and general use (will probably get an Arc AAA or Peak One AA, but I'm looking for suggestions on what else I might need for myself and my girlfriend (there is a >50% chance she will lose what I let her use so I dont want to spend too much on her light!!).
I'm wary of bringing lithium lighting (especially incan) because I'm worried the TSA or local equivalent is going to take away the extra lithium batteries - I think alkaline will be ok. Worst comes to worse I can buy more alkalines in the airport when I arrive. I'm sure lithiums will cost a fortune - if I can find them at all. So that means leaving my Surefires at home (ok, maybe I'll bring one
Any suggestions? I was thinking a Streamlight Poly Luxeon 4AA for the girlfriend (about the right price), but not sure about myself.
Has anyone else been on such a Safari? What lights did you use/need/wish you had? Do I need a flood? thrower? I'm going to be in Kruger National Park and surrounding reserves.
Thanks!!!