head lamps
#3 Guest_smilingfrog_*
Posted 09 December 2012 - 10:43 PM
The cheaper one is a rayovac, but I suspect there are a number of inexpensive brands available. One thing in the Petzl's favor is the battery pack is very sturdy. The rayovac's battery pack has little snaps to hold it shut, one of which broke, and we now use a thick rubber band to keep it closed. Even so I prefer the rayovac due to it's other previously mentioned qualities.
Edited by smilingfrog, 09 December 2012 - 11:21 PM.
#5 Guest_Kanus_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 10:52 AM
#6 Guest_Skipjack_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 12:53 PM
#7 Guest_mangoverde_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 01:41 PM
Has anyone tried a red LED lamp? I'm not sure if they make them just in red, but I have a cheapo one that is switchable from white to red (though there is only one red LED as opposed to several white ones) but red doesn't interfere with night vision. Also, can fish see red light? Red lights are commonly used for reptiles so as to not upset their day/night cycle...does the same work with fish? And if so, would a red headlamp be an advantage if night collecting?
I have a handheld spotlight that came with a detachable red cover. I have used it at night a few times with the red cover to see what the fish are up to and they do react to the red light.
#9 Guest_IndyEsox_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 06:09 PM
#10 Guest_AussiePeter_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 10:12 PM
http://www.amazon.co...ayovac headlamp
Cheers
Peter
#11 Guest_Usil_*
Posted 10 December 2012 - 10:57 PM
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All under $10.00 and I believe shipped free.
usil
Edited by Usil, 10 December 2012 - 11:12 PM.
#13 Guest_rjmtx_*
Posted 12 December 2012 - 05:24 PM
Has anyone tried a red LED lamp? I'm not sure if they make them just in red, but I have a cheapo one that is switchable from white to red (though there is only one red LED as opposed to several white ones) but red doesn't interfere with night vision. Also, can fish see red light? Red lights are commonly used for reptiles so as to not upset their day/night cycle...does the same work with fish? And if so, would a red headlamp be an advantage if night collecting?
Yes, I love the red lamp. I believe the old one I use is an Energizer, and it has a red option. The red light keeps mayflies out of your mouth, while the white light attracts them. Really, when pulling a seine or writing on a clipboard at night I always use the red unless it's cold outside or I need a little extra light to see something more clearly for a second. Then again, I'm in Louisiana (and did most of my past work in TX), and the bugs out here can be a formidable opponent.
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