(Part 2) Best headlamps according to redditors
We found 1,569 Reddit comments discussing the best headlamps. We ranked the 318 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
It's really not too hard to get started - just go where there's no buildings, and then stay there!
I like to find places that say "primitive" camping, which just means "less likely to be trashy people". I don't like to be at a campsite with 93 different tent sites, 92 of which are occupied by people playing music and drinking their bush beer at 3am and burning their styerfoam coolers. This may mean you get a campsite without restroom facilities, or with only a "vault toilet" (permanent porta-potty) - that's OK, you can go a day without a shower, it won't kill you. Be conscious that this is slightly more difficult for girls, if you have to pee in the woods, though.
Embrace the solitude; look up at the stars.
What kind of gear do you already have? You can get started super cheap if you're just doing some car camping and you don't want to get really involved in it.
There are a lot of posts and discussion all over the internet about how to shed weight so that you can go long-haul backpacking and do cool things way out in the wilderness, but cost scales like this with lightness. If you're just doing casual / first time / car camping, just go with some inexpensive gear until you decide, for you, what kind of camping you want to do.
For example, a three season sleeping bag will do you just fine for $23, for casual use. You may only get 20-30 uses out of it before you wear it out, but it's cheap. It's also good to have a sleeping pad; the old classic thermarest for $20 has worked just fine for people for 20 years, or an inexpensive inflatable pad at $25 makes a great choice. I usually don't bring a pillow, I usually wad up my clothes or jacket or both and use that as a pillow.
You typically want to have a tent that advertises (number of people actually sleeping +1) if you're doing simple / beginner camping, so for 2 people, get a 3-4 person tent. This is so you can fit all your gear in the tent. See if you can borrow one from a friend, or if you want your own, a 3 person tent or a 4 person tent will do just fine at $50.
It's a good idea to have some way to see in the dark, so bring a flashlight, or a mini lantern, or better yet, a head lamp is super useful.
You'll want to also remember to bring trash bags and toilet paper, in addition to the things you'd normally bring for an overnight trip (change of clothes, toothbrush, etc). Bring warmer clothes than you think you need, too - just in case. I can't count the number of times I've been camping, and thinking "Oh, it's only going to get down to 50 tonight", and because I'm far away from the city that the forecast was for, it actually gets down to 30 and I'm cold. Bring a jacket, bonus points for water-proof (in case it rains). Also, grab a small first aid kit (some bandaids, gauze, travel size hand sanitizer, neosporin, and a compression wrap should be able to handle most of what you'd need).
Bring water - especially if you don't know if there'll be potable water at the campsite. Just grab one of these things at the store is the easiest way. Bring a couple of disposable plates and some plastic cups.
Bring a folding chair! Don't bring anything that plays music! (annoys other campers).
For making food, I wouldn't bother with buying a stove or anything - just bring some charcoal and make a camp fire, and do "pocket dinners" or "hobo packs" - a great way to make a meal that is personalized to your tastes, and super easy. Grab some kielbasa or pre-cooked sausage, some onions, potatoes, brussel sprouts, bell peppers, mushrooms, whatever, make a big-ass sheet of aluminum foil by taking two big ass pieces of heavy duty foil and folding the edges together, dump the veggies in, wrap it up except for one end, put in about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water, then just put it on the coals for 20 min, flipping halfway through, and then when ready, grab it with some tongs, put it on a paper plate, open it up, and eat right out of the foil. Makes clean up easy - just throw the whole thing away. For breakfast, poptarts or energy bars or bagles (toasted on the fire on a marshmallow fork!). My favorite camping breakfast, though, is hard-boiled eggs with bacon salt sprinkled on them. We boil the eggs ahead of time, but it does mean you'll have to fit them in a cooler.
At night, make sure all the food stuff is back in the car, or in a secure (bear-proof, which really mostly means racoon proof) location. Same thing with the trash - put it in the dump location, or put it in your trunk to pack it out. Before you go to bed, also fold up your camping chairs, and put them in the car, or under the picnic table, or whatever, so that they don't get the dew on them.
