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nightfighter
04-15-2014, 06:55 PM
Seen them, never had one. Any feedback? Could definitely see having one for work and fishing. Was looking at this one;

http://www.bestlightedhats.com/ordering-pilot-hats.html

Wondering if any sponsors carry something similar.....

lamigsb1
04-15-2014, 07:57 PM
Bet the lights half way up make a newmoon retie much easier.
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Raven
04-15-2014, 08:43 PM
those have a lifetime Waranty...so they have to be well made

#^&#^&#^&#^&s used to have a bunch - not seeing them now tho

buckman
04-16-2014, 05:12 AM
See them at Home Depot all the time .
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DZ
04-16-2014, 06:42 AM
We had one of those Pilot hat Lights at the Salt Water Edge. I thought it had real applications - especially for non submersive fishing like sand beach fishing and nighttime largemouth in freshwater. They were very easy to use. I do remember thinking they might not hold up for wetsuit and very wet surfcasting/ wading.

DZ

JohnR
04-16-2014, 07:32 AM
Pros:

Ease of use
Access
Cons:

Poor adjustability
Easily lost

I still think the neck light / Headlamp are better - particularly with a soft red light option

GooGoo Man
04-16-2014, 07:34 AM
I have 1 I picked up at Cabelas, green light, like it a lot,only came in camo.

The Dad Fisherman
04-16-2014, 08:45 AM
those have a lifetime Waranty...so they have to be well made


Or the company is going out of business next year....which makes a lifetime warranty worth bupkiss.....lifetime warranty is only good for the lifetime of the company giving it to you

MAKAI
04-16-2014, 09:47 AM
Or the death till we part lifetime warranty.
That ain't a lock either.

I'd be concerned about any moisture issues in the cap.
Red head lamp w a backup neck light keeps me covered.
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Rockport24
04-16-2014, 11:59 AM
I got an llbean one just like that one for christmas one year, it works well but its a white light and I want red. I had my wife paint the lights with red nail polish, but it seemed to only dim the light and not really make it red...

I think the cap clip light is the way to go, I used to have a nice red one that I used for a couple of years then the clip broke, thinking about getting another one.
here is what I'm talking about: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cyclops-Orion-Clip-Light-Three-Pack/1089659.uts

piemma
04-16-2014, 02:23 PM
I still swear by my Energizer red/white neck/head lamp. 4th year in the surf and boat and other than new batteries, no issues what so ever.

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/energizer-trailfinder-hd33a2ode-headlight-aaa-green/222409635.html?listingId=336237391&scid=pla_google_PCSupply&adid=18183&gclid=CL2otaHd5b0CFZFcfgodeQ0Apg

The Dad Fisherman
04-16-2014, 02:47 PM
I still swear by my Energizer red/white neck/head lamp. 4th year in the surf and boat and other than new batteries, no issues what so ever.

http://www.rakuten.com/prod/energizer-trailfinder-hd33a2ode-headlight-aaa-green/222409635.html?listingId=336237391&scid=pla_google_PCSupply&adid=18183&gclid=CL2otaHd5b0CFZFcfgodeQ0Apg

Thats the same one I use.....like the fact I can just flip the switch in one direction to get the red light.

although I don't pay $47 for it....:yikes:

I get them at walmart for $15

Rockport24
04-16-2014, 03:37 PM
yeah i have that same one as well... it works, but I like to have my hat one and sometimes the bill gets in the way of the light ya know?

Hookedagain
04-16-2014, 06:45 PM
These are decent, my wife got one for my son at a trade show for promotional products. He loves it and I use it often while hunting. She only got one but said she could have brought home a case of them but didn't thing I would give up the head lamp. Sometimes she just doesn't get it, but she is a keeper just the same.

Raven
04-16-2014, 09:01 PM
i' m thinkin of buyin a clamp light
i have lots of hats already

Finaddict
04-18-2014, 02:41 PM
Ross - I have an LL Bean one that I received as a gift but will never use, if you want it ... it's yours ... actually used it to dig something out of a closet ... but it's just lying around if you want to give it a try

wdmso
04-18-2014, 03:32 PM
My son bought me one for Xmas I use the hat light for knots and close in stuff and its not a bad looking hat . and a headlamp with it when I need to see where my lines going

PS I never forget a Hat but cant say that about my headlamp