ChrisJHC wrote:An alternative is to look at a Kindle with back lighting.
I note the new ones are waterproof as well.
Moondog55 wrote:Battery or USB rechargeable?
What popped into the front of my mind was the rear bike light that gets sold at ALDI on occasion, red and bright enough to read by, comes with two brightness levels.
I use them as adjuncts on my big headlamp in winter. When walking on the road between falls Creek and where I park my car I set the red one to the back of my head and switch it to flash. K-Mart sell a couple similar, [ or at least did last year] one of them was USB the other took AAA batteries.
They do double duty as SOS beacons if disabled by an accident so I tend to carry one when ski touring
Warin wrote:A 'red filter' will reduce the efficiency of the light.
Better to use a LED that emits red light - no filter.
Some of the headlights have 2 or more separate led lights, one of them a red light.
Some of the headlights have variable light output - from bright to dim, so you can set it to where you like.
I would recommend one that has both a reed led and a white led with variable output.
The choices are then;
Battery or usb recharge?
How bright? Enough to hike/ski by at night? Or enought to cook by/set up the tent at night?
How long should the light last?
Eremophila wrote:The NU25’s features include the statement “Lockout feature prevents accidental activation”.
I do like the look of that one. Partner has recently started using his headtorch for early morning work starts, meaning I need to buy my own. The cheek of him!
Echotech wrote:I recently bought a Knog (knog.com) Bilby, they’re based in Melbourne (I’m not affiliated in any way) fantastic headlamp and think it might be worth a look from what you’re asking for.
I was very tempted by the Bandicoot but in my case my only other headlamp is pretty old so thought I’d splash, agree its a bit priceynorth-north-west wrote:Echotech wrote:I recently bought a Knog (knog.com) Bilby, they’re based in Melbourne (I’m not affiliated in any way) fantastic headlamp and think it might be worth a look from what you’re asking for.
Bilby is pricey. Bandicoot is much cheaper and also a neat unit. Tempting . . . but I don''t need any more headlamps!!
Echotech wrote:I recently bought a Knog (knog.com) Bilby, they’re based in Melbourne (I’m not affiliated in any way) fantastic headlamp and think it might be worth a look from what you’re asking for.
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Huntsman247 wrote:I'm pretty happy with my black diamond storm. Really good brightness control once you get familiar with it and it has good light distribution modes. For working close up and seeing far.
On its lowest 'close setting' it does not seem to bother other people. It also as separate leds including a red one that are dimable as well.
But on the heftier side but ideal for extended trips or when you plan to walk in the dark a lot.
I've got a Petzl bindi which I use for trail running. It also has a red led that has brightness modes. But it is rechargeable only and doesn't last that long on full power. But for shorter stints it'll work.
Funnily I've noticed that even on a lower setting you have better 'clarity of vision' if that's the right term and depth perception with the bindi over the storm with closer objects, particularly noticeable when bush wacking in the dark.
Lamont wrote:https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-nu25-multi-light-360-lumen-lightweight-rechargeable-led-headlamp/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz-yVz6GK6wIVz9eWCh34mA21EAAYASAAEgKcdPD_BwE
There is also the other one with the battery and the lever but I'll be damned if I can think of the brand? Zapruda referred it a while back-tiny, circular, has a red light, but needs a battery? Anyone?
stry wrote:Lamont wrote:https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-nu25-multi-light-360-lumen-lightweight-rechargeable-led-headlamp/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz-yVz6GK6wIVz9eWCh34mA21EAAYASAAEgKcdPD_BwE
There is also the other one with the battery and the lever but I'll be damned if I can think of the brand? Zapruda referred it a while back-tiny, circular, has a red light, but needs a battery? Anyone?
That description fits a Petzl offering. I can't remember the model details, but I carry one as a spare. Tiny and weighs next to nothing.
stry wrote:Lamont wrote:https://www.liteshop.com.au/content/nitecore-nu25-multi-light-360-lumen-lightweight-rechargeable-led-headlamp/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz-yVz6GK6wIVz9eWCh34mA21EAAYASAAEgKcdPD_BwE
BTW - Always have two lights. When the one being used goes out without warning, finding and fitting the spare batteries can be very challenging.
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