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09-29-2005, 09:44 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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The perfect headlamp
I need a new light...here are the requirements:
1. Must have white and red light
2. Single strap so it can go on head or neck
3. Decent size push button switch (to operate with gloves)
4. Can't have a separate battery pack
5. Available somewhere besides Wal-Mart
Does it exist?
-spence
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09-29-2005, 09:58 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: MA
Posts: 3,630
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Ray-o-vac at wallyworld is the way to go. $12 , red, white led, and a krypton spot light. Ive had mine for 2 years and just recently had to replace the krypton bulb 2.50 for 2. Doesnt have a button to turn on but is very easy. There water proof too or at least very resistant.
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09-29-2005, 10:22 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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I have the Ray O Vac and numerous Princeton Tec lights. I use the Ray O Vac the most but it does not have a neck option. I also find that twisting the knob difficult at times without gloves nevermind with them. My princeton tecs are more comfortable too but they cannot be switched from red to white light. I find myself only using the red light.
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09-29-2005, 10:28 AM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
Posts: 946
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09-29-2005, 10:49 AM
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Boston Anglah
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Sitting on top of the world with my legs hangin free
Posts: 3,322
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Originally Posted by cheferson
Ray-o-vac at wallyworld is the way to go. $12 , red, white led, and a krypton spot light. Ive had mine for 2 years and just recently had to replace the krypton bulb 2.50 for 2. Doesnt have a button to turn on but is very easy. There water proof too or at least very resistant.
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Used hard and put away dirty....
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09-29-2005, 11:11 AM
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Night Stalker
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: ............
Posts: 3,605
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the petzl head lamps don't seem to last very long. I'd like to try this $12 RayoVac deal and don't exactly have a wally world around the corner. any idea where I can pick one up in quincy/weymouth area?
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09-29-2005, 11:52 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Attleboro, MA
Posts: 453
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Eastern Mountain Sports at the mall has a good variety. That is where I bought mine.
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09-29-2005, 11:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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EMS sells the Tikka lamps, they are decent but expensive. I currently have the cheaper model which I don't like. It's not bright enough with the red lens and the sliding switch isn't very durable.
I had the Tikka plus but it died when I left it in the rain.
They make a neat red/white model but it's 45 smackers and wouldn't be any more durable.
-spence
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09-29-2005, 11:59 AM
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#9
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 429
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Spence-
Try the new Energizer neck/head light that has 2 white LED's (a little too bright however) and 1 red LED. It also has an easy switch. I got one at Home Depot for around $10. It also has a pivoting head.
I wear it around my neck.
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09-29-2005, 01:11 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Marshfield, MA
Posts: 6,267
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I think the ray-o-vac is the satchel.....droppedit in the drink a few times and still work fine....
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09-29-2005, 01:17 PM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
Posts: 946
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09-29-2005, 01:17 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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I have gone thru 2 princeton tec lamps this season. They are not waterproof or even water resistant. One was a $30 light. I would not purchase these. I have sent them back for a replacement. One night standing way out on on a bar with waves pounding me and it decided to go on by itself on high-beam and would not shut off. I could not pop off the battery back and had to walk back to the beach where I buried the sucker. It was about 3 or 4 weeks old.
I need a good WATERPROOF light that has a switch (no twisting) red and white led as well. The ray-o-vac seems a bit bulky.
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09-29-2005, 01:35 PM
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You rang?
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Lowell
Posts: 946
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09-29-2005, 01:57 PM
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EVERY FISH COUNTS!!
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: south plymouth, MA
Posts: 727
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got one from bananas army/navy surplus in wareham. it does not have a red light but it has a big side swich the can be turned easly with gloves
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todays schoolie is tomorrows keeper,todays keeper is tomorrows cow,practice catch and release!!!.
GOD BLESS THE NRA!!!!
ROCK AND ROLL WILL NEVER DIE!!!!!
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09-29-2005, 03:01 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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I dropped the Ray-o Vac in the water at a spot in RI with rockhound a few weeks age...it was in for 10 minutes
two weeks later the light would not go on...rotted out on the inside...but that was after being in the water for 10 minutesin heavy seas...I am buying another tonight even though I have four other lights that could work
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Originally Posted by Slingah
I think the ray-o-vac is the satchel.....droppedit in the drink a few times and still work fine....
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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09-29-2005, 03:05 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
Posts: 10,408
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I'm a big fan of Pelican lights; I have two; one permenantly attached to the d-ring of my skinz, one around my neck (red) plus a headlight...
