Re: [Paddlewise] Lamps & Lanterns

You can also use a Mini-Mag Lite by removing (un-screwing) the lens
head. The bare bulb puts out a suprising amount of light. If you keep
the o-rings lubed they remain waterproof.


rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
> 
> Sisler, Clyde wrote:
> >
> > Anyone have a really good lamp or lantern they really like for touring?
> > Most of them I've tried are kinda ok but not great.  Brightness & comfort
> > are the two things that seem to be lacking.
> >
> > I've tried:
> >
> > Petzl headlamp.  This is ok I guess but a) it sucks up batteries like crazy
> > and b) can get somewhat uncomfortable and itchy after a while when it's hot
> > & muggy.  I have switched to Eveready rechargeable batteries and have 2 AA
> > solar battery chargers.  Not water resistant so really can't use it for
> > night paddling.
> 
> I think that you would find the Princeton-Tec 2 AA headlamp ideal.  It
> is waterproof as opposed to water resistant as in the case of the Petzl
> basic headlamp.  It doesn't weigh much and its beam is many times
> stronger than the Petzl.  I don't know the answer to the itchiness of
> the head band.  Wear a beanie! :-)
> 
> Regarding a reading lamp, I don't know if it is available any more, but
> Teckna-Lite used to have a double AA flashlight that had a dome like end
> rather than a flashlight end.  It is enough to give a reading light in a
> tent if hung from a loop.  Outdoors, a headlamp is the answer.  Just
> bring lots of batteries.
> 
> ralph diaz
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