In my earlier summary post about LED flashlights, I forgot about another handy little light I came across in my search that one might consider as a good waterproof PFD/cockpit/camp light: It is called the Safe-Light and runs on single 9 V battery (which I think helps its brightness and also run time). Claims to be waterproof to 15'. Lifetime warranty. Has a unique "Night-Light" feature which basically lights the LED all the time (will run this way for a period of 2 years). This makes the light glow - makes it VERY easy to find in a dark tent - and actually has enough illumination in this mode to do some basic things - e.g., moving around. It has a high beam mode - the light will run 40 hrs on this setting. Also has a flasher mode (will run for 200 hrs) and the lens is shaped in a dome so it actually is a 360 degree signal flasher. It comes with a integral clip for mounting to a strap or hat and the clip is also magnetic - which could come in handy (although I can't think of too many pieces of steel paddling gear!). Actually, I find having a magnet around camp nice. If have to reapir something with little screws/springs (stoves), a magnet to grab of hold those little loose fasteners can save a lot of searching through the pine needles!! Also, the light screws together with actual screws when you install the battery - so maybe it is a bit more leak proof than snap together models. Maybe not. Site with pics: http://www.theledlight.com/safelight.html Notice dimensions - not as small as one might think... OK, that was WAY too much info on a flashlight!! But for those gadget-obsessed gearheads and flashlight fanatics it might be useful. K *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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