How to turn a AAA flashlight into a headlamp

Cemoi

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Hi,
I know there are headbands that allow some AA flashlights to be worn as a headlamp, but what about 1xAAA?
I have a couple of DQG tiny AAA lights, more compact than the Fenix HL10 and Manker E02 headlamps, which I would like to use as headlamps.
Thanks.
 

alex74

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for example do you like this?

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this headband is for aaa,aa and for cr123
 
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Cemoi

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Thanks, but since this headband can accomodate CR123 lights - which are generally around 1" in diameter - I'm afraid my tiny DQG (less than 1/2") may be a bit loose in it.
 

KITROBASKIN

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A person could use the Nite-Ize headstrap, putting the AAA flashlight in the smaller elastic loop, then attaching a lanyard or large split ring to help retain the flashlight in the elastic. I use this system every night. A Nitecore TIP will work, as well as a flashlight as large as a single 18650.

Pak-Lite also sells a head strap that may work but the small DQG would need to be secured by some method.
 
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Cemoi

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Thanks to all for your replies, and special thanks and kudos to Archibald Tuttle for his excellent DIY solution. I'll try it and let you know.
 

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I frequently use one clipped to the brim of a cap. It works perfectly--as well as any dedicated headlamp I've used with the exception of short/close up ranges where more vertical adjust-ability of a headlamp is required.
 
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