LED Light Advise

woodzman · 02-19-2010, 08:05 AM

I need a new flashlight to use when I'm backpacking and I'd like to give the LED's a try. I need something small, but reasonably bright, with a decent amount of run time between battery changes. Any suggestions?

Archer · 02-19-2010, 05:18 PM

I don't have any particular brands to suggest, but I can tell you that you're making a good move. Those things are bright and don't suck up as much energy from the batteries - even the smallest ones are nice to have for around the campsite!

failghe · 02-20-2010, 08:52 PM

I use a small 3 LED headlight for work. I put it on over my baseball cap. I like it because it is small, uses 2 AAA batteries, the light shines wherever my eyes/head look, and leaves my hands free. No more holding a flashlight for me. Been using them for years.

woodzman · 02-21-2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by failghe

I use a small 3 LED headlight for work. I put it on over my baseball cap. I like it because it is small, uses 2 AAA batteries, the light shines wherever my eyes/head look, and leaves my hands free. No more holding a flashlight for me. Been using them for years.

I hadn't really given the clip on type much thought, thinking they wouldn't be bright enough, but after reading your post I'm going to have to try one. I'll see if I can pick one up locally today. If not, I'll order one from Cabela's.

Thank you both for your input, I appreciate it.

failghe · Yesterday, 10:49 PM

I am glad that we can help. This is a very friendly place.

02-19-2010, 08:05 AM	#1
woodzman Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central, NY. Posts: 37	LED Light Advise I need a new flashlight to use when I'm backpacking and I'd like to give the LED's a try. I need something small, but reasonably bright, with a decent amount of run time between battery changes. Any suggestions?

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02-19-2010, 05:18 PM	#2
Archer Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 57	I don't have any particular brands to suggest, but I can tell you that you're making a good move. Those things are bright and don't suck up as much energy from the batteries - even the smallest ones are nice to have for around the campsite!

02-20-2010, 08:52 PM	#3
failghe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 281	I use a small 3 LED headlight for work. I put it on over my baseball cap. I like it because it is small, uses 2 AAA batteries, the light shines wherever my eyes/head look, and leaves my hands free. No more holding a flashlight for me. Been using them for years.

Yesterday, 10:49 PM	#5
failghe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 281	I am glad that we can help. This is a very friendly place.