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MAKAI · 07-02-2009, 04:29 PM

Having spent 42 and 30 dollars for two supposedly water resistant and waterproof headlamps. (Petzl and U.K ) Anybody have any luck with a ( LED ) headlamp that can be flipped from red to white, that you would consider waterproof.

JohnnyD · 07-02-2009, 06:20 PM

You burn through those already? Or just don't like having to the color lens on/

Clogston29 · 07-02-2009, 06:26 PM

petzl sucks. never had one last more than a month.

i'm surprised that you've had issues with the uk. i love mine an have had it almost two years. was it the vizion?

emgred · 07-02-2009, 07:10 PM

Princeton Tec - Tactical

Here is a link:

Tactical

Saltheart · 07-02-2009, 07:30 PM

I spent about $70 on a Petzl spielunker and its still working after 12 years. At the time , only the spielunker style was garanteed waterproof and in fact it was guaranteed for diving. It did not have a red or any other interchangeable lense. It did have a focasable single white bulb like a mini mag flashlight.but the batteries last a season.

kenyee · 07-02-2009, 07:46 PM

I just tape a piece of red transparency onto my Princeton Tec (the kind w/ the reflector and waterproof seals).

JohnR · 07-02-2009, 07:57 PM

Find a Rayovac Sportsman. My first of same style (different label but clearly same manufacturer) I bought at M&Ds 5-6 years ago is still going strong. My second backup one is 3 years in and just fine. Red LED, Single white LED, and rarely used plain white.

cheferson · 07-03-2009, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Find a Rayovac Sportsman. My first of same style (different label but clearly same manufacturer) I bought at M&Ds 5-6 years ago is still going strong. My second backup one is 3 years in and just fine. Red LED, Single white LED, and rarely used plain white.

thought these were discontinued?

JohnR · 07-03-2009, 07:32 AM

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thought these were discontinued?

They are, but they are available on looking. In fact, I just ordered 4 so I'll have a long term supply. If you want I will let you know when they come in that the source is good

Steve K · 07-03-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Find a Rayovac Sportsman. My first of same style (different label but clearly same manufacturer) I bought at M&Ds 5-6 years ago is still going strong. My second backup one is 3 years in and just fine. Red LED, Single white LED, and rarely used plain white.

That is the one I use too. I bought mine at either Lowe's or Home Depot.

The Dad Fisherman · 07-02-2009, 08:24 PM

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10233057

I've been using this one for a few years....flips from red to white easily and won't break the bank

pbadad · 07-02-2009, 08:37 PM

Does the red light come on first with the Walmart headlight?

MAKAI · 07-02-2009, 08:58 PM

thanks for the input I will try the priceton tec tactical
the vizion the LED went dull blue, even with new batts.
Johnny D the rain did both of them in, I think I will design the real deal for us creatures of the dark.

The Dad Fisherman · 07-03-2009, 09:40 AM

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Does the red light come on first with the Walmart headlight?

Actually has a switch on top...flip it to the left-Red Light...flip it to the right-White Light. So you never have to deal with the White light if you don't want to.

they have another version w/ six leds but it sucks....you have to push a button on top 4 times to get to a red light...don't get that one, it'll drive you nuts

WoodyCT · 07-03-2009, 11:21 AM

I've had good luck with these lights that I buy at EMS. Best one has a Xenon? lamp in the middle with LEDs on each side. I made little red lenses for the LEDs out of a busted car tail light and some clear packing tape. It automatically dims when batteries are getting low to extend run time.

Jon

reebok · 07-03-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve K

That is the one I use too. I bought mine at either Lowe's or Home Depot.

I think these require two hands to switch? I can't stand those. I don't want to stop and put everything down every time I want to turn the light on or go from white to red.

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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

Actually has a switch on top...flip it to the left-Red Light...flip it to the right-White Light. So you never have to deal with the White light if you don't want to.

they have another version w/ six leds but it sucks....you have to push a button on top 4 times to get to a red light...don't get that one, it'll drive you nuts

This is what I use for the dry stuff. But I have to say it's essentially a piece of crap when it comes to water resistance. A wave spraying your head can short it out. I know. The convenience in switching is what makes it. Not having to click through everything to get the red or white is a two thumbs up. But it's not for swimming, no way. Not even for aggressive wading.

Steve K · 07-08-2009, 09:40 AM

[QUOTE=reebok;698450]I think these require two hands to switch? I can't stand those. I don't want to stop and put everything down every time I want to turn the light on or go from white to red.QUOTE]

The Ray O Vac one I have can be turned on with one hand. Just turn the knob on the right.

JohnR · 07-08-2009, 10:25 AM

Yeh, I do one hand too, while cupping the light with the same hand to not allow too much unexpected light to escape...

BasicPatrick · 07-02-2009, 10:49 PM

I got verym tired of all my dive and other yuppie big money lights failing after a year or so and a couple weeks ago on a rainy I got nothing to do day sent them all back to the mfg (6 total)

Mag lite gave me a new mini...uk and princeton tek have my lights and i am waiting for their actions

John R has it right on this one!!!! The RayoVac..that one model is not as modern in design but is not as bulky as the other old style triple lights...the thing is almost bullet proof and unless you dunk it all the time it is pretty water resistant...on a particular snotty night i knocked it off my head at beavertail and was able to watch it in the surf until it came in with a wae and that light lasted another year or more!!!!!!

Pete F. · 07-02-2009, 11:37 PM

Bought a single led lite from wally world last wknd when I realized my kids had removed mine from my stuff and it was a more than a hundred miles away. I think it was 4.88 Worked fine around my neck, in fact it is now my favorite. I carry a bigger lite in my pocket for finding my way over the rocks and if I need to see more than to tie a knot or pick a plug.

BMEUPSCOTTY · 07-03-2009, 06:16 AM

Not a headlight but I like the princeton tec blast. Waterproof, 10 bux, I wear it around my neck and you can clip it to your hat when you wish. There is a red lens cover you can find available on line...

Mike P · 07-03-2009, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BMEUPSCOTTY

Not a headlight but I like the princeton tec blast. Waterproof, 10 bux, I wear it around my neck and you can clip it to your hat when you wish. There is a red lens cover you can find available on line...

I got my Princeton Tec from Joe Lyons a few years ago, and he threw in the red lens cap at no extra charge. That was then, however---don't want to put him on the spot now

BasicPatrick · 07-06-2009, 12:15 AM

Princeton tek just replaced both lights i send back for free...good cust svs

milo · 07-06-2009, 05:28 PM

r-o-vac is also lifetime guar....sent back 6-8 already and no problem