Harrkev
Enlightened
Hi!
I am a member of a CERT team ( http://www.citizencorps.gov/programs/cert.shtm ). Part of my equipment is a hard-hat.
I would like a nice LED/incandescent combo headlamp. I am also trying to arrange for all items in my pack to run on one type of battery-AA. Here are the ones that I think might work...
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[*]Ray-O-Vac headlamp (Wal-Mart, $12 or so). It uses AAA. 3-LED plus small bulb. I have been very pleased with the brightness of my hand-held Ray-O-Vac sportsman light (different light, same company). Its brightness/price ratio is quite impressive. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
[*]Princeton Tec Yukon. Seems quite nice, but I have not found any dealers who carry it. The only Princeton Tec product that I own is the Attitude (different light, same company), and it is only as bright as my Arc-AAA -- which does not impress me for a 3-LED light. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif
[*]Streamlight Trident. Uses AAA batteries, but otherwise seems OK.
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My priorities are:
1) Under $35 or so. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif
2) Fit a hard-hat. This means that the straps should be adjustable for something much larger than the largest human head. Having a battery pack in the back for balance might be nice also.
3) Maximum brightness using incandescent.
4) Good quality LED light.
5) Use AA batteries.
Are there any ones that I have missed?
Which one would best fit my needs?
I have not even seen a review of the Ray-O-Vac headlamp. Can somebody point me to one?
Thanks.
I am a member of a CERT team ( http://www.citizencorps.gov/programs/cert.shtm ). Part of my equipment is a hard-hat.
I would like a nice LED/incandescent combo headlamp. I am also trying to arrange for all items in my pack to run on one type of battery-AA. Here are the ones that I think might work...
<ul type="square">
[*]Ray-O-Vac headlamp (Wal-Mart, $12 or so). It uses AAA. 3-LED plus small bulb. I have been very pleased with the brightness of my hand-held Ray-O-Vac sportsman light (different light, same company). Its brightness/price ratio is quite impressive. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif
[*]Princeton Tec Yukon. Seems quite nice, but I have not found any dealers who carry it. The only Princeton Tec product that I own is the Attitude (different light, same company), and it is only as bright as my Arc-AAA -- which does not impress me for a 3-LED light. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/thumbsdown.gif
[*]Streamlight Trident. Uses AAA batteries, but otherwise seems OK.
[/list]
My priorities are:
1) Under $35 or so. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/broke.gif
2) Fit a hard-hat. This means that the straps should be adjustable for something much larger than the largest human head. Having a battery pack in the back for balance might be nice also.
3) Maximum brightness using incandescent.
4) Good quality LED light.
5) Use AA batteries.
Are there any ones that I have missed?
Which one would best fit my needs?
I have not even seen a review of the Ray-O-Vac headlamp. Can somebody point me to one?
Thanks.