Flashlights part 2

Daryl · Posted: 11/24/2003, 9:59 am Post subject: Flashlights part 2

What type of flashlight do you prefer for hiking, LED or traditional incandescent/halogen?

Hikngrl · Posted: 11/24/2003, 11:26 am Post subject:

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phrankster · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 65 Location: Chandler

I use a 3 in 1 combination headlamp, 2 red led, 1 white led & 1 krypton bulb. and usually carry a mitylite (by Pelican) for a backup.

Daddee · Posted: 11/24/2003, 12:40 pm Post subject:

Incandescent. But that's only because I don't own an LED light of any sort. I'd like to try an LED some day to see if I like it better.
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ck1 · Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa

Halogen and LED combo...the Myo by Petzl.

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Daryl · Posted: 11/24/2003, 3:22 pm Post subject:

I have the Blackdiamond Gemni, but find it's in LED mode about 90% of the time.
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Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

I have a the traditional one, but would love to have a LED. My light on my keychain is a LED.
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Definitely LED. the only thing I don't like about the LED headlamp, is the "fishbowl" effect you get on the trail. Easy to get used to though.

Canyon Dweller · Joined: 06 Jan 2003 Posts: 712 Location: Denver, CO

Whats the fishbowl effect? I don't seam to have any problem with my LED light on my keychain.
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matt gilbert · Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 698 Location: Mesa

Toms right about the fishbowl thing, but I'll still take the LED over any other. The light is less noticible, it kind of blends in with the moonlight. Also, the batteries last a LOT longer with LEDs, especially if you get one designed with the energy-saving blink feature.