[pct-l] Headlamp recommendations

[tsparks56 at aol.com]

Carl,
What I have found that works best for me is to use a headlamp with a good low output spotlight that allows me to see 15-20 in front of me to get an idea of what is coming on the trail, and to also use a wide angle light that I wear basically as a belt buckle to help me with foot placement on the trail.  There are many "spotlight" type headlamps to choose from and a few wide angle light weight lamps also. If you want a recommendation, I use the Petzl Tikka xp2 for my wide angle light, mostly because  I can switch it between spotlight mode and wide angle mode just by sliding a diffuser lens up or down in less than a second.  Another nice feature for this lamp is that you can buy a universal mount to attach it to a helmet, the strap of a backpack, a vest, a belt, etc.

Terry


-----Original Message-----
From: Carl Umland <olhiker2 at gmail.com>
To: pct-l <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Sat, Mar 30, 2013 6:07 pm
Subject: [pct-l] Headlamp recommendations


Hey fellow PCTers,
 I've got a dividend for REI burning a hole in my pocket that I would like
to use it on new headlamps for Skypilot and myself.
Got any ideas for a good lightweight headlamp mostly for campsite
activities but capable for night hiking?
Thanks for your ideas and opinions,
Best,
Mulestomper
     Another 96 gallons of water delivered to 3rd gate cache today
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