And lastly, but very important, remember to read all of the state, local, and federal regulations about where you'll be camping. Some places won't let you have fires, some will let you have fires only in established fire rings, some make you sign a thing and print it out and bring it with you, etc. In California, we have to have a shovel and a bucket of water. Some places, you have to sign a wildlife / "crumb-clean" pledge, some places you have to pay in advance. Most places don't want you to bring firewood because of pest infestation risks, so plan to either gather firewood at the site or buy it from the rangers if they offer it. Some places will have restrictions on where you can park and how many cars are allowed, or how many people per site, etc. Some places allow dogs; most don't (?). A lot of places have specific regulations about alcohol, and some have regulations about smoking. Just be aware of all of this ahead of time.
Hope this helps! Dunno if it's what you're looking for, but ... well, there it is!
Typical Gig Bag:
https://imgur.com/a/MfXGy
Yes, yes, yes, and yes!! I picked this up a few months back and it works wonders: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UAJ2CXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_hjHhoifxq5RvD
You're not being very upfront about your tactics here. I understand that this is "how the market works on Amazon these days", and I despise how the market on Amazon works these days. I'm quite familiar with how it works - that's how I immediately knew exactly what was going on when I saw this post. Everyone wants to get rich by importing junk from China and redistributing it. Legitimate products don't do all this crap, they just post their actual good product and call it what it is.
Of course it's hard to stand out when you're selling the same junk that literally hundreds of other people are importing and selling. It took me about 15 seconds to find someone else on Amazon selling the same exact identical light, and you can find the same lights on Alibaba or Aliexpress or a dozen other Chinese sites where you're all getting them from in the first place. And if that's the business strategy you want to pursue, fine, but don't get offended when someone calls you out on it.
Stuff like this is exactly why reviews on Amazon are practically useless these days. It used to be that most reviews the people had actually thought about what to buy, then used it a bit and wrote a review that listed the actual pros and cons. These days, with all of the cheap import junk, it's a wall of reviews that are bought and paid for. Sure, some might put their legitimate feelings about the product in there, but usually the people writing those junk reviews have no idea what they're actually talking about, and are automatically enthralled because they got the item for cheap/free and it turns on and seems to work. 5 stars, no detail.
If you had a unique product that the flashlight community might actually be interested in, and were up-front about the fact that you're trying to get word out about it and that you were selling them at a discount to get visibility, I wouldn't be upset. But the way this looks like right now is exactly what I described it as: a scam.
Try going at dawn instead of dusk. Get up way early. That way if you get nervous or whatever, you can circle until the sun comes up.
I keep one of these in each of my planes, plus one in my flight bag. They work great, though they were $10 when I bought them:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003F88740
Thrunite TH20 is $30 and takes a single AA or rechargeable 14500.
Suggest you move to AA instead of AAA for a lot more capacity.
IMO, 18650 = too heavy.
Big budget? Zebralight H53Fc (1xAA) - $60
Smaller budget? Thrunite TH20 (1xAA, heavier by 1oz+, not as much runtime at lower levels) - $30
The zebralights really shine at low levels where they get better runtime. For practical use, check out these stats:
When I read these threads, I'm reminded how fortunate I am that I had a dad who was building circuit boards for the Navy and had a soldering iron in my hand when I was 9. Thanks for the reality check. Let me offer some tips.
> Conclusion: should I invest in magnifying glasses? Do you use a magnifying glass? Also, an absurdly bright light in front of you would help.
I would resist(no pun) this as long as possible. Seems like a really good idea, ends up being a crutch that hurts you. I think once you get more acquainted with the iron, the smallness of the components will matter less. I also sometimes use a headlamp to light up specific areas. Looks kinda silly but works a treat.
> Conclusion: fix your helping hands to something. Make sure your elbows can rest on the table to keep your work steady.
Absolutely, even a couple C clamps could do the trick. That being said, I've been using adhesive putty to hold my workpieces, it's great, highly recommended.
> Conclusion: a very pointed pencil tip would help. Some people like knife tips.