Yeah... thought pat was drowning, just his light 
too bad it didnt attract fish.. that was a fishy looking night; alas it was august |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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09-29-2005, 03:07 PM
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#17
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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I think I may have found a solution...
The Streamlight Trident bought from LLBean for $29. It's not cheap, but we have a Bean VISA so it's free overnight shipping, and like everything they sell has a lifetime warranty.
This light has multi-settings including a green night vision mode. Rubber gaskets on all parts. Big button and takes regular batteries. Since I always wear a cap, I figure I can cut the top strap off and wear over the bill or around the neck.
The best part is...almost all fishing attire goes with green and black   
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09-29-2005, 03:16 PM
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Red Eye Jedi
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: East Facing
Posts: 4,374
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go with ray-o-vac. cheap and efficient, and you can easily remove the middle strap so that it can be worn around the neck....
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09-29-2005, 03:24 PM
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fishing the pacific
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Port Townsend, WA
Posts: 993
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Originally Posted by luds48
the petzl head lamps don't seem to last very long. I'd like to try this $12 RayoVac deal and don't exactly have a wally world around the corner. any idea where I can pick one up in quincy/weymouth area?
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There is a wally world in Weymouth on 53 south of the intersection with RT18 |
Keep lines wet and tight in the pacific
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09-29-2005, 04:43 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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I had a Petzl for years. Best light I ever owned. I had the speelunker model. Cost some money but it lasted about 8 years until I lost it somewhere (hopefully just misplaced at home somewhere). I don't know what Petzl's are totally waterproof like mine and which models may be less durable.
I currently have a Ray-o-vac I borrowed but its not as good as my old one. I got the speelunker Petzl at EMS. The Rayovacs can be found at Lowes and Home depot sometimes.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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09-29-2005, 04:45 PM
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Finally
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: FL
Posts: 7,181
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The perfect headlamp is NO headlamp.
Like Habs said "Out of sight, Out of mind".
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09-29-2005, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: MA/RI
Posts: 2,411
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spence, nice light with the 3 LEDs but there is only one green LED for nite vision.
The Ray-O-VAC also has three LEDs of which two are red for nite.
I prefer the double red LEDs because I use them for walking as well as close up work. I don't think the single LED will cut for those hazardous locations.
Check this out. flashlight reviews |
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09-29-2005, 07:58 PM
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Mongerman
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 121
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you want waterproof?
check out rei. i bought this one, i know it's pricey, but i would rather it worked after being splashed-dunked. this one does.
http://www.rei.com/product/47877563.htm?  |
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09-29-2005, 08:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&mont
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Best light I've seen yet, BY FAR. And I've done a lot of looking for the shop, which was of course simultaneously for myself.  I really don't care about price when it comes to lights as long as I have red LEDs, some sort of spot/high power mode, and waterproofness. Might be a little bulky, but other then that it looks perfect.
There's some other lights offered by REI that almost fit the bill, but those only claim "weather resistance". I'm going to have to track down a Primus distributor... |
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09-30-2005, 12:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 18
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Another vote for the Ray-o-Vac here. Nice product  |
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09-30-2005, 05:21 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Saratoga Springs NY
Posts: 639
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Spence,
I had the LL Bean model until I lost it in my move. I loved that light although it did run through batteries pretty quick.
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09-30-2005, 05:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Here and There Seasonally
Posts: 5,985
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I like my Ray-o-vac'cus it's cheep like me. Also the red light comes on first, you aren't blinded when you turn it on.
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He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
Thomas Paine
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09-30-2005, 06:49 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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80 smackers to have a battery pack lump on the back of my head! 
-spence |
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09-30-2005, 06:54 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Cumberland, RI
Posts: 2,264
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Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake
I like my Ray-o-vac'cus it's cheep like me. Also the red light comes on first, you aren't blinded when you turn it on.
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another "me too"... love the Ro'V. |
Good judgement comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgement -- Keith Benning
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09-30-2005, 07:40 AM
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Callinectes sapidus
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 6,277
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I'll share another RayO'vaC story....
Another member of this site didn't even know he had dropped his headlamp while out on the sAnd-bar. .... luckily for him, it fell off while it was still turned on. On his way back in to shore, he saw this amber light on the ocean bottom.....WALLA!!....
I actually ran mine over and it still worked, had a tough time keeping the straps in place, but it still turns on.
Yes, I bought another one....can't go wrong with the price. Just like sunglasses, I can't see paying a lot of coin for something I'm going to break or lose eventually.  |
 ... it finally happened, there are no more secret spots
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