The perfect headlamp

[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.

[Steve K]

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.

[reelecstasy]

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.

[luds]

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?

[Mugz]

Eastern Mountain Sports at the mall has a good variety. That is where I bought mine.

[spence]

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

[JoeP]

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.

[Slingah]

I think the ray-o-vac is the satchel.....droppedit in the drink a few times and still work fine....

[Mr. Sandman]

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.

[Iwannakeeper]

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?

There is a wally world in Weymouth on 53 south of the intersection with RT18

[Saltheart]

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.

[fishaholic18]

The perfect headlamp is NO headlamp.
Like Habs said "Out of sight, Out of mind".

[Redsoxticket]

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

[dickmont]

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?

[Striperhound]

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.

[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.

[Arno]

All this talk about lights and headlamps makes me feel I've been operating in the stone age. 'Cause my favorites continue to be small penlights hung on a short strap - and held with my teeth when needed. Simple twist or push-button turns them on. Even the squeeze-on type works well. They're also very inexpensive, easy to carry, and easily replaced. If they're too bright (as when new), I just cover them up a bit 'cause it takes very little light to see in the darkness. A weak battery does the same thing. Hey, works for me.

[spence]

Originally Posted by Arno

All this talk about lights and headlamps makes me feel I've been operating in the stone age. 'Cause my favorites continue to be small penlights hung on a short strap - and held with my teeth when needed. Simple twist or push-button turns them on.

It's all a matter of preference. I like the headlamp for walking and don't like holding a light between my teeth. Keep the backup light around the neck.

-spence

[Justfishin']

The best headlamp is none at all! However,it's dangerous on the rocks at night. I've got a Firefly with a 2.5x flip magnafier and LED that goes on the brim of my hat. I tape red cellophane over it and it is pretty nice so far. The web address is www.fireflyeyewear.com.

[Iwannakeeper]

also wallyworld in Quincy on RT 53

[luds]

Originally Posted by Iwannakeeper

also wallyworld in Quincy on RT 53

That one is one of my least favorite places on the planet. Too busy!

[ThrowingTimber]

Just killed off a ray o vac after 4 seasons. It didnt owe me a thing for the 12 bux I spent for it.

[Mr. Sandman]

I have a ray-o-vac....I am using one now because my other lights are dead. it is ok but it is not an LED and has no red light or other modes...it is featureless, on and off is all you get. The push button is good and it seems pretty water resistant. (I have some peeling of the mirror layer on mine)

I still don't see a light I really like. I had a princeton tec arora but it could not take the salt water and has a dinking switch I could never find.

Here are the elements of my "prefect light"

0) Must be LED light (the battery life is amazing)

1) 100% waterproof and not effected by salt water. (you should be able to submerege this light and it still works.)

2) white light modes:
- low wide beam
- high wide beam
- high narrow beam
- rapid flashing bright beam
3) red light modes (no sliding filters)
- low level (wider beam)
-med level (wider beam)

4) separate EASY TO FIND BUTTON switches for red and white light.

5) no strap on battery packs must be self contained

6) neck and head wearable

7) 100% factory lifetime replacement warrenty against failure

8) 3 AAA battery design and must use standard batteries.

cost under $100, that is right, I would spend 100 on a light but it has to have those spec's.

[luds]

Originally Posted by Iwannakeeper

There is a wally world in Weymouth on 53 south of the intersection with RT18

thanks! Actually didn't know what Wally World was. Now I know!

[Raven]

Originally Posted by luds48

thanks! Actually didn't know what Wally World was. Now I know!

heh heh where ya been....lol