I can understand why you might want this, but it's actually going to hurt more than help. A needle tip does not hold or transfer heat like a larger tip. What you'll gain in precision, you'll lose in actually being able to solder something. Instead, a knife or chisel tip(my preference) both still come to a relative point, but have enough mass and surface area to adequately heat a joint. The precision will come with practice.
> Conclusion: keep track of your components, and maybe put them immediately back in the labeled bags. Or in labelled bins.
Reading component color codes should only be a last resort, especially for small components. Even if the colors are easy to see and understand, they only tell you what the resistor should be, not what they actually are. Instead, get yourself a multimeter. Then, you can measure the actual resistance of components, saving the strain on your eyes, and arming you with advanced knowledge about the actual resistance of the component. Honestly, a multimeter is indispensable for myriad reasons, this just being one. It's the actualization of our greatest commandment, Ohm's Law. It's the tape measure of electronics.
> Conclusion: triple check your order.
Yup.
A telescopic back scratcher which I removed the top from, and makes a great pocket bellows. It's resurrected fires even after heavy rain.
My Petzl e-lite headlamp which I think may be a discontinued model. Weighs nothing. Red light mode is great for reading, and strapped to a water bottle makes a good enough lantern. I'm very fond of kit that's good enough without being perfect.
I bought this one because it's cheap and includes a red light. You get a "bright" light for walkaround and use the red light in the cockpit. Takes standard batteries.
just bought these yesterday. [2 pack of bright ass battery lantern] (http://www.amazon.com/Etekcity-Portable-Flashlight-Batteries-Collapsible/dp/B00XM8HTIS?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00)
And I got battery powered fairy lights to go around my canopy.
I also recommend a [head lamp!] (http://www.amazon.com/Petzl-TIKKINA-Headlamp-Lumens-Black/dp/B00UAJ2CXO/ref=sr_1_19?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1464147602&sr=1-19&keywords=headlamp) they're awesome for wearing around your neck so you can quickly access light to pee in not the dark and see around the camp site. It's annoying to walk around with it on all night though, goes in peoples eyes. You can get cheaper ones, and cheap ass ones at walmart. this is a pretty decent one.
I own this one. Really cheap and has buttons for both white and red light. Haven't spent much time knitting in the dark but have taken it camping and it does well with multiple brightnesses.
I had been making photo albums but just started a YouTube channel. My friend was nice enough to let me borrow his GoPro and mounts but most of the time I record with my phone (also have another camera but it's a bit broken and can only take pictures). Part of what I'm ordering from amazon is a new monopod/tripod/selfie stick which I'm very much in need of at the moment since my videos are a bit shaky.
Haven't gotten around to do any solo 2 day trips yet (most of the time I'd be with a group and there would be designated campsites to fill up water at) but if I was going out with no means to fill up I'd take anywhere from 4-6 liters of water. The climate here is very hot and there is no such thing as bringing too much water. If there was a water source I could potentially allow myself to bring less since I could boil any water I find.
Amazon list:
-5.11 Rush 72 55L backpack
-Mora Companion (stainless steel)
-Bahco Laplander
-Headlamp
-Jetboil 10in frying pan
-Whetstone
All together that weighs 7.9 pounds and at some point I'd like to get a sleeping pad and tarp bringing it up to ten pounds (not including food, water, and other supplies which might get me to around 15-20 pounds depending on the duration of my outings).
As for the grill it's just a makeshift one. Four tent pegs and a small grate.
Lol, have you ever used a wind or solar powered flashlight? They're absolute trash. Get a real flashlight or headlamp. I have an ArmyTek Elf C2 that will run for over 200 days on the lowest setting (lets you make out shapes in pure darkness) and an hour on the highest setting (will completely light up a forest). It's also both a headlamp and a flashlight. Check out /r/flashlight for recommendations. This thread is especially useful.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07664V4PF
Its getting better and better, I'd try an Armytek Elf C1 this time. Thank you for the giveaway!
