Hi all!
I'm looking for a small, lightweight backup for my Petzl hiking/camping headlamp if it decides to go south while out in the backcountry.
Using the recommendation template:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
- Mail order or Online is fine
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
- Up to $100
3) Format:
- flashlight or headlamp - self-contained
4) Size:
- Micro, tiny, or small depending on weight (lighter is better and materials like Ti or Al can be considered)
5) Emitter/Light source:
- LED (Cree or other high-quality LED)
6) Manufacturer:
- large or specialty manufacturer is fine
7) What power source do you want to use?
- Single Lithium AAA as they will be the same used in Petzl
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
- Multiple modes would be appreciated (firefly to 100 or more lumens at max)
- Open to burst/turbo mode option
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
- Wide throw
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
5-50 yards (camp use and spotting bears
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
- 60-120 minutes depending on mode
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
- very important as is waterproofing
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
- would prefer tail or body mounted switch if possible
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
- multiple light levels with SOS if possible
14)Material/Finish/Coating
- Al or Ti
15) Water resistance
- IPX7 or IPX8
16) Storage conditions
- In-house and Emergency kit
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
- red filter would be great
- Pocket/belt clip or keyring
Thanks for any recommendations you can offer!
- Aaron
I'm looking for a small, lightweight backup for my Petzl hiking/camping headlamp if it decides to go south while out in the backcountry.
Using the recommendation template:
1) How would you prefer to purchase the light?
- Mail order or Online is fine
2) Budget: An easy question, but you may change your mind after answering the rest!
- Up to $100
3) Format:
- flashlight or headlamp - self-contained
4) Size:
- Micro, tiny, or small depending on weight (lighter is better and materials like Ti or Al can be considered)
5) Emitter/Light source:
- LED (Cree or other high-quality LED)
6) Manufacturer:
- large or specialty manufacturer is fine
7) What power source do you want to use?
- Single Lithium AAA as they will be the same used in Petzl
8) How much genuine out the front (OTF) light do you want/need? Sometimes you can have too much light (trying to read up close up with a 100 lumen light is not a happy experience).
- Multiple modes would be appreciated (firefly to 100 or more lumens at max)
- Open to burst/turbo mode option
9) Flood vs Throw: Flood covers an area, Throw reaches out to a distance.
- Wide throw
9a) Distance: How far away will you typically need to see with this light (check all that apply)
5-50 yards (camp use and spotting bears
10) Runtime: Not over-inflated manufacturer runtime claims, but usable brightness measured from first activation to 50% with new batteries (Measured on maximum continuous output).
- 60-120 minutes depending on mode
11) Durability/Usage: Generally the old phrase "you get what you pay for" is very accurate for flashlights.
- very important as is waterproofing
12) Switch Size, Type, and location (choose all that apply):
- would prefer tail or body mounted switch if possible
13) User Interface (UI) and mode selection. Select all that apply.
- multiple light levels with SOS if possible
14)Material/Finish/Coating
- Al or Ti
15) Water resistance
- IPX7 or IPX8
16) Storage conditions
- In-house and Emergency kit
17) Special Needs/extras: Is there anything else you want or need that hasn't been mentioned? Select any/all below.
- red filter would be great
- Pocket/belt clip or keyring
Thanks for any recommendations you can offer!
- Aaron
