The Headlamp and Hands-Free Challenge

carrot

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This is a continuation of the challenge series: 5mm Incan 250+
Apologies for posting the challenge a day late.

This challenge should be easy! For those of us with headlamps, anyway.

You must use hands-free illumination for one week. You may not hold your illumination at all. It must be on your head or used in some other hands-free method that lets you use both your hands.

Additionally you may not simply hold a headlamp. Every time you use your hands-free illumination, it must be hands-free. Put it on your head!

As usual, post pics and discuss!
 

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Admittedly, I bailed on the 250lm. challenge, and I'm ready to take some flaming for that... :) This one will be great! My Titan fits great in a ZL headlamp band, and my modded H501w has a big honkin' clip for shirt collar or waistband use. SC51w should fit in the same carrier, so "throw" with decent output should be covered. All I need to worry about is crazy (ier) looks from my Wife, kids and co-workers! Pics of my setups to follow. Thanks, Carrot!
 

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Some rapelling helmets have picatinny rails.

I have a belt clip with a polymer picatinny rail that I clip to my back pack shoulder clip.

Also you can clip a light to a ball cap.

Here is a surefire helmet light mount integrated into a hat
http://www.botachtactical.com/eoopgropcapw.html

Then there is the awesome Larue Tactical hat. Which was designed to work with a SF E1B light.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...arue-tactical-hat-and-E1B-are-a-perfect-match

Carrot, will you accept these forms of "head mounted lighting"?
 

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Nick- I think as long as you are hands-free, that you're good! I'm going to need to come up with a ball cap I like to use my E1E or E2E. Incan hands-free. :) On to the preliminary setup pics! Lots of ZL inspiration in the ZL headlamp mods thread. David1t in particular has elevated the H501 into it's own EDC platform, and I credit that with the magnet and clip ideas for mine. The sc51w pocketclip was removed for easier use with headband.

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scout24, that clip for your H501 is seriously nice! i used to use mine with the stock clip, clipped to my shirt pocket at work all the time.

ok, i failed the 250+ challenge miserably. so im going to make it harder on myself, by not using a headlamp.

ive chosen a fenix MC10 which ive modded with a diffuser film, and high cri xpg.
im going to have to either set it down, or clip it onto my clothes before turning on, should be challenging.

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The challenge is to use hand-free illumination for a week so I will. I will not use a headlamp or flashlight for a week. I'll just use the sun or the usual room illumination (ceiling lights) :)
 

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Hi Carrot,
I need another judges decision.
Am I prohibited from using these?
GL


Also, What about arm and leg bands, Do they qualify?

I will be participating. I have a Princeton 3xAAA and also the Fenix headband that will carry two flashlights. Of course there is always the infamous and heavily copied clip booklight. Mine has a magnet.
This challange should be interesting. It raises the from what to carry, to the how its used :thumbsup:.

Is cheating allowed? I could see hooking up a around the house Extension cord and desk lamp :duck:
 

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After (barely) passing the 250 Lumen challenge, I'm certainly up for this!
I guess my new H51r won't make it here by the end of the week, so no red light for me this week :(
On the other hand, H501w will be getting plenty of use, as will a tailstanding quark AA^2 with diffuser tip. Pending The Orange One's ruling on Quark Hand-Grips, they may come into play also.

I think my H501w will spend the week clipped to my belt, so I can use it as forward facing light, the headband will stay in my bag in case I require a proper headlamp.

Pics and experiences to follow.

Cheers,
Alex
 

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As I don't own any headlamps, I'm not going to compete this time. As you can see, my L2p is a bit heavy, and holding it between my teeth causes my whole face to distort with the weight of it :D

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The only reason that's even possible to hold is because the S9 tailcap gives me something to bite on to. The regular flat/smooth one is impossible to hold!
 
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Hi Carrot,
I need another judges decision.
Am I prohibited from using these?
GL


Also, What about arm and leg bands, Do they qualify?

I will be participating. I have a Princeton 3xAAA and also the Fenix headband that will carry two flashlights. Of course there is always the infamous and heavily copied clip booklight. Mine has a magnet.
This challange should be interesting. It raises the from what to carry, to the how its used :thumbsup:.

Is cheating allowed? I could see hooking up a around the house Extension cord and desk lamp :duck:
As long as you are not actually holding the light source with your hands, you are playing by the rules!
 
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carrot

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Some rapelling helmets have picatinny rails.

I have a belt clip with a polymer picatinny rail that I clip to my back pack shoulder clip.

Also you can clip a light to a ball cap.

Here is a surefire helmet light mount integrated into a hat
http://www.botachtactical.com/eoopgropcapw.html

Then there is the awesome Larue Tactical hat. Which was designed to work with a SF E1B light.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb...arue-tactical-hat-and-E1B-are-a-perfect-match

Carrot, will you accept these forms of "head mounted lighting"?

Yes.

I'm in on this one! so tailstand counts too, since it's hands-free?

Yes.
 

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Guess I'll be using my Streamlight Microstream model for a week, between my teeth.

Will try to switch it on by depressing the tailcap with my tongue, but can't make any promises about that particular aspect.

I own a couple of headlamps. But the SL will just be easier all around.
 

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Guess I'll be using my Streamlight Microstream model for a week, between my teeth.

Will try to switch it on by depressing the tailcap with my tongue, but can't make any promises about that particular aspect.

I own a couple of headlamps. But the SL will just be easier all around.


Cmon Dave, it isnt about what is easy but what is challenging haha.
 

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I'm in - but I must confess I have an unfair advantage as this challenge describes the EDC usage style I use almost exclusively already! Pics of my H51w to follow as time permits...

- Jas.
 
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