Hal Boudreau Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 After a recent paddle, I realized how useful a headlamp can be after reaching the beach in the dark and having to put my wheel kit together..... does anyone have any advice as to a tried and true model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Princeton Tec Aurora - Sierra Trading Trading Post is doing some great 25% off with an additional 10% off type sales if you receive their e-mail flyer. The Aurora I just bought was cost me $10. It's an LED headlamp, great for several feet of viewing, not great for lond distane illumination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 This was recommended to me because it's waterproof. Most of the other headlamps are simply splashproof. http://www.rei.com/product/736937 The headlamp can also be used to conform to the USCG ruling of having a white light on your boat after dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgr Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Princeton tec was the only brand that I could find that specified being waterproof when I bought mine. (1m) http://www.rei.com/product/775558 This is waterproof to 33 m http://www.rei.com/product/765839 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingsn Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Princeton tec was the only brand that I could find that specified being waterproof when I bought mine. (1m) http://www.rei.com/product/775558 This is waterproof to 33 m http://www.rei.com/product/765839 I am unaware of any LED head lamps that will be strong enough for a night landing on anything but a familiar beach. I carry a small (slightly larger that a mini mag light) flash light made by Beckman (bought it @ Target for $16) It uses two of the '123' 3v. camera batteries which only last about 20 minutes. It will blind someone @ close range, needless to say it is very bright. Sea Kayaker Mag did a test on several of these, some as expensive as$100+. Though not advertised as water proof it did survive a 30 min. immersion test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I am unaware of any LED head lamps that will be strong enough for a night landing on anything but a familiar beach. I carry a small (slightly larger that a mini mag light) flash light made by Beckman (bought it @ Target for $16) It uses two of the '123' 3v. camera batteries which only last about 20 minutes. It will blind someone @ close range, needless to say it is very bright. Sea Kayaker Mag did a test on several of these, some as expensive as$100+. Though not advertised as water proof it did survive a 30 min. immersion test. Beckman?? Or Brinkman?? in any case the best deal on those CR123 batteries (that can be pretty pricey at the local drugstore) is at batteryjunction.com they also have some cool flashlights and headlamps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Beckman?? Or Brinkman?? in any case the best deal on those CR123 batteries (that can be pretty pricey at the local drugstore) is at batteryjunction.com they also have some cool flashlights and headlamps. I have the Princeton Tech EOS LED and it's Rated for IPX7 (1M for 30 minutes). http://www.princetontec.com/products/index...ype=1&use=0 To date I have been very happy the the light. I was also looking at the "Pelican Heads Up Lite 2680 Recoil LED" It's Rated for diving use up to 500 feet. http://www.leisurepro.com/Prod/PLN2680.html I ended up getting the princeton as it was smaller only taking 3 AAA's and it was available at REI. The Pelican seems like it's also very solid as it's used by fire departments and divers, the downside is it's larger and takes 4 AA's. -Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdkilroy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 There are so many to choose from... This would not be your primary light but I keep one in my emergency kit. http://en.petzl.com/petzl/LampesProduits?Produit=607 It is quite small. VERY easy to use switch on top to change between the various light settings including red for using without destroying your (or someone elses) night vision and it stows in this small plastic capsule. Pretty handy gizmo that I found has stood up to a lot of use and abuse so far. Its also "waterproof." Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suz Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 There are so many to choose from... This would not be your primary light but I keep one in my emergency kit. http://en.petzl.com/petzl/LampesProduits?Produit=607 It is quite small. VERY easy to use switch on top to change between the various light settings including red for using without destroying your (or someone elses) night vision and it stows in this small plastic capsule. Pretty handy gizmo that I found has stood up to a lot of use and abuse so far. Its also "waterproof." Jon I wouldn't use the PETZL e-lite for my primary but do have one in the cars and one in my daughter's car. I second the EONs. That is the one I bought after a premature faulure of a Princeton Tec Aurora. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingsn Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Beckman?? Or Brinkman?? in any case the best deal on those CR123 batteries (that can be pretty pricey at the local drugstore) is at batteryjunction.com they also have some cool flashlights and headlamps. Sal, You are right it is Brinkman. You know the old saying 'you can dress him up but you can take him out' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingsn Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I wouldn't use the PETZL e-lite for my primary but do have one in the cars and one in my daughter's car. I second the EONs. That is the one I bought after a premature faulure of a Princeton Tec Aurora. Suz I have two Princeton Tec lights. My headlamp is a Matrix (NLA). It has 3 LEDs & runs on two 'AA' batteries. I have had it for about 8 years. The other is the Impact XL flash light. One big LED, & runs on 4 'AA' batteries. They both can swim & I have not had any problems. Anyone have experience w/ Pelican lighting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastPaddler Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I am unaware of any LED head lamps that will be strong enough for a night landing on anything but a familiar beach. I do a fair bit of night paddling and often arrive at beaches and campsites in total darkness that I've never been to previously. I use a PrincetonTec Apex headlamp -- this is an incredibly bright headlamp (130 lumens) that is waterproof and can easily light up a shoreline at 50 or more yards away. I've owned this headlamp for a couple of years now and have to say it's my favourite headlamp while paddling (I actually find this headlamp a bit too bright for use around camp). http://www.princetontec.com/?q=node/67 If you're looking for a headlamp that is adequate for landing on unfamiliar beaches, this one does the job quite well. (I have no affiliation whatsoever with PrincetonTec). Dan http://www.westcoastpaddler.com ----- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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