Streamlight bandit
Streamlight 61702 Bandit - includes headstrap, hat clip and USB cord, Black - 180 Lumens https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W2HTG1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_sY9GDb471KTFK
Led. Rechargeable, Two brightness settings and clips onto the bill of a baseball cap. I use one for early morning sneaking to my treestand while bowhunting whitetail deer. It’s very small and simple to use. It’s so small I forget it’s clipped to my hat. It’s what I’d call a floodlight. It doesn’t have a zoom or focus feature. Just kinda floods the whole area with light
I got this on amazon. Cheap, light, great.
Ultra Bright CREE LED Headlamp - 160 Lumens, 5 Lighting Modes, White & Red LEDs, Adjustable Strap, IPX6 Water Resistant. Great For Running, Camping, Hiking & More. Batteries Included https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019MK6DX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_uVPRBb15BPZEA
Peltz for the headlamp and the wallet is a crabby wallet
Depends on what you need it for. [Wowtac A1S] (https://www.amazon.com/A1S-Flashlight-Pocket-Sized-WOWTAC-NW/dp/B07M5BV8P7/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=0-0-d293dGFjIGExcw%3D%3D-ac_d_rm&keywords=wowtac+a1s&pd_rd_i=B07M5BV8P7&pd_rd_r=87edd49d-3423-4285-b39a-a400c6f26d02&pd_rd_w=3a87c&pd_rd_wg=aj6I2&pf_rd_p=983984df-2ad2-4c97-ba7f-4c5a90291c2b&pf_rd_r=SQZ7VJBHA7P696C8KF1D&psc=1&qid=1570875957) or [Sofirn SP31 v2.0] (https://www.amazon.com/Tactical-Flashlight-Features-Rechargeable-Battery/dp/B07FKJDH93/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sofirn+sp31+v2&qid=1570875985&sr=8-1) for good budget edc lights, $26 and $36 respectively and both come with batteries. Looks like there's a 10% off coupon for the Sofirn on the listing so that's closer to $33. [Skilhunt H03] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QNPHB43/?coliid=IO5EZ9P7F0TH8&colid=LVIYOC1TPTP9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) for a good right angle headlamp that you can use as an edc, about $50 for the bundle that comes with a battery. [Sofirn SP40] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XKST56M/?coliid=I28PCTS2ZHHV8I&colid=LVIYOC1TPTP9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) for a more wallet friendly headlamp/edc thing, $31 and comes with a battery. [Sofirn C8T] (https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Lumens-Powered-Battery-Included/dp/B07PGNVTY9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sofirn+c8t&qid=1570877317&sr=8-1) for a super budget friendly throwy light, $23 and comes with a battery. Others mentioned are good, the [SP36] (https://www.amazon.com/Powerful-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Brightest-Excluded/dp/B07KFF5BGZ/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=sofirn+sp36&qid=1570878581&sr=8-3) would be right around your max if you have batteries laying around. $70 for the bundle that comes with batteries.
This Vitchelo also has a dedicated red light button for only $15
Need an angle with magnetic tail
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07664V4PF/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511892953&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=Elf+c2&dpPl=1&dpID=51bp0hAJ3EL&ref=plSrch
IDK why everyone thinks you're nuts. The planes I rent infrequently have good cabin light, and holding a flash light in your mouth while trying to look at something or do a checklist while flying feels pretty lame. Hang the lamp around your neck.
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$15, and has a separate button for red vs. white. I'm pretty happy with it:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SJNM6R0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I bought this one a while back, I like it because it has the top strap so it doesn't bounce down over my ears when I am running, its a super bright and its rechargeable so no batteries. The charge last a couple of weeks when I run 4 times a week for 30 mins.
Its kind of ugly, but no-one can see it in the dark anyways :)
I've got one of these for the helmet, and this set for bar/seatpost. I rarely need the brightest setting on the headlamp, and can usually get about 6-8 hrs per charge. Granted, I'm not 'doing the gnar' at night, but this setup is enough for Mt. Wilson area trails/fire roads.
This is the best up close headlight for the price. Super handy.
