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ck1





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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 10:07 am    Post subject: Headlamps Reply to topic Reply with quote

I know we talked about this at the not to be named website, but that info is not accessible...I'm looking for suggestions for headlamps...mine's finished. I'd be using it around the campsite, night hiking, and for early morning runs...
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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 11:37 am    Post subject: lamps and such Reply to topic Reply with quote

I like the Petzl Tikka for a headlamp.
I also owm some little Photon lights and the other super expensive one found at Frys Electronics, forget the brand. It's about 5 in long, five lamps, 2 3 volt camera cells.
I like them all for specific purposes.

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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've got a Black Diamond product called the Ion (I think). It's tiny, very light, and very un-complicated. 2 LED bulbs don't give off the greatest of light but I can see what I need to. It uses some little camera size battery that was easy to find. I tend to carry it in my hand instead of wearing it. I don't like the character of the light when it is up high like that.


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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I love my Petzl Tikka - especially loved it when I really needed it during the Bull Basin fiasco!! Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 4:03 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I use a Petzel Tikka and it has worked out great for me Razz on all my extended hikes. The LED lights make the battery last quite a while. On another note -- LED lights blind you much worse than incandesent type lights.

Tried the Petzel Zippka - did not like it at all. Sad It just did not stay on ...
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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I went into REI to buy a Petzl something or other, and the sales woman talked me into a Black Diamond. Four LED bulbs, three AAA batteries. No complaints.
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PostPosted: 1/21/2003, 6:54 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I'll stick with the herd here, I have a Tikka and love it, it was very key during the 3 1/2 hours of night hiking I did in Saguaro NP earlier this month. Baaaa
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PostPosted: 1/22/2003, 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Thanks guys...I was considering the Petzl Tikka, and the other one, with the retractable string, but leaning toward the tikka...will look at the Black Diamonds...I like their products as a whole...

How long have you all owned your respective lights?
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PostPosted: 1/22/2003, 4:39 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've had mine two years now, and have used it a good amount, even around the house when looking deep into my storage closet that has no light Crazy
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PostPosted: 1/22/2003, 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I've had it a little over a year. I use it more at home than on the trail.
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PostPosted: 1/22/2003, 6:22 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have a Petzl but I don't know exactly which one. There aren't any other marking on it. It's on the 5th big ole battery. Bought in 1997. Still works like a charm. I use it more working on my motorcycles than in caves.... Confused Oh, I find the replacement batteries at Batteries Plus...don't remember what they cost but that's a good sign cuz I can be pretty aaaah frugal. Hope that helps you, Colin.
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PostPosted: 1/22/2003, 8:59 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I have a Black Diamond. Bought it a year ago. It has seen about 20-30 hours of use and it's still very bright. I bought a Petzl for my son for Christmas. I was impressed with the different brightness settings. Should be able to get more life from a set of batteries. I also carry mine in my hand. When you wear it one your head you can't see the shadows so it affects depth perception on the trail.
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PostPosted: 1/23/2003, 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

I am not sure if it is Petzel or Blcak Diamond that has a new style light that has two light sources. One is LED lights for up close and the other is a bulb type light source for distance.
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PostPosted: 1/23/2003, 11:25 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Thanks everyone!

I talked with the big haired kid at REI tempe, he recommended the Tikka...I asked about the Black Diamond one, which is called something that I can't remember, but it has the 4 bulbs in a row...he said it was also good, but offered the suggestion that if you are going to by one with a battery pack on back, why not just get the brighter Petzl...that made sense to me...but I didn't buy anything yet...thus my excuse not to run in the am Laughing

Seriously though, thanks everyone...I think I'm getting the Tikka...
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PostPosted: 1/26/2003, 8:57 pm    Post subject: Reply to topic Reply with quote

Just another note:

If you use a red filter on the light -- you do not get blinded at night when the light (some one else's ) shines right into you eyes! I guess red light does not affect the way the retina adjusts to natural night vision.
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