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BirdNester

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Gotta Have It
« on: August 14, 2004, 09:54:39 PM »
I need a light for going out in the dark. Hard to tie gear up when you head out to holes at 3am. So I was at Peg Leg where I met my new American friend, Matt. He had the kewlest head light. It was that super white light. It had 5 little bulbs across it and it lit up nice. 3 settings, low, high and flashing. It ran on 4 AA batteries and he said it would last 8 hours. Does anyone know this particular light? I love it, I want it. Or is there anything better or similar that anyone knows of? Need to spend more money on fishing as that would really piss off the wife.  8)
Thanks for any info.
RobertO
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leadbelly

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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2004, 10:06:48 PM »
Ya man Im gonna get one of those halogen head lamps as well.There is a great selction at Mountain Equipment Co Op,  their catalog has many different kinds, the halogen bulbs are the brightest but burn the most battery.
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2004, 10:28:32 PM »
I have something simular but uses LED bulbs.  They're great.
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BirdNester

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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2004, 10:35:55 PM »
Now see I think this one was the LED type... that's the 5 bulbs that are on it. Nice lighting though... good with the batteries. Gonna look around.
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2004, 10:37:58 PM »
As Leadbelly has said, MEC on Broadway has a great selection. I'm thinking of getting one myself
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BirdNester

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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2004, 10:45:50 PM »
Approximate cost range?
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2004, 10:49:20 PM »
The model I was looking at was over $100.00  I can't recall the exact price. It uses halagon light bulbs.
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« Reply #7 on: August 14, 2004, 10:54:09 PM »
I think high end was over 100 but many options on bulbs, brightness ect.they mat have an online catalog Im not sure or you could try ebay.Ive bought a cheap one at crappy tire, dont do it >:(
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BirdNester

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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #8 on: August 14, 2004, 10:56:29 PM »
What are they called? Headlamps? Head lights? Strap-ons?
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #9 on: August 14, 2004, 10:58:20 PM »
headlight or headlamp I think
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #10 on: August 14, 2004, 10:59:59 PM »
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #11 on: August 14, 2004, 11:03:18 PM »
nice lincs, thanks, that'll ramp up my tackle trolling big time ;D
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #12 on: August 14, 2004, 11:04:51 PM »
I just recently got a Petzl Tikka LED headlamp.  Its only got 3 LED's and takes 3 AAA batteries.  It was around $35.  Its super light weight and the LED's are supposed to last a long time.

I also have a Petzl zoom headlamp that I've had for 10+ years.  It uses a regular halogen bulb but it goes out every so often.  The 4.5 volt battery is pretty heavy too.  But you can focus the beam on this light and its a brighter overall light too.

These are great for fishing as well as camping.

There's more good info on the MEC website.
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #13 on: August 14, 2004, 11:10:35 PM »
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Re:Gotta Have It
« Reply #14 on: August 14, 2004, 11:20:20 PM »
Hmmm...odd....I have no problem tying up a rig in the dark.  ;D
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