The perfect headlamp - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Iwannakeeper · 09-29-2005, 03:24 PM

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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?

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

Saltheart · 09-29-2005, 04:43 PM

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 · 09-29-2005, 04:45 PM

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

Redsoxticket · 09-29-2005, 07:35 PM

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.
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dickmont · 09-29-2005, 07:58 PM

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?

Pete_G · 09-29-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&mont

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?

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...

hank8001 · 09-30-2005, 12:40 AM

Another vote for the Ray-o-Vac here. Nice product

Striperhound · 09-30-2005, 05:21 AM

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 · 09-30-2005, 05:54 AM

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.

spence · 09-30-2005, 06:49 AM

80 smackers to have a battery pack lump on the back of my head!

-spence

JFigliuolo · 09-30-2005, 06:54 AM

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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.

another "me too"... love the Ro'V.

bloocrab · 09-30-2005, 07:40 AM

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.

Arno · 09-30-2005, 08:39 AM

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 · 09-30-2005, 08:51 AM

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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

JFigliuolo · 09-30-2005, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by spence

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

I've got WAY to many bruises to NOT use a light to negotiate rocks at night

Arno · 09-30-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by spence

It's all a matter of preference.

Agreed.

doc · 09-30-2005, 06:04 PM

forgive my ignorance, but why a red light? i use a petzl and find it totally adequate and defiinitely waterproof given how many times i have taken some waves...

Backbeach Jake · 09-30-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by doc

forgive my ignorance, but why a red light? i use a petzl and find it totally adequate and defiinitely waterproof given how many times i have taken some waves...

Red light won't make your pupils pinpoint like a bright white light will. You won't lose your night vision.

Justfishin' · 09-30-2005, 08:49 AM

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 · 09-30-2005, 09:49 AM

also wallyworld in Quincy on RT 53

luds · 09-30-2005, 09:58 AM

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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 · 10-01-2005, 07:46 AM

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 · 10-01-2005, 03:55 PM

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.

redneck24 · 10-02-2005, 02:50 AM

i have the enegizer from WAL-MART,, better switch than than the rayovac, although the rayovac from WAL-MART served me well. god i love WAL-MART!
http://www.walmart.com/

labrax · 10-02-2005, 09:36 PM

Bought the Ray-O-Vac Saturday and used it this morning. Love the red LED feature and the fact that it is the first option. Used it for walk to the beach, changing plugs and unhooking a couple of fish before it got light enough to see what I was doing. Had a EMS headlamp that was good, but the battery case latch broke and it had to be held in place with duct tape - and it did not have a red lens.

luds · 10-03-2005, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by redneck24

i have the enegizer from WAL-MART,, better switch than than the rayovac, although the rayovac from WAL-MART served me well. god i love WAL-MART!
http://www.walmart.com/

Redneck 24. Are ya talking about Wally World?

redneck24 · 10-03-2005, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by luds48

Redneck 24. Are ya talking about Wally World?

yes, i am a true redneck, love wally. im not an LL Bean sandal wearing tree hugger.

likwid · 10-02-2005, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Sandman

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

Look through the petzl site.
The tactikka fits half your req's.
The bigger ones that cost more money have more than you need.

Green actually works a little better than red on charts and maps for some reason. Always have green in the nav station.

luds · 09-30-2005, 09:36 AM

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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 · 10-01-2005, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by luds48

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

heh heh where ya been....lol