Streamlight 61702 Bandit - includes headstrap, hat clip and USB cord, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W2HTG1T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SWdbAb9MFWMC2
I use shedlights mounted to my board and a helmet light, i find this to be a good combo. The helmet light is the most important and the only thing i have found to give you enough time to spot things in the road. I bought this helmet light recommended by Mr. Mahal and it has been fantastic http://www.amazon.com/Headlamp-Flashlight-Rechargeable-Lightweight-Comfortable/dp/B013COPT6K?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00. Lots of people were recommending $100-$200 helmet lights and this one is more than sufficient IMO for only $30.
Don't know if this would work for you, but I wear a hat, and have a light that goes on the brim. Ponytail through the hat-hole-thing in the back, if you know what I mean. I like it a lot, even in the dark. My hair makes me nuts and the hat really locks it down.
Something like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-Performance-LED-Light-Lumens/dp/B003F88740/ref=sr_1_3?
I've been been very happy with this $10.00 headlamp. It's quite bright (160 lumens), lightweight, can be angled downward, includes a bright mode, soft mode, strobe, and red light mode. It's also stayed bright over time, and has survived some abuse and storage.
It's a great option if you want to save some money and don't need a headlamp quite as bright as a tactical flashlight. The biggest downside is that, while somewhat water resistant, it probably won't survive a heavy rainstorm or submersion. So, I store it in my pack in a small plastic baggie which also doubles as a rain shield if necessary.
It turns out that I have a type and it's proprietary magnetic chargers and CR123A/18350/16340 batteries, so the Armytek Tiara C1 Pro XP-L should fit right in.
I both love and hate this subreddit. Mostly love. Thanks.
I made my own Bastard box that works for 4x5 and 5x7. Here's a list of materials:
The box is made of thick cardboard so it's easy to cut through with a knife or razorblade. After cutting I taped the edges with black gaffer's tape to make it look cleaner and to prevent any particles from falling into the working area. I cut one big window in the top (for the Rosco gel) and one on each panel in the back (for the Rubylith).
For the armholes I left the cuts rough so I could use a high strength glue to adhere the arms I cut off of the film changing bag. I glued them to the cardboard under the nylon fabric of the box. After that had dried I taped around the edges so it looked cleaner and provided a little better seal.
For the illumination inside, I took the strap off the LED headlamp and stuck some velcro squares to the back of it and to the inside of the box. This holds the light perfectly and still allows the headlamp to tilt up and down for the perfect angle.
The only other thing I do is tear up thick magazine pages and lay them down on the inside along with something like a puppy pad or some paper towels to catch any drips.
Here is an imgur album with some sample images.
Serfas TSL 6 Thunderbolt and headlight. I also ride with a Fly 6 rear cam.
You can read reviews about them wherever, here's my advice:
I am Buying that strap!
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https://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Magnetic-Headlamp-Batteries-included/dp/B01IWFU9N2/ref=sr_1_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1541625774&sr=1-3&keywords=lumintrail+lth-20 cheaper version of the olight thats been working great for anyone else looking.
Armytek Elf C2
Comes with everything you need. Can be used as a handheld flashlight or a headlamp, which is very useful for camping and hiking purposes. Magnetic tail cap, pocket clip, 10 meter drop and water resistant, plenty bright, usb rechargeable. A solid buy at 70 dollars that’ll last years.
Edit: The lowest mode (.4 lumen) will run over half a year, and is enough to read a map, walk a trail without tripping over obstacles, etc.
I just got the Petzl e+lite and I really like it. It's not as bright as the regular sized headlamps but it weights next to nothing and it can be clipped to the bill of a hat.
I known this sub likes to hate on streamlight but they have these
I'm not familiar with that one. The black diamond brand is very popular around r/camping - I have one myself and they're very nice.
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp, Aluminum, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WGP5FH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HNROAbQ1ZMVND
Check out the Lumentrail LTH-20. They are 28 bucks on Amazon. XP-L V6 emitter, takes an 18650 button-top or protected button-top, magnetic tail cap, and throws pretty darn good. 4 modes, 1, 75, 240, and 1000 lumen. Plus a hidden strobe. I bought one on a whim, and must say it's a pretty nice little budget headlamp. It's no Zebralight, but is isn't 90 bucks either.
