Would you be embarrased to wear this in public?

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Mr Floppy

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Well I made this myself. Its a soft cap with a short peak. I sewed 2 straps of velcro across the top (hook and loop because I was too cheap to get velcro(tm)). I sewed elastic to loop of the velcro to hold the torch.

The torch is a Fenix L2D. Its not too heavy at all. You can make some pretty big head movements and the torch stays quite well in place. Infact, I've put a TK20 on my head and it feels quite ok. Any 2AA or smaller torch would work.

Anyhow, I'm not very good with a sewing machine so it would look better if it was professionally made. So if there are companies out there that want an idea for some merchandising for their products, e.g. a fenix branded cap that doubles as a head light, I'd buy one.

So how embarrassed was I when I went for walk with one of these? Not at all but it was dark.
 
That depends entirely on where and when you are wearing it. At night on a walk with the pooch or for your exercise walk there would be no embarrassment at all, on the other hand going out to lunch at say Red Lobster might be a wee bit uncomfortable.
 
neat idea, but i wouldnt wear it in public, i would wear it in an emergency situation. Have it stored in my bail out bag or in my car to change a flat tire or something...but...not in the general public
 
Well, in the day time you wouldnt have the torch on the cap. It would most likely be sheathed away on your belt or pocket or somewhere. What you might have is two loops on top of the cap.

Its not the most stylish of caps I admit. The cap itself is kind of embarrassing. Would a better looking cap make it more appealing?

Even your regular headlamps with straps, its not something you would wear around in public. Its hard to be inconspicuous with any light on your head. Maybe something like the LF2XT clipped to the peak of a cap would be nonchalant.
 
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a horizontal holster with velcro on the belt with the bezel facing the front will be a neater idea. ergonomically, its easier to operate a light at waist level compared to a hat mounted light. ;)
 
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True flashaholics have no limits on what they will wear in public if it's flashlight related. You wear your lights with pride :D
 
sORe-EyEz said:
a horizontal holster with velcro on the belt with the bezel facing the front will be a neater idea. ergonomically, its easier to operate a light at waist level compared to a hat mounted light. ;)
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The picture I get here is a torch mounted on a codpiece ... that brings a new meaning to getting turned on
 
Mr Floppy said:
Its hard to be inconspicuous with any light on your head.
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:crackup:

ninjaboigt said:
Have it stored in my bail out bag or in my car to change a flat tire or something...but...not in the general public
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There's this option. Not as bright but OK for close-up work.
That's actually a good idea for me to store this thing in my car for that purpose. As you can see, I haven't used it yet! :laughing:

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Mr Floppy said:
Well, in the day time you wouldnt have the torch on the cap. It would most likely be sheathed away on your belt or pocket or somewhere. What you might have is two loops on top of the cap.

Its not the most stylish of caps I admit. The cap itself is kind of embarrassing. Would a better looking cap make it more appealing?

Even your regular headlamps with straps, its not something you would wear around in public. Its hard to be inconspicuous with any light on your head. Maybe something like the LF2XT clipped to the peak of a cap would be nonchalant.
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Here's what I do when I want inconspicuous light in a public place. Hold a Nano Tac or micro Streamlight between your teeth, with just the head barely peeking out in front of your teeth, but behind your closed lips. When you need light... smile.:grin2:
 
If you have ever seen the red green show you could have just used duct tape and skipped the sewing bit. I prefer the red/black plaid version of the hat myself. As was said earlier - wear it with pride! :)
 
If I was looking for a date then yes. In the woods pulling out a deer shot at dusk with my hunting buddy not so much.
 
i wouldnt think it's embarrassing if it's a situation wear you needed it. if you wore it to a brightly lit situation then hmm :o
 
smokinbasser said:
That depends entirely on where and when you are wearing it. At night on a walk with the pooch or for your exercise walk there would be no embarrassment at all, on the other hand going out to lunch at say Red Lobster might be a wee bit uncomfortable.
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I suppose the walk to the front doors of the restaurant could lead to embarassment-- but of course, once you enter the restaurant (or any building), you'd take your hat off, right?
 
In public, no I would not wear it.

Out in the field, I would not care what someone might think of my improvised gear.
 
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