Comments on: Headlamp or flashlight?

By: nateman

nateman — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:18:52 +0000

i carry boyh a a mini-mag and a cyclops that positionable so you can point it down

By: lightman

lightman — Sat, 14 May 2011 16:33:37 +0000

headlamps are goodbut keep a backup

By: GEAR MAN

GEAR MAN — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:19:21 +0000

Headlamp wins over flashlight for scouting. It keeps you hands free so you can work in the dark, and it is a must for caving. Usually a headlamp costs less too, and now they come in LED bulbs, so the batteries last longer.

By: Dannobo

Dannobo — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:05:46 +0000

Since I started using a headlamp, I will not go in woods without.Mariofan has good advice though carry a handheld as a backup.I recommend both using the same type of batteries, and not rechargeable. These tend to lose their recharge life and are expensive to replace.

By: Buckshot

Buckshot — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:18:22 +0000

Definately true.Though,aim for a, at least, 1 watt light or 60 lumenends. Anything less than that tends to be annoyingly dull, and you’ll always be thinking you have low batteries.

By: kpd scout

kpd scout — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:02:33 +0000

headlamp less chance of breaking because u dont hold it so it does not fall and break

By: Boy Scout Man

Boy Scout Man — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:12:41 +0000

I agree with Mahiawa very strongly!!!

Nice tip!!!!!!

By: mariofan

mariofan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:08:21 +0000

I like my headlamp best, but I would say both. You never know when you will experience equipment failure. Always have a plan B!

By: Wahiawa

Wahiawa — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:01:02 +0000

Look for a headlamp with a red or green light so you don’t blind your buddies at night. Aim for an LED light, the batteries will last a lot longer.

By: Jackmann

Jackmann — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:43:50 +0000

I like headlamps best, but they all ways get into the people that you are talking to’s eyes.