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4 pairs of pants? How about 1 pair of these or some equivalent? They're convertible so they're your pants and your shorts, and they dry fast so you could wear them in the water if you wanted to swim. A couple pairs of socks and underwear make sense, as you'll wear one then change and wash the used one for the next day. Also, are you weighing items like boots that you'll actually be wearing rather than carrying in your pack? Do you need anything beyond a good spork for eating?
As for what's missing, I don't see duct tape (don't bring a whole big roll, just wrap some around a thin piece of cardboard so it's flat and small), medical supplies (very basic stuff). You might want to replace a flashlight with a headlamp; this one is one of the most awesome and well-designed items I've ever used.
I got this one and have been happy with it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MK6DX6
Cheap. And I like that you can select the red light with a separate button so it doesn't blow your night vision.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SJNM6R0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have [this headlamp.] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013COPT6K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) It's only $30, charges quickly, isn't too heavy, and is bright. Their customer service is also great, mine stopped holding the charge for the advertised length of time quickly, and they sent me a new one immediately.
Not a black diamond, it's a cheap one off of amazon that has a lot of favorable reviews and has worked well for me so far.
I don't know if I have a counterfeit headlamp or if I'm missing something but my headlamp goes up to 200 lumens and cost $30 lol. No reason to spend more than that, I can see the road fine and it isn't bulky. USB rechargeable and it tilts. Here it is on amazon: http://amzn.com/B013COPT6K
Made a video about all my night gear here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4x7ATmmhMc
^ Basically came to post this. LEDs have mostly swept away the other lighting methods- with the possible exception of oil lanterns, which can sit for decades and be ready for use.
You can cobble together an entire solar + battery + charger + flashlight system for $100-150 USD, if you shop around online (which isn't bad, if you buy an item or two here and there). I will also vouch for Anker, they make really good charging gear.
Look on Amazon for a USB headlamp, this is the first thing that came up as good and cheap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DNDMSLY/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_AFoKAbT0FJM8R
What... what are you trying to do?
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Could you not just use a head lamp? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014JUMTXM
One of the AquaPod Kit things for water. That will give them a good way to get a lot of water stored (assuming they know soon enough beforehand) without taking up a ton of space or needing to be rotated. The big benefit here is that not all of the planning, prepping, or space that would normally go into water storage comes into play. It's great if they want to get into that on their own, but if they aren't this is a good backup.
For short term food supply, these have a 5 year shelf life and provide a good amount of calories. It looks like they're on sale right now, so if you wanted food for 2 weeks that would still be good for a long while down the road these wouldn't be a horrible way to go. I'm actually buying some myself because of the sale.
I have one of these utility wrenches in my basement in case I need to shut off the gas or water in an emergency. If they own their own place or will soon it's something handy to have that most people won't think of.
If they don't have them already, smoke/carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers are smart preps, if not exactly as fun as some other things you could get.
Flashlights are always useful in an emergency. Some small rechargeable ones like these with good reviews are great because they won't need to worry about alkaline batteries. Headlamps can be awesomely useful if you have to do some work in the dark as well. There is a battery concern there, so if you make that list of when stuff would need to be rotated toss the batteries for this on there.
Since it's for hurricane preparedness, some duct tape, plastic sheeting of some sort, and a decent weather radio would make sense.
Then some sanitation items as well. Emergency Essentials has a 'complete kit' to cover a lot of that, but some of it may not be quite right for them, so they also have the by-its-self bucket toilet as well. As a companion product, a large hand sanitizer bottle would be great for a lot of messy jobs. They do have expiration dates, but if this is accurate then they still hold their effectiveness for some time after. Both plastic gloves and some leather palmed work gloves would be good additions in this category as well.
Hope some of that helped.
