Headlamp? Why do I need a headlamp?
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billysharpstick
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HLs are essential for working in the dark. But walking around with one is just irresponsible. It is almost impossible to forget you are wearing it and blinding someone in the dark. (and, IMO, seldom do you need any light at all when walking around if there is any ambient light at all.)
kilogulf59
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@billysharpstick that's true depending upon one's circumstance. The first (and last) time I used one while fishing in a boat I zapped my buddy twice because I forgot I had it on. I've gotten zapped a couple times myself and it's not funny.
3L3M3NT
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Looks like you have another option for a high output headlamp would be the new Fenix HM35R.
https://fenix-store.com/collections/newest-products/products/fenix-hp35r-search-and-rescue-headlamp
Looks like it would fit your requirements.
https://fenix-store.com/collections/newest-products/products/fenix-hp35r-search-and-rescue-headlamp
Looks like it would fit your requirements.
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Sneakers356
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I use my night vision when walking my dog at night. This way I can see what's going on and not give away my location.
Agree.
I bought a red LED headlamp for the purpose, but it has to be set way too bright to let me see the terrain. I thought about tightening the strap and wearing it just above my knee, but haven't done so; seems simpler to just wear in on my hand.
I only need it for walking trails in the woods when ambient light is too faint. It does make the more ugly root-strewn trails doable in the dark.
I much prefer to remain unseen, and only use it when necessity forces.
I used to keep my head lamp in a drawer but now it’s hanging by my door to the garage with all the car keys on its own hook. I use it so much it needs quicker access i guess. Amazing how much i use it.
kilogulf59
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Yep, it's an extremely handy tool. It's not meant to be used in any situation where stealth is required, quite the opposite in fact.
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Honestly mainly need it when both hands need to be used.
Cool theme. We need to persuade Gene Malkoff to make an L-shaped head on the current bodies for 123 and AA. And maybe add a reverse click to them instead of McClick for convenience of sorting through modes. 3 modes will be ideal. And maybe a wider reflector, ~20 degrees hotspot. This could be the Zebra killer, at least for me
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Dave_H
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I find when doing electronics work requiring both hands e.g. soldering, a headlamp helps when fixed lighting is not quite enough. Sometimes it will be looking down an opening which is hard to otherwise get light into.
I can relate to holding flashlight in mouth, it can work in a pinch but only works for some of the smaller ones; penlights and 1-2 AA/AAA typically, and they still get drooled on!
No need for anything fancy/expensive, I keep a number of cheap ones around for this and other purposes.
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