This $15 headlamp has worked great for me. Red light, high and low modes, water resistant ( sorry no swimming with it)
Thanks for the GAW! Skilhunt H03 NW
Streamlight bandit for the headlamp. $20. On my scale it is 1.0 oz with the strap (that's without the little swivel adjustable plastic piece). Plus it's a trustworthy brand. I've hand mine since April and I absolutely love it. In my mind, it is the ultimate ultralight headlamp and nobody seems to know about it. Get a good power pack and you domt have to futz with batteries.
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-61702-Bandit-headstrap-Lumens/dp/B06W2HTG1T/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=streamlight+bandit&qid=1567092846&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFYSFNISU5aOFhRQiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDA1OTEyNjNWV0FNMk84MzNLRkwmZW5jcnlwdGVkQWRJZD1BMDU3NjUzMTE2QVZCQjZIRFM1WEgmd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==
Count me in!
Thanks as always parametrek!
If luck ends up favouring me, would love to go with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Armytek-Tiara-XP-L-Magnet-18350/dp/B075SYV5KL/ref=sr_1_26?keywords=armytek+tiara&qid=1568654532&sr=8-26
(with shipping I'm a few bucks over cuz shipping to Canada is balls...happy to cover shipping if I win!)
I’d love to see if the skillhunt h03 nw lives up to the hype.
https://www.amazon.com/Lumintrail-Flashlight-features-Headlamp-including/dp/B01IWFU9N2?th=1
This is the link to it on amazon if interested .
Glad I found this sub
I'd like this one. Thanks!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd like this one if my name is drawn https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Storm-Headlamp/dp/B06WWFW4YG
I’ll try my luck! But still thank you for this!
Right Angle Head Flashlight 1050 Lumen MOLLE Pocket Clip Magnetic Tailcap Headlamp Strap (Batteries not included) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IWFU9N2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SAU8BbYGHH4DB
I’m in Streamlight Bandit
https://www.amazon.com/Armytek-Elf-C1-XP-L/dp/B07664V4PF/?tag=parametrek-20
“I just like to shine; shining’s my favorite.” - My buddy, the elf.
Any plans to add a comparison feature to the site?
Could be cool.
Awesome giveaway.
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Skilhunt H03 Headlamp
And thanks for the cool website!
I had one similar to what you pictured, replaced it with this, it says strap n headlamp, but it’s made to clip onto the brim of a hat.
https://www.amazon.com/Streamlight-61702-Bandit-headstrap-Lumens/dp/B06W2HTG1T/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?crid=3MHJUDR50KYQ0&keywords=streamlight+headlamp&qid=1557070201&s=gateway&sprefix=streamlight+head&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1
I like using a niteize head band and sc52 for what your description though, if I want to lay on the other side, just flip the band over
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH20-Lumen-CREE-Headlamp/dp/B01FCY03J6?th=1&psc=1
My setup:
I’m going to look into it, i dont have a budget really... this kind of experience shouldn’t have one simply from not knowing when I will do it again...
EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W54SBSL/ref=twister_B06XQFZCPX?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Is this good?
Or just buy one with red and white lights. [ These ] (https://www.amazon.com/Vitchelo-V800-Headlamp-Flashlight-Black/dp/B00SJNM6R0) are cheap waterproof and great.
I was given this by a friend. I've ran hundreds of miles wearing it. It also finds its way in my bag every time I go camping (as a back up). It was also my back up red lens light on my last deployment.
ThruNite TH20 520 Lumen CREE XP-L LED Headlamp
https://www.amazon.com/ThruNite-TH20-Lumen-CREE-Headlamp/dp/B01FCY03J6
Thanks for the giveaway and that search engine is super rad!
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Spot-Headlamp-Aluminum/dp/B06WGP5FH5/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=black+diamond+cosmo&qid=1570112867&s=gateway&sr=8-5
Thanks for the giveaway..This please..https://www.amazon.com/Armytek-Magnetic-Rechargeable-Headlamp-Lumens/dp/B074HG359C/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Armytek+Elf+C2&qid=1572594631&s=hi&sr=1-3
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Spend the almost $200 from above on these items. They impact your comfort/enjoyment the most and contribute to your pack's weight/bulk the most.
Can I choose one over forty and pay the difference? if so elf c2 if not I'll look through the list and edit in my selection into this post later.
edit: wowtac a2s
Thanks for the giveaway mate
Black Diamond Spot Headlamp, Black, One Size https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W54SBSL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_22mLDbVFNAHPG
My skilhunt h03 would definitely benefit from a backup :) armytek elf
[Black diamond Storm Head Torch] (https://www.amazon.de/dp/B06WWFW4YG/ref=sr_1_6?crid=2T2LL8MNUOQCO&dchild=1&keywords=black%2Bdiamond%2Bstirnlampe&qid=1571992347&sprefix=black%2Bdiamon%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1) or Petzl Actik Core Led Stirnlampe 350 Lumen
Which one should I buy?
Hmm... this one in neutral white thank you very much.
Thanks everyone I ended up going with a Black Diamond Spot Headlamp, Aluminum. Waterproof.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B06WGP5FH5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_G1l8Ab2EXSD5Z
Tried it last night in the backyard. Amazing.
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I love the Black Diamond Storm. It's got White (in spot and flood), red, green, and blue. Strobe, dim, and flood on all colors. Here's an example of how well it works: https://imgur.com/xA9a5eR
If you take off the band, you can mount it on molle, or put some velcro on the back and mount it on your helmet that way. I wear it on a conterra radio harness when flying.
amzn.com/dp/B075SYV5KL
Very generous of you! Thanks for doing these bro.
My primary headlamp is a H602 and my backup is an off brand I picked up on Amazon but it works surprisingly well. It's usually in my bag unless I think I'll need a headlamp with a narrow beam.
I carry a secondary BLF A6 on my harness and in my bag I have a olight s2(favorite moonlight) and Convoy c8 (my thrower). I have brighter lights but rarely take them with me because the extra light isn't worth the weight.
Main light: Princeton Tec Apex
Backup light: Olight S2A Baton
Backup backup light: Petzl e+Lite
The first two are up helmet mounted, and the third lives in my oversuit pocket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019MK6DX6
$11. I don't actually use it all that much, but having had my instrument and nav lights go out on final (couldn't see airspeed) was enough of an incentive for me to purchase this.
Independent switch for red leds was my big requirement when I started looking.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01IWFU9N2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1
Lumintrail LTH-20
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00UAJ2CXO/ref=mp_s_a_1_7?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1506102854&sr=8-7&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=stirnlampe&dpPl=1&dpID=41Ihpk6DB5L&ref=plSrch
Always wanted to buy a head lamp :) thanks for the giveaway!
Woo, just made it in at 40. I really would love a right angle light. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HD20N0Y/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_468_of_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4P9XQWRFEX4WDB95JPSV&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HD20N0Y/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_468_of_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4P9XQWRFEX4WDB95JPSV&th=1
Looks like a nice headlamp. Thanks for doing this!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HD20N0Y/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_468_of_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4P9XQWRFEX4WDB95JPSV&th=1
Thanks man!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HD20N0Y/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_468_of_4?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=4P9XQWRFEX4WDB95JPSV&th=1
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this should do the trick
This water pack would help me go longer distances, particularly for when I longboard or bike. Alternatively this headlamp would also allow me to stay outside longer, or go skate during the night. I've got about 120lbs to go from my goal.
I've had the same headlamp for over 4 years now...made by Energizer. Similar to the one shown here:
http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-3-LED-Performance-Batteries-Included/dp/B003F88740/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1396143739&sr=8-16&keywords=energizer+headlamp
I paid 7 USD for it, beats the pants off the more expensive models some of my buddies use. I orginally bought it in a hurry, for an impromptu cave exploration trip at St. Helens, but this thing has been all across the world with me now, and has taken a beating...still works good as new.
I use this Energizer clip on light for working in dark places. I've also used it for kayaking at night. It works great and the battery lasts forever. And it didn't cost $90.
They're both awful. I got a $10 rechargeable headlamp off of Amazon that puts Black Diamond to shame.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DNDMSLY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06WGP5FH5/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1